Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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LOBAUGH, Bessie
b: Sep 1885, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 2 1906, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 28 1906 - Miss Bessie Lobaugh, daughter of G. W. Lobaugh, died at her home in Clinton, Saturday evening. She had been in poor health for some time but her friends hoped that with the opening of spring she would get better and live many years. She was only 20 last September and had a lovable disposition, always cheerful and friendly with everyone she met. A member of the M. E. Church, she leaves a devoted father, three sisters, and four brothers.

LOBAUGH, Elizabeth A. McDERMED
b: May 24 1832, Frankfort, KY
d: Nov 5 1909, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Former Clinton Lady Answers Last Summons - Mrs. Elizabeth Lobaugh, for many years a well beloved resident of Clinton, answered the final summons at 3:20 o'clock Friday morning. For some time past she had lived with her son Fred, in Sedalia. While visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Leonard, in Sedalia she was taken seriously ill and continued to grow worse until the end came. Mrs. Lobaugh was 77 years of age, having been born in Frankfort, Kentucky, in 1832. While yet a girl, she went to Peoria, Ill., where she was in 1849, married to Ephraim Lobaugh, who preceded her many years into the sunshine land. They came to Clinton which place was her home until she went to live with her son Fred, in Sedalia. Deceased was the mother of eleven children, of these the following six survive: Leroy, G. W., and Mrs. Laura Moats, of Clinton; Fred and Mrs. Leonard, of Sedalia, and Frank, of Kansas City. The body was brought to Clinton on Saturday for interment, and services were conducted at the home of G. W. Lobaugh, No. 312 West Ohio street. - Clinton MO, Nov 13 1909 - Mrs. Elizabeth Lobaugh crossed the river of death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. C. Leonard in Sedalia, Friday, November 5, at 3:30 p.m. Her husband died nine years ago and five children were born before. Born in Frankfort, Ky. 77 years ago. She moved with her husband and children to Clinton when the first railroad was just creeping into tow 36 years ago and has always made Clinton her home. The six surviving children are: Mrs. Laura Moats, Warner and LeRoy Lobaugh, Clinton; Fred and Mrs. Leonard, Sedalia; and Frank in Kansas City. 24 living grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Church. The remains were brought from Sedalia to the home of her son Warner, at 312 West Ohio. Burial in Englewood.

LOBAUGH, Ephraim A. Rev.
b: May 12 1827, Adams Co, PA
d: Mar 5 1901, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 1901 - E. Lobaugh, one of our highly respected pioneers, died at his home in east Clinton Tuesday night in the 73rd year of his age. Born in Adams County, Pennsylvania and came to this city in 1870; leaves a wife and seven children. A Methodist.

LOBAUGH, Infant
b: 1891
d: 1892
Clinton MO, Feb 6 1892 - Mrs. Leroy Lobaugh and little babe left for a visit to relatives near Lowry Saturday. The babe, but eight months old, was in good health when they left home but the next morning its little spirit had gone to that home above. Leroy received the sad news Sunday morning and the next day their dear one was laid to rest in the graveyard at Iconium.

LOCKHART, Cleo Allen
b: Aug 15 1915, Bolivar, Polk Co, MO
d: Aug 23 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cleo Allen Lockhart, 76. Warrensburg, died Friday, August 23, 1991 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born August 15, 1915, in Bolivar, the son of Walter Lockhart and Effie Kinsey Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart was a machinist at the Bendix Corp. from 1955 to 1981. He was a member of Local 95 of the Machinists Union in Kansas City. On June 14, 1942, he married Elsie Casiano in Puerto Rico. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Hani (Tami) Al Kilani, Lee's Summit, Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Pierce, College Park, Ga., and Mrs. Terry (Wanda) Miller, Warrensburg; two sons, Leroy Lockhart, Leeton, and Dan Lockhart, Warrensburg; his mother Effie Lockhart, California; three sisters, Juanita Ullom, Grover City. Ca.. and Faye Coffman and Wanda Boyer, both of Rialto, Ca.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, August 28, at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Sweeney-Phillips Funeral Service.

LOCKLING, Ammon Virgil
b: Dec 10 1924, Walker, Vernon Co, MO
d: Feb 12 2006, Bolivar, Polk Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Ammon Virgil Lockling, 81, died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. He was born December 10, 1924 in Walker, Missouri, son of Alma Virgil and Grace Marie Chapman Lockling. He was a member of Community of Christ Church. Ammon enjoyed restoring everything from old cars to old furniture. He was an avid reader of Western novels and loved hunting, fishing, traveling, and gardening as well as training his bird dogs. He was a volunteer fireman for the City of Lenexa, Kansas and Lake Pomme de Terre. Preceding him in death is his parents and one brother, George Vaughan. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; three daughters, Sheryl Cain and husband, Nick; Donna Bundy and husband, Mike; Denise Mahurin; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, plus several nieces and nephews.

LODING, Gladys Cordelia CALDWELL
b: Nov 8 1913, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 16 1999, Richmond, Franklin Co, KS
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 18 1999 - Gladys Cordelia Loding, 85, Richmond, Kansas, died at Oak Haven Nursing Center Monday, August 16, 1999. She was born in Windsor November 8, 1913, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Caldwell and Katie May (McKee) Caldwell. She was a lifelong member of the Windsor community, moving to Ottawa in 1996 and to Richmond in 1998. She graduated from Windsor High School with the Class of 1932. She was a lifelong homemaker. From the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s she was an office bookkeeper for the Windsor Shoe Factory. She was a member and former treasurer of the First Christian Church of Windsor. She was also a member of the Christian Women's Fellowship and in earlier years taught Sunday School. On February 19, 1934, she was married to Floyd R. Loding at Sedalia. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1958. She is survived by two daughters, Della May Fritz of Independence and Linda Bradley of Ottawa, Kansas; two sisters-in-law, Viola Craig of Windsor and Audrey Carnahan of Kirbyville; three granddaughters, Roxane Riley of Kansas City, Tana Drake of Norborne and Angela Butts of Ottawa, Kansas; one grandson, Andrew Bradley, Kansas City; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her brother, Raymond A. Caldwell, and great-grandson, Benjamin Riley. Graveside services will be held at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, 11 a.m. Friday, August 20. Mrs. Loding will lie in state at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 5 p.m. Wednesday to 9 p.m. Thursday.

LOFTIS, Elvis "Lefty"
b: Nov 24 1927, Vian, OK
d: Dec 17 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
arr: Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 19 2006 - Elvis "Lefty" Loftis, 79, Hallsville, died Sunday morning, December 17, 2006, at Boone Hospital Center after a short battle with lung cancer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born November 24, 1927, in Vian, Oklahoma, the son of Leona Burks Ivy and she preceded him in death. He married Dorothy Lou Squires on May 29, 1948, in Red Oak, Oklahoma and she survives at the home. He worked for many years in the coal industry and retired from Peabody Coal Company as an electrician in 1982. Mr. and Mrs. Loftis made their home in Boone County for the last several years. Survivors include his wife Dorothy; two sons Raymond Loftis and his wife Joyce, Moberly, and Marvin Loftis of Hallsville; two granddaughters, Stacy Taylor and her husband Scott, Moberly, and Sara Lahman and her husband Joey, Centralia; two great-grandchildren, Donnovan Andrew "Drew" Loftis of Centralia and Hunter Clay Taylor of Moberly; three step-grandchildren, Joseph Lahman III of Centralia, Jordan and Abby Taylor of Moberly.

LOGAN, David Reuben
b: 1856, near Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 14 1940, near Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - David R. Logan died at his home, near Tightwad, Wednesday, August 14, 1940, from complications of advanced age. He had been in failing health about two years, during which he was tenderly cared for by his wife. Mr. Logan was born 83 years ago on the old Logan home place, near Tightwad. His was pioneer ancestry, for his grandparents came to Henry County in 1835 and improved a farm in Leesville Township. David Logan was married to Docia Quinley of Windsor, taking his bride to their new home where they since lived. This was within two miles of his parental home. They were blessed with two daughters, of whom one survives, Mrs. Harry Pigg, now at Portland, Ore. After more than 25 years of congenial married life, Mrs. Logan's death came as the first break to the happy family circle. Later Mr. Logan married Miss Nellie Randel of Tightwad community, who survives him. There are also three grandchildren, Doyle Pigg of Washington; Mrs. Geo. Toparad, Tacoma, Wash.; Everett Grossheider, Clinton. In addition Mr. Logan is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Geo. B. Logan, Emmett, Idaho; Mrs. Annie Odle, Coal; Miss Mattie Logan and J. A. Logan, near Tightwad. Mr. Logan, much respected citizen of the highest integrity, was known and liked by the entire neighborhood and all who knew him. He was a successful farmer, an excellent neighbor, possessing many fine traits of character. He held an unflagging interest in his farm and although after retiring, he disposed of his livestock, yet continued to raise and breed a fine flock of chickens of superior production. In all his work he enjoyed the help and encouragement of his faithful companion. Funeral services were held Friday at the home. Burial at Parks Chapel near the home. Relatives who came from a distance included: Messrs. and Mesdames Will and Hiram Randel, Earl Pigg, all of Ponca City, Okla., and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Shoemaker, Versailles.

LOGAN, Dorothy L. BROWN
b: Aug 28 1919, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 23 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2002 - Dorothy L. Logan, 82, Clinton, formerly of Chilhowee, died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born on August 28, 1919, in Independence, the daughter of Leny Brown and Alpha Williams Brown. On June 17, 1939, she and J. W. Logan were married in Independence. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of the Community of Christ Church in Independence and graduate of William Christman High School of Independence. She is survived by two sons, Edwin J. Logan, Windsor, and Donald L. Logan, Roswell, New Mexico; one daughter, Juanita Culley, Calhoun; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26, at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

LOGAN, Frank H.
b: Dec 11 1864, St. Clair Co, IL
d: May 28 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Frank H. Logan died at his home on East Elm Street at 2:00 a.m. Sunday with heart failure. His wife was awakened by the strangling noise caused by his struggle with death, but he was unable to speak to her again. His sister, Mrs. Lillie Coulter, who lives with the Logans and assisted in caring for him, was also there. He had been suffering with heart trouble since March 9, 1932. For the last few weeks he apparently had been no worse, but had slept much, telling his wife and sister he was very tired. So eternal rest has come. He was born in St. Clair County, Illinois, December 11, 1864, and came with his parents a few years later in a stage coach to Clinton and has resided here since. He first learned to be a cigar maker and later learned the cooper trade and was employed by Mr. Keyes for a number of years as long as barrels were being made in Clinton and later worked at the Keyes mill until it was bought by A. J. Mann, but had been unable to work since 1932. October 24, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss May Edie and theirs has been a happy companionship. Five years later they bought a home on East Elm Street just west of the Frisco track where they had always enjoyed their garden and fruit trees. In 1917 their house was destroyed by fire so they rebuilt the present structure. Mr. Logan was brought to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through the visits and kindly ministry of Rev. A. S. Olsen and September 29, 1937, both he and his sister professed their faith and united with the Second Street Methodist Church. His only survivors are his wife and sister. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Consalus-Peck Funeral Home, with burial at Englewood.

