Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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MINER, Dorothy A. FREEMAN
b: May 9 1909, Benton Co, MO
d: May 4 2007, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2007 - Dorothy A. Miner, age 97, of Warsaw, passed away at her home on Friday, May 4, 2007, in Warsaw. She was born on May 9, 1909, in Benton County, Missouri, the daughter of William H. and Stella Shaeffer Freeman. She grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1925. She attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg for one year and later graduated from the Missouri State Teachers College, now Missouri State University, in Springfield, Missouri. It was in Springfield that she met her husband, Roscoe Miner. They were married in 1935. They made their home in Mountain View, Missouri, and then Corning, Arkansas, for several years. In 1945, they moved to Warsaw. Mrs. Miner, as she called by her many elementary students, taught for 26 years. She taught in Meta, Missouri, Greenwood, Missouri, Ava, Missouri and 19 years at North Elementary in Warsaw before her resignation because of her husband’s illness. In 1997, she was honored at the Warsaw Academic Excellence Awards Banquet for her many years of teaching. She was a faithful member of the Warsaw Christian Church and at the time of her passing was the oldest member of the church. She had been a member for 86 years and had served in several positions in the church. She enjoyed piecing quilts, bird watching, making needlepoint pictures and pillows and most of all playing golf until she broke her hip on the golf course at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe, on June 15, 1976, three brothers, Roy, Robin and Bill Freeman, and three sisters, Ethel Harbit, Florence Snider and Ruth Parker. Surviving are two daughters, Sally Wall, and her husband, Julius, of Clinton and Susan Hensley, of Warsaw, five grandchildren, Leslie Ransdall and husband, Shannon, of Kansas City, Missouri, Julia Mohler and husband, Craig, of Eugene Oregon, Kelly Schemenauer, and husband, David, of Kansas City, Connie Hensley of Warsaw and Sandra Hensley of Canon City, Colorado, three great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Dorothy A. Miner will be Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at the Warsaw Christian Church. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

MING, Alta Ruth MATTER
b: Jan 6 1920, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 5 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alta Ruth Ming, 79, Clinton, died Monday, July 5, 1999, at Westwood Home, Clinton. She was born January 6, 1920, on a farm outside of Montrose, the daughter of Ralph Benjamin and Alto Agnes (Raef) Matter. After her graduation from Clinton High school, she worked in various secretarial jobs in Kansas City until her marriage to Robert Keeler Ming on December 24, 1942. After that she worked at the Henry County Courthouse for the county superintendent of schools until the birth of their daughter, Rita, at which time she stayed home to raise her and work at the many tasks of being a farm wife. Alta Ruth was a fun-loving person who loved life and loved people. She was the kind of person who never net a stranger and never forgot a friend. She will be remembered for frequently giving out a smile, a laugh, a wink or a clever saying. She tackled every task or every opportunity with all her energy saying, "There's no time like the present" and "There will be time tomorrow for being tired". She was a member of the Mount Carmel Club and enjoyed a lot of fun times with the ladies of the neighborhood. She loved her church, Hopewell, which was adjacent to the farm on which she grew up. She attended it all her life and worked willingly in any capacity needed. She loved her denomination, Cumberland Presbyterian, and supported all of its outreach ministries. She served it in positions at the state and national level. She loved Jesus and was a children's Sunday School teacher for 50 years until her health forced her to stop. For this the Cumberland Presbyterian Board of Missions recognized her as a "Golden Patron of Missions". She was devoted to her family who benefited from her many prayers on their behalf. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home; her daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Fred Overton, and three grandchildren, Robbie, Carrie and Kristin, all of Leawood Kansas. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John William Ming. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, July 8. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MING, Robert Keeler
b: May 5 1919, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 19 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 20 2002 - Robert Keeler Ming, 82, Clinton, father of Rita Overton, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 18 2002 - Robert Keeler Ming, 82, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, due to complications arising from a fall while working on his farm near Clinton. He was born on the same farm May 5, 1919, to Robert Dallas and Kitty Estella (Keeler) Ming. Robert grew up and farmed on the same family farm his entire life. In 2000, the state of Missouri designated the Ming Farm as a "Century Farm" which had been continuously owned and operated in the Ming family for over 100 years. Everyone knew Robert as a hardworking, diligent farmer who kept his place in the best of condition. That is what he was doing when the injury occurred. On December 25, 1942, Robert married Alta Ruth Matter. He was a caring and devoted husband to her for their 57 years of marriage and had missed her greatly since she preceded him in death on July 5, 1999. Robert attended the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church all his life. He was an elder in the church and served in many leadership capacities over the years. One of the other men of the church said about him, "When you saw that something had been done or that something had been repaired around the church, you just knew Robert had done it." He was the kind of man that saw things that needed to be done and then just quietly did them. Robert was a gentleman of faith and integrity who always put others before himself. He looked for opportunities to be thoughtful and kind to others and was a good example to us all. His love and kindness extended to his family, friends and even strangers if he saw they needed help. He is survived by his daughter, Rita Overton; son-in-law, Fred Overton, and three grandchildren, Robert, Carrie and Kristin Overton, all of Leawood, Kansas, as well as one niece, Sue Downe, and her husband Lawrence Ray Downe, Gainesville, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alta Ruth Ming; an infant son, John William Ming, and his brothers, Morris Ming and Orville Ming. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton on Saturday, February 23, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

MING, William Franklin
b: Feb 1 1850, Gray Summit, Franklin Co, MO
d: May 15 1938, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - William F. Ming Passes - Eighty-eight-Year-Old Clinton Resident Had Lived in Henry County Since 1879 - W. F. Ming, a resident of Henry County since 1879, who had been ill at his home at 615 South Main street the past three years, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15. The infirmities of age had gradually circumvented his activities until he spent his days in a wheel chair cared for with devotion by his daughter, Miss Carrie Ming, of the home, enjoying the visits of his sons, Charles of Okmulgee, Okla., and Robert of near Clinton, and friends who stopped in to visit. William F. Ming was born at Gray Summit, Franklin County, Feb. 1, 1850, the eldest son of Judge James M. and Jemima Ming. Reared in the Southern Methodist church, which he attended faithfully until his health prevented a few years past, and schooled near his home, he developed strong personal characteristics that proved an asset throughout his long life. On January 30, 1878, Miss Celeste Jeffries became his bride and they made their home in Franklin County a year. The next spring they came to Henry County settling near LaDue where Mr. Ming's two younger brothers, E. D. and Emmett Ming, were in the mercantile business, and where Mr. Ming was a successful and foresighted farmer. They had three children, who survive their parents, Robert d. Ming of near Clinton; Dr. Chas. M. Ming of Okmulgee, Okla., and Miss Carrie Ming of the home. Five years ago Mrs. Ming, who had been the devoted and constant companion of her husband, was called home, since which time his daughter filled her mother's place as best she could. In 1879 Mr. Ming with his family came to Henry County, continuing farming. Thirty years ago he sold his farm and moved to Clinton, where for years they resided in a modern home in the south part of Clinton, then called Ming Court, now Fairview addition. Some years ago they bought the property on South Main street which as since been their home. Mr. Ming had a wide acquaintance in rural Henry County and in more active years was a familiar figure about Clinton. His integrity was above question, and he was generous and kind to his family. Inactivity was hard to accept when his life had been so full and dependence was hard, but the unfailing love of his daughter soothed the difficult days. He was a staunch Democrat, had been an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church, South on Tuesday. Interment at Englewood. Present from out-of-town for the services were, Jim Ming and son, Emmett, Miss Robena Ming of Washington, Mo.; Misses Nell and Etolia North of Labadia, Mo., Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Ming and daughter, Miss Marjorie Ming of Okmulgee, Okla., Miss Vira Jeffries and C. S. Jeffries of Pacific, Mo.

MINICK, Mabel L. BENNETT
b: Nov 21 1907, near Pearl, Dickinson Co, KS
d: Apr 10 2001, Abilene, Dickinson Co, KS
bur: Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2001 - Mabel L. Minick, 93, Abilene, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the Alterra Sterling House, Abilene. She was born November 21, 1907, near Pearl, Kansas, the daughter of Guy M. and Florence (Ort) Bennett. On August 27, 1927, she married Carl H. Minick at the Suphen Mills Church parsonage, rural Dickinson County, Kansas. She was a member of the Abilene First Christian Church, Flora EHU and a creative crafts county chairwoman for the Extension EHU units, a 4-H sewing leader and a member of Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by one daughter, Deloris Lindell and her husband, David, Clinton; one son, Joe Minick and wife, Helen, Abilene, Kansas; one sister, Iva Prichard, Enterprise, Kansas, two brothers, Virgil Bennett, Salina, Kansas, and Lincoln Bennett and wife, Velma, Abilene, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Etha Bennett, Salina, Kansas; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, in 1985; her parents; one sister, Ruby Stone, and two brothers, Emerson and Clarence Bennett. Funeral services will be held at the Abiline First Christian Church Friday. Burial will be in the Abilene Cemetery.

MINING, James Sterling
b: abt 1924
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 29 2001 - James Sterling Mining, 77, Flower Mound, Texas, died Saturday, November 24, 2001. He and his wife, Neva, were former Clintonians. His early days were spent on a farm in Cooper, Texas, where he picked cotton before undertaking the task of building highways in Colorado as a teenager with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr. Mining joined the Navy when he was only 17, serving as a signalman in World War II aboard two ships that were sunk and sustaining wounds, for which he earned the Purple Heart and Silver Star. He joined the Kansas City Fire Department in 1950, where he provided leadership as a fire captain and secretary-treasurer of the Fire Fighters Union for 25 years. After retiring from the fire department, he worked with the Missouri Department of Agriculture in 1983 and played a vital role in implementing the Animal Care Facilities Act Program before retiring in October 1998. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, John and Ida Mining, and two brothers, Samuel C. L. and Leroy Mining. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Neva, and sisters, Mary Lee Murphrey and Bobbie Neil Higgins; seven children, James Randy and wife, Linda, Joyce and husband, Eldon, Tom, Kathy and husband, Gary, Bob and wife, Theresa, Brenda and husband, Jon, Jacque and husband, Luis; 13 grandchildren, James, Michael, Joshua, Nicholas, Hillary, Nathan, Katrina, Markus, Jacob, Tyler, Aidan, Noah; great-granddaughter, Emily and several nieces and nephews.

MINISH, I. W.
b: Jan 4 1830, North Carolina
d: Apr 15 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - I. W. Minish, one of Calhoun's pioneers, died this morning April 15 at 6 in the morning, after a short illness. He was 74 and a native of North Carolina. Married to Miss Lacresia Lynn in 1850. Eight children. The four surviving him are Robert, Mrs. Mike Edwards, Mrs. Ben Evans of Calhoun and A. F. Minish of Jefferson City. He had been a director and stockholder in the Bank of Calhoun ever since it started and never failed to be present at a meeting and for a number of years was vice-president. He was a Mason.

MINKS, Donald Ross
b: Feb 8 1928, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 14 2009, Drexel, Cass Co, MO
bur: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2009 - Donald Ross Minks, 81, Drexel, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at his home in Drexel. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 18, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel. Graveside services will follow at the Holsapple Cemetery, Collins. He was born February 8, 1928, in Montrose to Claude and Estella Mae Minks. He was married to Lillie Rose Fugate on November 29, 1953. Survivors include his wife Lillie of the home; daughter Debbie and husband Mike James of Claremore, Oklahoma; daughter Kelli and husband Dr. Garry Miller of Belton; son Nick Minks of Independence; daughter Donna Miner and sons Terry Minks and Robert Minks of Clinton; grandsons Shane and wife Shana James of Texas, Justin of Seattle, Washington, Matt Minks of Drexel, Casey Reed of Lee's Summit; step-grandson Matt and wife Clara Miller of Lenexa, Kansas granddaughters Tracy Miner of Kansas, Ashley and husband Ethan Rowe of Adrian, Jamie Minks of Independence, Molly Miller of Belton, Regina and Renee Minks and Katie Miller of Belton; great-grandchildren Ayden James, Lucas Rowe, Kaelyn James, Taylor McCarthy & Annabelle Rowe.

