Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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PLAYLE, Roger M.
b: Feb 16 1951
d: Nov 2 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 6 2003 - Roger M. Playle, 52, was born February 16, 1951, to Jesse James and Ruby Marilyn Broadhead Playle, and died Sunday, November 2, 2003, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. On December 9, 1992, he married Judy Ann Harrelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Ruby Playle. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home; one son, Patrick of Washington state; three stepchildren, Janice, Larry and Laurie, Clinton; five grandchildren, John, Chris, Victoria, Megan and Phillip, and one great-grandchild, Kelsey; one brother, and three sisters, all of Washington state. No services are scheduled at this time.

PLECKER, Millie Angeline WHITFORD
b: Jan 9 1859, Moultry Co, IL
d: Sep 2 1939, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. J. F. Plecker Dead - Death came to Mrs. J. F. Plecker, whose late husband was one of this community's large land holders, at her home in Deepwater, September 2, 1939. During her last illness of three weeks, her seven surviving children were at her bedside. Millie Angeline Whitford was born January 9, 1858, in Moultry County, Illinois, and came to Henry County with her parents at the age of nine. Here she grew to womanhood and was married to James F. Plecker, September 7, 1876. Thirteen children were given this couple, the seven surviving being; Mrs. Ida Cannon, Windsor; Mrs. Etta Craig of the home; Mrs. Dora Bradley, Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Olive Switser, Ovilla, Mo.; Mrs. Noima De Forrester, Springfield; Mrs. Stella McClymond, Deepwater; Archie Plecker, Brownsville, Tex. There are 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Early in life Mrs. Plecker was converted, joining the Deepwater Christian Church. She took her Christianity seriously and taught the adult Bible class for several years, doing her share always to win others. She was also an ardent member of the W.C.T.U. fighting wholeheartedly in battles that this group waged. Mrs. Plecker's parents settled on a farm near Pleasant Valley, when they first came to Henry county. In this same community Mrs. Plecker lived until the failing health of her husband caused them to move to town. The Plecker home in Deepwater is a commodious, attractive place, surrounded by large trees and well kept lawn, all indicative of the character of Mrs. Plecker. She was an industrious person, loved to visit with her neighbors and to have her family about her. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church on Monday. Grandsons were pall bearers: Orville Cannon, James Switser, Glen H., Billy and Joe Bradley and Earl Craig. Grand daughters were flower girls: Elaine and Lucille McClymond, Marie Craig, Mrs. M. E. Miller and Mrs. Garold Allen. Burial in Billy Dunning Cemetery. Among those from out-of-town at the funeral besides the children were: Miss Marie Craig, Mrs. M. E. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bradley, James Switser, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Garold Allen, Kansas City, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cannon, Olathe, Kansas., Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Jones, Waneta and Bobby Jones, Pilot Grove; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Rice, Karen and Richard, Joplin.

PLEMMONS, Lennie EPPLE
b: Feb 7 1914, West Plains, Howell Co, MO
d: Dec 15 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Lennie Epple Plemmons, 92, Clinton, died Friday, December 15, 2006, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Monday at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Lennie was born February 7, 1914, in West Plains, Missouri, daughter of Lewis N. and Bertie Jane Barner Epple. She married Cleo Plemmons, at Paola, Kansas, on July 3, 1933 and he precedes her in death. She is also preceded by her parents, two brothers, Theodore and Lewis Epple and just a few days ago by her sister Louie Fisher. Survivors include her two daughters, June Duensing and husband Gerald, Judy Evans and husband Kenneth; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

PLUMLEE, Harlan Randon
b: Nov 26 1965, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 13 1987, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Kansas City Star, Sunday, Nov 15 1987 - Crash Kills Clinton Man - A 21 year-old rural Clinton MO., man was killed Friday when the car he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on U S 52 at Route B in Pettis County, the Missouri Highway patrol said. Harlan Radon Plumlee, 21 was driving south on Route B about 8:40 p. m. Friday when he apparently failed to stop at an intersection and struck a west bound tractor-trailer on U S 52 the highway patrol reported. Plumlee was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer, Larry Dade, 43, Shell City, MO., was not injured, the Highway patrol said Plumlee was born in Clinton and was a lifelong area resident. He worked six years for Walmart Discount City in Clinton, Warrensburg, and Sedalia. He was assistant manager of Walmart Discount City in Waterloo, Ill. He was a graduate of Clinton High School, where he was a member of the Decca Club and lettered three years in baseball and wrestling. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Wolfgang A. Hazell of Clinton; a brother, Russell R. Plumlee, Independence; two sisters, Kelly Plumlee, Grandview, and Anita Cook, Independence; and a stepbrother, Mike Hazell, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Services will be Monday at the First Baptist Church, Clinton; burial in Parks Chapel Cemetery near Clinton.

PLUMLEE, Maxine L.
b: Jul 13 1925
d: Apr 13 2009, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Maxine L. Plumlee, age 83, Clinton, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at Truman Medical Center-Lakewood, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services will be Friday, April 17, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Parks Chapel Cemetery, Clinton. Maxine was a homemaker. She was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church, Clinton. Survivors include two sons, Larry Plumlee and wife, Shirley of Manhattan, Kansas and Lynn Plumlee and wife, Valarie of Overland Park, Kansas; three daughters, Lois Hale and husband, Dan and Rita Snider, both of Clinton, and Linda Ross and husband, Kenny of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; one brother, James Schmidt of Lake Orien, Michigan; one sister, Ann Givens and husband, Ed of Dothan, Alabama as well as twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

PLUMLEE, Phillip
b: Apr 7 1855, Howard Co, MO
d: May 7 1938, S. of Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Rickett Funeral Service, Brownington, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO, May 1938 - Phillip Plumlee died at the home of his son, D. C. Plumlee, south of Coal, 2:00 a.m., May 7, 1938. He had been ill since a stroke eight months previous which had occurred while he lived in Brownington. At that time, his son, D. C. took him to his home where he was given tender care. Mr. Plumlee was born April 7, 1855, in Howard County. He had lived in Cooper County from where they moved to near Finey in Henry county in 1900 where the Plumlee home had since been. He was united in marriage near Boonville, February 1877, to Miss Union Rhoden, known as "Unie," and of this union two children survive; D. C. Plumlee and Mrs. Victor Parks, Warsaw. There are 18 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. He was an honorable and upright man; his word was as good as his bond. He had a large circle of acquaintance in and near Brownington where he loved to live and greet his friends each day. Since the death of his wife, 18 years ago, he had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Maude Boyles, until her death, then with Mrs. Parks until they moved away from Henry County. Mr. Plumlee then made his home for a time with his son-in-law, Henry Boyles, but had lived alone at the time of his stroke. He grieved over the death of their son, Charles, who, while serving his country in the World War, died and was buried in France. Mr. Plumlee was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted at the D. C. Plumlee home Sunday. Burial at Brownington cemetery beside his wife and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parks and children, Verna and Lester, of Warsaw, were called to her brother's home and remained for the last rites.

PLUMLEY, Steven Ray
b: Aug 30 1948, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 28 2002, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dennis, Labette Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 5 2002 - Steven Ray Plumley, 53, rural Dennis, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at a hospital in Joplin where he had been a patient since May 9. Graveside services were Friday, May 31, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Dennis. Mr. Plumley was born August 30, 1948, at Independence, the son of Wendell and Anna (Osgood) Plumley. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1967 and he married Dareda Elliott on September 6, 1969, in Coffeyville. Mr. Plumley worked as a truck driver, a welder and a maintenance man in the area. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Darren Plumley, Erie; two brothers, Jerry Plumley, Cherryvale, and Larry Plumley, Clinton; a sister, Gretchen Plumley, Cherryvale. Potts Chapel of Cherryvale was in charge of arrangements.