LOGAN, Georgia Evelyn PLUMLEE
b: Aug 26 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 9 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2003 - Georgia Evelyn Logan was born August 26, 1922, in Henry County, daughter of Clint and Ethel Parks Plumlee. She died February 9, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital. She married Max A. Logan December 22, 1939, and he preceded her in death March 9, 2001. One son, Glen Logan, and one infant daughter, plus several brothers and sisters also preceded her. She was a district and Missouri Midwest Archery Champion, oversaw the Parks Chapel Cemetery, took special care of the Tightwad community, attended Parks Chapel Baptist Church and was a Henry County Deputy Sheriff. She is survived by two daughters, Edith Wood and husband Estel, Harper, and Sharon Stoecklein and husband Harold, Tightwad; one granddaughter, Angela Gates, and husband Brian, Raytown; one grandson, Deron Stoecklein and wife Kara, Lee's Summit; three step-grandsons, Rick Wood, Ron Wood, Drian Wood, all of Iconium; one brother, James Plumlee, and one sister, Linnie Smith, both of Clinton, plus many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held February 12 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial ws in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

LOGAN, James "Uncle Jim"
b: Dec 29 1855, 3 mi S of Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1939, Henry Co, MO
bur: Logan Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - James Logan died at 10 p.m. Friday, April 21, after a brief confinement to his bed, which followed months of failing health, when he was tenderly and loyally cared for by his beloved wife, who is quite frail. James Logan was born December 29, 1855, three miles south of Leesville and spent all of his life in Henry County, farming as his father had done. He was a fine Christian character, member of the Christian church and a substantial citizen, whom his family and friends respected and admired and was familiarly known as Uncle Jim. Fifteen years ago he retired from active farming and made his home in Leesville. Mollie Osburn became his wife January 1, 1880, and three children were given them, one son dying in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Jewel Snorgrass, who died in 1935. Their son, Marshall, of the home, survives with his mother; also four granddaughters of Sedalia, who, with their husbands, were with their grandfather during his last illness, also for the funeral; a half sister, Mrs. Eula Martin and a half brother, Peyton Logan, of ElDorado Springs. Funeral services were conducted at the Leesville Methodist Church on Sunday and burial in the Logan cemetery, that bears the name of his ancestors, noteworthy pioneers of Henry County. The Wilkinson Funeral Service was in charge.

LOGAN, James W.
b: Sep 27 1915, Harrison, AR
d: Apr 2 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2000 - James W. Logan, 84, Chilhowee, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at the Westwood Nursing Home, Clinton. He was born September 27, 1915, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of John Pete Logan and Dora Rowlette Logan. On June 17, 1939, in Independence, he married Dorothy Brown and she survives. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Logan of the home; two sons, Edwin J. Logan, Windsor, and Donald L. Logan, Avondale, Arizona; a daughter, Juanita Culley, Calhoun; two brothers, Vere Gene Logan, Blue Springs and Mitch Logan, Jefferson City; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Thursday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

LOGAN, Martha Bird "Birdie" PARKS
b: Jun 2 1866
d: Jan 2 1892, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 16 1892 - Died, Mrs. Birdie Logan, 24, at the home of her mother in Clinton. A husband and one child. Burial south of Leesville.

LOGAN, Max A.
b: Aug 2 1918, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 9 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 16 2001 - Max A. Logan was born August 2, 1918, in Henry County, son of Glenn and Ruth Parks Logan. He died March 9, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center. He married the former Georgia Plumlee, who survives of the home. He had lived in the Tightwad area all of his life. He was a member of the Tightwad Volunteer Fire Department and the Benton/Henry County Rescue Squad. He had worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal SErvice, as a brick mason and charpenter and a deputy for the Henry County Sheriff's Department. Surviving along with his wife are two daughters, Edith Wood and husband, Estel, Quincy, Sharon Stoecklein and husband, harold, Tightwad; one granddaughter, Angela Gates and husband, Brian, Raytown; one grandson, Deron Stoecklein and wife, Kara, Lee's Summit; one brother, Pat Logan and wife, June, Globe, Arizona, along with several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Glen Logan, and one brother, Val Jean Logan. Funeral services were held March 12 at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Graveside services were under the auspices of Clinton VFW Post 1894. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

LOGAN, Nancy PARKS
b: Jul 30 1831, Lincoln Co, KY
d: Jan 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Logan Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Nancy Parks was born in Lincoln county, Kentucky, on the 30th day of July, 1831. When three years of age she moved with her parents from that place in a wagon to Henry county, where she spent the rest of her life. She was married to William Logan in 1847. to this union 10 children were born. Two with her husband have preceded her to the heavenly home, leaving 8 to mourn her death: Mrs. H. L. Pigg, Mrs. J. R. Parks, David R. and J. A. Logan, of Coal; Mrs. J. H. Odle and Geo. B. Logan, of Cedaredge, Colo.; W. P. Logan, of Nevada, and Mattie at home. She also leaves to mourn her death 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, besides a host of friends. She will be sadly missed in this community for she had lived here so long that she was known and loved by many, always having a smiling face and a cheerful word for every one. She gave her life to Christ a good many years ago, being a charter member of the Universalist church. Her funeral was held at her old home Sunday, January 22nd, at two o'clock. Her remains being laid to rest beside her husband in the Logan cemetery.

LOGAN, Rudolph Henry
b: Dec 29 1833, Hanover, Germany
d: Nov 15 1903, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 21 1903 - Again have the icy fingers of death touched and cooled the brow of a good man and loving father, Rudolph Henry Logan. Born in Buer, Kingdom of Hanover, Germany Dec. 29, 1833 and died very suddenly Sunday, Nov. 15, 1903 of asthma and heart trouble, which he had suffered for about six years. Married to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Hesson March 13, 1856 and they had 8 children, the four surviving being Mrs. Anna Salzer of Clinton, Mrs. Lillie Coulter of Kansas City, F. H. Logan of Lee's Summit and Miss Rose Logan of Clinton. Funeral at his home on East Elm by Rev. Samuel Jones of Clinton; J. W. Strong also rendered a beautiful poem in his honor. Remains laid to rest in Englewood beside his wife, who preceded him to the better land about 9 years ago. He has been a resident of Clinton about 35 years.

LONEY, Chesley Leroy
b: May 18 1940, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 12 2001
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 15 2001 - Chesley Leroy Loney, 61, Clinton, died Monday, November 12, 2001. He was born May 18, 1940, in Appleton City, son of Chesley and Beatrice Loney. His parents and two brothers, William and Robert Loney, preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Jeffery Loney and wife, Lavette, Oak Grove; one brother, Randy Loney; one sister, Rita Sielman, Montrose; one grandson, Chris Loney; one granddaughter, Mercedes Loney. Cremation.

LONG, Charles Henry
b: Jan 17 1918, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 8 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles Henry Long, 77, Clinton, died Monday, January 8, 1996, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Charles Henry Long, son of Preston Long and Estelle Rombold, was born January 17, 1918, on the family farm near the Methodist Church at White Oak. He was the fifth child and the second son in the Long family. He had six brothers and three sisters. Preceded him in death were an infant brother, William, Cecil, Ester Fae, Lee Roy, Loren and Raymond. Surviving are Clara Belle Odle of Texas and Ethel Mae Clary of Clinton. There were two boys born in White Oak on that snowy, winter night of January 17 and Charlie was lucky that the country doctor stopped his horse and buggy at the Long farm first. The neighbor baby boy died that same night. He married Ruby Irene Doll, June 22, 1938. He and Ruby celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this past year. On their 50th anniversary they had a large party planned, but Charlie had to take some time out for major surgery and in his usual, casual style he said that he was sorry that he had changed everyone's plans but that they could always make it up next year. Charlie and Ruby had one daughter, Nancy Jean, who was born in Clinton and lived in Ballard and Old Piper where her parents purchased the local gas station and later in 1950, the Old Piper store. Charlie first did trucking of livestock and grain and then decided that he wanted to be more at home than on the road. It was at that time that the gas station at Ballard and the Old Piper store became so important to his family life. The store supplied groceries to the local neighbors and became the meeting place for many families. Charlie also sold fertilizer and lime and spent much of the time delivering and spreading it to the farms in the area while Ruby ran the store and made sandwiches for many of those who stopped to chat or stock up for the week. This store and all of its activity became the center of the family for Nancy and later her children. The three grandchildren, R. C., Mike and Becky, spent many hours with their grandfather and grandmother, helping around the store, riding on the fertilizer and lime trucks, helping to mark the rows of grain by standing in the fields while their granddad drove the truck, and including them in almost everything that he needed to do. He dearly loved his daughter and grandchildren and influenced them in their early years, teaching them his love for the land and the outdoors, his love of hunting and fishing, his respect for others, his way of kindness, his care for his friends and family, his strong sense of honor and character, and his special way of humor. After 33 years at Old Piper, it was time to retire and move to a new family home in Clinton. The "dream home" was completed in 1984, with much of the design and construction handled by R. C. The move from old to new was a difficult adjustment at first, but with all the happiness and support from their old friends and their new, the home on Tracy became another gathering place and another home of joy. Charlie enjoyed his retirement because it left him more time to spend with Ruby and his family, and also to pursue his love for fishing, hunting, playing pool, morning coffee and chats with his friends, and time to spend with his great-grandchildren, Justin and Jeff, (R. C.'s sons), and Becky's two boys, Scott and Landon. It also gave him a special time to visit his grandson, Mike, who now lived with his wife, Lisa, at the Old Piper house, and relive so many of the so many of the childhood hunting and fishing memories that he had shared with his family. Retirement was also a time that he and Ruby could be together after all those years of hard work from lantern to lantern. Many years were spent together on opening day at Bennett Springs and now during retirement, every day could be an opening day if they chose it. Charlie leaves behind a wife, a daughter, three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, two sisters, a few fishing and pool buddies and many other friends. But most of all he leaves behind a lot of memories that have shaped and influenced all of our lives, in ways we realize especially today and in other ways that we will understand our reflections of him in the future. He is now in heaven with the greatest fisherman of all. Goodbye, Charlie, Dad, Granddad, Greatgranddad, we love you. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church Thursday, January 11. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

LONG, Clara L. FOWLER SHAFTO
b: Oct 20 1910, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 2 2002, Portland, OR
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 25 2002 - Clara L. Shafto Long, 91, Portland, Oregon, died in Portland on October 2, 2002. Graveside services will be at Englewood Cemetery on Monday, October 28. She was born October 20, 1910, in St. Clair County. She was the youngest of eight children born to Ben and Melissa Fowler. She spent most of her childhood in Missouri and Washington, finally settling down in Henry County where she met and married Kenneth Shafto on November 26, 1930. They had one son, Willis C. Shafto, who died in 1993. Kenneth and Clara moved to California after World War II. Kenneth died November 30, 1949. She met and married Richard Long in 1967. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Janet Shafto, and four grandchildren, Kathleen Beltch, Kelley Graham, Kenneth and Robert Shafto.