MINNERLY, Earl Leslie
b: Aug 28 1906, Powhattan, Brown Co, KS
d: Aug 29 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earl Leslie Minnerly was born in Powhattan, Kansas, August 28, 1906, the son of C. Frederick Minnerly and Lillie Sprague Minnerly. He passed away at his home in Clinton Thursday, August 29, 1991 at the age of 85 years and one day. Mr. Minnerly was employed as a road supervisor in Brown County, Kansas in the 1930s. He was later with the Federal Soil Conservation Service for several years from 1940 until 1947. He then managed the Bartlett Elevator in Nebraska in the 1950s, then worked for the Shawnee Construction Company in Kansas City, Kansas, as a truck driver until he retired and moved to Clinton in 1972. He was married May 10, 1930 to Leta King. They were happily married for over 60 years until Mrs. Minnerly passed away April 1, of this year. He is survived by one son James R. Minnerly of Leavenworth, KS.; one daughter Kathleen Harness, Clinton; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Mr. Minnerly was a member of the Christian Church in Clinton. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 31. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

MINNICK, Francis Abraham "Frank"
b: Jun 19 1922, Red Cloud, NE
d: Jul 2 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 13 2000 - Francis Abraham (Frank) Minnick, son of Daniel Abraham and Grace Ann Minnick, was born June 19, 1922, in Red Cloud, Nebraska, and died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Frank graduated from high school in Republic. He lived in Kansas City and Springfield before moving to Clinton 20 years ago. He was married to Margaret Adeline Broos on February 7, 1953, in Harrison, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on July 31, 1991. He was a truck driver for Orschlen Brothers Truck Line before retiring in 1983. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Teamsters Local 41, Kansas City. He is survived by one son, John Minnick and wife, Cindy of Clinton; three daughters, Frances Minnick of the home, Mary Whalen and husband, Paul, Holt, and Pat Ashby and husband, Kevin, Mesa, Arizona; two sisters, Lois Morrow of Springfield and Leta Norton of Renton, Washington, as well as three grandchildren, Nora Minnick and Grace Minnick of Clinton and Emily Ashby of Mesa, Arizona; one aunt, Mildred Jewell of Wichita, Kansas, and a friend, Nola Dunning of Clinton. Graveside services were held at the Englewood Cemetery on Wednesday, July 5. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

MINNICK, Margaret Adeline BROOS
b: Sep 18 1927, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Jul 31 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Margaret A. Minnick, 63, route three, Clinton, died Wednesday, July 31, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital. Survivors include her husband Frank of the home; one son John D. Minnick of Clinton; three daughters, Frances A. Minnick and Mary J. Minnick of Lee's Summit; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Consalus Chapel. Burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MINOR, Curt
b: abt 1878
d: 1899
Calhoun MO, Dec 9 1899 - Curt Minor, a darkey, living here with his parents, was shot Monday night on his way home by Charley Hart, a white man. So far we have heard no particulars of the shooting. Hart was about 21; lived here from early childhood. He was arrested Monday night and lodged in the Clinton jail. Curt was shot thru the lower portion of the back, with an old time rifle gun, running about 30 balls to the pound. It is supposed that he shot about 25 or 30 steps, the ball passing thru his body. He lingered in great agony until Tuesday evening. Leaves a father, mother, several brothers and sisters. His father is almost frantic over the affair. Charley Hart's parents, two brothers and several sisters, live here. We did not learn who was to blame in this terrible affair and it is with much regret that we chronicle an event of this kind in our little city.

MINTER, Imogene THOMPSON
b: Nov 27 1920, Weaubleau, Hickory Co, MO
d: Dec 20 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2006 - Imogene Thompson Minter, 86, Clinton, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at her home in Clinton. It was her wish to be cremated and no service held. She was born in Weaubleau. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Donald Minter, Clinton; one son Michael Miller, Chula Vista, California; one daughter Dorie Holubec, Clinton, as well as eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

MINTON, Minnetta T. BROTHERTON
b: abt 1913
d: 1993
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Minnetta T. Minton, 80, Independence, died Wednesday, April 21, 1993 at Independence Regional Health Center. She was the sister of Lynn Brotherton and Curtis Brotherton of Clinton. Services will be Friday at the Speaks Midtown Chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Hope House for Battered Women. Mrs. Minton was a native of North Dakota and moved to the Kansas City area in 1928,

MINTUN, Jeanne Gale
b: Jul 25 1952, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2011, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 10 2011 - Jeanne Gale Mintun, 58, Clinton, died Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Her wishes were to have no services and burial at a later time. She asked that memorials be given to Clinton Animal Rescue Endeavor and may be left at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Gale was born July 25, 1952, in Clinton, the daughter of James Edwin and Donna Joyce (White) Mintun. She graduated from Clinton High School. She was a bookkeeper and worked in the city office for the City of Clinton. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Donna; her sister Gloria Miller, and her niece Melissa Donaldson and husband Drew, and great-nieces and nephews, Claire Donaldson, Joe Donaldson and Nicholas Donaldson, all of Clinton.

MINTUN, Joseph Keith
b: Nov 29 abt 1927, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 11 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2003 - Joseph Keith Mintun, son of Homer L. and Josephine Frances (Gunn) Mintun, was born November 29, 1926 in Independence, and died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on April 11, 2003, at the age of 76 years. Joe was in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Lancaster, California, and moved to Pasco, Washington, where he was maintenance supervisor for the University of Washington. He also raised horses. He moved to Clinton in 1992. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles Mintun who died in infancy, John Hugh Mintun and Thomas Homer Mintun; two sisters, Geraldine Spears and Mary Louise Green. Joe is survived by two sons, Jim Mintun of San Diego, California, and Keith Mintun of Valley Center, California; two brothers, Jean Mintun and James Mintun, both of Clinton, and one sister, Josephine Talley of Independence, and two grandchildren. Graveside services and burial was held at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Tuesday, April 15.

MITCHEL, Delmer L. "Mitch"
b: Jun 20 1932
d: May 8 2001, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 10 2001 - Delmer L. "Mitch Mitchel, 68, Montrose, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Mitchel, of the home; one son, Michael Mitchel, Creighton, and one daughter, Kathryn Strickler, Warrensburg; one brother, John Mitchel, Montrose, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Montrose Cemetery.

MITCHEL, Helen Alice HULL
b: May 16 1931, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 30 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Helen Alice Mitchel, daughter of Melvin Adam and Dorothy Helen (Stevens) Hull, was born May 16, 1931 in Clinton, Missouri. She departed this life November 30, 2007 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri at 76 years of age. Helen grew up in Ladue, Missouri moving to Montrose, Missouri at age 18 after her marriage to Ray Allen Mitchel on September 2, 1949. Reverend Wayman conducted the wedding ceremony at the brides home. In 1966 they moved to a farm near Butler, Missouri and then to Appleton City, Missouri in 1986. Helen remained in Appleton City until about two years ago when she moved to her daughter, Virginia's home. Helens children and grandchildren were the delight of her life. After each one graduated from high school or college she crocheted them an afghan. She taught classes for the 4-H club and enjoyed playing piano for church and any other event she was invited to play for. Even later in life Helen shared her love of music while living at Beech Street Apartments where she often played for her friends and neighbors enjoyment. Mrs. Mitchel joined Stones Chapel, later changing her membership to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Montrose. After the family moved she transferred her membership to Pleasant Gap Christian Church and finally to the First Christian Church in Appleton City. She was a faithful member of each church, teaching Sunday school to a variety of ages through the years and serving as regular pianist at Pleasant Gap. Preceding Helen in death were her parents; her husband who passed away in 1995; two sons, Wayne and Jay Dee Mitchel; a brother Melvin Bud Hull; a sister Elizabeth Butler and her husband George; and a grandson Amos Gilmore. Survivors include three children, Helen Virginia Gilmore of Montrose, Missouri, Dean Michel and wife Joyce of Rockville, Missouri, and Barbara Jean Wells and husband James of Blue Springs, Missouri; four brothers, Ralph Hull and wife June of Wichita, Kansas, Chuck Hull and wife Ruby of Clinton, Missouri, Howard Hull and wife Nadine of Azle, Texas and John Hull and wife Eileen of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren: Katina Bartin and husband Tim and their children Hannah, Jesse and John of Columbia, Missouri, Timon Gilmore and wife Mandi and their children Ryleigh and Marleigh of Republic, Missouri, Mary Winters and husband Joe and their son Tre of Columbia, Missouri, Julia Gilmore of Springfield, Braun Mitchel and wife Beth of St. Louis, Hannah Swift and husband Chris of Independence, Barry Mitchel of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Melanie Wells and son Nathan Stark of Blue Springs, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Lorene Mitchel and Virginia Hull; and a brother-in-law, John Mitchel and wife Alieen. Services were at the First Christian Church in Appleton City on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, with burial at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose.

MITCHEL, Lorene SMITH
b: Jan 8 1934, Virginia
d: Dec 25 2007, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Lorene Mitchel departed from this life on Christmas Day, December 25, 2007. She was born January 8, 1934 to Dewey Logan and Pearlie Mae (Mullins) Smith on a snowy day before her father could get back to the house with the doctor. She was the middle of seven children. Growing up she discovered that Santa Claus stored Christmas gifts for her and her siblings in an old house close to their home. She and her bothers and sisters would walk out of their holler to a one room school. She liked school so much that one snowy day she was the only one to show up for school. It was too bad out for even the teacher to get to school. After completing her elementary education she attended high school in Grundy. During high school, she remembered sharing clothes with her younger sister, Pat, making it appear that they both had a larger wardrobe. After graduating she went to college in Radford, Virginia with her aunt Agnes for a semester. Not having the funds to continue, she took a job teaching elementary school. Not long after she went to live in St. Louis with her older sister, Dorothy and her family. Later she moved into a Salvation Army home for single women. While living there she was set up on a blind date that ended up being her husband six months later. She married Delmer Mitchel or Mitch as she called him, on his birthday, June 20, 1956 in Grundy, Virginia. They moved around living for short times in Rolla, Missouri, Denver, Colorado, and Detroit, Michigan before moving to the farm in Montrose, Missouri where she lived for over 40 years. A few years after her husband died she moved to Grain Valley to be near her daughter and family. Lorene worked as a bookkeeper for Freuhauf, Wholesome Bakeries and Calhoun Hatchery. She later worked as a cook for the Montrose Public School. In 1968 Lorene and Delmer adopted their son, Michael, who arrived home with much celebration. Then in 1970 they adopted their daughter, Kathryn, keeping quiet about her arrival and surprising everyone especially Delmer’s mother who thought they were babysitting. Lorene kept herself busy with gardening, attending "Club" meetings, volunteering at the Samaritan Center, helping with the Senior Luncheons, and going out to eat with her girlfriends. She enjoyed making and hostessing family dinners on birthdays and holidays. Lorene was preceded in death by her husband Delmer, her parents, older sister Dorothy; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Gorden Baker, Wallace Blankenship, Rosella Smith, Fred and Dortha Eye, and Ray and Helen Mitchel. She is survived by her children Michael Mitchel and Kathryn and husband Michael Hackett; five grandchildren, Tony Davis, Nickolas Mitchel, Sara Mitchel, James Strickler and Sophia Hackett; three brothers, Vern Smith and wife Marion, Ray Smith and wife Juanita and Roger Smith and wife Mina; two sisters, Patricia Blankenship, Betty and husband Jim Bowie; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law John and Aileen Mitchel; a host of nieces and nephews.