PLUNKETT, Charles W.
b: May 2 1926
d: Nov 22 2005, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2005 - Charles Plunkett, Lebanon and formerly of Clinton, died November 22, 2005, at the Veterans Home at Mt. Vernon. He attended grade school and high school in Clinton. He served in the Army Air Force as a gunner on B17s. He was later employed by the Rock Island and Union Pacific railroads. He also was employed by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wfie, Lillian, of the home and one brother Jerry, Denver, Colorado. Hiis parents preceded him in death, as well as a younger brother Dale. Burial was at Lebanon.

POAGUE, Dorothy M. FARRIS BOX
b: Apr 2 1910, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1994, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy M. Poague was born April 2, 1910, in Pettis county, the daughter of Frank E. and Valira Josephine (Watson) Farris. She died July 27, 1994, at the Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, at the age of 84. She was married to Ernest E. Poague, who preceded her in death in 1980. She lived in Clinton for many years and worked at the Clinton General Hospital as a nurse for 22 years, moving to Sedalia in 1980. Her greatest joy and love was her children. She raised her children alone when times were hard. She was a very soft spoken and gentle person. Always kind and giving to those around her. She loved simple things, children, birds and flowers. She was a very hard working individual who always cared for other people. She is survived by one son, William E. Box, Kansas City; two daughters, Maxine Hinsley, Kansas City, and Carline Robertson, Sedalia; one stepson, Harold Gene Poague of Florida; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, July 30, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

POAGUE, Edith Elizabeth MILLS
b: Nov 27 1903
d: Jun 3 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Edith Elizabeth Mills Poague were held Monday, June 5, 1995, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Poague died Saturday, June 3, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. Mrs. Poague was the widow of well-known attorney and judge, Haysler Allen Poague who preceded her in death on January 31, 1982. She was a longtime member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Bollin and husband Gene of Clinton; a granddaughter, Susan Burns Robinson and husband Wayne of Atlanta, Georgia; a great-granddaughter, Ann VonSchlegell of San Francisco, California, and a niece, Ann Park and husband Carl of Clinton.

POAGUE, Emma JOURNEY
b: Apr 15 1881, Roseland, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 2 1940, near Windsor, Benton Co, MO
bur: McIntire Chapel Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. John E. Poague, who had known but two homes in her long kindly life - that of her father, near Roseland, and that of her husband at Santiago, near Windsor, died about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 1940, the victim of double pneumonia that ran its sad course in just six days. Emma Journey was born April 15, 1881, in the Roseland community. She grew up a quiet, lovely girl and Sept. 19, 1900, became the wife of John Ernest Poague who took his bride to southeast of Windsor to the farm that remained their home and where he still resides. She had joined the Mt. Olivet Church as a girl and when she moved to her new home she changed her membership to the Harmony Baptist church, where she was a constant and devoted worker until her health failed some years ago. Three children were born o their union, a little daughter, dying in infancy and to whose grave she went daily for many years, and the son and daughter who survive. Mrs. C. C. Harrison of Clinton and E. E. Poague of Windsor. Three grandsons; two brothers, W. A. Journey of Hermitage and E. S. Journey of Chilhowee and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Gresham and Mrs. J. G. Twyman of Grand Junction, Colo., also survive. Mrs. Poague was a fine character, who modeled her gentle, devoted life after the teachings of the Master she so ardently served. She practiced her belief of saying nothing about people if it could not be kind and charitable. she enjoyed doing handwork being a fine seamstress, and took great pride in making lovely quilts, and keeping her home, which to her was of second importance to her church. She was a sweet mother and had the tender love of her children, having given unstinted care to her own beloved mother, who died in her arms, and the shock of whose death was a grief from which she never fully recovered. Mrs. Poague was for years a teacher in the Harmony Baptist Church school and conducted many teacher training classes there. She served the W.M.U. as its county president several years and was active in other phases of church work. Funeral services were at the Harmony Church Wednesday, with burial following at McIntires' Chapel.

POAGUE, Frances SPANGENBERG
b: Jun 16 1901, near Windsor, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 31 1972, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Frances Spangenberg Poague was born in Benton County, June 16, 1901 near Windsor, Mo, the oldest daughter of the late Earl Teasdale and Lucy Catherine Calbert Spangenberg. She departed this life January 31, 1972 at the Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia, Mo. following a stroke which she suffered on January 20th. Mrs. Poague was educated in the Benton and Henry County public schools; was graduated from Windsor High School in 1919, attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo and Central Missouri State College at Warrensburg She taught school for many years, several of which were in Lincoln school system. Previous to her marriage she served as superintendent of the Santiago High School for three years. On May 22, 1926 she was united in marriage to John Rinard Poague, and to this union two sons were born, John Rinard Poague Jr. of Bellvue Washington and Robert Earl Poague of Kansas City, MO. She and Mr. Poague made their home on a farm six miles west of Lincoln. They have resided there since. Ms. Poague was an accomplished musician, possessed a beautiful singing voice and used her talents for others until she suffered her first coronary thrombosis in 1954. Since that time she has been confined to a wheelchair. Nevertheless, she bore her handicap well and by her great determination was able to do much of her housework. She possessed a strong personality, enjoyed many friendships, and took an active interest in all community affairs. She was a member of the Lincoln United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are their two sons, 6 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ernestine Breshears of Burbank, California. She was proceeded in death by her parents. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, February 4, at the Fred Davis Chapel.

POAGUE, Henry Fewel
b: Mar 17 1868, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 18 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry F. Poague, well known attorney in Clinton and Henry County for almost a half century, died at his home, 207 North Washington street, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 1939. Mr. Poague, whose health had not been good the past few years, contracted a cold October 12, which had help him at home several days. Neither he nor his family realized that his condition was serious until late Wednesday afternoon, when about 3:45 a blood clot formed and death laid its hand on the shoulder of the devoted father, fond husband and good citizen. His death was without pain or suffering and his family was with him, as he would have wished, for one of the finest things in his life, that was replete with many admirable traits, was the great esteem in which he was held by his family and the pride and pleasure he found in his children. Henry Fewel Poague, son of Kentucky parents who came to Missouri in 1858, settling in Benton County, after short residences in Lafayette and Johnson counties, where they were substantial farmers, was born March 17, 1868, near Ft. Lyon in Benton Co. As a boy about 16, he left school to help manage the farm of his widowed mother. He was ambitious to continue his schooling and having settled his mind on the law, saved his means to that end and in 1892 graduated from the law school of the Missouri University and passed his state bar examinations. Returning to Benton County, he resumed farming for a year, after which he came with his beloved brother, the late Dr. S. A. Poague, to Henry County and settled in Clinton. They began their professional practices side by side, and this close fraternal bond was broken by the death of Dr. Poague in 1935. August 25, 1895, Mr. Poague and Miss Hattie Haysler, daughter of C. H. Haysler, prominent Clintonian and business man, were married and established their home in Clinton. She survives with their two children, Judge Haysler Allen Poague and Mrs. R. S. Hollingsworth of Clinton, also two grandchildren, Miss Peggy Poague and little Ann Hollingsworth; also two brothers, Fred Poague of Greeley, Colo.; Will R. Poague; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Crotty, of Clinton. Mr. Poague was an ardent and unswerving Democrat, who moulded many opinions of those he contacted and offered wise counsel in party politics. For many years he was the country chairman of his party and also Democratic chairman of the Sixth Congressional and the 29th Judicial District. For four terms, he served his county as prosecuting attorney, meting out justice with office and wisdom and tempering always the stern interpretations of the law by his dominant humanity, whenever it was possible, especially toward young offenders. He realized the crippling burden of debt carried by Henry County in the heavy railroad bonds that had drained their surplus for years. So advising with the county court he worked out a financial plan whereby the bonds might be retired, and no man felt more satisfaction in that historic bonfire, when the bonds were burned, after payment, than he. But farther reaching still was the effecting of his financing idea, for from it grew the budget system of Henry County. It was further said by various officers in the state that he could handle more prosecutions with better success and less criminal cost than any man holding the office, yet was brief and rigorous at all times. Mr. Poague was also active in other phases of community life. He was a member of the Christian Church, a Mason, and held memberships in the W.O.W. and Modern Woodmen. For many years in addition to his law practice, Mr. Poague handled much real estate, and over a long period was associated in these transactions with Frank Carter, now living in the Rio Grande Valley,m Texas. He was a man of excellent business judgement and through the years accumulated considerable property. An able lawyer and fine counsellor, Henry Poague was ever known as a kindly, charitable man, moderate of speech and softly spoken, ready to excuse his fellowman for any shortcoming or foible and was generously disposed toward all. The flag at the courthouse was at half mast in honor of Mr. Poague Friday and funeral services were at the Christian Church on Friday.