LONG, Clifford Lyle
b: abt 1923
d: May 30 2004, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: Sandridge Cemetery, Cedar Co, MO
arr: Hackleman & Sons Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2004 - Clifford Lyle Long, 81, ElDorado Springs, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at Community Springs Care Center. He is survived by his wife June; his son Kenny Long of ElDorado Springs; his daughter Margaret Gough, ElDorado Springs; his sister Blanche Beydler, Jerico Springs; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bro. Long pastured at Spring Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, at the Hackleman Chapel. Interment will be in the Sandridge Cemetery.

LONG, Elton Lloyd
b: May 4 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 27 1944, France
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - WAR CASUALTIES IN COUNTY MOUNT WEEKLY "The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son, Sgt. Elton L. Long was killed in action on the twenty-seventh day of December in France. Confirming letter follows." Dunlop, acting Adjutant General. This was the sad message the telegraph boy conveyed to Sgt. Long's father, Stevie Long East Green Street, Clinton, Wednesday last week. Mrs. Long received a letter from her husband Tuesday before the fatal message was received. Written on Christmas day it spoke of handkerchiefs being rationed in England where he had been stationed and where he had been unable to purchase one for her handkerchief collection of which he was justly proud. A package received from him the week previous was in the box she had posted candy to her soldier husband. In it was his good conduct ribbon, Glider wings, European theater of war ribbon, English coins and a picture of himself-taken in England. Solemn and determined, no smile played across his pleasant face altho the young wife hungrily studied the tin-type style of picture, conscious of the minutest detail. While in England Sgt. Long was stationed about 22 miles from his brother SSgt. Arthur Long, who "discovered" his whereabouts through the Red Cross. Arthur, in the medical corps, was surprised one day to feel a pat on the back and looking up beheld his own brother. They enjoyed a number of happy weekends together before Arthur was moved into France weeks previous to Elton's. Elton Long entered the service April 13, 1943 and received his basic training at Camp Mackall with the 17th Airborn division of the 193rd Glider Infantry. After six weeks of maneuvers in February and March of '44 he was stationed at Camp Forrest, Tenn. August found him at the port of embarkation from whence he sailed to England. Born May 4, 1917, he was the second son of Stevie and Ethel Long who resided about six miles south of Urich. His mother preceded hi in death 16 years to the day of Elton's passing. The father true to the mother's memory and love reared the children and their lives he has woven the fragrance of her sweet spirit. Elton grew to manhood in this vicinity where he was converted and baptized in the Methodist church at White Oak. March 11, 1939 he was married to Miss Ruth Ellerman of LaDue. They lived a few months at Lincoln then came to Clinton where Elton was employed at Larabee mill. When he entered the service they were living in Pleasanton, Kans., where he was in the maintenance department of the Frisco railroad having served them two years. When his call to arms came he moved their furniture to a cottage at 801 East Franklin street, Clinton, as this young soldier was deeply in love with his wife and home which he visioned and hoped to come back to. This house holds their cherished earthly possessions. His wife knowing that God's greatest gift-domestic happiness comes not from things but from being together stayed close by his side while he received his training in the states. Whether it was room or a trailer camp he found contentment and abiding peace under blue skies away from camps or into the bit of heaven she built from the love in her heart. When her left for overseas, Mrs. Long secured work at the H. D. Lee Wholesale house in the city as this fine young couple planned to buy a farm after the war and she thought it best to work and save toward their future. Her mother, the late Mrs. Frank Ellerman, passed away in Kansas City in October '44. Surviving are his heartbroken wife who is at the home of her husband's people in Clinton, his father, two brother, SSgt. Arthur Lon gin France' Sgt. Wayne Long in India and three sister, Mrs. M. D. Snow, Pittsburg, Kansas; Mrs. Robert E. Ferguson, North 4th Street and Mrs. Robert Moor who lives with her father on East Green street, Clinton.

LONG, Ethel M. SHULSE
b: Mar 29 1918, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 25 2000, Cass Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ethel M. Long, 82, Urich, died Monday, December 25, 2000, in an automobile accident in Cass County. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, at the Urich Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Urich Cemetery. She was born March 29, 1918, in Urich, daughter of Marion C. and Nannie I. Summers Shulse. She was married to Ervin Long, who preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of the Urich Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Robert M. Scott, Phoenix, Arizona, and William R. Scott, Urich; four grandchildren, Dana L. Emerick, Denise Conner, Travis R. Scott and Jami Scott, and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death, along with her husband, are her parents and two brothers, Otis and John Henry Shulse.

LONG, Faye Leoma STREAM
b: Oct 4 1915, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: May 29 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Faye Leoma Long was born on October 4, 1915 to Ralph and Emma Stream in their home, west of LaDue, in Henry County. She died Friday, May 29, 1992, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She grew up with two sisters, Iva Hart and Nelda Long. She married Rolland Alvin Long on April 9, 1939, they had two children, Margie Jean and Richard Lee. They were able to enjoy the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary with their children, grandchildren, family and many friends a little over three years ago. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, Shawn, Nicole, Mark and Kim. They were very important to her. Her love for the garden and outdoors was evident by the amount of time she spent in it during the summer months. The other months she spent sewing and baking for everyone. She was preceded in death by her husband Rolland, who passed away March 26, 1992, after a long illness. She will be missed by her family greatly. Not a day went by that either Margie or Richard or one of the grandchildren didn't see her to visit with her or eat a meal with her. She believed strongly in close family ties and maintained it to her death. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home Monday, June 1, 1992. Burial was held at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

LONG, Fleeta Mae
b: Jul 30 1939, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 11 2007, Liberty, Clay Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Fleeta Mae Long, age 68 of Liberty, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at the Liberty Hospital. Funeral Services will be Monday, December, 17, 2007 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with a private family burial in the Blairstown Cemetery following the funeral. Fleeta Mae Long was born July 30, 1939 in Henry County, Missouri the daughter of Robert Earl and Wahneeta Harriet Boone Long and passed away December 11, 2007 at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Wahneeta Long, and her sister Wanda. She is survived by her brother William (Bill) Long and wife Joanne of Liberty, MO, a niece Kristie Long-Evans and husband Jim, and their children, Boone, Kristopher, Krista-Bo, all of Liberty, Missouri, and a nephew Robert (Bob) Long, wife Rajie, and their children, Kristine, Jennifer, William (Willie) Long of Alexandria, VA., and an aunt Cathaleen Salmon, of Clinton, MO. and a number of cousins.

LONG, Harry L. "Short"
b: abt 1906
d: 1995
bur: Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harry L. "Short" Long, 89, Lowry city, died Saturday, December 2, 1995, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Mr. Long was born in Beggs, Oklahoma. He was a longtime Lowry City area resident and retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Ora Mae of the home; two sons, Jerry Long of Lowry City and Jim Long of Raymore; two brothers, Elton Long of Appleton City, and Russell Long of Butler; seven grandsons, one great-grandson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 5, at 1 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Kidd's Chapel Cemetery near Lowry City.

LONG, Helen SWEET
b: 1904
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 20 2001 - Mrs. Helen Sweet Long, 96, Brenham, Texas, died Friday, August 17, 2001. She was born in Garden Plain, Illinois, to Clarence Bird and Nancy Margaret Sweet, on November 6, 1904. She graduated from Park College, Kansas City, and was a teacher of home economics. She was married to Rev. Robert Ira Long, Jr., a Presbyterian minister, who died November 11, 1985. Her husband's pastoral duties included Keytesville, Water Valley, Mississippi, Clinton, Ferguson and churches near Maryville, Tennessee. She is survived by her four children, Mrs. Nancy Gay Shoup and husband, Michael, Brenham, Texas, Rev. Robert Ira Long III and wife, Marian, Frederick, Maryland, Mrs. Helen Sweet Young and husband, David, Louisville, Kentucky, and Rev. James Campbell Long and wife, Susan, Brockport, New York; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were 3 p.m. Monday, August 20, at Brenham Presbyterian Church with burial in Garden Plain Cemetery, following a memorial service at the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church, Garden Plain, Illinois.

LONG, Henry Lee
b: Mar 22 1933
d: Nov 28 1991, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Henry Lee Long, 58, Clarksburg, Mo., died Thursday, November 28, 1991 at Still Regional Health Center, Jefferson City, Mo. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 1, 1991 at the Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home in California, Mo. Survivors include his wife of the home, Mary Katherine Long; a daughter Barbara Bunch of Clinton; 4 sons, Kenneth Long of Clarksburg, Robert Long and Ronald Long, both of Tipton, and Leonard Long of Clarksburg.

LONG, James Douglas
b: Feb 26 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 3 1991, Memphis, TN
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Douglas Long was born in Clinton February 26, 1933, the son of James L. Long and Nina Pickard Long. He passed away August 3, 1991, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 58 years. Doug received his education from the Clinton school system before receiving a degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. On August 15, 1952, he was united in marriage to Elberta Crowder Long. To this Union were born three daughters and a son, Cindy Lewis, Raymore, Chris Bonnewitz, Tulsa, Okla., Cherye Jones, Clinton, and Jay Long, Prairie Village, Kansas. He had two grandchildren, Brandon Hays and Alexandra Lewis. He was a well-rounded young man. He led an active life during his high school years. Participating in sports, playing basketball and having the honor of being captain of the football team his senior year. He was an active member of Farm House fraternity. He loved working on the farm, helping his father. He had a love for the land and a love for animals. He was a likable boy, a boy in which any parent would be proud to have for a son. After graduating from college, he was employed with International Harvester for several years before coming back to Clinton to work with his father at Long Truck and Tractor. He became an investment broker previous to his employment with Consolidated Freightways, from which he spent nearly 25 years before retiring. One of his favorite pastimes was photography. He enjoyed working in his darkroom, developing pictures that he had taken of his children. Pictures of his children running down the stairs Christmas morning, to see what Santa had left under the tree. He enjoyed meeting new people, but especially treasured his lifelong friends. He was reared in a Christian home and kept his faith until his death. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton. He died from a heart attack in his home at Memphis. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Martha Jean. He is survived by is four children, Cindy, Chris, Cherye and Jay, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Thursday, August 8, 1991, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

LONG, John
b: Jun 11 1842, Shannon Co, MO
d: Mar 14 1913, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Mar 21 1913 - John Long, one of Henry County's prominent farmers and stockmen, died at his home in White Oak twp. Friday morning March 14 from pneumonia, he had been sick only a short time. The funeral services were held at White Oak church Sunday Mar. 16, interment in the cemetery near the church. The attendance at the funeral exceeded the seating capacity of the church as deceased was highly esteemed, and a great host of his friends testified to their regard to his memory. He would have been 71 years old in June 1913. He leaves a wife and four children, six grandchildren and two brothers, James Long of Lowry City and Nick Long of Clinton; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Adams of Iberia, Mo., and Mrs. M. M. Fancher of this city.