MITCHEL, Ray Allen
b: Jul 29 1920
d: Jul 9 1995
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ray Allen Mitchel, oldest son of Fred and Hattie (VanGorden) Mitchel, was born July 29, 1920, and died July 9, 1995, at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 10 days. He was a veteran of World War II, serving during the North African and Italian Campaigns. He came home and began farming which was his love and life work, and he particularly liked to garden in later years. He married Helen (Hull) Mitchel September 4, 1949, and to this union were born four children, Virginia Gilmore, Wayne Mitchel, Dean Mitchel, Jay Mitchel and Barbara Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Jay, and one grandson Amos, who was stillborn. He is survived by his wife Helen, of the home; two sons; two daughters, eight grandchildren who were his joy; two brothers, John and Delmer; one sister, Dorotha Eye; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were at the First Christian Church in Appleton City Wednesday, July 12. Burial was in Montrose Cemetery.

MITCHELL, Dean
b: abt 1928
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 30 2004 - Dean Mitchell, 76, died Monday, June 28, 2004. Burial was at Deepwater.

MITCHELL, Dwain "Mitch"
b: Jan 28 1934, Koshkonong, Oregon Co, MO
d: May 22 2006, Jacksonville, NC
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MA-MI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2006 - Dwain "Mitch" Mitchell, 72, Jacksonville, North Carolina, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at his home in Jacksonville. He was born January 28, 1934, in Koshkonong, the son of Fred Dale Mitchell and Lola Marie (Pryor) Mitchell. His parents preceded him in death on November 17, 1997. He graduated from Windsor High School in 1951 and then served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Mitch's Paint & Body Shop and developer and owner of Mitch's Mobil Home Park, both in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Survivors include two sons, Randy Mitchell and his wife Teri, Sedalia, and Rhody Mitchell and his wife Marty, Longview, Washington; a daughter, Rhonda Anderson and her husband Don, Rogers, Arkansas; five grandchildren; a brother Ted Mitchell and his wife Cindy, Kansas City; a sister Sandra Fockler and her husband Phillip, Lee's Summit; a nephew, Lance Fockler and his wife Julie, Lee's Summit, and a niece Kim Potts and her husband Jim, Sedalia. Graveside services were Sunday, May 28, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

MITCHELL, Eldon E.
b: Nov 15 1927, Gower, Clinton Co, MO
d: May 24 2000, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eldon Eugene Mitchell, son of Charles H. and Elsie H. (Roberts) Mitchell, was born November 15, 1927, in Gower, and died at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center, Warrensburg, on May 24, 2000, at the age of 72 years. Eldon had lived in Raytown for 30 years before moving to Montrose in 1969. He was a building contractor for 30 years before he retired. He was a member of the Clinton County Club and VFW Post 1894 of Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Elberta of the home; one son, Mike Mitchell of Clinton; two daughters, Carol Phillips of Raytown and Teresa Hoy of Chilhowee; two sisters, Edith David of Gladstone and Ethel Whiteaker of Post Oak, as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, May 27. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MITCHELL, Frances Marian WISE
b: Oct 16 1920, Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 14 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 3 2007 - Frances Marian Wise Mitchell was born on October 16, 1920, in LaDue, and died on November 14, 2007, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 87 years. Frances was the daughter of Frank and Ida (Batschelett) Wise. She was married to Harry Victor Mitchell, who preceded her in death on May 31, 2001. She was a telephone operator for United Telephone Company for 20 years before she retired. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. She is survived by four sons, Wayne Mitchell and James Mitchell and wife Kim, Clinton, Robert Mitchell and wife Teresa, Wellington, and Dale Mitchell and wife Carol, Independence, as well as 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, November 17. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MITCHELL, Fred D.
b: Mar 21 1910, Koshkonong, Oregon Co, MO
d: Nov 17 1997, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Fred D. Mitchell, 87, Windsor, died Monday afternoon, November 17, 1997, in an automobile accident in Sedalia. He was born March 21, 1910, in Koshkong, the son of Emery Thomas Mitchell and Maymie Ola (Dale) Mitchell. On June 5, 1933, in Conway, he married Lola Marie Pryor, who died with him in the accident. Mr. Mitchell worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for several years before going to work at the oil fields in Illinois. He came back to Windsor and operated the Mobil bulk oil distributorship for 27 years. He also operated the Mobil Gasoline Station in Windsor for two years. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, the Windsor IOOF Lodge #187, the Windsor Masonic Lodge No. 29 A.F. & A.M., of which he received a 50-year membership award in 1995. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra K. and Phillip Fockler, Lee's Summit; two sons, Dwain L. Mitchell and h is wife, Robin, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Ted L. Mitchell, Lee's Summit; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Woodrow Mitchell, Willow Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 20, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

MITCHELL, George F.
b: Dec 7 1804, Coshocton Co, OH
d: Oct 22 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1 1890 - Died, George Mitchell. Born on Dec. 7, 1804 in Coschocton County, Ohio and died at his home on North Third October 22, 1890. When only seven, he moved with his parents to Perry County, Ohio, making the trip mainly in a flat-boat down the Muskingum River, lading at Zanesville and thence 12 miles across the county. This was about the year 1812 and he was among the first settlers of that section of the state. In 1868, he sold out and moved to Henry County, buying a farm about three miles northeast of Clinton, two or three years later bying property in town. In 1839, he married Miss Eliza Huston, having nine children, only three now living; Geo. F. Mitchell, Mary Law of Indianola, Iowa; and Mrs. C. A. Roberts, Springfield, Ohio. His wife still survives. They had a peaceful life together for more than 51 years. He was manly, brave, temperate and noble; professed faith in Christ about 30 years ago and united with the U. P. Church.

MITCHELL, Harry Victor
b: Oct 16 1919, Fairfield, Carroll Co, MO
d: Mar 31 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 13 2001 - Harry Victor Mitchell of Clinton, son of Harry Gerald and Dona (Stacey) Mitchell, was born October 16, 1919, in Fairfield, and died March 31, 2001, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 81 years. Vic was in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Clinton. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Nola Moore. He is survived by his wife, Frances of the home; four sons, Wayne and James of Clinton, Robert of Wellington, and Dale of Independence; one sister, Mae Brown and husband, Raymond of Fairplay, as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, April 2. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MITCHELL, James Allen
b: Jul 8 1947, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 18 1999, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 20 1999 - James Allen Mitchell, 51, Grandview, died Monday, January 18, 1999, at Kansas City. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21, at Teays Chapel Cemetery in Henry County. Mr. Mitchell was born July 8, 1947, in Kansas City, the son of Marion H. and Mary F. (Gensheer) Mitchell. He had lived in Kansas City all his life and was a self-employed car dealer for 17 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era with the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Therese Mitchell, of the home; two daughters, Melissa Williams and husband, Richard, and Tina Lawhead and husband, Donald, both of Blue Springs. Also surviving are one granddaughter, Kaylee Williams of Blue Springs, and one step-daughter, Nathalie Avise of Grandview. His mother, Mary F. Mitchell lives in Edgerton. Included as survivors are several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

MITCHELL, John F.
b: Jun 1825, Kentucky
d: Mar 17 1902, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 22 1902 - John F. Mitchell, a resident of Blairstown, died at his home there Monday, with a complication of diseases. Born in Kentucky in June 1825, and had been a resident of Henry County about eight years. A member of the Baptist Church since 1866 and a man imbued with true southern hospitality, who thru open his doors to all. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown, then his remains were brought to Clinton and he sleeps that long sleep in beautiful Englewood. He leaves 11 children by his first wife and five by his second, three of whom live in Clinton: Mrs. C. W. Campbell and Maggie and Daisy Mitchell.

MITCHELL, Lula Mae SNYDER
b: Oct 2 1902, near Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
d: May 12 1993, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lulu May Snyder Mitchell, seventh child of John Daniel Snyder and Annie Lee Raney Snyder, was born Oct. 2, 1902 near the community of Mt. Zion and departed this life May 12, 1993 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola, at the age of 90 years. She moved with her family at the age of 2 years to the J. D. Snyder farm in Lowry City. She graduated from Lowry City High School in 1922 and taught elementary school at the Lewis and Prairie Grove Schools before her marriage. She was united in marriage to Edwin Lyle Mitchell on Dec. 29, 1923 at the Methodist Parsonage in Osceola. They moved to Blackwell, Ok. where Lyle was employed with an oil company. Later, he was associated with baking institutions there and in Danville and Herscher, Ill., moving back to Lowry City after retirement in 1966. Even though she did not have children of her own, her nieces and nephews were very special to her. She was a member of the Lowry City United Methodist church since early childhood. She was active in church work and enjoyed crafts. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. Preceding her in death were her father and mother; five brothers, J. T. (Tom), Willie, Charles, Uel and Howard (Tat) Snyder; four sisters, Mary Bunch, Emma Charles, Lora Stehwein and Pearl Witty. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and one brother-in-law. Funeral services were Saturday, May 15, at Lowry City United Methodist Church. Burial in the Lowry City Cemetery.

MITCHELL, Mary Elizabeth
b: Dec 27 1889, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 24 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Miss Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, 101, 313 North Fifth Street, died Thursday, October 24, 1991, at her home. - Miss Mary Elizabeth Mitchell was a true American pioneer, as her ancestors came to this area in covered wagons (with four other families) in 1866. The Mitchells settled on a 40-acre tract of unbroken prairie land located about six miles west of Clinton in Davis Township. The first family home was a two-room log cabin built of logs cut from the timber along the banks of Grand River. The logs were hauled by horses to the cabin site and hewn by Mary's grandfather, Abner Mitchell. He died in 1875, and the family continued to live in this cabin until 1890. Mary's father, Oscar, and his brother Willis, purchased the adjoining farm in 1890, which already had a large house constructed on the site. Over the years, several changes were made to the original structure. Mary and her brother, Paul, lived in the house for many years, and in the year of Paul's death in 1972, Mary moved her residence to Clinton. Mary was born on the farm in 1889, and she still had vivid memories of walking two miles daily to school. When the weather was not good, her father took the children to school on horseback. They rode horses to Clinton when they needed supplies or other items not available on the farm. The Mitchell family belonged to the Mount Carmel Church in Davis Township. Her mother taught a Sunday School class for young women, and Mr. Mitchell taught a men's class. Mary remembers being held on her father's knew when he talked with his Sunday School students. Mount Carmel Church members could only afford to pay their preacher once a month, so that is when the church services were conducted. The members would take turns picking up the pastor in town, and then the minister would stay with that family for the weekend or perhaps several additional days. Mary was always a member of Mount Carmel Church and recalls the time it merged with the Clinton Presbyterian Church in 1941. She enjoyed her work as a Presbyterian Daughters member, and Mary commented that these ladies, "Did a lot of the work for the church that needed to be done." She was still an active member of the Mount Carmel Sewing Club, and these ladies meet once a month for lunch and fellowship. In December 1990, Mary celebrated her 101st birthday, and she resided in an apartment on North Fifth Street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bush cared for Mary and helped her attend church regularly. Mary is survived by a cousin, Bettie Chapin. Her brother, Paul died in 1972. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26, 1991 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

MITCHELL, Mary Elizabeth JONES
b: Apr 20 1928, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Oct 19 1992, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, 64, 723 NW Highway O, near Clinton, died at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Monday, October 19, 1992. - Mary Elizabeth Mitchell was born April 20, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence E. and Frances (Dozier) Jones. She passed away October 19, 1992 at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia, at the age of 64 years. Mrs. Mitchell was married to Floyd D. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in 1971. She was a school bus driver for fifteen years. She was activities director at the Sycamore View Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons, Floyd Mitchell, Clinton, and Kenneth Mitchell, Kansas City; four daughters, Joyce Miller, Girard, Ks., Mary Craig, Florida, Carolyn Rowlett, Calhoun, and Wanda Mitchell of the home. Also surviving are two brothers, Clarence Jones, Jr., Shawnee, Ks. and Lloyd Jones, Redlands, Ca.; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Thursday, October 22, 1992 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Ks.