POAGUE, Jean Woolfolk LIPPINCOTT
b: Jan 18 1909, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
d: Feb 19 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jean Lippincott Poague, 90, Clinton, died Friday, February 19, 1999, at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 23, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Entombment will be at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Mrs. Poague was born January 18, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin Harris and Mary Ellen (Ragland) Lippincott. She married Henry Frederick Poague on March 26, 1933, and had lived in the area since that time. Mr. Poague preceded her in death on May 30, 1971. She is survived by two great-nephews, J. O. Heigel, Leawood, Kansas, and Wayde Heigel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one great-niece, Christina Bailey, Evergreen, Colorado.

POAGUE, John Henry
b: Feb 21 1885, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 22 1962, Monrovia, CA
bur: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co, CA
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Jun 14 1962 - John Henry Poague, better known as "Farmer" Poague, for many years a Deepwater area resident, died April 22, 1962 at his home at Monrovia, Ca. He was born Feb. 21, 1885 at Brownington the son of Henry and Rebecca Poague. Mr. Poague was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Etter and two daughters and a son were born of this union. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25 at Temple and LaGorge Chapel at Monrovia, Ca., with burial at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier, Ca. He is survived by his wife of the home, his children and many other relatives and friends. He was an uncle of Mrs. Thelma Henderson and brother-in-law of Mrs. Jack Poague of Clinton.

POAGUE, Robert Earl
b: Oct 2 1929, near Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 2 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Earl Poague, 62, of Oakwood Park in Clay County, Kansas City, died October 2, 1992 at Research Medical Center, following surgery. He was born near Lincoln, October 5, 1929, son of the late Rinard and Frances Poague. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. On September 16, 1949 he married Betty Lou Radke of Stover, who preceded him in death May 19, 1992. Mr. Poague was a truck driver for ABF freight System, Inc. for 25 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Jarchow-Schroeder Post of the American Legion, a life member of the good Sam Camper Club and a member of the Camping World. Survivors include a son, Robert e. Poague Jr., of Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Beverly Cook of the home, Brenda Snell, Kansas City, and Barbara Colli of Wahiawa, Hawaii; a brother, John R. Poague Jr. of Bellevue, Washington and five grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted October 6, at the Jarchow-Schroeder American Legion Post in Kansas City. The body was cremated.

POAGUE, Samuel Allen Dr.
b: May 10 1865, near Ft. Lyon, Benton Co, MO
d: Feb 16 1935, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - With the passing of Dr. S. A. Poague at his home on East Clinton street Saturday night, at 7:40, the life thread of the oldest and one of the best loved doctors of the community was cut. He had been confined to his bed for the past two weeks and continued to gradually lose strength and consciousness until he slipped away from his children, brothers, sister and other relatives who were there in silent sorrow to attest the unifying love that marks their family. Dr. Poague had not been well since the motor car accident of January 28, 1934, on the highway halfway between Montrose and Deepwater, when his wife was killed and he seriously hurt. After two weeks in bed at that time, he rallied and was up again, at his office and practiced as before but the hurt coupled together with the grief he bore were too much for his strength and years and he gradually failed until death claimed him Saturday. Samuel Allen Poague was born May 10, 1865, near Ft. Lyon, Benton County, of a fine line of ancestry that gave him as a rightful heritage splendid qualities of character and mind that made him the upright citizen whose death is deeply felt in both Clinton and Henry County. His parents were Eliza Christian Keller and George Samuel Poague of Ashland, Ky., who was a son of Nancy Allen Frame and Thomas Hoge Poague, son of Major George Poague, born in Augusta County, Virginia, descendant of General John Poague born in Ireland, 1726, who when coming to America settled near Staunton, Virginia. Dr. Poague, fourth son of his parents, was the oldest boy at home when his father died but he had made up his mind to become a doctor and with this purpose definitely fixed started as a lad of seventeen on his university course at Columbia, Mo. After his first winter he taught the next at Lincoln, Benton County, going back to the State University and then teaching a year at Roseland, before resuming his studies and finishing at Columbia. He then went to St. Louis to the Marian Sims Medical School, now a part of the St. Louis University, where he completed his medical education. Selecting Clinton as a town with a future he came here in the fall of 1891 and began his practice as a partner of the late Dr. Holcomb. They had their office in the Britts building on Franklin street across from the Cozart. Not long after this his mother, sister, Hattie, and brother, William Rhea, came to Clinton and made their home on the Blackford property on the hill, two blocks east of the old Barnhart nurseries. Here and later on East Ohio Dr. Poague also lived until his marriage June 1, 1904, to Ethel Edna Baugh in St. Louis. For a year they made their home over the old diamond block drug store, then he bought the frame cottage at 105 East Clinton street where they continued to live, remodelling it into the handsome English style home it is today. Here their two children, Martha Christina, now Mrs. James Omer Smith and Henry Frederick, were born and reared and now make their home. Dr. Poague was an indulgent father, providing liberally for his children in whom he took great pleasure and pride. Older residents will recall when he, after Dr. Holcomb's death, had his office over Ed Neal's drug store on the east side of the square and later with the late Dr. B. B. Barr on the second floor of the building, north side square occupied today by the J. L. Goss Clothing Company. After some years he moved to the diamond block where he shared his office rooms with the late Dr. Gibbins and managed the Diamond block Drug and Mercantile Company, a joint enterprise with his brother, Henry Poague, which included the old Poague drug store, fountain and large jewelry stock; a second building east with groceries, work clothes and general merchandise; and a third room with pianos, musical instruments and the first Victrolas ever sold in town while on the curb outside was also the first gasoline pump in Clinton. This business was dissolved and in 1918 Dr. Poague bought a building on the south side of the square to which he moved his drug store and established his office on the second floor. Here his son, Henry Frederick Poague was associated with him until they sold out to Mrs. Webb in 1930. In the death of this good doctor, passes a type of the old fashioned country physician whose practice necessitated countless trips, day or night, on all kinds of roads in any sort of weather. And when the call came, the house was never too humble, the distance too great or night too bad for him to respond and give the aid only the beloved family physician could render. He was gentle and kind with understanding sympathy for the suffering he labored most of his life to alleviate. He was unselfish and generous, often asking little or nothing for services rendered, but giving them with like consideration for all. Of his kind acts for the poor and unfortunate many are known and more have passed with him into silence but countless grateful hearts remain to attest his loving kindness. He belonged to the Christian church and the Modern Woodmen; and was for some years a member of the school board; and served two terms as mayor, 1928-32, being chosen to represent his party as the strongest candidate it boasted. He was nominated and then informed of the action by his party, and true to its expectations carried it to success. His memory will ever be green in the hearts of his fellowmen and family for the good he did lives after him. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. James Omer Smith; his son, Henry Frederick Poague; an only sister, Mrs. Lawrence Crotty; two brothers, Henry Fewel Poague and William Rhea Poague, all of Clinton, and one older brother, Frederick Cary Poague, of Greeley, Colo., who was not able to attend the funeral service; also Tommy Poague of Clinton, a member of the family since a young child.