LONG, Lena May KNISELY CALLAHAN
b: Sep 27 1914, E of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 29 1997, Montrose, CO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Lena May Callahan Long, daughter of Urise C. Knisely and Mary Elizabeth Pope Knisely, was born September 27, 1914, on a farm east of Brownington, and died Saturday, March 29, 197, at the San Juan Living Center in Montrose, Colorado. Lena was married to Edwin S. Callahan on June 27, 1933, and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1970. She later married Arlyn Long on April 24, 1973, and Arlyn preceded her in death on February 27, 1985. Lena worked for Bob Johnson Appliance Center in Clinton and later worked for Sam's before she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, and joined the Church of Christ in Montrose, Colorado, after she moved there five years ago. She was also a member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge, Clinton. Lena is survived by her daughter, Donna Darlene Bradley and husband, Jerry, of Cimarron, Colorado, and on sister, Elsie Belle Barker of Sedalia. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Thursday, April 3. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LONG, Lucile Margaret ZEHNDER
b: Sep 26 1907, Koiwa Co, CO
d: Feb 21 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 9 1998 - Lucile Margaret Long, the oldest child of Alden Finly and Dorrit May (Vansant) Zehnder, was born September 26, 1907, in Kiowa County, Colorado, where her parents went to homestead land, and died February 21, 1998, at the Clinton Residential Care Center in Clinton at the age of 90 years. In 1915 she returned with her parents to Henry County to the Delmar community and established the General Store at Delmar. She attended Mound rural school and graduated from high school in Clinton. She later graduated from CMSU with a B.S. degree in elementary education. Around 1925 the General Store at Delmar was remodeled. Lucile drove a Model T Ford truck to Deepwater Brick Factory, hauling brick back to Delmar. She would crest the steep Calvird Hill in high gear, much to the dismay of her father. She began her teaching career in rural schools in the communities of Urich and ended her 30 years of teaching in Urich. She loved her school rooms and the children she taught. She kept informed of her former students. She wanted to excite students about learning. She made the stories she read to the students come alive. She gave her students skills and a love of learning that will influence them for a lifetime. She was always available to her students. She taught 10 years in rural schools where she was well known for her programs that her students would perform in. She would write most of the plays and make her own costumes. She would often write these plays about her own family. She devoted many years to 4-H work where she taught many programs. In her youth she made her Christian commitment at the Stone Chapel United Methodist Church and derived a tremendous amount of spiritual fulfillment from her 75 years of devoted membership at that church. In 1931 she was united in marriage to Emmett R. Long. They built their home at Piper and lived there for 60 years. She always enjoyed the unofficial title "Mayor of Piper". Lucile had celebrated her 90th birthday in September 1997. She was not well enough to have a big celebration but her friends showered her with over 330 birthday cards. She was presented a resolution from the 89th General Assembly by Senator Harold L. Caskey. She was a good friend to many and one of her most memorable things she did for her friends was to write them in times of joy or sorrow. She was an avid letter writer. Lucile was an American original such as we will not see again. Her family was truly blessed with her love and caring affection. She touched many lives and she responded warmly to people. Her keen intellect, great sense of humor, an honest approach to life made her fun to be with. She never grew old. She leaves an irreplaceable vacancy. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, WSCS and the Chancel Choir where she shared her music talent both in piano and voice. She also belonged to the Henry County Retired Teachers Association, the Henry County Historical Society and the Henry County Democratic Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Evelyn Clary, and her husband. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Sloan, Clinton; two grandsons, Jeffrey Sloan, Phoenix, Arizona, and Kent R. Sloan, Clinton; one sister Maxine Zehnder, Clinton; a niece Shirley Hanson, Overland Park, Kansas, and two sisters-in-law, Grace Blasco, Kansas City, and Mary Lee Steele, Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 24. Burial was in the Stone Chapel Cemetery of rural Montrose.

LONG, Marvin Lee
b: Jul 2 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 20 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marvin L. Long was born July 2, 1899, in Henry County, the son of Fred and Minnie (Gates) Long. He passed away July 20, 1993, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 94. He spent much of his early years in Clinton and started to school here. His family moved to Kansas City and he attended school and graduated from high school in Rosedale, Kansas. He married Nellie May Loyd on January 19, 1931, in Bolivar. To this union two children were born. For several years, he was a fireman on the railroad but he returned to farming, which was the profession he truly loved. He lived in the Clinton area for many years. He was a member of the Garland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Nellie; one daughter Nancy N. (Long) Davis of Toledo, Ohio; one son, William L. Long of Clinton; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Arlyn H. Long, Frederick D. Long and Charles G. Long. Funeral services were Friday, July 23, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

LONG, Mary Catherine DIXON
b: Sep 6 1858, Kentucky
d: Dec 2 1935, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Wm. Long's Funeral - Funeral services for Mrs. Wm. Long, who died December 2, were held at the White Oak Church Wednesday of last week by Rev. Fred G. Gilbert, pastor, assisted by Rev. Walker Long of Malta Bend, a nephew. Pall bearers were grandsons, Arthur, Elton, and Emmet Long, Clifford North, Everett Carver and Francis Long, a nephew. Flower girls were granddaughters, Ruth, Mabel and Grace Long, Lucille Doll, Mary Ellen Hargrave, Alice Hunt and Mary North. Burial was in White Oak cemetery. "Aunt Mollie," as she was known had been in ill health for the past three years but her death came rather suddenly. She fell Saturday morning and broke a small bone in her hip. She seemed to gradually grow worse until the end came. Mary Catherine Dixon was born September 6th, 1858, in Kentucky and at the age of ten moved with her parents to Missouri and settled in St. Clair County. In 1874 they moved to Henry County and settled in the White Oak church neighborhood. When fourteen, Mary Catherine was converted and joined the church, later transferred her membership to the White Oak Methodist church where she remained a loyal and faithful member to the end of her life. She was a true Christian and an honor to her church. February 18th, 1877, she was united in marriage to William Long and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last February, the first of the Long family to celebrate even a golden anniversary. To this union were born nine children, two of whom died when small. The seven living children, all of whom attended the funeral are: Stevie, Alonzo, Mrs. Nelia Hargrave, Mrs. Ethel Doll, all of Urich; Mrs. Floy Barth of Brighton, Colo.; Mrs. Anna Carver of Deepwater, and Mrs. Florence North of Creighton. Mrs. Long is survived also by her faithful husband, 23 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mrs. Long was of a family of ten children, six girls and four boys. John Dixon, an older brother, lives in Appleton City. Aunt Mollie Long was loved by all and loved all who knew her. The crowded house and the beautiful floral offerings at the funeral bespoke the great love and esteem the many friends held for her and her fine family.

LONG, Maude LEDBETTER
b: abt 1910
d: Jul 10 2006, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2006 - Mrs. Maude Ledbetter Long, 96, Osceola, died Monday, July 10, 2006. Funeral services will be Friday, July 14, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery, near Appleton City.

LONG, Nelda Lucile STREAM
b: Sep 10 1918, Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 9 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nelda Lucile Long was born on September 10, 1918, in the LaDue vicinity, the daughter of Ralph and Emma (Gross) Stream. She died Monday Morning, October 9, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She married Francis Leon Long on April 1, 1939. They have lived on their farm west of Clinton since that time. They have one daughter, Linda. Nelda attended Willow Branch School. She was a member of the LaDue Methodist Church and later moved her membership to White Oak Methodist Church. Nelda enjoyed watching her grandsons, Brian and Brandon, grow from infants to adults. She spoiled them in her loving way and always had their favorite meals prepared when they visited. She looked forward to the boys spending the night when they were young. Her great-grandson Quintin, could count on great-Grandma for a supply of Gummy Bears and on occasions they both would be scolded for doing things they should know better than to do. She was willing to lend a helping hand when needed and was the silent strength of her family. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours working beside Francis on the farm. After retirement she loved to travel and visit with family and friends. She cared for her flowers and planted a garden to share with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Faye Long. She is survived by her husband Francis, of the home; her daughter Linda; grandsons Brandon of Springfield and Brian and his wife Teresa, great-grandchildren, Quintin and Lauren, her sister Iva Hart, all of Clinton, and Kenneth Plumlee of Urich. Nelda will be missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Wednesday, October 11. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LONG, Nicholas
b: Dec 7 1840, Shannon Co, MO
d: Apr 22 1926, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Nicholas Long died at his home on West Jefferson street Thursday afternoon, with the infirmities of old age, having been bedfast about a week. He was full of grit and had been remarkable strong for one of his age and did not like to give up, although he had really been in failing health for some time. He was born in Shannon county, Mo., Dec. 7, 1840, making him past 85 years of age. When a child he moved with his parents to Miller county. While a resident of Miller county he married Miss Cornelia Erland, who died in 1866. Three children were given to this union, two of who survive - Mrs. Sarah C. Colson of Kansas City; W. J. Long, Texas. Mrs. Colson come to her father's funeral. During the war, Mr. Long served as private in the Missouri State Militia, also as lieutenant and Captain. After the close of the war he located in the west part of Henry county and bought a farm of high fertility, well timbered and a creek running through. Before the war he had come here and looked over the situation, and at that time a cabin set where Fellhauer Bros. Grocery now stands and there was waving prairie grass between Clinton, Sedalia and St.Louis with hardly a cabin. When he came here, all inducements were offered to take this farm, which then was around Fellhauer store at around $5 per acre, but he turned it down and located in the west part of the county. His father James Long and uncle, Nick Long - twin brothers - also settled in this neighborhood. They bought much of this valuable land. He was a fine Christian citizen, ready for every good work, being one of the charter members of the White Oak church. The good pioneer citizens surrounded their children with the best things of life, good substantial homes and a good house of worship and taught them to believe in and worship the Lord. At the time of his death he belonged to the Clinton First M. E. Church. November 1, 1876 he married Miss Izorah Carter, who died Feb. 6th, 1901. Two children blessed this union, one of whom survives - Fred L. Long who lives northwest of Clinton four miles. June 1, 1905 he married Mrs. Lizzie Lytle who survives him. Mr. Long was a man of the highest integrity and never went into debt in his life. He believed in people buying what they could pay for and abhored debt. Mr. Long was a friend of man one who put Christianity into every day practice. He is also survived by one brothers, James Long of Lowry City, and a half sister, Mrs. Fancher, Montrose. There are nien grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. During his last illness, he was tenderly cared for by his son Fred L. Long, and family. His wife was unable to get around, as she had gotten her foot scalded just a few days previous to her husband's fatal illness. The funeral was conducted at the First M. E. Church Saturday afternoon. Interment in Englewood.