MITCHELL, Mona Jean DAVENPORT
b: Jul 23 1932, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 13 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MA-MI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 15 2004 - Mona Mitchell, 71, of Windsor, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at her home in Windsor. She was born July 23, 1932, in Windsor, a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Mable Maime Trask Davenport. On Sept. 21, 1956, in Windsor, she was married to William Dallas Mitchell, who died March 3, 1992. Ms. Mitchell worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory for 14 years. She also worked at Resthaven Nursing Home and Parmalee Industries, both in Windsor. She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Chris Mitchell, of Leeton; a sister, Orma Lee Geasland, of Collinsville, Okla.; a granddaughter, Susyn Sanders, of Lincoln; a stepgrandson; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sisters, Lena and Doris, and a brother, Aubrey. Graveside services will be Saturday at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

MITCHELL, Ruby LEAN
b: Mar 9 1917
d: Oct 5 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ruby Mitchell, 75, 511 East Grandriver Street, Clinton, died Monday, October 5, 1992 at Golden valley Hospital. Her husband, Floyd Mitchell, died in 1987. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Englewood.

MOATS, Henry
b: 1823
d: 1894
Joplin Daily Herald, Joplin, MO, Friday Dec 14 1894 - Henry Moats, who has been seriously ill at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Myers on Joplin Street between "C" and "D" streets, died yesterday at 10 o'clock and the funeral will take place from the Myers residence at 2 pm today. Mr. Moats was born 71 years ago the 28 day of October in Licking County, Ohio. He came to Joplin in 1875 and for the first few years of his residence here, he followed mining, after which he embarked in business as a contractor in brick and stone work. He finally abandoned that business and went to work at the White Lead Works and was employed there when he had his first stroke of paralysis in November, 1884, since which time he has been an invalid. He had one more stroke before the fatal one of December 6, and his death had been expected at any time for more than a week. His eight living children were all present at his bedside when he passed away. The funeral as stated will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the remains will be laid to rest by the side of his wife in the city cemetery. Mrs. Moats passed away twelve years ago. - (Note: Henry Moats resided in Henry Co. at one time, father of Cassius Elmer Moats who married Laura Ann Lobaugh, sister of Ephraim Leroy Lobaugh, who was once mayor of Clinton.)

MOATS, Louisa
b: 1827
d: 1882
Joplin Daily Herald, Friday, Dec 22 1882 - Died, at the family residence on Pearl Street, Joplin, Mo., at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 1882, Mrs. Louise Moats, wife of Henry Moats. Mrs. Moats was born in Licking county, Ohio, Aug 24, 1827, and was a little more than 55 years of age at the time of her death. She was converted to God in very early life. She became a member of the M.E. church and has remained a member all these years, having lived a life of devotion to God and His church. She was the mother of eight children - four boys and four girls - all of whom are living and all but one were present at her death. Her health has never been the most robust, having from early life been troubled with asthmetic difficulty, which militated very much against her in her last sickness. Death had no terrors for her: having lived the life of the righteous she was prepared to die His death. Her attachment to her family was very strong, but the odor of that consecrated life will not be lost in earth or heaven. May He who tempers the wind to the shornlamb have the stricken husband and children in His kind care and keeping. (Note: She was the mother-in-law of Laura Ann Lobaugh Moats and the grandmother of many Henry County people. - Tlkanago@cs.com)

MOBERLY, Dorothy Jean EVERHART
b: May 16 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 23 2006, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS
bur: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS
Emporia KS, Feb 27 2006 - Dorothy J. Moberly, a resident of Flint Hill Center, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Newman Regional Health Center. She was 76. The service is planned for Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Emporia. Interment will follow at Maplewood/Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The daughter of James N. and Laura Bell Bozarth Everhart, she was born Mary 16, 1929. She married Harold Edwin Moberly. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son Don Moberly of Emporia; and a daughter Diana Bowers of Grandview, MO. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Emporia. She actively collected for many charities, liked gardening, baby sitting and entering in open class exhibits at the fair. Her parents, her husband, and three brothers, Cecil Everhart, James "Smoky" Everhart Jr. and Ronnie Everhart, died earlier.

MOBERLY, Edwin Raymond
b: Sep 14 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 18 1972, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Services for Edwin R. Moberly were held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Moberly, 73, Route 1, Clinton, was born September 14, 1899, and died Wednesday, October 18, 1972, at the Golden Valley Hospital. Consalus Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by three sons: Wendell Moberly of Clinton; Harold and Marvin Moberly of Emporia, KS; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Greenwell, Deepwater, MO; a brother, Bill Moberly, Clinton, a sister, Mrs. Irene Titsworth, Windsor, MO; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

MOBERLY, Ethel Irene VESTAL
b: Dec 14 1909, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 6 1985
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Ethel I. Vestal Moberly, who died in March 1985, was born in Henry County, Missouri, around the Shawnee Mound area on December 14, 1909, the daughter of Morgan and Elizabeth Devenny Vestal. On September 14, 1926, she was united in marriage with Edwin Raymond Moberly in Clinton. To this union four children were born, three sons and a daughter. She was united with the Quarles Baptist Church in 1939, later becoming a charter member of the Northeast Baptist Church. Mrs. Moberly was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Albert Robert and Roy, and a sister, Annie Wallace. She is survived by three sons: Wendell Moberly of Clinton, Harold Moberly and Marvin Moberly both of Emporia, KS; a daughter, Jean Greenwell of Deepwater, a sister, Minnie Singers of Kansas City, KS; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on March 9, 1985, at the Northeast Baptist Church. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MOBERLY, Harold Edwin
b: Oct 17 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 16 1998, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS
bur: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Edwin Moberly, 69, Emporia, Kansas, died Friday, January 16, 1998, at the Newman Hospital in Emporia. He was born October 17, 1928, in Clinton, the son of Edwin Raymond and Ethel Irene (Vestal) Moberly. He married Dorothy Jean Everhart of Clinton on October 18, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Everhart; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald Edwin and Billie Moberly, Emporia; one daughter and son-in-law, Diana Jean and Brian Bowers of Grandview; one brother and sister-in-law, Marvin S. and Frances Moberly of Emporia; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Wayne Greenwell of Deepwater, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wendell Moberly. He was a truck driver for Dolly Madison Cake Company for 32 years, retiring six years ago. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Chapel in Emporia with burial in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia.

MOBERLY, Harriett
b: Mar 19 1837, Derbon Co, IN
d: Sep 8 1894, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, September 15 1894 - Saturday morning, Mrs. H. K. Moberly, aged 56, died very suddenly with typhoid fever. She had been sick for some time but seemingly was improving. Born March 19, 1837 in Derbon county, Ind. and was married to Hezekiah Moberly March 8, 1864. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church some 18 years since and has been a faithful member. Burial at Englewood.

MOBERLY, Wendell Eugene
b: Jul 21 1927, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 13 1987, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Wendell Moberly, son of Edwin and Ethel Vestal Moberly, was born July 21, 1927, in Henry County, MO, and passed away on October 13, 1987, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 60 years. Wendell attended schools at Comer, Curtis, Shawnee Mound, and Clinton. Me married Anna Lee Rader on October 23, 1950, and to this union was born two children, Gary and Carla. Wendell was self employed as a livestock trucker with several trucks. In 1969 he opened the Clinton Hog Market where he worked until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton; and a member of the Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Anna of the home; one son, Gary and daughter-in-law, Carla; one daughter, Carla and son-in-law Jerry Warnock, all of Clinton; two brothers, Harold Moberly and Marvin Moberly, both of Emporia, KS; one sister, Jean Greenwell of Deepwater, as well as three grandchildren, Mark and Devin Moberly and Amanda Warnock. He is also survived by one aunt, a brother-in-law and sister-in-laws as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Since his retirement he especially enjoyed taking care of his cattle, spending time with his friends, taking his pontoon boat out on the lake, and playing with his grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 16, 1987, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

MOCK, Eliza McGINNESS JONES
b: 1855
d: 1927
Mrs. Eliza Mock, 72 years of age and a resident of Sedalia for 23 years, died November 28th, at her home at 908 East 13th Street. Mrs. Mock was born in West Virginia, near Harrisonville, March 17, 1855. She came to Missouri with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McGinness, when quite young. November 16th, 1877, she was united in marriage to J. C. Jones, he passing away May 29th, 1887. To this union were born four children - one girl and 3 boys. Three survive her - Mrs. A. H. Carver, C. W. Jones and J. M. Jones, all of Kansas City. Fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. November 15th, 1891, she was united in marriage to Daniel Mock, who died in Sedalia, November, 1922. She moved from near Coal, in Henry county, to Sedalia, in 1904. She is also survived by three stepchildren by her first husband - John G. Jones, who so tenderly cared for her in her last illness; Mrs. J. M. McGinness, near Coal, and Arthur S. Jones, of San Antonio, Texas. There were three children by her last husband, two surviving - McKinley Mock, of Sedalia, and Clyde Mock, of VanCouver, Wash.; also two stepdaughters by her last husband - Mrs. Jordan, of Otterville, Mo., and Mrs. Defendorph, of Colorado. She leaves three brothers - J. M. McGinness, J. L. McGinness and A. W. McGinness, all of near Coal; also a host of friends, who mourn her loss. She was a member of the Baptist church and had lived a true Christian life since quite young. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her loving heart has ceased to beat, and before we knew it, she was gone. Her cheerful smile and kind way we pleasantly recall. She had a kind word for everyone, and died beloved by all. Funeral services were held at the home in Sedalia, November 29th. The body was then removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Carver, 5629 Woodland, Kansas City, Mo., where the second funeral was held among a host of friends and relatives on November 30. Burial was in Memorial Park cemetery.

MOFFETT, William Warren
b: Jun 13 1866, Shelby Co, MO
d: Oct 26 1930, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Warren W. Moffett died Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Avery, eight miles west of Windsor. Mr. Moffett was connected with the Huston Furniture Store in Windsor for many years. He was bout 64 years of age and for the past three years had been in failing health. About three years ago he underwent a major operation at the Mayo hospital in Rochester, Minn., and last year he again underwent an operation in Kansas City. Mr. Moffett married Miss Carrie Draper, of Windsor, and to this union was born two children, Hugh, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Raymond Avery, who survive to help comfort their mother in this bereavement. Everything was done to make life easy for him during his illness. He was a member of the Windsor Baptist church. The funeral was held Tuesday, October 28th, at the Huston Funeral Parlor in Windsor. Interment was at Laurel Oak Cemetery.