POAGUE, Thomas Cude
b: Dec 13 1886, Ft. Smith, AR
d: Apr 12 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Henry County Scrapbook - Tommie Poague, as he was familiarly known to the whole community, reached the close of his earthly journey, Easter Sunday, April 12, at 2:20 p.m. Monday, April 6th, about 7 p.m. he was stricken with a blood clot on the brain and his entire right side was paralyzed. For two days he remained unconscious, then seemed to rally, and recognized members of his family and though he was unable to speak, showed by his eyes and movements of the left hand the gratitude he felt for their ministrations and the love he bore them all. His strength gradually became less and he sank into oblivion with ease and without pain. Thomas Cude Poague was born December 13, 1886, at Ft. Smith, Ark., and in January 1893, was adopted by Mrs. Eliza C. Poague, making his home on the Poague farm in eastern Henry and western Benton counties, the line running through the farm. He was educated in the Clinton schools and became so endeared to all the family of his adoption by his industry, pleasant disposition and amenable nature, that he was like a real brother to his foster sister and brothers. October 28, 1914, he and Miss Ruth Greenhalge were united in marriage. Theirs was a perfect union, each unselfishly devoted to the other and with all interests and pleasures the same. Tom Poague was one of those exceptional characters who radiated to the world the sunshine that was always in his heart. He shared the joy he felt in every day living with each person he contacted and left that person better for the association. He knew the art of being happy today, he did not wait until tomorrow. From the day he first came to Clinton with his sick mother, who was on her way to her childhood home in Indiana, but who died within two weeks, leaving the little lad homeless, his life was a blessing to all who shared theirs with him. His devotion to "Grandma" Poague was beautiful to see and the warmth of his sunny soul and genuine smile illuminated his own life and reflected itself in that of others. Being a natural mechanic, Tom first found work with the Clinton Gas and Water company, in the gas department, where he was ever courteous and efficient. Following a change in ownership he went into the plumbing business and by his conscientious and excellent work was depended upon by many home owners to do all their plumbing. In 1930 he bought a home site south of Clinton on Highway 13, and each year he and his wife added some improvement to the pretty cottage they erected there, or to the yard to make it more home like and comfortable. Ever industrious and hard working he filled all his waking hours with activity, going beyond his strength in the opinion of his doctors. He was a member of the Franklin street Methodist Church and his life extolled his Christian character. He belonged to the W.O.W. fraternal order, where he will also be greatly missed. He is survived by his widow, H. F. and w. R. Poague and Mrs. Lawrence Crotty, all of Clinton. The funeral services were conducted at the Franklin Street Methodist Church on Tuesday. Consalus and Peck in charge.

POGUE, George Robert
b: Dec 3 1907, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 12 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 15 2004 - George Robert Pogue, 96, Brownington, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 3, 1907, in Henry County, the son of George Washington and Myrtle Anna (Boyd) Pogue. On February 22, 1930, he married Muriel Huey Pogue, who died July 31, 1999, after 69 years of marriage. He is survived by his sons, Edwin H. Pogue and wife Delores, Clinton, and James Pogue and wife Kay, Brownington; his daughters, Doris Ogan and husband Carl, Independence, and Nancy Knisely and husband Lowell, Independence; his brothers-in-law, Bobie Hayse and William Graham, both of Clinton; his sisters-in-law, Jewell Huey, Kennewick, Washington, and Ivonne Huey, Clinton; his 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one infant son, Marion Eugene Pogue; two brothers, Loyd and Omer Pogue, and one sister Edith Pogue. He was baptized September 20, 1931, into the Bethlehem Baptist church where he became deacon in the summer of 1933. After the closing of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, he moved his membership to the Brownington Baptist Church where he also served as deacon and Sunday School superintendent. He spent many years farming. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, at Brownington Baptist Church. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery of Henry County.

POGUE, Muriel Oletha HUEY
b: 1907
d: 1999
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Muriel Oletha Huey was born November 4, 1907, in the Bethlehem community in Henry County and died July 31, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She was the second of nine children born to Herman and Alice Bailey Huey. She became a born-again Christian at the age of 14 and joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church, where her parents and grandparents were members. Before her marriage, she worked at the Lawrence Brown Factory in Clinton and for a short time at the Woolworth Department Store in Kansas City. On February 22, 1930, she was united in marriage to George Robert Pogue. To this union five children were born; Marion Eugene, Edwin Howard, Doris Irene, Nancy Darlene and James Allen. Preceding her in death were her parents; one infant son, Marion Eugene Pogue; her sister, Mildred Fellhauer; brothers, Gene Huey, Robert Huey, Elmer Huey; an infant brother, Earl Huey, and twin brother and sister, Burnice Graham and Buford Huey. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, George Pogue of the home; two sons, Edwin Pogue and wife, Delores of Clinton and James Pogue and wife, Kay of Brownington; also two daughters, Doris Ogan and husband Carl of Independence and Nancy Knisely and husband Lowell, also of Independence. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Hayse and husband Bobby of Clinton; two sisters-in-law, Ivonne Huey of Clinton and Jewell Huey of Kennewick, Washington; a brother-in-law, Bill Graham of Clinton and many nieces, nephews and friends. Muriel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and an honest and devoted Christian, who taught Sunday School for many years. She was so proud of her children, Edwin, Doris, Nancy and Jim; her daughters-in-law, Delores and Kay, and her sons-in-law, Carl and Lowell. She had a great love for her parents and her husband's parents and took care of them in her home in their later years. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and so enjoyed having them visit. She was extremely close to her brothers and sisters. Muriel lived her life with love, hope, strength and patience and with total trust in God. At the time of her passing, she was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church.

POINDEXTER, Betty June CLEVELAND
b: Jun 13 1925, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 23 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 25 2003 - Betty June Poindexter, 78, Clinton, died Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 27, at the Osceola Cemetery. She was born June 13, 1925, in St. Clair County, daughter of Grover and Marjorie Leonhart Cleveland. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church. Survivors include on son, Ernest L. Gordon, Independence, one daughter, Wanda Raymond and husband, Kenneth Dale, Lowry City; four grandchildren, Shelly Mazurek and husband, Dave, Holts Summit, Jason Raymond and wife, Laura, Seguin, Texas, Tracy Vaughn and husband John, Osceola, Eric Gordon, Lee's Summit; 10 great-grandchildren; a special niece, Kay Hart, and husband Bill, Clinton; plus other nieces, nephews and friends.

POINTER, Phyllis Jean
b: abt 1933
d: Feb 11 2007, Murfreesboro, TN
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 12 2007 - Phyllis Jean Pointer, 74, formerly of Clinton, died Sunday, February 11, 2007, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Among survivors is her son David Scott Pointer of Murfreesboro. Arrangements are incomplete.