LONG, Nicholas Hadley
b: May 17 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 7 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 15 2001 - Nicholas Hadley Long, son of Brian and Lee Ann Long, was born May 17, 2001, in Clinton, and died October 7, 2001, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of four and a half months. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Brian and Lee Ann Long and one sister, Lauryn Elizabeth Long, all of the home; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Janet Long, Clinton; maternal grandmother, Velma Fletcher, Calhoun; great-grandmother, Mrs. Charles Fletcher, Clinton; great-grandmother, Mrs. William Elsea, Sweet Springs; great-grandparents, Sam and Alice Boten, Independence; great-great-aunt, Alberta Shepard, Clinton; also surviving are his Uncle James and Aunt Amanda Long, Liberty, Uncle Marvin and Aunt Mary Allen, Calhoun, Uncle Richard Allen, Calhoun, Uncle Robert and Aunt Kathryn Ruble, Mexico, Missouri; Uncle David Allen, Jerico Springs, Uncle Christopher and Aunt Linda Tope, Toledo, Ohio, and Uncle Scott and Aunt Anita Slaughter, Houstonia, as well as numerous cousins and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, October 10. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LONG, Nicole Marie
b: abt 1988
d: 2003
bur: Wayne Memorial Park, Wayne Co, NC
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 20 2003 - Miss Nicole Marie Long, 15, Pikeville, North Carolina, died Monday, March 17, 2003, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of Austin, Texas, she was the daughter to TSgt. David William Long, Sr. and Cynthia Ann Landrum Long. She was a junior at Eastern Wayne High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Club and the Fellowship of Christian Students. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Goldsboro, North Carolina, where she was active in the Power House Youth Ministry. A celebration of her life will be Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m., at First Assembly of God, Goldsboro. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, David William Long, Jr., Greensboro; maternal grandparents, Doug and Mae Landrum, Farwell, Texas; paternal grandparents, Rev. Marvin Long and Betty Long of Clinton, and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

LONG, Noreta I. FARSON
b: Aug 2 1937, near Winigan, Sullivan Co, MO
d: Sep 6 2009, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Oct 5 2009 - Noreta I. Long, 72, Urich, died Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She was born August 2, 1937, in Sullivan County, near Winigan, the daughter of Carl Richard and Sarah Frances (Cattey) Farson. Noreta worked as a secretary for Stewart-Nattinger Building Supply in Clinton for a number of years. She was a faithful member of the Clinton Church of Christ, the Red Hatters and the Grand River Valley Homemakers. Noreta was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Susette Cassidy. She is survived by her husband E. Leroy Long, of the home; two daughters, Nanette I. Hayes of the home and Colette E. Collett and husband Aaron, Warrensburg; two sisters, Ethella McKee and husband Kenneth J., of Green Castle, and Nadine Waddill and husband Deon, Brookfield; a sister-in-law, Rose Woodson of Columbia; six grandchildren, Michael Hayes, Dustin Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Nickie Nicholson, Rachael Collett and Curtis Collett, and 10 great-grandchildren, Devon Whitaker, Kia Whitaker, Brandon Whitaker, Karrissa Nicholson, Devon Nicholson, Aidan Hayes, Blake Hayes, Erica Hayes, Darin Hayes and Veronica Hayes. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, September 11. Interment was in the White Oak Cemetery, Urich.

LONG, Oden L.
b: Oct 7 1922, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 16 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 20 2000 - Oden L. Long, 78, Leeton, died Thursday evening, November 16, 2000, at the golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born October 7, 1922, in Calhoun, the son of George Dallas Long and Ora Jane (McCorkendale) Long. On August 28, 1946, in Windsor, he married Mary Ellen Rowles, who survives of the home. He was a rural letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years before his retirement. He also farmed and was an United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Leeton Baptist Church and the rural Letter Carriers Association. He is also survived by two daughters, Linda Wilson and her husband, Keith, Warrensburg, and Nancy Long, Athens, Texas; a brother, Jasper Long, Healdsburg, California; one granddaughter, Brenda Karm; two grandsons, Aaron Wilson and Andy Wilson; two great-granddaughters, Dessiray Karm and Rachel Karm; two nieces, Susan and Ann, and a nephew, Rick. He was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Long. Funeral services were Sunday, at the Leeton Baptist Church. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

LONG, Ogden Columbus "Peevine"
b: Feb 17 1906, Sleeper, Laclede Co, MO
d: Jan 6 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Blairstown MO - Ogden Columbus "Peevine" Long, 73, of Blairstown, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, January 6, 1980, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton after having been taken there earlier in the day. He was born February 17, 1906 at Sleeper, MO., near Springfield, the son of William Columbus and Margaretta Mae (Pirtle) Long. His family moved to Blairstown early in his life and he spent the remainder of his life there. During his early childhood, he acquired the nickname "Peevine". He was known by this name throughout Henry County. Mr. Long was a veteran of World War II and achieved the rank of Coxswain with the United States Navy. Peevine was baptized into the Christian Church at Blairstown at an early age. He fed and raised cattle until ill health forced his retirement. He was always proud of his little house and farm, and his ability with cattle. Surviving him is one brother, Robert E. Long, Kansas City, and one sister, Mrs. Roby Noble of Gladstone, a host of nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces, and many other friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Andrew Long, and his parents. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 9, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Blairstown Cemetery.

LONG, Ola Ethel CALDWELL
b: Jul 7 1889, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 27 1928, S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Young Mother Dead - Ola Ethel Caldwell, the youngest child of Wm. M and Columbia J. Caldwell, was born July 7, 1889, and departed this life at her home south of Urich, December 27, 1928, at the age of 39 years, 5 months and 20 days. On December 18, 1912, she was united in marriage to Stevie Long. To this union seven children were born, six of whom survive. One dying in infancy. We cannot tell of any definite time when she was converted for she always lived very near her Lord. She united with the White Oak M. E. church early in life, and lived a very faithful member to the end. Her chief aim in life was to bring her children up to be good and true to their Heavenly Father, and as a good mother she set the right kind of an example before them. Her life was one of loving service. She gave it for her family. The family became ill with the flu epidemic about one week before Christmas, and as a faithful mother she ministered to them all until she, too, was compelled to give up and lay down never to rise again to labor for the ones she so dearly loved. She suffered much from her illness until Thursday morning, December 27, when the sweet angel of release came and the patient sufferer went home to be with her Christ. Besides her husband, Stevie Long, and her six children, she is survived by one brother, four sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the White Oak M. E. church by the Rev. Walker W. Long, of Higginsville, Mo., assisted by the Rev. Geo. M. Hansford, of Appleton City, and the Rev. H. L. Hoover, Creighton, December 29, and the remains were laid to rest in the White Oak cemetery. It is sometimes hard for us to understand why a young mother should be taken from those they so dearly love. Why they should be taken from their little ones and leave them alone to grow up without the tender lover and care of a mother. And the best conclusion I think we can come to is this, "Heaven, in all its splendor cannot be complete without the glory of a mother's love. And another mother has God called home, and somewhere up there beyond the skies in that home, not made with hands, is another mother, watching and waiting, beckoning beyond the vale of tears while her gentle inspiration hovers here with the wonderful benediction that only a mother's love can give. "She is gone, but not forgotten, There will be a vacant chair, Of a patient loving mother, Help us meet her is our prayer." Rev. H. L. Hoover

LONG, Ora M.
b: abt 1912
d: 2003
bur: Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 24 2003 - Ora M. Long, 91, Lowry City, a retired seamstress, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 25, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Kidd's Chapel Cemetery, rural Lowry City.

LONG, Rolland Alvin
b: Mar 6 1913, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 26 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rolland Alvin Long, son of Rufus Alvin and Maude M. (Hendricks) Long, was born March 6, 1913, in Henry County, and passed away March 26, 1992, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 79. He was married to Faye Leoma (Stream) and to this union two children were born, Richard and Margie. He was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing. He was a member of the White Oak United Methodist church, south of Urich. Preceding him in death was his parents. He is survived by his wife Faye Long, of the home; one son Richard Long of Urich; one daughter Margie Keck of Independence, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton Tuesday, March 31, 1992. Burial was held at the Englewood Cemetery.

LONG, Rose Etta SMITH
b: Mar 12 1912, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: May 27 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rose Etta Smith Long was born March 12, 1912 in Calhoun, to Robert and Gertie Kelley Smith. She was raised on a small farm with her four brothers, Bus, Woodrow, David and Luallen and four sisters, Mable Holmes, Martha Strickland whom have all preceded her in death while Syble Ketchum and Peggy Adams survive her. Rose married Roy H. Long on May 8, 1933 in Sedalia. After 37 years of marriage he passed away on January 19, 1970. Unto this union were born nine children: Donald Eugene who passed away May 22, 1967, LeeRoy of Clinton, Jerry Dale of Belton, Peggy Rosalee who died at birth, Linda Cooper, Calhoun, Sue Griffitt of Clinton, Richard of Clinton, Kathy Ann who died at birth, and Robin Laurie of Pittsburg, Ks. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose spent most of her life in the Clinton area. She worked outside the home at various jobs throughout her life as the need arose. She was also active in various clubs. She was a charter member of the Lady Bugs, an auxiliary of the VFW, and was a member of the First Baptist Church at Clinton. She also enjoyed dancing, sewing and playing cards. But her greatest joy came from being with her family and friends. Heaven's gain is great while our sorrow is tremendous. We'll miss you, Mom! Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Sunday May 30, 1993. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