MOFFITT, Bertie RAGSDALE
b: Jan 20 1907, Halfway, Polk Co, MO
d: Sep 2 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bertie (Ragsdale) Moffitt was born January 20, 1907, to Lieu Winchester and Minnie Alvina Ragsdale at Halfway, Missouri, and passed away September 2, 1991, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. On February 16, 1929, she was married to Orvil Moffitt at Bolivar, and to this union three daughters were born: Jeanne Fantz of Warrensburg, Berna Dene Smith and Janice Entrop of Clinton. She spent her childhood at Halfway where she attended school. After her marriage, she spent one year in California, later moving back to the Halfway and Bolivar area. In 1942 she and Orvil moved to Deepwater where they lived until 1952, when they moved to the Quarles community north of Clinton. She was saved at Spring Valley Baptist Church in Polk County and later joined New Hope Baptist Church at Clinton, where she remained a faithful member until her death. She enjoyed going to church as long as her health permitted. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and loved doing things for them. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was always soft-spoken and had a kind word for everyone. She had been in failing heath for the last five years and had been in the Westwood Nursing Home for the past 10 months. She is survived by her husband Orvil of the home, and her three daughters, as well as eight grandchildren, Ann Puch, Clinton, Patti Coffelt, Columbia, Sheryl Phillips of Peculiar, Carl Entrop of Clinton, Natalie Clouse of Clinton, Troy Entrop of Kansas City, Dixie Green of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Barry Smith of Clinton. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ray Ragsdale of Lebanon, Roy Ragsdale of Buffalo, and Wayne Ragsdale of Bolivar; two sisters, Leta Bowen and Effie Caughell of Santa Barbara, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 4, 1991, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

MOFFITT, Orvil
b: Aug 19 1902, Bolivar, Polk Co, MO
d: Jun 20 2000, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 22 2000 - Orvil Moffitt, 97, Lowry City, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He was born August 19, 1902, in Bolivar, son of Francis and Nannie Brooks Moffitt. He married Bertie Ragsdale in 1929, who died in 1991. They moved to Clinton in 1942 from Bolivar. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death are his parents; two sisters, Maggie Nelson and Lela Pritchard; two brothers, Kenneth Moffitt and Earl Moffitt. Survivors include three daughters, Jeanne Fantz and husband, Ross, Warrensburg, Berna Dene Smith and Janice I. Entrop and husband, Harold, all of Clinton; a brother, Carl Moffitt, Hinton, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. He will lie in state Thursday, 2-8 p.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

MOGILNICKI, Gertrude Josephine KAMINSKI
b: abt 1915
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 2 2002 - Gertrude Josephine Mogilnicki, 87, Clinton, died Monday, September 30, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 5, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Jackson, Michigan. She was born in Jackson, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident before moving to Clinton in 2000. She was married to Phillip Edward Mogilnicki, who preceded her in death on October 27, 1967. She worked as a brazer for Aeroquip-Vickers Company for 23 years. She was a member of the St. Stanisalus Kostka Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the PLAV and the Polish Falcons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Josephine Ratejcek Kaminski; her husband, Philip; her grandson, Anthony Mogilnicki, Jr. and two brothers, William Kaminski and Felix Kaminski. She is survived by three sons, Anthony Mogilnicki and wife Mary, Clinton, Robert Mogilnicki and Philip Mogilnicki, both of Encinitas, California, as well as 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

MOHLER, Anabelle PATTEN
b: Jul 4 1869, near Millsburg, Bourbon Co, KY
d: Aug 25 1939, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. S. R. Mohler died at her home in Montrose, August 25, 1939. Anabelle Mohler was born near Millsburg, Bourbon County, Kentucky, July 4, 1869. She moved with her parents to Missouri about 1873, and lived in and near Montrose the remainder of her life. She was educated in the Montrose public school. She was married to S. R. Mohler June 3, 1891, and was converted and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1892. Mrs. Mohler was a patient sufferer, having been ill for several months and for the last few weeks was bedfast. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, S. R. Mohler; a sister, Miss Jessie Patton, of Windsor; three cousins, John A. Nesbit of Montrose, Walter S. Nesbit of near Clinton, and Mrs. Mary James of Paris, Ky. Funeral services were conducted at the Montrose Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. John Mohler and two sons of Nebraska; Mrs. C. R. Johnson and daughter, Lee, of Kansas City; Dr. and Mrs. Savage of Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams, George Heart and Ira Alspach of Clinton were among those from out of town for the funeral.

MOHLER, Doris Alice
b: n/a
d: 1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Word has been received of the death of Doris Alice Mohler, Silver Lake, Kansas, on October 27, 1993. She was a sister of Vera Sicking of Clinton and Topeka. Mrs. Mohler had been ill for five months with cancer. She died at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Mohler had farmed for 50 years in the Silver Lake area. Mrs. Mohler is survived by three daughters and two sons, all in Silver Lake. Six sisters also survive, including her twin, Dolly A. Heiland of Rossville, Lottie McGuire, Phyllis Raney and Vera Sicking of Topeka; Patricia Brown of Meridan, Kansas, and Bonnie Thomas of Silver Lake; eight grandchildren. Services were held October 30 at Parker-Pierce Mortuary in Topeka, with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery, northwest of that city.

MOHR, Norma Jean
b: abt 1933
d: Nov 16 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 18 2002 - Ms. Norma Jean Mohr, 69, Kansas City, a switchboard operator, died Saturday, November 16, at Truman Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City. Graveside services were Monday, November 18, at Kings Prairie Cemetery, Osceola.

MOLDER, Orren F.
b: Apr 28 1919
d: Oct 26 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 27 2003 - Orren F. Molder, 84, Clinton, died Sunday, October 26, 2003, at his home. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, at Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth E. of the home; three sons, Orren Wayne Molder and wife Wanda, Pittsburg, Richard A. Molder, Clinton, and Donald G. Molder and wife Molissa, Deepwater; one daughter, Debra K. Maxwell and husband Mac, Flemington; his father-in-law, Jess Green, Clinton; one brother, Ervin Molder and wife Barbara, Pittsburg; five sisters, Dorothy Bohon, Kansas City, Doris Scott, Topeka, Kansas, Deana Houghton and husband Gerald, Kansas City, Ruth Meyer, Ozark, Dorma Lee Coultier, Lee's Summit; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandsons, plus several cousins, nieces and nephews.

MONACO, Charles L.
b: 1943
d: 2004
bur: Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2004 - Charles L. Monaco, 60, Kansas City, died Monday, May 17, 2004, at his home. Funeral mass was Thursday, May 20, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kansas City. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North. He was the brother of Louis Monaco of Clinton. He was born November 28, 1943, in Kansas City. He retired as captain with the Kansas City Fire Department and was a member of IAFF Local 42. He had been a ham radio operator since the age of 11. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Monaco II and sister, Rose Ann Simone. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Jo Ann (Monteleone) Monaco; sons and daughter-in-law, Louis and Rosemary Monaco, Joseph Monaco; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Anne and Kent Swan, Louise and Dan King, Tina Benvenuto, Christine Monaco; 11 grandchildren; parents, Louis and Louise Monaco; brothers, John Monaco, Louis Monaco, and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.

MONROE, Margaret Emmiline HACKLER
b: May 14 1847, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 26 1913
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Mar 7 1913 - Gone But Not Forgotten - Mrs. W. E. Monroe (nee Hackler) passed out of this world into the world of spirits Wednesday Feb. 26, 1913, after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was born in Jackson Co., Mo., May 14, 1847, having lived 65 yrs 9 mo 12 days, was married to W. E. Monroe April 28 1878. Became identified with the M. E. church South when about twenty years of age and as we all should do lived up to the vows she made to it, and through it went to the church triumphant. She leaves to mourn their loss three children, two sons and one daughter also her aged companion. Funeral services were held at Stones Chapel and her remains laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery nearby.

MONROE, Stephan Jeffery
b: Aug 11 1950
d: Nov 24 2009, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Stephan Jeffery Monroe, age 59, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. His wife, Bonnie Monroe, survives. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

MONTGOMERY, Betty Jane GUFFY
b: Dec 15 1922, Hickory Co, MO
d: Oct 6 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2002 - Betty Montgomery was born December 15, 1922, in Hickory County, daughter of Gail Borden and Dora Hascall Guffy. She died October 6, 2002, at Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. On May 6, 1944, she married Emmett Montgomery, who preceded her in death. She lived in the Clinton area all of her life and was a member of the Christian Church of Clinton and a charter member of the Women's International Bowling Congress. She had worked as a telephone operator and a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. She also worked in the bookkeeping department at Clearfield Cheese. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Robert Guffy. Survivors include one daughter, Patty Keck and husband, Richard, Clinton; one son, Darrel Montgomery and wife, Janet, Terra Haute, Indiana; six grandchildren, Dennis Fellhauer and wife Julie, Beth Webber and husband Richard, all of Clinton, Mark Montgomery, Evansville, Indiana, Aaron Keck and wife Angie, Plainfield, Indiana; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Cole and husband Johnny, Bolivar, and Florence Linney, Clinton. Funeral services were held October 9 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

MONTGOMERY, Hale
b: Feb 11 1853, Waukegan Lake Co, IL
d: Jan 11 1930, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Hale Montgomery died at his home, an apartment over the Citizens Bank Building at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 1930. He had been ill since January 2nd with asthma and complications but was not considered seriously ill. The end came quickly when he was thought to have been better. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, February 11, 1853, which made him lack just a month of being 77 years old. He came to Osceola, Mo., with his parents, when a child, later they live din Iowa, then his parents moved to Clinton and this had been his home since. He was a self-made man, never having attended school after he was 13 years old. His education, however, equaled many a college graduate a he was a persistent reader of the best in literature and had a splendid library. His knowledge of the Bible was unusual and many referred scriptural questions to him, as he ever kept it near at hand for study. He was a cultured Christian gentleman, interested in all humanity, a kindly man, who had ever greeted the writer with a smile since her childhood. for many years his drug store was on the north side of the square, not only complete in drugs, but it contained a marvelous collection of curios, including coins, guns, Indian relics and other things - one of the most valuable in the state. He studied many things and this collection not only interested him but his many friends. For several years he has been on the west side of the square near the northwest corner. When a small lad he entered the employment of the Williams Drug Co., where he worked for seven years, resigning to go into the drug business with Mr. Zener, the firm being known as Montgomery and Zener. He later bought Mr. Zener out. He was united in marriage August 31, 1887, with Miss Susie Adair at the beautiful country home of the late Wm. Adair. Clinton was their home and about forty years ago they bought the property on Green and Fifth streets, which had been their home since, except the last few winters they moved to a downtown apartment so it would not be so far for him to walk to his business. They retained their home furnished, however, all of the time. He is survived by his beloved wife and three children: Mrs. C. W. Austin, Wilson, N.C.; Adair Montgomery, St. Louis, Mo.; and Mrs. Susie Pender, Tarboro, N.C. One son, Hale Montgomery, Jr., died when he was five years old. There is one grandchild, Dorothy Pender, who was very dear to Mr. Montgomery. Deceased was converted in his youth and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, where he was an active member in Clinton until it united with the Presbyterian church, being a deacon at that time. He served them as Sunday School superintendent for many years. He had been a Mason since he was twenty-one years old, and had held the highest official positions in each order of Masons. He was a member of the M. W. A. and six years ago joined the Elks, of Clinton. His body was taken to the Elks Club room, where an impressive ritualistic service was conducted by the Elks. His body was laid beneath a wealth of flowers in Englewood. In respect to deceased all the drug stores in Clinton were closed during the funeral hour.