POISAL, Laura Marie SPENCER
b: Oct 17 1929, Wheatland, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 1 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2006 - Laura Marie Poisal was born October 17, 1929, in Wheatland, the daughter of Delbert Franklin and Laura Adeline (Suffal) Spencer. She died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. On May 29, 1971, Laura was united in marriage to Donald Leroy Poisal in Clinton. Laura was employed by Anderson's Chicken House, the Railroad and Union's. She retired from Clearfield Cheese after 25 years of employment. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Clinton, since 1967 and also attended the Methodist Church of Garden City during her married years. Laura enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening with her husband, embroidering, making quilts, being outside and watching nature, cooking and children. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Donald; three brothers, Lee Spencer, Richard Spencer and Raymond Spencer; two sisters, Maxine Bennink and Dorothy Spencer. Survivors include three sons, Virgil Poisal and wife Sharon, Harrisonville, Melvin Poisal and wife Shirley, Alvin Poisal and wife Connie, all of Garden City; three daughters, Jan Brindle and husband Jim, Belton, Holly Morris, Creighton, Kathy Bunch and husband Blaine, Garden City; one sister Gertrude Cox, Clinton; three sisters-in-law, Charlotte Spencer, Deepwater, Bettie Hampton, Garden City, Margaret Poisal, Creighton; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; three nieces, Becky Blevins, Lowry City, Marty Parmalee, Clinton, and Tonya Campbell, Chilhowee; other numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Services were March 6 at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

POLING, Daniel Jay "Dan" Sr.
b: Jun 9 1935, Fairmont, WV
d: Aug 28 2006, Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 30 2006 - Daniel Jay "Dan" Poling Sr., Aurora, formerly of Clinton, died Monday, August 28, 2006, at his home. He was born June 9, 1935, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Rea Leon and Hazel Francis Morse Poling. He retired from the Air Force and was proudly honored with Airman of the Month during his service time. On June 9, 1985, he married Charlene Miller in Clinton and they renewed their vows one year ago in the Aurora Bible Church, where he attended. She survives of the home. Additional survivors are two sons, Edward Poling and Daniel Poling Jr.; two daughters, Michelle Marsh, all of Clinton, and Elizabeth Gregory, Aurora; four stepsons, Charles Watts, Texas, Timothy Watts, Arizona, Eddie Watts and Michael Newman, Oklahoma; one stepdaughter Valerie Schnell, aurora; three sisters, Virginia Foster, Clinton, Rita Orton, Las Vegas, Diana King, Deepwater; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His parents, one daughter Patricia Ann; one brother Edward; sister Betty, and grandson, Dakota, preceded him in death. Memorial services under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home are Wednesday evening in the Aurora Bible Church.

POLLAK, Carl
b: 1848, Bohemia, Austria
d: May 6 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hebrew Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 10 1902 - Carl Pollock took his life by hanging Tuesday morning, in the rear end of his brother Joe Pollock's vacant store on the north side. His lifeless body was cut down by the sheriff and taken to Kitchen's undertaking establishment. No cause is assigned to the rash act. He was 52 and unmarried. He was buried in the Jewish cemetery at Sedalia.

POLLAK, Jacob
b: Jan 27 1808, Bohemia
d: Jan 10 1887, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Hebrew Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton MO 1887 - It is with sadness we are called on to chronicle the death of a former citizen of Clinton, Jacob Pollock, who died at this home in Holden Monday afternoon. In October, 1882, Mr. Pollock came to Clinton from Prague, Bohemia, and after remaining one year, removed to Holden with his daughter, Mrs. Barney Sterne. He was born January 27, 1808 and was educated in a Jewish theological school at Prague and officiated over 40 years as Rabii in his native country. He leaves five boys and one girl. Three of the boys are still in their native country, while Joseph is one of our most successful clothing merchants, assisted by his brother, Carl. Mrs. Sterne is the wife of Barney Sterne, the successful Holden clotheir. Those present from this city were Joseph and Carl Pollock, sons, and grandson, Albert; Mike Bierman, J. L. Cohn, Ben Adler and Jacob Goldsmith. Remains were laid to rest in the Jewish cemetery in Sedalia, after a brief internment.

POLLARD, Erma Ann WILEY
b: Feb 17 1878, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 14 1928, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Again Death's Angel has taken from among us a good wife and a loving mother, Mrs. Pollard, wife of Dr. D. A. Pollard. Mrs. Pollard had been in failing health for some time and death came to her, Saturday, July 14, at 1:50 a.m. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. Erma Ann Wiley was born February 17, 1878, near Lewis Station, Mo., and passed this life July 14, 1928, aged 50 years, 4 months, and 27 days. She united with the Drakes Chapel Methodist church at an early age. On June 13, 1897, she was united in marriage with David Ares Pollard, and to this union two children were born, Leland and Mary Helen. Most of her life was spent around Calhoun, with the exception of about 10 years which she spent at Barnard, Mo. For the past two years Mrs. Pollard had been in very poor health, but only for the past four weeks has she been bedfast. The Eastern Star lodge marched from their hall to the church, and from the church to the cemetery to pay its last respect to its departed member. The beautiful floral offerings from the family, relatives and friends were token of love and esteem for the deceased. She was also a member of the Rebeka Lodge. She is survived by her husband, two children, and a stepson, Claude of Kansas City; also her mother, Mrs. Emma Wiley, a sister, Mrs. W. C. Maupin, and a host of relatives and friends.

POLLARD, Henry P.
b: 1814, North Carolina
d: Mar 16 1891, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye - Died, Henry Pollard. A telegram was received Monday from Joplin, announcing that he had dropped dead there. He was the father of Mrs. W. B. Calvird. Born in North Carolina, was 76, and was in the hotel and livery business in Clinton a number of years ago. Leaves a wife and three children. Remains brought here and funeral at the Calvird residence, with burial in Englewood.

POLLARD, Russell
b: Mar 12 1919, near Eolia, Pike Co, MO
d: Feb 18 2003, Iola, Allen Co, KS
bur: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 19 2003 - Russell Pollard, 83, Iola, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at his home. He was born March 12, 1919, on a farm near Eolia, the son of Lewis R. and Alice M. Sanderson Pollard. He worked for a construction company in New Hampshire before serving with the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked construction for the federal government in Washington and Idaho before moving to Kansas where he worked for Reno Construction and Ashland Oil before retiring. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and conducted church services at area nursing homes for many years. She was survived by one daughter, Alice Marie Lower, Clinton; one sister, Polly Reed of Louisiana, Missouri; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 20, at Grace Baptist Church, Iola, with burial in the American Legion Lot in Highland Cemetery.

POLLOCK, Janie Elizabeth ALBIN
b: Mar 22 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 6 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Pollock was born March 22, 1902 in Clinton, the daughter of Louie B. and Caroline (Smith) Albin. She passed away January 6, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 90. Janie was married to Homer Pollock, January 8, 1924. They lived in Kansas City for many years, where Janie was a housewife and Homer was a conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad. After 35 years with the railroad, Homer retired and he and Janie returned to Clinton in April of 1964. Homer preceded her in death in 1973. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Pollock of Clinton; three nieces, Elaine Kreissler of Clinton, Maxine Wilmarth of Blue Springs, and Carolyn Hubbard of Jenner, California; two nephews, Kenneth Carleton of Bolivar, and Charles Albin of California. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer; one sister Edith Carleton and one brother Lester Albin. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton. Funeral services were Friday, January 8, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood.

POLLOCK, Mary Etta
b: May 12 1889, Johnson Co, MO
d: Mar 24 1905, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 1 1905 - Miss Mary Pollock, until recently of Clinton, was buried in Kansas City last Saturday. Mary Etta Pollock was born May 12, 1889, in Johnson County, Missouri, and died March 24, 1905 in Kansas City at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Pollock. She united with the Clinton Baptist Church in 1901. A few hours before she died, she called for a sheet of paper and wrote out her last will and testament, not in a rich legacy, but in a clear and concise statement of her implicit trust in her Redeemer, imploring those whom she left to give their hearts to Him. Her father was formerly chief of the Clinton fire department.