LONG, Ruby Irene DOLL
b: Mar 10 1919, S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 27 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 14 2004 - Ruby Irene Long, daughter of Herman William Doll and Cora Bell Woirhaye Doll, was born March 10, 1919 on the family farm south of Urich. She died June 27, 2004 at Golden Valley Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Jean Williams and husband Mike, Chilhowee; three grandchildren, R.C. Julian III and wife Ann of Clinton, Charles Michael Julian and wife Lisa, Urich, and Rebecca Julian Rosevear and husband Robert, Leawood, Kansas; one step-granddaughter, Kris Tena Williams of Harrisonville; five great-grandchildren, Justin Julian, Warrensburg, Jeff Julian and wife Michelle, Olathe, Kansas, Jessica Cook of Clinton, Scott Baugh and Landon Rosevear of Leawood, Kansas; two brothers, Lee Earnie Doll of Clinton and Glen Doll of Urich, and her loving companion, Glendon Berrier. Preceding her in death were her husband Charles Henry Long, and her parents. Ruby and Charles owned and operated Old Piper Store, a general county store for 33 years. Ruby managed the store, selling feed, fertilizer, groceries and making sandwiches and dipping ice cream cones. In her day it was two dips for a nickel, especially for the local Piper school children. After 33 years at Old Piper it was time to retire and move to a new family home in Clinton. The dream home was completed in 1984. The move from the old to the new was a difficult adjustment at first, but with all the happiness and support from old friends and new ones, the home on Tracy Drive became another gathering place and another home of joy. As difficult as it was to change her home from Piper to Clinton, so too was it difficult for Ruby to change her place of worship from the old white Oak Methodist Church where she had grown up, to the Clinton United Methodist Church, but she decided in June 1988 to make the change and the friendships soon followed. Ruby joined the Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed greeting and visiting with the patients and people and working in the gift shop. She was at home doing what she did best, making people around her feel comfortable. She also joined the Clinton Country Club where she enjoyed the social events of luncheons, card playing and dominoes with the ladies and the couples on Wednesday evenings. she was also active in the coffee and chat groups that met in the mornings at the various restaurants in Clinton, and she could be seen driving around Clinton attending to her appointments on most days of the week. In her later years, many of her routines were spent with Glendon, her friend and companion. Ruby had an infectious sense of humor and enjoyed the give and take of her family and friends. She was always ready to add to conversations her thoughts and ideas and was feisty in her own gentle way. She placed some thoughts in her Bible that captured the life she succeeded at living. Believe in yourself. Don't give up and don't give in. Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them enjoy their riches. Hang on to your dreams. Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it will get easier. On the frontispiece of her Bible she wrote this prayer, "Dear God, whenever we fell sad, overwhelmed and discouraged, help us to remember that you will provide what we need." Amen. Thank you Ruby, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother for all that you have given us. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church Wednesday, June 30. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LONG, Sylvia M. WARNER
b: Oct 22 1898, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 30 1995, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Liberty & Lathrop
Clinton Daily Democrat - Sylvia M. Long, Kansas City, died Monday, October 30, 1995, at Indian Creek Nursing Center, Overland Park, Kansas. Sylvia was born October 22, 1898, in Henry County. She was the daughter of John and May Warner. She was a charter member of Red Bridge United Methodist Church and a member of Red Bridge Martha Circle. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Myrtle Keller and husband Ivan A. Long in 1983. They lived in Clinton and Garden City before moving to Kansas City in 1924. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Among them are Nina Fantz, Cecil Simpson and Ray Orr, Jr. of Clinton. Funeral services were Thursday, November 2, at Park Lawn Chapel, Kansas City. Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City.

LONG, Violet Kathleen MOREE
b: Nov 15 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 9 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2002 - Violet Kathleen Long, 69, Clinton, died Tuesday afternoon, January 8, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born November 15, 1932, in Clinton, and was the daughter of Robert L. Moree, Jr. and Macy Ballew Moree. On November 23, 1950 in Clinton, she married Robert G. Long and to this union one daughter was born. She worked for Western Fly Ash Co. and Clearfield Cheese Co. before retiring in 1990. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, XYZ Club, Christian Motorcycle Association, Spirit Lifters Choir and Retreads. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Robert Long of the home; her daughter, Kathy Himes and husband, Don, Clinton; her grandsons, Stephen Himes of Springfield and Michael Himes of Adrian; her sister, Mary Robbins and husband, Robert, of Clinton; her brother-in-law, Dale Long and wife, Nina, Springfield; her sister-in-law, Almyrta Long of Raymore; three nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mabel. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LONG, Wanda Jean
b: Jan 25 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 22 1998, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wanda Jean Long died Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at North Kansas City Hospital at the age of 65 years, two months and 27 days. She was born January 25, 1933, in Clinton, the daughter of Robert E. and Wahneeta Boone Long. She lived in Italy, Ecuador, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco before moving to Kansas City a number of years ago. Miss Long was a U.S. Embassy clerk employed in Palermo, Italy, and Quito, Ecuador, working for the U.S. Foreign Service. She is survived by one sister, Fleeta Long of the home; one brother, William Long and wife, Joanne, Liberty, and an aunt, Kathaleen Salmon, Clinton; also a niece, Kristie Evans, Liberty, and a nephew, Robert Long, Alexandria, Virginia. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 23, in Blairstown Cemetery.

LONGBOTTOM, Ella M. SHRODER
b: n/a, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: n/a, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Mrs. Ella M. (Shroder) Longbottom , 66 of 8618 East Thirtieth, Intercity district of Kansas City, Mo. died today at the Jackson County hospital. She was born in Urich, Mo., and had lived in Jackson County, Mo. for thirty years. Mrs. Longbottom was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth McFarland, 2900 Booth, Intercity district, and Mrs. Lura Holmes, Winchester, Kansas; two sisters Mrs. Lou Jarvis, Detroit, and Mrs. Blanche Rempel, Los Angeles, Ca.; four brothers, Omar R. Shroder and Charles Shroder, both of Clinton, Mo., David Shroder, Urich, and Bryan Shroder, Hartwell, Mo., and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday at the Carson Chapel in Independence, Mo.

LONGHOFER, Lauretta M. HUFF
b: Oct 20 1932, Edmund, KS
d: Sep 2 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 26 2007 - Lauretta M. Longhofer was born October 20, 1932, in Edmund, Kansas, to Marvin Earl and Leeta Adella Hatcher Huff. She died September 2, 2007, at the age of 74 at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor. Lauretta was a homemaker. She was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Page and husband, Steve of Clinton; her two sons, Mike Longhofer and wife, Carla of Eldorado Springs, and Richard Longhofer of Benton, Kansas; two sisters, Maritta Parhan of Wichita, Kansas and Minyon Wirt and husband, Paul of Green Ridge; two brothers, Dean Huff and Marvin Huff and wife, Pat, all of Texas; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Avondet, Brandi Callaway, Rebekah Werkmeister, Amanda Wolfgeher, Chad Longhofer, Justin Longhofer and Jessica Querry as well as eleven great grandchildren. Services for Lauretta were held September 6 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LOOMIS, Arnold G. "Red"
b: abt 1924
d: Nov 21 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek/Mont-McConnell Cemetery, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 22 2002 - Arnold G. "Red" Loomis, 78, Osceola, died Thursday, November 21, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 26, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery.

LOONEY, Mary L.
b: abt 1940
d: 2000
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2000 - Mary L. Looney, 60, Collins, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at her home. She was an upholsterer for Bass tracker of Clinton for 10 years. Funeral services will be Monday at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland. Burial will follow in Robinson Cemetery, near Collins. Survivors include her husband, Harold Looney of the home; two sons, Scott Looney of Weaubleau and Lee Green of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Cassondra Hartman of Weaubleau and Donna Looney of St. Joseph; four brothers, three sisters and four grandchildren.

LOUDERMILK, Arthur Clinton "Cap"
b: Oct 13 1877, Henry Co, MO
d: 1930, 2 mi N of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - A. C. Loudermilk died at his home two miles north of Clinton, at 10 p.m. Tuesday night. He had been in failing health for nearly a year and Sunday night took worse, with an abcess in the inner ear, which developed into meningitis which caused his death after twelve hours of intense suffering. Deceased was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Loudermilk and was known to his friends as "Cap". He was born October 13, 1877. He was united in marriage Feb. 8, 1910, to Miss Mable Padfield. One son blessed this marriage - Rolla Denver, who is left ot comfort his mother. Deceased also leaves four sisters - Mrs. W. E. Gibson, Bozeman, Mont.; Mrs. Chas. Boles, Beaumont, Texas; Mrs. Beden Hunt, Clinton; Mrs. L. C. Bridges, southwest of Clinton. Mr. Loudermilk was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge, also an active member of the Missouri Farmers Association. He was a good husband, father and neighbor.

LOUDERMILK, Jacob
b: abt 1818
d: 1895
Clinton MO, May 25 1895 - Wesley Loudermilk, north of town, received the sad news of the death of his father, Jacob Loudermilk, an old and respected resident of the southwest part of the township near Auburn, Illinois. He was on his way to Virden with a load of corn and was crossing a bridge over Sugar Creek, when the bridge broke down, just as the fore part of the wagon crossed, throwing the unfortunate man into the chasm and the load upon him. He was about 77. "Uncle Jake" was a longtime and faithful Baptist.

LOUDERMILK, Wesley
b: Sep 27 1838, Caldwell Co, NC
d: Aug 7 1908, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 15 1908 - Wesley Lowdermilk, who lived about three miles north of Clinton, ran a rusty nail in his knee August 2, which caused his death on Friday afternoon. Born in Birch County, N.C. and would have been 70 on September 27. Married Miss Minerva Organ, Feb. 12, 1863 in Sangamon County, Ill. and she and five children survive him: Mrs. Charles Boles, Beaumont, Texas; Mrs. Ida Gibson, Boseman, Montana; Mrs. Beden Hunt, Clinton; A. C. Lowdermilk, living at home, and Mrs. Maud Bridges, four miles north of Clinton. He also left the following brothers and sister: Will of Pomona, California; J. F. of Pasadena, California; James of Nevada, Mo.; Mrs. Mary freeman of Cobert, Kansas; Mrs. Charles Talkington, Girard, Illinois; Mrs. Marinda Hays, Lowder, Illinois; Mrs. Sarah Tolerton, Springfield, Illinois; Mrs. P. C. Goodpasture, Virden, Illinois; Mrs. David Neher, Sealey, Texas; George Lowdermilk of Thayer, Ill. In company with his wife, he came to this county in the spring of 1868 and bought the farm now owned by Andrew Datweiler, which they sold to him and, in the fall, bought the farm where he lived until his death, from Bob Ragland. Before coming to Missouri, he joined the Sugar Creek Baptist Church in Sangamon County.

LOVE, Lillian Irene
b: Nov 11 1913, Johnson Co, KS
d: Jan 25 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 26 2005 - Lillian Irene Love, 91, Montrose, was born November 11, 1913, in Johnson County, Kansas, and died Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Cremation with no services. Private interment will be in the Teays Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, at a later date. She was a homemaker. She had lived in Montrose for the past 220 years. She is survived by two cousins, Sara Jo Rotert, Montrose, and Gus Steinbach of Kansas City.