MONTGOMERY, Herbert "Bert"
b: abt 1873
d: 1939
R. N. Montgomery, North Main, received a telegram Saturday, telling of the death of his only brother, Bert Montgomery, Pasadena, Calif. Mr. Montgomery resided on North Second Street when he first lived in Clinton, coming here from Creighton. In 1903 he owned and drove a splendid bay team to the sprinkler. After several years me moved to a farm east of Clinton (own owned by Dr. G. S. Walker) and four years before he felt the urge to go West, he was employed by the Hurley Lumber Company. In 1912 he left for California never to return to his native state. Landscape gardening for a millionaire, whose estate included five acres of flowers and two acres of shrubs, he was happily domiciled in a modern bungalow, surrounded by fragrant blossoms. His brother here did not know of his illness. He leaves a grown son and daughter, his brother, R. N. Montgomery, Clinton, and two sisters, Mesdames Cora Weldon and O. E. Knight, Cody, Wyo.

MONTGOMERY, John Glen
b: abt 1914, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 5 1995, Benton Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John Glen Montgomery, 81, Mora, in Benton County, died Sunday evening, November 5, 1995, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia. He was native of Urich, son of John Nathan and Judith Lee Evans Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery worked for Boeing Aircraft until he retired in 1976 and also had a car dealership in another state. He is survived by his wife, Katherine, of the home; two children, Judith Blumb of Bozeman, Montana, and Robert Montgomery of Vancouver, Washington; three step-grandchildren, Cassandra Cenez of Beeville, Texas, Joseph Rudd of Okinana, and Autumn Montgomery of the home; two brothers, Marvin Montgomery of Warrensburg and Dale Montgomery of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Montgomery belonged to the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Sedalia. The couple lived in Holden before moving to Mora last February. There is a memorial to World Kingdom Preaching Work. Cremation.

MONTGOMERY, John P. Hale
b: Oct 12 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 17 1894
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Wednesday morning the sad news spread over the city that the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Hale Montgomery had met his death by drowning. Between 9 and 10, he had been playing with some other children in the yard of Mrs. Will Messick. When it was learned he was missing, a search was immediately instituted, passing gentlemen being called in to help. One lowered himself into the 12 foot cistern and lifted the child out, dripping and dead. It is believed he could not have been in the well longer than 10 minutes. A physician was hastily summoned and every known remedy applied, but to no avail. Stilled forever was the little prattling tongue. Little Hale was about three, the youngest child and the pride and joy of his parent's heart. Everybody loved the beautiful golden haired, blue eyed baby boy, with such an intelligent mind. Funeral was at the family residence on East Green and services were touching and pathetic. The floral offerings completely covered the tiny casket and tender, loving hands placed the lifeless baby form in the grave at Englewood Thursday afternoon.

MONTGOMERY, Matilda M. HENDRICKS
b: Apr 30 1911
d: Mar 10 1999, Cincinnati, OH
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Matilda M. Montgomery, 87, formerly of Clinton and recently of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999, at the Vista Care Hospice. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a longtime Clinton resident, moving here in 1971 with her husband, Guy Montgomery, who died in 1987. Survivors include her son William (Bill) and wife Mary Montgomery of Wichita, Kansas; daughter Marilyn and husband John Gormly of Cincinnati, Ohio; brother William (Bill) Hendricks and wife Alice, Clinton; sisters Loretta Harvey of Sedalia, Maryetta Jones, Laguna Hills, California, and sister-in-law Carol (widow of John Hendricks), Grenada, Ms.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Monday, March 15. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery.

MONTGOMERY, Percy
b: n/a
d: 1925
Hale Montgomery received a telegram the first of the week, which conveyed the sad news of the sudden death of his brother, Percy, at Wilmington, Del., last Saturday. He dropped dead with heart disease. Percy lived in Clinton until about 15 years ago and was associated with his brother in the drug business when he ran the store on the north side of the square. He had spent most of the time since then in California. Before leaving Clinton, he married Mrs. Mary Ladue Colt, who survives him. The funeral services were conducted in Delaware Monday. His many friends in Clinton are sorry to hear of his death and extend sympathy to the bereaved family, especially to Mr. and Mrs. Hale Montgomery, as to them in less than a week has come triple sorrow - there son-in-law, John Pender, dying suddenly at Tarboro, N.C.; Mr. Montgomery's brother dying in Delaware, and Mrs. Montgomery's sister, Miss Emma Adair, dying in St. Louis.

MONTGOMERY, Sydney E.
b: abt 1908
d: 1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sydney E. Montgomery, 84, died March 10, 1992, in the Grandview Manor Care Center where he lived. He was born in Clinton and lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. Mr. Montgomery worked at the General Motors Leeds assembly plant for more than 40 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1969. Survivors include a son, Richard S. Montgomery, Mystic, Conn.; three sisters, Helen Lamar, Lincoln, Calif., Catherine Baskerville, Fonda, Iowa, and Beulah Green, Independence, and five grandchildren. Services were Saturday at the Carson Blue Ridge Chapel. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was preceded in death by his wife, Zeta Montgomery in 1987, and a son, Robert Montgomery, in 1980.

MONTGOMERY, Verna Anne HETHERINGTON
b: Aug 22 1901, Fairbanks, IA
d: Aug 27 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Verna Anne Montgomery was born August 22, 1901, in Fairbanks, Iowa. She died August 27, 1994, at Meadowbrook Manor in Clinton. She was one of nine children born to Thomas and Sarah (Richards) Hetherington. The family moved to the Huntingdale community, Henry County, in 1907. She received her elementary education at the Huntingdale School and later attended Cottey College in Nevada. She married George E. Montgomery, December 21, 1924, in Clinton, by the Rev. Arthur Lindsey. They spent the first year of married life in Chicago, Ill., and then returned to the Urich and Clinton area. To this union were born seven children. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Verna and George celebrated 62 years of married life together. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, crocheting, quilting, going to antique auctions and refinishing antiques. Her life was centered around her husband, George, her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed having big family dinners and get-togethers. One of the fondest memories of family members was listening to her play the player piano at family gatherings. Her life was filled with love for her grandchildren, trying always to be impartial. her house was an open house to all. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, January 31, 1986; one son, Emmett; one daughter, Dorothy Bradley; her parents; five brothers, James, Ralph, George, Fred and Paul; three sisters, Emma, Mabel and Janet. She is survived by three sons, Robert Montgomery, Clinton, James Montgomery and wife Luwana, Independence, and Frank Montgomery and wife Pat, Calhoun; two daughters, Martha Keck and husband James, Clinton, and Georgia Ross and husband Paul, Urich, daughter-in-law, Betty Montgomery, Clinton; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and many beloved relatives and friends. They will all miss her very much. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30, at the Clinton Christian Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Pall bearers were grandsons, Darrell Montgomery, Make Montgomery, Jeff Bradley, Keith Spackler, Doug Montgomery, David Bradley, Kent Spackler, Craig Ross, Don Montgomery and David Montgomery.

MOORE, Allen Dirk
b: Sep 24 1971
d: Mar 14 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2006 - Allen Dirk Moore, 34, Clinton and formerly of St. Louis, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at his home in Clinton. He is survived by h is parents, Richard and Joyce Moore of the home; one brother Nathan Todd Moore and wife Heidi, Denver, Colorado; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Beulah Moore of Clinton, and his maternal grandparents, Rudolph and Mary Jane Rohner of Lee's Summit. At the family's wishes no services were held.

MOORE, Barbara J.
b: Feb 1 1968, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 21 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 24 2005 - Barbara J. Moore, 36, daughter of Vernon L. Moore and Anna Lea Moore, was born February 1, 1968 in Osceola, and died Friday, January 21, 2005, in Clinton at her home. Survivors include her father Vernon L. Moore; mother Anna Lea Moore; four brothers, Robert Moore and wife Sherry, Blue Springs, Billy Moore and wife Valerie, Kansas City, Roger Moore and wife Tammy, Independence, and Kenny Moore, Independence; three sisters, Patricia Davis and husband Larry, Independence, Sheila Erwin and husband Jon, Lee's Summit, and Cindy Clark, Osceola; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Monday, January 24, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Cremation with interment in Iconium Cemetery.

MOORE, Chester Lee
b: Nov 1 1933, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 6 1992, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Chester Lee Moore was born on November 1, 1933 at the old Chester (Chettie) Moore farm, west of Route 13, north of Clinton. He was the first born child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nevins (Courtney Lee Smith) Moore. Chet was flown on short notice to St. Louis University Medical Center late in the afternoon of Sunday, April 5, 1992 for a lung transplant operation. His strength had been sapped from about a ten year battle with a condition identified as "alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency," which reduced his lung capacity. The transplant operation was not successful, but Chet went to sleep dreaming of "running with the wind" once again. He joined his Mom and Dad in the Everlasting Arms of the Lord in the early morning hours of April 6, 1992. He was raised on the Roy Moore Dairy Farm, east of Route 13, north of Clinton. He was graduated from the old Clinton High School on Third Street with the Class of 1952 and attended Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg. Chester was united in marriage with Mary Ann Paul of Chilhowee on November 10, 1957 at the Methodist Church on Wilson Street. They lived for a number of years on the farm, prior to making their home in town. Chet had experience in running businesses from early on. He assisted his father in running the Roy Moore Dairy, a model farm and milk plant operation which achieved statewide recognition for modern and efficient practices on numerous occasions over a twenty year period. He and Mary bought and ran a Kansas City Star route as owner-carriers in the 1960's. Chet always had the ability to accomplish anything with his hands, whether it was fine tuning a reluctant engine, effecting a difficult structural repair of tying off a delicate fly. He put this skill to good use as a dental laboratory technician and owner, progressing rapidly through apprentice and journeyman status to become a master at difficult and challenging dental restorations. His own business, Moore Dental Lab, is widely known throughout the western part of the state for quality and reliability. His home was always open o his friends and those of his family. A loyal member of C.H.S. Class of 1952, he cherished his classmates, members of adjacent classes, their parents and their offspring. Many fondly remember Chet's birthday parties, so close to Halloween, involving hayrides and barn dances in the loft of the dairy barn. The barn (though never again in quite as freshly painted condition as when it was in the family) was easily seen from the road to Warrensburg, and was therefore a Clinton landmark until it was blown down in a violet squall about a month before his mother passed away in May of 1987. His multitude of friends agree his greatest expertise was to be found in his creative pursuit of relaxation and recreation. There was Chet's Fishing Club, pecan tree locating, camping and float trips, motorcycle riding, mushroom hunting, guitar playing, aircraft piloting and yarn spinning. He was fun to be around, witty and loving. He will be missed by young and old. Although his condition curtailed his activities somewhat over time, he exceeded the predictions of the medical community by strictly following their prescribed regime. He was especially proud of flying with Tom Loftin around southwestern Missouri this last Christmas Eve. His entire family is grateful for his special effort to attend the wedding of his niece, Jill, in Virginia in February. Chet's fortitude in getting around even though he was on 100% oxygen was an example of inner strength which everyone admired. Chester was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church and his memorial service there on April 9, 1992, was filled to capacity. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 548 which provided a delegation at the church. He was placed at the family plot in Englewood Cemetery, beside his parents and paternal grandparents, beloved Henry County dairy farmer Chettie and Nellie Nevins Moore. His maternal grandparents were Clinton Business College President Ellis and Bertha (Ralls) Smith. Chet was Mary Ann's "bestest friend" and a wonderful, always available dad to Susan, Lea and Paula Jane. Other survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anna Moore) Marshall of Annandale, Va., and Mrs. Richard E. (Patsy Sue Moore) Newell of Chesapeake, Va. Also surviving are his paternal aunt, Mrs. Marcus M. (Eula H. Moore) Kerr of Clinton, and his maternal aunt, Mrs. Carmen Wilson of Edmond, Ok. Loving nephews and nieces also mourn his passing; Mark and Trish Newell and great-nephew Ryan, and Richard Newell, also of Chsapeake, Va., and Jill (Marshall) and Tim Hecht of Alexandria, Va.