POLLOCK, Mary R.
b: Dec 23 1893, La Grange, Lewis Co, MO
d: Nov 27 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary R. Pollock was born December 23, 1893, in La Grange, Missouri, the daughter of W. T. and Laura Ellen Pollock. she died Sunday, November 27, 1994, at Meadowbrook Manor of Clinton at the age of 100. She came to Clinton in the fall of 1913. In the spring of 1914, she went to work for Dr. Robert Haire, whose office was over the then First National Bank on the southeast corner of the Square. She continued working for him until his death in 1931. After closing the office about two months after his death, Miss Mary went to work for Dr. R. S. Hollingsworth and continued her work as a nurse until she retired in 1965. She joined the United Methodist Church in 1914 and started teaching Sunday school, having the first primary Sunday school class of that church, where she continued to teach until 1957. Miss Mary was a charter member of the Business and Professional women's Club and was president in 1934-35. She was a charter member and the first lady in the V.F.W. Post #1894 Auxiliary of Clinton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Homer Pollock, in 1973, and a beloved sister-in-law, Janie Pollock in 1993. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 30, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

POLZIN, Edith Jeanette PARKER
b: Apr 19 1920, Heck Canyon, NM
d: Jul 26 1993, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Edith Jeanette Polzin of Creighton was born April 19, 1920 in Heck Canyon, New Mexico, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Green) Parker. She died July 26, 1993 at Northwood Hills Health Care Center, Humansville, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 7 days. Edith married Paul Leo Polzin in September of 1940. Edith was a homemaker and had lived in Kansas City, Kansas before moving to Creighton in 1954. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Parker, Jr. and a sister, Dorothy Bonner. She is survived by her husband, Paul L. Polzin of the home; three sons, Larry R. Polzin, Columbus, Ohio, Richard P. Polzin, Lee's Summit, Keith Polzin, Creighton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Parker, Raton, New Mexico, John Parker, Ava; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, July 30, 1993 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton.

POLZIN, Emma E. LOGAN
b: Sep 4 1923, Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY
d: May 23 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emma E. Logan Polzin was born September 4, 1923, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was the fifth child born to Boyd B. and Emma E. (Hazen) Logan. She died Tuesday, May 23, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 71. Her family moved to Centerville, Kansas, when she was six years old. She received her education in Kansas and was employed in Kansas City. On February 4, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, Emma was united in marriage to Walter A. Polzin. To this union five children were born. Walter preceded her in death June 6, 1985. She was a quality control inspector, working for the Rival Manufacturing Company for 21 years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. She is survived by two sons, Walter Eugene Polzin and John David Polzin, both of Urich; three daughters, Shirley Irene Polzin, Shawnee, Kansas, Marilyn Arlene Polzin, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Debra Ellen Villines, Clinton; six sisters, Ina Swallow, Kansas City, Kansas, Olive Kline, Garnett, Kansas, Betty Shafer, Parker, Kansas, Lorene Middleton, Watsonville, California, Nina Kirchberger, Torrington, Connecticut, and Doris Fisher, Maryville; three brothers, Clyde Logan, Elwood, Kansas, Jim Logan and Howard Logan, both of Centerville, Kansas; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother Glenn; a sister Patsy, and a grandson Michael. Funeral services were Friday, May 26, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton.

POLZIN, John David
b: Apr 15 1951, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 12 2006, Henry Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2006 - John David Polzin was born April 15, 1951, in Kansas City, the fourth child of Walter A. and Emma E. Logan Polzin. He died March 12, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in a tornado. John spent his entire life in the Creighton and Urich communities. He was a graduate of Sherwood High School, Creighton. John worked as an over the road truck driver and a farmer. He was most happy living and working on the farm. He never hesitated to help his family and fellow farmers when they were in need. He never met a stranger and always had time to sit and talk and tell stories of his driving and farming experiences. John was a baptized child of God and a communicant member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife Diana; daughter Melissa Owens and husband Gary,m Michelle Atwell and husband Danny; grandchildren Megan and Jackie Owens and Ben Atwell; brother Walter E.; sisters Shirley, Marilyn and Debra. Funeral services were held March 16 at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton.

POLZIN, Kathleen KING
b: Nov 18 1921, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Feb 7 1998, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Byler Cemetery, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Kathleen Polzin of Creighton was born November 18, 1921, near Creighton, the daughter of Wilbur and Amy Frances (Dale) King. She died Saturday, February 7, 1998, at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville, at the age of 76 years, two months and 19 days. On October 19, 1943, Kathleen was united in marriage to Leroy Miller Polzin. Kathleen was employed as a teller for the Bank of Creighton, until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society and was a lifelong resident of Creighton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leroy on April 18, 1986; a grandson Paul Hardy; two brothers, Keith and Mark King, and a sister Beulah Nagle. She is survived by a son Dale Polzin, Peculiar; two daughters, Darlene Hardy, Fairfax, Virginia and Amy Thompson, Pearland, Texas; six grandchildren, Nathan, John, Adam, Melinda, Bill and Jonathan; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Everette M. King, Overland Park, Kansas, Wayne King, Garden City, and Donald R. King, Harrisonville; a sister May Frances Wilt, Lee's Summit; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton, with burial in the Byler Cemetery near Creighton.

POLZIN, Larry
b: Mar 5 1942, Denver, Denver Co, CO
d: May 30 2006, Cape Coral, Lee Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2006 - Larry Polzin, 64, died Tuesday, May 30 2006, at Hospice House, Cape Coral, Florida. He was born in Denver, Colorado, to Edith and Paul Polzin and grew up in the Creighton community. He graduated from Central Missouri State University and lived many years in the Columbus, Ohio area, where he worked for Equitable Life Assurance Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; sons Scott, Thornville, Ohio, and Jeff, Johnstown, Ohio, and grandchildren, Amanda, Nicholas and Jamie. Private memorial service will be at a future time.

POLZIN, Larry Dale "Popeye"
b: Apr 7 1940, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 17 2000, Oklahoma City, OK
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 20 2000 - Graveside services for Larry Dale (Popeye) Polzin, 60, Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be Friday in the Fairlawn Cemetery, under direction of Ferguson Funeral Home, Chickasha. Larry Dale Polzin was born April 7, 1940 in Chilhowee, the son of Alfred Polzin and Mary rector Polzin. He died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Oklahoma City. He grew up in Chilhowee where he attended public schools, graduating from Chilhowee High School. In the early 1960s he became employed in the oil fields as a pipeline inspector. His jobs with the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, Gulf Interstate and Transok took him throughout the United States. He made his home in Chickasha in 1991 and retired from the pipeline in 1997. He was a member of the Clinton Eagles Lodge and Elks Lodge. Survivors include his companion Sue Thomas of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ward and Karen Polzin of Denver, Colorado, and Brad Polzin of Loveland, Colorado; three stepdaughters and son-in-law Naomi and Tommy Mink of Cement, Oklahoma, Jesica Thomas and Leah Thomas, both of the home; one stepson Aaron Thomas of Chickasha; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lola Beaty of Blairstown, Lucille and Don Schroder of Urich and Kay and Ted Heiman of Wichita, Kansas; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

POLZIN, Marjorie Louise McCOY
b: Sep 9 1912, E of Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Nov 2 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Marjorie Louise Polzin, the eldest daughter of Joseph Randall and Pearl (Williams) McCoy, was born September 9, 1912 on a farm east of Creighton, where she had lived most of her life. She departed this life November 2, 1993 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 24 days. Louise attended Oak Grove Elementary School and graduated from Urich High School, Urich, in 1931. On December 9, 19399 Louise was united in marriage with Carl William Polzin. They lived on a farm east of Creighton until 1961, then moved to Kansas City. After the death of her husband she returned to Creighton making her home with her daughter Nancy and husband Gary Smith. Louise was a seamstress for the Garden City Garment Factory in garden City from 1952 to 1961 and from 1967 until she retired in 1974. She worked for Betty Rose Coats and Suits in Kansas City from 1962 to 1967. She was a member of the Salvation Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harrisonville, and Local 537 of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl W. Polzin in 1967, and one sister, Imogene Walton. She is survived by one son Robert Joe Polzin and wife Sharon, Creighton; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Billie Sue) Jenkins, Drexel, Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Smith, Creighton; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, November 7, 1992 at Dickey Chapel, Garden City. Burial was in Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