LOVELL, Jessie Fern EATON THOMPSON
b: Mar 14 1913, Coles, IL
d: Dec 16 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 5 2004 - Jessie Fern Eaton Thompson Lovell, 90, Clinton, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. She was born March 14, 1913, to J. A. and Mary "Rissie" Eaton at Coles, Illinois. The family moved to a farm near Calhoun early in her life and she resided in the area the rest of her life. Jessie was a graduate of Calhoun High School and attended college at Southwest Baptist College for two years and later got her degree at CMSU at Warrensburg. On June 4, 1932, Jessie was united in marriage to Homer Thompson and to this union two sons were born, James Homer and Charles Eugene. Jessie taught school for 38 years. Her first school was in the old Leesville, grade school at Leesville. She then taught at Pretty Bob, Bronaugh and star. She later became principal at the new Leesville R-9 School where she taught for 14 years. She retired in the spring of 1980. Homer became ill and passed away December 20, 1969. In 1978 Jessie was married to Roy Lovell, who also preceded her in death in December 1993. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Jim and bonnie Thompson, Clinton, and Gene and Cynthia Thompson, Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Alice Hall, Sedalia; two grandchildren, Larry Thompson, Sr. of Clinton and Debbie Rogers, Clinton; one great-grandson, Larry Thompson, Jr. and wife Shaine, and one great-great-grandson, Dayton Thompson, Calhoun; two step-great-granddaughters, Summer and Shaun Brandt; three step-great-great-grandsons, Mason, Tyler and Alex Brandt, all of the state of Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Margie Eaton of Clinton, Fae Eaton of Lowry City and Roberta Otten of Cole Camp. She was preceded in death by her husbands and parents; three brothers, Edward, John and Ernest, and one sister, Carrie Rolstin. She was a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and after it disbanded moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She attended regularly as long as her health permitted. After suffering a stroke she was tenderly cared for by Ruth Goodenaugh for many years. It became necessary over two years ago for her to enter Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation center where she spent her final days. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, December 19. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

LOVELL, Roy E.
b: Oct 30 1911, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 10 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy E. Lovell, 81, 2001 Alfresco, Clinton, formerly of Windsor, died Sunday morning, October 10, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born October 30, 1911 in Clinton, the son of John Warren Lovell and Lottie Humbrock Lovell. On January 20, 1934, in Warrensburg, he married Clara Mae Warner, who preceded him in death February 26, 1977. He also lost a baby son at birth. Later, in Leeton, he married an old school mate, Jessie Eaton Thompson, who survives at the home. Mr. Lovell was a farmer and a real estate agent for Williams Real Estate in Windsor. He also built several house in Windsor. He joined the Calhoun Baptist Church on November 6, 1986 and attended regularly until his health failed. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lovell is survived by two cousins, Audrey Mackley of Fulton, Odessa Duckworth of Fostoria, Ohio; two stepsons, Jim Thompson of Clinton, Gene Thompson of Wentzville, and their wives; two step-grandchildren, Larry Thompson and Debbie Rogers of Clinton; two step-great-grandchildren, J. R. and Summer Thompson; Raymond Warner, brother-in-law, and Ruby Hostin, sister-in-law of Arizona; and 12 nieces and nephews in the Warner family, and a host of friends. He was tenderly cared for by his wife, his nurse, Glenda Cox, and especially Hospice. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 12, at Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

LOVEWELL, Oliver Edward
b: Feb 3 1913, near Cuervo, NM
d: 2001
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 7 2001 - Oliver E. Lovewell was born to Henry Albert and Lillian Carnahan Lovewell on February 3, 1913, near Cuervo, New Mexico. As a very young child he traveled by wagon with his family from the New Mexico Territory to Collins. His mother died en route and is buried near Wainright, Oklahoma. He grew up near Collins and was raised by his grandparents. He married Clara Mae Gardner on November 17, 1933. They made their home near Collins in St. Clair County. To this union they were blessed raising Mollie Mae Dozier Famuliner and then later born to them were sons, Arthur Ray, David Andrew, Thomas Benton and Edwin Wayne. They also had a daughter who was stillborn. Over the years they made their home in and around Collins, Ohio Post Office, Latour, by the Brown School near Garden City and later moving southeast of Deepwater in 1963. They purchased his current farm in 1968 in Mt. Zion and lived there until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara, in 1973. both his mother and father and his beloved brother, Albert, in 2000 and his sisters, Blanche and Florence. He is survived by his daughter, Mollie, Garden City; sons Art and wife, barb, Latour, Dave, Sugar Creek, Tom and wife, Jackie, Roy, Utah, and Ed and wife, Debbie, Independence. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Jim, Harvey, Bill, Fred, Vera, Nellie, Erma, Rosey and Lillie. Oliver was always a farmer and enjoyed working the earth, planting his crops, watching them grow then harvesting them. He also enjoyed his farm. He was content there and if he did leave for a short time was always ready to go back home. In the most recent years he is probably best remembered sitting in his yard under a shade tree visiting with friends, family and neighbors watching the world go by from his point of view at the top of his hill. Funeral services were at Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home April 29. Burial was at Garden City Cemetery.

LOWE, George Ralph Jr.
b: Mar 19 1916, Louisa Co, IA
d: Oct 24 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Monday Nov 1 1999 - George Ralph Lowe, Jr. was born March 19, 1916, to Ralph and Laura (Shellabarger) Lowe, in Louisa County; Iowa. He graduated from Letts, Iowa High School and was a post-graduate student at Columbia High. He attended Chillicothe Business College and during the summer break in 1936, went to work for the Nourse Oil Company of Kansas City. What was meant to be only a summer job rapidly became a full-time position. In 1940 he and Darline moved to Clinton as it was more central to his sales district. He found time to pitch in semi- professional softball in the 194Os. During World War II, he was a flight instructor in the CPT program and enlisted in the United States Navy toward the latter part of the war. He established Clinton's first airport in 1946 and was the first station agent for the then, fledgling Ozark Airlines, which operated between Springfield and Kansas City, with an "as-needed" stop in Clinton. Ralph established the Lowe Oil Company in 1958 and included his three sons in the business. It was as the development/owner of Lowe Oil Company that Ralph is best remembered by many in our city - as an excellent and very fair businessman. He is remembered as a member of the "old school" that believed a man's word was his bond and that a handshake was as good as a contract. He remained active in the family business until his stroke in 1993. In a very real sense. Ralph's life was centered in his work, which may have been due in part to his having come into adulthood in the Depression. And if his work was at the center of his life, the golf course was his beloved hobby. Golf was always important to him. but his greatest joy and pride came in seeing that the course he established was kept well groomed. Always concerned with the well-being of his community. Ralph served as a Clinton city councilman, president of the Clinton School Board, a member of the Missouri Clean Water Commission, and was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, a 50-year member of the American Legion, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason - Clinton Lodge No.548, and a member of the KAABA Shrine of Davenport, Iowa. Having noted these activities and memberships, it is important to observe that Ralph was not one to seek public acclaim or the spotlight, but was content to do much good "behind the scenes", helping many without bringing attention to himself or embarrassment to those he helped. Ralph continued to reside in his home until he was hospitalized at Golden Valley Hospital on October 14, 1999. It was there that he died early Sunday morning, October 24. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his only brother, Dean Lowe, and his wife of nearly 55 years, Darline (Masonholder) Lowe. He is survived by his three sons, G. R. and wife Martha, Greg and wife Carlene, and David and wife Shirley, all of Clinton. Also surviving are grandchildren, Cynthia Groff, Jeff Lowe, Chris Lowe, Kim Mitchell, Matt Lowe and Megan Lowe, all of Clinton. and Sara Jane Komer of Springfield. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren. Annie, Hayden and Allie Lowe, Duncan and Nolan Groff and Courtney Angelhow. Among the tributes paid by his family are these words: He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Ralph will always remain special in the hearts and memories of his family." And brother-in-law Paul adds: "Ralph was more than a brother-in-law. He was an excellent friend." Funeral services were held at the, First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 26. Pall bearers were grandsons Chris Lowe, Matt Lowe and Jeffrey R. Lowe and grandsons-in-law, Tony Komer, Dr. Gary Groff and Eric Mitchell. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LOWE, Leila M. CLARK
b: Jul 3 1927
d: Jan 15 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 22 2008 - Leila M. Lowe, age 80 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. No services will be held at this time. She was preceded in death by parents, James Herbert Clark and Leila Mae (Crouch) Clark and one son, Monte Stephen Stepp. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Maggard and Monica Lee Leonard, both of Clinton; two brothers, James Russell Clark of New Brunswick, New Jersey and John Howard Clark of Long Beach, California; five grandchildren, Annette Lee Farbolin-Williams, Charles Jacob Skinner, Jacqueline Suzanne Taylor, Jeremiah Abraham Portman and seven great grandchildren, Ivy Lee Williams, Shay LeBliech, James Robert McMullin, Kenney Tyler Monteer, Carmen Leila Kapadia, Skyler Orion Portman, Heaven Leigh Portman and Joshua David Milligan.

LOWE, Paul Edward
b: Jul 27 1925, Fredonia, IA
d: Aug 6 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, IA
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 9 2005 - Paul E. Lowe, 80, Clinton and formerly of Columbus Junction, Iowa, died Saturday morning, August 6, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born July 27, 1925, in Fredonia, Iowa, the son of Leslie LeRoy Lowe and Gloria Izola (Fisher) Lowe. On May 10, 1953, in West Libert, Iowa, he married Faye Evelyn Winders, who survives of the home. Mr. Lowe was the owner of the Lowe Insurance Agency and Lowe Bookkeeping and Tax Service for 25 years in Iowa. He served in the United States Marines during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Columbus Junction, Iowa, United Methodist Church and the Columbus Junction, Iowa, American Legion. In addition to his wife Faye, he is survived by two daughters, Paula F. Tompkins and her husband Steve, Clinton, and Pamela K. Buser and her husband Boyd, Kennebunkport, Maine; five grandchildren, Tommy Tompkins and Sheridan Tompkins, both of Clinton, Michelle Buser, Warren, Rhode Island, Morgan Buser and Charlie Buser, both of Kennebunkport, Maine. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date with burial in Columbus City, Iowa.

LOWRY, Dorothy Mae WHEELER BAUMGARDEN
b: Mar 23 1915, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 14 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 16 2002 - Dorothy Mae Wheeler Baumgarden Lowry was born March 23, 1915, in Osceola to Millious and Ella Wisner Wheeler. She died Saturday, December 14, 2002 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. On November 23, 1932, she married Harvey Francis Baumgarden. On May 30, 1976, she married Thomas M. Lowry. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Baumgarden, and son, Earl Baumgarden, her parents, six brothers, two sisters, one son-in-law, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her daughter La Verne; son Cecil and daughter-in-law, Minnie Estes; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church. She had been a resident of Westwood Nursing Home for the past few years and entered Golden Valley Hospital on December 4. She was a nurse at the old General Hospital, moving to Golden Valley Hospital where she retired. After retirement she did in-home care for the elderly until her health failed. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 18, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial will be in Kings Prairie Cemetery.

LOWRY, William Virgil
b: Nov 9 1900, Dunnegan, Polk Co, MO
d: Jun 8 1986, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Wall Cemetery, Jefferson Twp, Johnson Co, MO
William Virgil Lowry, 85, of Blairstown, passed away Sunday, June 8, upon arrival at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born November 9, 1900 at Dunnegan, Missouri, the son of John William and Nancy Jane Freeze Lowry. After the death of his father, his family moved to Blairstown where he lived for more than 65 years.Mr. Lowry operated and owned the Lowry Garage in Blairstown for more than 48 years, until he retired in 1983. On June 19, 1927, he was united in marriage with Ada Mabyl Atkins at Blairstown. She preceded him in death on October 26, 1983. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blairstown and a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge for more than 60 years. He had served as treasurer of the Wall Cemetery for many years. Surviving him is one sister, Miss Clara Lowry of Whittier, California; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 12, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Wall Cemetery near Blairstown.