MOORE, Darlene B.
b: Feb 14 1936
d: Jan 2 1993, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Darlene Moore, Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, January 3, 1993 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Consalus Funeral Home.

MOORE, David Eugene
b: Dec 14 1948, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 14 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 25 2000 - David Eugene Moore, 51, Clinton, died at his home Friday, July 14, 2000. He was born December 14, 1948, in Warrensburg, son of Harry and Sophia Wagoner Moore. He had lived in Clinton for the last 12 years moving here from Arizona. He was a member of the Sierra Vista Community Church, Sierra Vista, Arizona. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Preceding him in death is his wife, LouAnn Kelly and his father. Survivors include his mother, Sophia Moore; one son, Josh Moore, and one brother, Richard Moore, all of Clinton, along with aunts and cousins. A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday at Englewood Cemetery.

MOORE, Douglas P.
b: n/a
d: 1950, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Springfield Missouri Newspaper - Douglas P. Moore, 90, 1844 North Weller, died in his home yesterday after a two year illness. Mr. Moore, a Resident of Springfield since 1924, was a minister and carpenter during his life. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Prudence Moore, of the home; two sons, J. W. Moore, Des Moines, Iowa, M. F. Moore, Ratoon, N.M.; four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Cameron, Clinton, Mo., Mrs. Don Nugen, of Valley Center Kansas, Mrs. Delia Nugen, of the home, Mrs. Martha McGuire, Albuquerque, N.M., 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, incomplete, are under direction of Klingner Funeral Home.

MOORE, Earl Russell
b: Nov 7 1912, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 26 2007, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Earl R. Moore, 94, died Tuesday afternoon, June 26, 2007, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Mo. He was born November 7, 1912, in Calhoun, Mo., the son of William W. Moore and Letetia (Long) Moore. On August 26, 1939, in Clinton, Mo., he married Dorothy Lucille Allen, who preceded him in death on September 3, 1993. Mr. Moore had many jobs during his lifetime, sometimes working 2 or 3 jobs at a time. He worked for Frank Mercer of Windsor as an over the road truck driver from 1934 to 1976; at the Mobile and Conoco Service Stations in Windsor from 1950 to 1955; Parkhurst Manufacturing in Sedalia from 1957 to 1966. He worked at Whiteman Air Force Base, in Civil Service, for a year and he later leased the Sinclair Service Station, in Windsor, from 1976 to 1977. He had numerous other part-time jobs working at the Huston and Gouge Funeral Homes; Marti Hatchery delivering eggs and drove for many of the area Amish families. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor, where he served as deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Windsor IOOF Lodge #187, where he had been a member for over 50 years. Survivors include a daughter, Marla Sue Christy and her husband Lowell, Kansas City, Kansas; 3 grandchildren, Darrin Kyle Christy, Scott Allen Christy and his wife Dawn, Kimberly Sue Fedt and her husband Stuart; 2 great-grandchildren, Rylee Christy and Ryder Christy; a brother, William Raymond Moore and his wife, Marceline, Raytown, Mo.; 2 nieces; and caretakers and friends, Emma Sauder and Emogene White. Earl was preceded in death by a nephew, Jack Moore and a great-grandson, Trey Christy. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

MOORE, Evelyn Lucille
b: abt 1918
d: Sep 27 2008
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 29 2008 - Evelyn Lucille Moore, 90, died at her home Saturday, September 27. Services will be Tuesday, September 30, at Roscoe Christian Church with burial at Benton Green Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah of Kansas City.

MOORE, Everett W.
b: Jul 19 1899, Wright Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Everett W. Moore, son of Joseph and Bethelda Adams Moore, was born July 19, 1899 in Wright county, Missouri and passed away July 23, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 93 years. On September 21, 1918, Everett married Lina Smittle. They farmed in Wright and Laclede County before moving to Henry County in 1925. From 1942 until 1958 they lived in Kansas City where he was employed by Swift and Company as a meat inspector. In 1958, they moved to Peculiar where they bought a farm and lived until his wife's death in 1978. In 1980, he moved to Clinton to be closer to his son, Robert, and his family. When his health failed in April, 1991, he moved to Westwood nursing home. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lina; one brother, Ancil, and one son-in-law, Ward White. He is survived by five sisters, Letha Simpson, Meelia Simpson, Etta Thomas, Dessie Jones and Amy Lindsay, all of Lebanon; two sons, Hershall, and wife Alice, Shell Knob, and Robert, and wife, Beulah, Clinton; one daughter, Hazel White, Independence; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and a special friend, Margaret Hargrave, Clinton. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Sunday, July 26, 1992. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Urich.

MOORE, George Franklin
b: Oct 6 1919, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
d: Nov 10 1999
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Wednesday Nov 10 1999 - George Franklin Moore, 80, Clinton, died Wednesday, November 10, 1999. He was born in Nevada October 6, 1919, son of Feldon and Martha Brezendine Moore. He was married to Ruth Helen Mantonya. He had served in the Signal Corps of the United States Army and was a self-employed carpenter. A son, Jim, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife. Ruth, of the home; sons, Jerry Moore, Clinton, John Moore, Mt. Vernon; a daughter, Janice Peterman, Clinton; a brother, Bob Moore, Alaska; sisters. Sylvia Moore and June Hancock, both of Lincoln. and five grandchildren. Services will be Friday at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be at Tebo Cemetery.

MOORE, Herb
b: May 14 1922, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Dec 13 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery MO-OW, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 16 2002 - Herb Moore, 80, Windsor, died Friday morning, December 13, 2002, at the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. He was born May 14, 1922, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Herbert Wesley Moore and Lillian G. (Bogard) Moore. On April 6, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, he married Wanda Helen Davis, who survives of the home. He was a naval veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, which occurred while he was serving on the USS Medussa. He retired from the Navy in 1960 and went to work for Peabody Coal Company where he worked as a welder and later moved to the Man Power Development Division of Peabody, training employees in various mechanical fields pertaining to coal mining. He retired from Peabody in 1982. He was a life member of Windsor VFW Post 2610 and Windsor American Legion Post 82. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Bradley K. Moore, Glouscester, Virginia, Timothy W. Moore, Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Marcus L. Moore, Munising, Michigan; a grandson, Jason Stuart Moore, Memphis, Tennessee; two step-grandchildren, Vyonna Morris, West Branch, Michigan, and Jae Cline, Suffold, Virginia; five step-great-grandchildren, Katlin, J. T. Tyler, Parker, Bryce, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 17, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

MOORE, Isaac
b: n/a
d: 1890
Died at his residence in Brownington, Mo., Tuesday night, July 22nd 1890, of inflamation of the bowels, Mr. Isaac Moore, aged 62 years. He had a spell of the flux a short time ago, but supposed he was about well and walked about one mile last Sunday to visit friends. It is thought the walk brought on relapse of the disease which resulted in inflamation.

MOORE, John B.
b: Sep 21 1839, Washington Co, KY
d: 1894, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 10 1894 - Died, Sunday Morning last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. McGlade of Clinton, John B. Moore, after a short illness with pneumonia fever. Born Sept. 21, 1839 in Washington county, Ky. In March, 1869, he moved to Henry and started farming near Leesville, late moving to St. Clair county. Married in 1861 to Susan M. Wright in Kentucky. She died Jan. 12, 1880. They had eight children, all living. His funeral ws at the home of Dr. McGlade and his remains were taken to Harris graveyard in St. Clair for burial.

MOORE, John Dorsey
b: abt 1916
d: Aug 3 2002, Grandview, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 5 2002 - John Dorsey Moore, 86, Grandview, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at Grandview Manor in Grandview. He was a retired residential maintenance man. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnes and husband Charles, Harrisonville, and Mrs. Carol Rae Purvis and husband Dan, Grandview; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sharon Moore of Kansas City; a brother, Wallace Moore and wife, Lucille of Roscoe; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 7, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Benton Green Cemetery near Roscoe.

MOORE, John Morgan
b: Sep 5 1911, Valhalla, MO
d: Jan 12 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton, MO - Dies Of Heart Attack - John M. Moore, 38, Proprietor of Brownington Drug Store, Was Highly Esteemed - Many were grieved to hear of the untimely death of John M. Moore, 38, Brownington, Thurs., Jan. 12, at the Clinton General Hospital where he had been taken that morning following a heart attack suffered at 4 a.m. He had been ill two days. John Morgan Moore, only son of John W. and Blanche Wright Moore, was born Sept. 5, 1911, at Valhalla, Mo. In 1920, he moved with his parents to Brownington where he resided till his death. He completed ten grades at the Brownington school and was graduated from the Deepwater High School in 1930, after which he took a business course at the Draughon Business College at Springfield. Miss Gladys Banks became his wife on Dec. 31, 1933, and this union was one of love and devotion. Mr. Moore was engaged in several different business enterprises in Brownington and for some time operated the Moore Service Station. For the last four years he had been proprietor of the Moore Drug Store, thoroughly enjoying this occupation. In years past, he had been located in Clinton and Kansas City where he was employed as bookkeeper for a government project. He took a special interest in people, his home and his town and was ever ready to listen to the problems of his many friends and lend them help when needed. He was a good conversationalist and his chats were usually mingled with humor. At an early age he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized Aug. 10, 1924, uniting with the Brownington Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and aged father to whom he was deeply devoted. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Brownington Baptist Church. Burial was in the Maplewood cemetery at Brownington. Among those from a distance attending last rites included: Mrs. Morgan Moore, Camdenton; Albert Moore, Topeka, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Collins; Mrs. Clifford Holland, Lowry City; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harvey, Mrs. Robert K. Brown, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Willys Wilson, Salter; Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Hobbs, Independence; Alfred Eversole, Pittsburg, Kan.

MOORE, Kenneth Lee
b: abt 1945
d: Jul 25 2007, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 30 2007 - Kenneth L. Moore, 62, Lowry City, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 31, at Vansant-Mills Chapel. He was a carpenter. He was a member of the Friends of Brush Creek. He is survived by his wife Patricia of the home, four sons, Kenneth C. Moore of Orlando, Florida, Michael Demarrias, Eric Hopkins and Nicholas Moore, all of the home, and one daughter, Lisa Moore, Overland Park, Kansas; one brother-in-law Rickey Pattimore and wife Crystal, Kansas City, and sister-in-law Chilie Copperider of Qunicy, Illinois, as well as three grandchildren, Raven McRoy, Brittany McRoy, and Gyllan Moore.

MOORE, Leon E. "Lenny"
b: May 23 1929, Jamesville, WI
d: Sep 7 1998, Dover, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leon E. "Lenny" Moore, 69, formerly of Clinton, died September 7, 1998, in Dover. Graveside services were Wednesday, September 9, at Fields Creek Cemetery. He was born May 23, 1929, in Jamesville, Wisconsin. He married Clara Berniece Corum August 3, 1968. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1985. He was a general farm laborer, retiring in 1974. He lived in Clinton from 1968 to 1985. He moved to Higginsville. He is survived by his two grandsons, Dan Barnum, Dover, and Jeff Barnum, Licking; two granddaughters, Mary Brattin and Carey Barnum, Odessa; four great-grandchildren.