POLZIN, Paul Leo
b: Sep 10 1916, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Oct 2 1996, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Paul Leo Polzin of Creighton was born September 10, 1916, near Creighton, one of triplet sons born to August F. and Bertha (Lebeck) Polzin. He died Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at his home near Creighton at the age of 80 years and 22 days. On September 3, 1940, Paul was united in marriage to Edith Jeannette Parker in Denver, Colorado. Paul was employed as a supervisor for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, from 1952 until his retirement in 1968. He later became a farmer and stockman. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton. Paul had lived in Kansas City, Kansas, before moving back to Creighton in 1954. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Edith on July 26, 1993; three brothers, Oscar, Walter and Carl, and a foster brother Earl Crouse. He is survived by three sons, Larry R. Polzin, Columbus, Ohio, Richard P. Polzin, Lee's Summit, and Keith Polzin, Creighton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Stansberry, Harrisonville, and Ruth Conrad, Kansas City; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 5, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery near Creighton.

POLZIN, Walter Eugene
b: Mar 2 1947, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 20 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 21 2008 - Walter Eugene Polzin, 61, Urich, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at his sister's home in Clinton. Walter was born March 2, 1947, in Kansas City, the son of Walter and Emma "Logan" Polzin. Walter worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for years in the Kansas City area. He was most recently employed by Olathe Freight Liner in Olathe, Kansas. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Creighton and the American Legion Post 371 in Urich. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; one son Michael; one brother John Polzin of Urich, and one niece, Melissa Owens. Survivors include three sisters, Shirley Youngberg and her husband Richard, Shawnee, Kansas, Marilyn Polzin of Salt Lake City, Utah, Debra Nunn and her husband Roger, Clinton; three nephews, Pat Polzin, Jeff Villines, Joshua Youngberg, and one niece, Michelle Atwell. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Creighton. Burial to follow at the Lutheran Cemetery.

PONDER, Claude L. "Duke"
b: Apr 4 1923
d: Oct 7 2003, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 29 2003 - Claude L. "Duke" Ponder, 80, Columbia, died Monday, October 27, 2003, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He was a conservation agent and field service biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. He served 34 years, before retiring in 1988. He formerly worked in the Warsaw area. He taught grade school in Brosley. He received a degree in biology from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. He was an Army air corps veteran of World War II, serving in England. He was a volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Columbia. He built physical therapy devices, which resulted in contributions to Restore. He also drove the volunteer van at University Hospital and Clinics. He was a volunteer at the Food Pantry. He was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Columbia, where he was a founder of "The Ponders" Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Jean,; four daughters, Patsy Ponder Dalton, Four Seasons, Diana Life and Virginia Ponder, both of Columbia, and Rev. Jodi Ponder Williams, Princeton; three sisters and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Ponder. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 30, at Columbia Community United Methodist Church. Private burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

PONESSA, Michelle Susanne
b: abt 1979
d: Sep 23 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2007 - Michelle Susanne Ponessa, age 28 of Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 due to a tragic automobile accident. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the City International Church on 36th and Main St. Kansas City, MO.

POORT, Damian
b: Feb 5 1974, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 26 2006, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 29 2006 - Damian Poort, 32, Windsor, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at his home in Windsor. He was born February 5, 1974, in Sedalia, the son of Barbara L. (Baldwin) Poort. On April 10, 2004, he married Amanda Jane Flower, who survives. He graduated from Green Ridge High School. He was a welder and plumber and had worked at Stahl's Specialty Products in Kingsville for several years as a mechanic. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Emily Rose Poort, Knob Noster; his mother who raised him, Arlene Poort, Windsor; his birth mother Barbara Glover, Princeton, Texas; three brothers, Troy Lee Poort, Little Rock, Arkansas, Shawn Allen Poort, Princeton, Texas, Brent Allen Poort, state of California; two sisters, Janis K. Poort, Blue Springs, and Katherine Irene Poort, Hermitage; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father who raised him, Paul Poort, and a maternal grandmother, Gladys Irene Wallace. Funeral services will be Friday, March 31, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Cremation.

PORTER, Junior Alonzo
b: Aug 14 1924, Stillwater, OK
d: Sep 15 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2003 - Junior Alonzo Porter, 79, Chilhowee, died Monday, September 15, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kansas City. He was born August 14, 1924, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of James Alonzo and Rosalee (Collins) Porter. He spent his early years in Stillwater and Pawnee, Oklahoma. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. On October 25, 1945, he married Alice Nadine Powell in Independence. They lived in Oak Grove several years and moved to Chilhowee in 1965. Mr. Porter was a dairy farmer most of his life and a member and priest in the Chilhowee Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ's Church. He leaves his wife Nadine Porter of the home; sons, David Porter, Clinton, Doulgas Porter, Lowry City, and Casey Pugh, Parkville (one of many spiritually adopted sons); daughters, Shirley McMullen, Chilhowee, and Kristina Swope, Centerview; a sister Lola Burk, Manford, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were son, James Porter; three brothers, Elmer, Oakley and Ted Porter, and sister, Juanita Bay. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 18, at Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

PORTH, Joseph H.
b: Jul 24 1908
d: Feb 16 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joseph Porth, 84, 605 South Washington Street, died Tuesday night, February 16, 1993, at Golden Valley Hospital. Mr. Porth was in the sign advertising business and later was a painter. He was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Church and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include a cousin Sally Connelly of Edwardsville, Kansas. The rosary will be Thursday at Sickman-Dunning Chapel, with burial in Englewood.

PORTIS, R. A.
b: abt 1836, North Carolina
d: Mar 1887, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 19 1887 - R. A. Portis died Sunday night at 10 after an illness of only a few days, of typhoid pneumonia. He came to the county about 12 years ago and was a native of North Carolina. His wife died two years ago, followed in a few months by an infant son, leaving him with five little girls and one boy, the youngest 8 years old. He was an earnest Christian and was always cheerful, working hard to keep his family together. Only a few days before his death, he was telling a friend his plans for improving his garden and making the most of his few acres of ground to supply the early market. His little home is in the suburbs of the southeast part of town, where he could always be found busy when not on a necessary errand or marketing his vegetables and fruit. Mr. Portis was over fifty years of age. He had a dependent family and one daughter sadly afflicted from birth. It seems the trial of life must have been particularly great for him but, with him to labor was to pray. Buried by his wife in Oak Grove. (Later News Article: S. Jones, who was appointed guardian for the Portes children, has found homes for four, as follows: Rachel E. will live with Mrs. Henderson, the milliner; Annie L. with Henry Lane; Myrtle M. with Mr. Richards, the engineer of the pottery works, and Charley R., with a Mr. DeWitt. A home has not been found for the cripple.)