LOYD, Adda A.
b: abt 1904
d: 1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Adda A. Loyd, 89, of a nursing home in Lowry City, formerly of Shawnee, Ks., died January 22, 1993 at a hospital in Osceola. The body was donated to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Mrs. Loyd was born in Shawnee and moved to Lowry City six years ago. She worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture before she retired. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Keelah court of the Ladies Oriental Shrine and past worthy commander of the Ruth conclave of the Order of True Kindred. Survivors include a son, Chester Hazen, Independence; three grandsons; and three great-grandsons.

LOYD, Cyrill Curtis
b: Aug 2 1921, Baker, Stoddard Co, MO
d: Jun 11 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Curtis Loyd was born August 2, 1921, in Baker, son of Leonard Joseph and Edna Josephine Loyd. Curtis died June 11, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Curtis was a veteran of World War II. Serving from August 1942 to August 1945 as a medical aidman. On June 16, 1946, he was married to Bonna June (Bonnie) Cordell. They moved to Olathe, Kansas, where Curtis was a mechanic for himself several years. Later years he worked for Western Auto until retiring. He moved to Deepwater 11 years ago. Curtis was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and assistant song leader. He was also a member of the Brownington Church Band. He is survived by his wife Bonna of the home; one son, Ronald Loyd of Denver; three brothers, Raymond Loyd, Ottumwa, Iowa, Wallace Loyd, Edgerton, Maxell Loyd, Lincoln; one sister, Aldine Edwards, Clinton; five grandchildren, Michael Loyd, Singbora, Ohio, Rhonda Wintrow, Huber Heights, Ohio, Brenda Loyd, Knob Noster, Bryan Loyd, Olathe, Kansas, Janette Waters, Olathe, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren, Elizabeth, Travis and Jordan Loyd, Ethan Wintrow, Erica Waters and Jessie Loux. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Curtis loved entertaining others with his music. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling as his hobbies. To know him was to love him. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 14, at Vansant-Mills Chapel.

LOYD, David L.
b: Jan 2 1952
d: Aug 21 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David L. Loyd, 41, Rocky Mount, Mo., died Saturday, August 21, 1993 in Clinton. He was born January 2, 1952, the son of Maxell L. Loyd and Clayta M. Brubeck. He was married on Sept. 19, 1979 to Bonita C. Hayes at Oxford, Ohio. Mr. Loyd lived in the Kansas City area for 34 years and had moved to the lake area for the last seven years. He was self-employed. Survivors include his wife Bonita of the home; two daughters, Sunshine Loyd of Eudora, Ks., and Jami Loyd of Rocky Mount; his father, Max of Buffalo; three sisters, Joyce A. Frey of Rocky Mount, Linda L. Hendrix and Beverly F. Harris, both of Independence. Graveside services will be Monday, August 23, 1993 at Peaceful Home Cemetery, Deepwater. Griswold-Kays Funeral Home of Eldon was in charge of arrangements.

LOYD, Edna Mae
b: Aug 29 1915
d: Dec 23 2001, Strafford, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 27 2001 - Edna Mae Loyd, 86, Strafford, died Sunday, December 23, 2001, at Strafford Care Center. She was born August 29, 1915, and was owner of Red Barn Dog Kennel. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Farmer, Strafford, Carolyn Arend, Branson and Charlotte Mann, Columbia, Tennessee; five sons, Wayne Wade, Fenton, Gilbert L. Wade, Vienna, Missouri, Ralph H. Breshear, Jr., Kansas City, Gary Breshear, Belle Plaine, Kansas, and Jerry Loyd, Lee's Summit; one sister, Margaret Albel, Texas; 25 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, December 27, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

LOYD, John
b: 1816
d: Jul 20 1891, 3 mi NW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jul 25 1891 - With sorrow, we chronicle the death of our honored friend, John Loyd, which occurred last Monday morning at 1 a.m. at his residence in Fields Creek township, three miles northwest of Clinton. Mr. Loyd was 75 and a resident of this county for 40 years, a man of strictest integrity, industrious, frugal and persistent to do the right. He had seen more of sorrow and misfortune than is usual to the life of man. Of sixteen children, there were none to gather about his dying couch and call him father - all of them had died either at the prime of life or in infancy. His last child, a manly young man of scarce thirty, died five years ago; twelve of his family died within a space of five years, between 1880 and 1885, of that dread disease known as the quick consumption. He leaves a widow of seventy the sadness of whose life is that of her husband's relieved only by a steadfast and enduring Christian faith.

LOYD, Lee Roy
b: Jan 30 1944, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 10 1991, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lee Roy Loyd, 47, Peculiar, died August 10, 1991, in Jackson County. He was born January 30, 1944, at Clinton, the son of Earl Richard and Sarah Murgrine Justis Loyd. He had lived in Blairstown and Lee's Summit before moving to Peculiar in 1985. He had been a construction superintendent for the Decarlo Construction Company and had previously worked for Hastings Construction and the John Rohrer Contracting Company, both of Kansas City. He was a member of Local 777 of the Carpenter's Union; a member of the Corinth Baptist Church, Chilhowee; a member of the Ararat Shrine and also served as director of the motor escort unit. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Cass County and Jackson County Shrine Clubs. He was also a member of Heroine Masonic Lodge 104 AF&AM, Kansas City; Hillbilly Clan 124, and the Ararat Provost Unit. Survivors include his wife Janice Loyd of the home; a son Travis Loyd, Lee's Summit; a daughter Mandy Loyd, Lee's Summit; two stepsons, Wayne Martin, Montrose and Jason Buxton, of the home; two stepdaughters, Carla Stottlemyre, Belton, and Shelley Martin of the home; his parents Earl and Sarah Loyd, Clinton; three brothers, Lewis Loyd, Independence, Bobby Loyd, Blairstown, and Doug Loyd, Walters, Minnesota; a sister, Thelma Hetherington, Clinton, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were August 13 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial was in Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit.

LOYD, Malcolm E.
b: Feb 23 1924, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 28 2001, Hot Springs, AR
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 27 2001 - Malcolm E. Loyd was born in Deepwater, February 23, 1924, to Stephen D. and Josie Thompson Loyd, the youngest of six children. He died in the hospital at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on October 28, 2001. He graduated from Deepwater High School in 1943 and received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering after returning home from World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He leaves behind his wife, Thelma; one daughter, Sherlyn and husband, Chuck Hebert; one son, Stephen Loyd and wife, Jenny; three grandchildren, Carrie Hebert, Tiffany Loyd and Christopher Loyd; mother-in-law, Cora Davis; brother-in-law, William E. Davis, and wife, June, Deepwater. Graveside services at Deepwater Cemetery were held November 1, 2001, with full military honors.

LOYD, Marion Russell
b: Jun 3 1938, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 25 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 3 2005 - In memory of Marion Russell Loyd - Marion was born June 3 1938 at Deepwater, the first son of Alice Elizabeth Strobel and Murill Russell Loyd. He died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at his home in Clinton. Marion attended Land Elementary School and graduated Clinton High School in 1956. He was involved in the 4-H Club and took his calves to many county fairs. His first job was working at Roy Moore Dairy where his dad worked. Later at Wiley's Restaurant and Clearfield Cheese until he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957. He served as a Photographer's Mate at the Naval Photo Center in Washington, D.C., Barbers Point Naval Air Station, Oahu, Hawaii, USS Hancock CVA-19, home ported, San Francisco, California, and Mobil Construction Battalion-40 in Chu Lai, South Vietnam and was discharged in April 1967. In civilian life he worked for Wolfe Research at Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, and then as a government employee for the Air Force at the Pentagon. His next position led him to Letterkenny Army Depot, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, next to the United States Department of Commerce, National Environmental Satellite service for 15 years until his retirement. Marion presided as president of Local 3680, American Federation of Government Employees for seven years. Marion was baptized August 18 1962 in San Diego, California, in the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). He served twice as a stake missionary and baptized some 20 members. He was ordained High Priest in the Melchedic Priesthood and served in many callings and offices and as a second counselor in the Branch Presidency in Pittsburg, Tennessee. Marion was married three times, first to Margaret Pat Haynes at Camp Springs, Maryland, then to Mary Elizabeth Lohmann at Kennsington, Maryland, and last to Patsy Lyman Bishop, Bountiful, Utah. His proudest achievement was when his two stepsons, Mike Giffin and John Ragan, sons of Mary Lohmann, earned their Eagle Scout Award. Marion served 23 years with the Boy Scouts of America, from scout Committee member to unit commissioner. He was a trained Scoutmaster. Marion returned to Clinton in 1995. He became an active volunteer at the Henry County Museum in the genealogy-local history library. Genealogy was one of his passions. An article appeared in this paper citing his volunteerism in September 1998. Marion was a very dedicated volunteer. He was dedicated to helping people throughout his life. He had many hobbies, including square dance caller/teacher and clowning. After early retirement in 1983 his health began to deteriorate. First with depression and then with diabetes. The last two years of his life he was pretty much homebound from illnesses. The effects of diabetes had taken his eyesight. He had to give up the last activity of volunteering at the genealogy library. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Larry David Loyd. Marion is survived by two sisters, Shirley Jollenbeck of Florissant and Linda Wilkinson of Pittsburg, Kansas, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 29, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

LOYD, Mary F.
b: Sep 20 1929
d: Dec 6 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2006 - Mrs. Mary F. Loyd, 77, Clinton, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at her home. Among survivors is her husband Maxell of the home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 9, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

LOYD, Vicki Lee PROPST
b: Dec 15 1953, Urbana, Champaign Co, OH
d: Jun 18 2006, Ionia, Benton Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery LA-LY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 26 2006 - Vicki Lee Loyd, daughter of Elmer and June (Lockwood) Propst, was born December 15, 1953, in Urbana, Ohio. She died at her home in Ionia on June 118, 2006, at the age of 52 years. Vicki served in the United States Army from 1972 until 1975. She later was employed as a line worker for Tyson's in Sedalia. She is survived by one daughter Tara Siemon of Deepwater; one son John R. Loyd II of Harrisonville; one grandson, Gabriel Siemon of Deepwater; her companion Phillip Winegar, of the home, as well as eight brothers and sisters. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Thursday, June 22.

LOYD, Wallace M.
b: abt 1923
d: 2000
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 31 2000 - Wallace M. Loyd, 77, Clinton, formerly of Edgerton, died Monday, May 29, 2000, at the home of his daughter in Polo. He is survived by his wife, A. E. "Toby" Loyd., Clinton; three daughters, Laivanna Loyd, Clinton, Diana Ivy, Polo, and Delicia Ivy, Holt; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Loyd, Ottumwa, Iowa, Maxell Loyd, Lincoln; one sister, Aldine Edwards, Clinton; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Graveside services and burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Antioch Cemetery, Holt.

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