MOORE, Mary Ann PAUL
b: Jan 27 1937, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Sep 20 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 6 2000 - Mary Ann Moore, 63, died Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Moore, in 1992, and her parents. Mary Ann Moore was born on January 27, 1937, at the Uel Paul farm northwest of Huntingdale, north of Clinton. She was the last born child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Uel Carr (Pearl Viola Marksberry) Paul. Mary Ann had been hospitalized for some time battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Mary Ann lost her long hard battle. She joined Chet and her parents in the Everlasting Arms of the Lord during the early hour of Wednesday, September 20, 2000. She was raised on the farm in Chilhowee. She graduated from the old Clinton High School on Third Street with the Class of 1955 and attended the Christian College at Columbia. Mary Ann was united in marriage to the late Chester Lee Moore of Clinton on November 10, 1957, at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Wilson Street. They lived for a number of years on the Roy Moore Dairy Farm, prior to making their home in town. Prior to marriage, Mary Ann worked at the abstract office of Fred Livingston. Mary and Chet bought and ran a Kansas City Star route as owner-carriers in the 1960s. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Browning Truck Lines. Mary's home was always open to her friends and those of her family. A loyal member of the C.H.S. Class of 1955, she cherished her classmates, members of adjacent classes, and their parents and their offspring. Many of her family members fondly remember birthday get-togethers for homemade cake and ice cream. Mary's greatest expertise was mothering. In her spare time she grew a garden and canned vegetables. She was a Camp Fire leader. She enjoyed playing the piano, genealogy, Chiefs football, boating and water skiing, family camping and float trips, fishing, the outdoors, hunting morel mushrooms in the spring and hunting pecans in the fall. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. At a young age, Mary Ann joined the Huntingdale Methodist Church. She changed membership to the Drake's Chapel, where she played the piano. Then later she transferred to Clinton Methodist Church. The memorial service for Mary Ann was Monday September 25, at the Clinton Methodist Church. Her final resting place is in Englewood Cemetery next to her best friend and love of her life, Chet. Mary Ann leaves behind three daughters, Susan Cornelius and husband, Greg, Olathe, Kansas, Aletha (Lea) McNally and husband, Chris, Shawnee, Kansas, and Paula Jane Porter and husband, David, Ft. Drum, New York, and three grandchildren, Christopher McNally and Madalyn McNally of Shawnee, Kansas, and Courtney Anna Porter, Ft. Drum, New York. Other survivors include her brother, Norman E. Paul, and wife, Doris, of Clinton, and her sister, Bea M. Elrod and husband, Glen, Clinton. Loving nephews and nieces also mourn her passing. They include Tom Paul and wife, Leigh, Clinton, Sharon Wareham and husband, Jerome, Clinton. Dr. Julia Elrod and husband, Rick Brinker of Bossier, Louisiana, Jane McCarty and husband, Phil, Springfield, and Randall Elrod and wife, Deborah, Clinton. Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. They are Stefant Howell, Krista Justice, Allison Elrod, Meredith Elrod, Christopher McCarty, Kaitlin Elrod and Cassie Elrod.

MOORE, Mildred Frances COLLINS
b: Jan 31 1918, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 21 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred Frances Moore was born January 31, 1918 near Lowry City, to Ralph and Minnie Rader Collins. She passed away September 21, 1991 at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City, at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 20 days. Mildred grew up in the Lowry City area. On October 3, 1934 she was united in marriage to John D. Moore. This union was blessed with four children and a rare devotion to each other which will always survive and will continue as each generation continues. Mildred and John D. spent their early married life in the St. Clair County area. In 1953 they moved to the Kansas City area. Mildred was a homemaker in the true sense. She loved her family and developed with each of them a unique relationship which made each of them feel especially touched by her life. Mildred managed to "bridge the gap" between parents and grandparents. She loved cooking for her family and was an excellent cook. Mildred also loved quilting for her family and closest friends. She has made countless quilts which have been considered keepsakes long before her passing. She loved flowers and would be proud of the many flowers in her honor at this service. She was blessed with a green thumb. Mildred's life has made a lasting impression on her family and many friends and she and John D. have had an especially close marriage for nearly fifty-seven years. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter Sheila Jo, and a grandson Johnny Moore. She is survived by her husband John D. of the home; one son Sonny and wife Sharon of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnes and husband Charles of Harrisonville, and Mrs. Carol Purvis and husband Dan of Grandview; one sister Phyllis Miller of Lowry City; nine grandchildren, Chad Purvis, Bobby Purvis, Pamela Basnight, Neal Barnes, Kim Barnes, Medeana Wood, Regina Williams, Johnna Moore, Shannon Moore; 8 great-grandchildren, Brad and Jeremy Basnight, Jonathan, Christopher and Elizabeth Barnes, Buck Wood, Anthony and Mitch Williams; one uncle Marion Collins of Collins; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, 1991 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Benton Green Cemetery.

MOORE, Mildred Marie CHAMBERLAIN
b: Sep 16 1912, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jan 31 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 3 1999 - Mildred M. Moore, 86, Clinton, died Sunday, January 31, 1999, in Clinton. Graveside services and interment will be 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, at Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Moore will lie in state from 12 non-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Consalus Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore was born September 16, 1912, in Sedalia, the daughter of Edgar and Mabel Owen Chamberlain. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Moore, in 1973. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Hazel Ruby, and one brother, Owen Chamberlain. Mrs. Moore is survived by one sister, Helen F. O'Dell of Clinton; three nephews, Jerry O'Dell of Clinton, Jimmy O'Dell of Wickenburg, Arizona, and Mike O'Dell of Clinton; three great-nieces and two great-nephews.

MOORE, Nita Dean
b: Nov 5 1934
d: Oct 11 2006, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 12 2006 - Nita Dean Moore, 71, Osceola, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 14, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, with burial in Benton Green Cemetery.

MOORE, Reuben D.
b: Nov 22 1849, Fleming Co, KY
d: May 30 1893, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 3 1893 - Reuben D. Moore, a popular and efficient educator and Henry County's newly-qualified school commissioner, died at his residence in this city Tuesday evening of stomach troubles. To the community his death was sudden but friends and neighbors knew that each succeeding indisposition left him more fragile. Born in Fleming County, Ky., November 22, 1849. Came to Missouri in 1878, locating at Brownington, where he taught the public schools for 7 years. In 1879, he married his assistant, Miss Arizona Hudnut, accomplished daughter of Henry Hudnut near Deepwater. Together, they made the vocation of teaching a pleasure. Receiving an appointment as superintendent of government schools, Sac and Fox agency, in President Cleveland's first term, for two years he and his wife most faithfully performed the duties until so broken in health he felt he must return to the county of his adoption. So capable was he that an increase in salary was offered, without avail and in 1890, he bought a cozy home in Clinton, still following teaching - two terms at Calhoun and one near Deepwater. Of high moral character, known and appreciated as a citizen and educator, the party whose cause he espoused paid him the deserved compliment of a nomination of county school commissioner, to which he was elected in April. Funeral at the Baptist Church and the remains were conveyed to Englewood, where the last rites were witnessed by a multitude of sorrowing friends.

MOORE, Sophia WAGONER
b: Jan 2 1911, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 7 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ME-MY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 25 2002 - Sophia Wagoner Moore was born January 2, 1911, in Henry County, daughter of H. O. and Minnie Jageman Wagoner. She died June 7, 2002, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She married Harry Moore in July 1945. She worked as a civil service clerk at Fort Huachuca Army base in Arizona for 25 years. She lived most of her life in the Clinton and Warrensburg areas. She attended the Clinton United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Sierra Vista Community Church, Sierra Vista, Arizona. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one son, David Moore, and two brothers, Robert and Homer Wagoner. Survivors include one son, Richard Moore; one grandson, Josh Moore; one sister, Helen Finks and husband Glen; one sister-in-law, Mable Wagoner; all of Clinton, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 9 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

MOORE, Thomas W.
b: Nov 29 1868
d: Jan 18 1928, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Found Dead In Well - About 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 18th, T. W. Moore was found dead in a well in the barn lot at his home in the Hickory Grove neighborhood, in the northeast part of the county. He had been drawing water for his horses, and it is thought he became overbalanced and fell in the well. However, it is not thought he died from drowning, as his lungs were not filled with water. The indications are that he might possibly have had a stroke, or death might have come from his head striking the side of the well. He was afflicted with some spinal trouble, which caused him to often fall. He and his wife were in Clinton the Sunday before, spending the day at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. K. Bronaugh, and while here consulted a physician. Deceased was 59 years, 1 month and 20 days of age. He was married to Miss Cora Bailey, who was born and reared in that neighborhood. She survives him with their four children; Mrs. Beulah Glenn, of Clinton; Earl Moore, Brawley, Calif., Roy and Lucille, at home. He also leaves three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Bettie Woolf, of Post Oak; Mrs. Alice Bradley, Shawnee Mound; Mrs. Lulu Beaty, near Creighton, and Sam F. Moore, of Salt Lake City, Utah. The son arrived from California at noon Saturday to be present at the funeral. Mr. Moore was of a kindly disposition, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends, who were made sad by his death. All deeply sympathize with his loved ones in this time of bereavement. Funeral services were conducted at ? Sunday, at the home by Rev. Dillman, of Chilhowee, and burial was in the Hickory Grove cemetery.

MOORE, Virgil L.
b: Jan 20 1901, Blackburn, OK
d: 1916, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Virgil Moore Killed - Tuesday between 3 or 4 o'clock Virgil Moore was almost instantly killed by being thrown from a horse, on the road near Mrs. Willard Wiley's mail box, near Hickory Grove, in the north part of Henry county. Virgil, his brother, Earle, Lemon Crooks and Cecil Holliday had been swimming and were on their way home. Virgil was riding a fractious bronco that had been skittish all afternoon, when suddenly he tucked his head and threw the lad without warning. He breathed just about 15 minutes, dying before Dr. Hampton arrived. The coroner was called, but it was not necessary to go. Virgil was born at Blackburn, Okla. 15 years ago January 20th last and came back to Missouri at the age of two, living in the same neighborhood ever since. He is survived by his parents, C. W. Moore and wife, who live 15 miles north of Clinton, near Hickory Grove church; two brothers, Earl and Roy; two sisters Mrs. Ginlia Landon, Leeton, and Lucile at home. His parents and loved ones have the sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hickory Grove church by Rev. Scott. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

MOORE, William K.
b: Aug 9 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 30 1961, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Oct 13 1961 - Funeral services for William K. Moore, 62, were held at the First Baptist Church, Butler, on Monday afternoon, Oct. 2, 1961. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. William K. Moore, 62, the only child of George and Lilly Kash Moore, was born on a farm in west Henry County on Aug. 9, 1899. After his father's death when Bill was about one year old, the mother and son lived a while in Colorado, then returned to make their home in Butler, where Mr. Moore attended school. He married Mabel Sutherland April 16, 1927. for many years they made their home on the farm in Henry County where Mr. Moore was born. When a young man, he accepted Christ as his savior and joined the Pleasant Home Baptist Church. A few years later he was ordained a deacon in that church. Twelve years ago Mr. Moore and his wife purchased a home northeast of Butler where he lived until his death Sept. 30, 1961. Soon after moving to Bates County, he moved his church membership to First Baptist Church at Butler, where he served as deacon until his death. He leaves his wife, numerous relatives and a host of friends to mourn his going. - Bates County Democrat

MOORHEAD, Henry
b: abt 1826
d: Nov 13 1913, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
bur: Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Nov 21 1913 - Died: On Thursday Nov. 13th at his home in Johnstown, Uncle Henry Moorhead, after a protracted illness. The remains were laid to rest in Johnstown cemetery. Uncle Henry was in his 87th year. He leaves two children to mourn his loss, Jim Moorhead of Johnstown and Mrs. Liddle Potts of Polk Co., Mo.

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