PORTMAN, Crockett Ann TAYLOR TEMPLEMAN
b: Sep 27 1938, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 9 2002, Portland, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2002 - Crockett Ann Taylor Portman, 63, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Portland, Texas. She died in her sleep at home after a long battle with ALS. She was born September 27, 1938, in Clinton to Frank Crockett and Jane Ellen Woerner Taylor, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Fritz Portman; uncles and aunts, Lynn and Mary Ann Woerner Carberry, Walter Lee and Florence Bower Taylor, and Herschel Racer, and a cousin, Paul Woerner. She is survived by three sons, Michael Dean Templeman, William Edward Templeman IV and Erik Richard Templeman; a sister, Susan Jane Taylor, and grandchildren, Trisha, Stephanie and Brandon, all of Texas; nephew, Christopher Michael Linden; niece, Joanna Dawn Linden; uncles and aunts, LeRoy and Anita Woerner of Clinton and Alice Taylor Racer of Warrensburg, and several cousins. Funeral services were held in Portland, Texas, on March 14. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 19, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

PORTWOOD, Curtis Edward
b: Sep 2 1925, Clay Co, MO
d: Nov 17 2002, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2002 - Curtis Edward Portwood, son of Luther and Nellie O'Hara Portwood, was born September 2, 1925, in Clay County and died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at his home in Calhoun. Curtis was married to Ruby M. Spickler on September 6, 1947, and she survives of the home. Curtis worked for Central Soya in North Kansas City until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Teamster Local in Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Luther Portwood, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; three sons, Steve Portwood and wife Vicki, Anchorage, Alaska, Scott Portwood and wife Renee, Gladstone, and Kevin Portwood, Clinton; one daughter, Jo Anne Warford of Clinton; five grandchildren, Jeff and Jason Portwood of Anchorage, Alaska, Chris and Megan Portwood of Gladstone and Niesha Warford of the home, as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, November 20. Cremation followed the service.

POST, Bill Franklin
b: Jan 22 2007, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Jun 22 2007
arr: Klingner-Cope Funeral Home, Springfield, MO
Bill Franklin Post went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 12:38 pm. Bill was born on January 22, 1950 to Roy and Velma Post, St. Joseph, MO just two of the many clouds of witnesses that have gone before him that he now communes with in heaven. He is survived by his true sole mate of 38 years, Deborah Eileen Post. His children, Son, Shawn J. Post, and his family, Aloha L. Post, Cade J. Post, and Keaton P. Post. Daughter, Shannon M. Nelson, and her family, Jerry C. Nelson, Christian D. Nelson, and Sara M. Nelson. Bill is also survived by his eldest brother Don Post, younger brother Steve Post and little sister Cheri Post. Brothers, Dino Wise, Steven Hughes, Sister, Shellee Burgess, and their families. Also, his mother-in-law, Marye Lee Wise and Louise Cross; as well as a host of loving family and friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 27 at Springfield Community Church., Springfield, Missouri.

POST, Harry A.
b: Oct 14 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 11 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harry A. Post was born October 14, 1922 in Henry County, the son of George Arthur and Stella May (Hamilton) Post. He passed away Friday, June 11, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 70. Harry was a veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 3667 and at one time he served as a scout master for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church. Mr. Post worked as an assembly man for General Motors for 22 years. He retired in July of 1975. Mr. Post is survived by four daughters, Teresa Smith and Paula Post, both of Clinton, Tina Arlint of Kansas City and Freda Dorrell of Osceola; one son Ronald Post, Clinton; two brothers, Leonard Post, Clinton and Austin Post of Arcadia, Ca.; three sisters, Lucille Gurney of Clinton, Mildred Tuter of Raytown, Georgia Boehmer, Alma, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday June 15, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

POST, Leonard Edwin
b: Feb 21 1914, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS
d: May 28 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leonard Edwin Post was born February 21, 1914, in Wichita, Ks., the son of George Arthur and Stella Mae Hamilton Post. He passed away Saturday, May 28, 1994, in Kansas City at the age of 80. Leonard was married to Mary Jane Hendrix on July 1, 1939, in Butler and to this union three children were born. He worked for many years at the Williams rock company in Clinton. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, the Clinton Odd Fellows Lodge and the Golden Valley Roamers Camping Club. Leonard is survived by a daughter, Deloris Johnson of Raytown; two sons, George Post of Clinton and Leslie Post of Fair Grove; three sisters, Lucille Gurney of Clinton, Mildred Tuter of Raytown, and Georgia Boehmem of Alma; one brothers, Austin Post of Arcadia, Ca.; nine grandchildren, Don Johnson of Chillicothe, David Johnson of Clinton, Stan Johnson of Bolivar, Marjorie Kageler, Grapeland, Tx., Gail Flynn of Belton, Shelia Prince of Olathe, Ks., Bradley Post, Joshua Post and Daisy Post, all of Springfield; and six great-grandchildren, Reed Kageler, Joshua Prince, Jeremy Prince, Jessica Prince, Jamie Flynn and Steven Flynn. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, on September 18, 1991, and two brothers, Alfred Post and Harry Post. Services were Wednesday, June 1, 1994, at Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

POST, Mary Jane HENDRIX
b: Nov 20 1921, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 18 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Jane Hendrix was born November 20, 1921 at Brownington to Elbert and Adella Perrin Hendrix. She passed away September 18, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 69 years. On July 1, 1939 she was married to Leonard Post at Butler, and to this union three children were born. Mary operated a Beauty Shop and Gift Shop for thirty Years. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church. Mary was a quilter and an artist as anyone visiting her craft shop could see. Mary bowled on the Wednesday Night Hit and Miss League and sponsored Mary's Eastgate Crafts Bowling Team. Mary and Leonard were members of Golden Valley Roamers. She was a very active member of Clinton Rebekah Lodge where she held the honor of being a Past Noble Grand. She is survived by her husband Leonard, of the home; one daughter Deloris J. Johnson, Raytown; two sons, George E. Post, Clinton, and Leslie E. Post of Fairgrove; one brother, Denny Hendrix, Clinton; three sisters, Velma Goss, California, Margaret Dalton, Calhoun, and Kathryn Russell of Benton, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, 1991 at Northeast Baptist Church. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

POTTER, Betty Jane
b: May 25 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 17 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2005 - Betty Jane Potter was born May 25, 1934, in Clinton, the daughter of Edwin Ross and Gladys Temple (Swart) Potter. She died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, August 17, 2005, at the age of 71 years. Betty was a credit manager for Sears in Kansas City for 35 years. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church, DAR, Udolpha Miller Dorman Chapter, Henry County Historical Society, PAWS and the Meadow Lake Country Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin R. and Gladys T. Swart Potter. She is survived by her brother, Edwin R. Potter Jr. of Howards Grove, Wisconsin, and three nephews, Thad (Peggy) Potter of Manhattan, Kansas, Brian (Mimi) Potter and children, Chase and Lucy, Lincoln Nebraska, and Kevin Potter of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Clinton, Saturday, August 20. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

POTTER, Brandon McKAY
b: May 20 1999, Yuba City, CA
d: Mar 29 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Luke's Cemetery, Wellington, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2002 - Brandon McKay Potter, 2 years and 10 months old, Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, died early Friday morning, March 29, 2002, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He was born May 20, 1999, in Yuba City, California, the son of Robert Steven Potter and Bethany Lynn (Benson) Potter, who survive of the home. In addition to his parents, Brandon is survived by his paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Robert Kent Potter and Cathie Potter, Wellington; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Linda Doreen Green and Arnold (Ty) Green, Leeton; maternal grandparents, Danny and Peggy Benson, Yuba City, California; seven uncles, Eric Potter, Kenneth Potter, Chad Potter, Chris Potter, Ty Leon Green, Perri Green and Rex Green; an aunt, Paula Benson; paternal great-grandparents, Mona Potter, Linda Faulkenberry, Stephen and Marie Brisbin, Ran and Joan Turner; maternal great-grandparents, Walter and Louise Littlepage; five cousins, Dustin, Trey, Zach, T.C. and Brandi, and several great-aunts and great-uncles. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the St. Luke's Evangelical Cemetery, Wellington.

POTTER, Emery Allen
b: Apr 5 1917, Brighton, CO
d: Aug 25 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Emery Allen Potter of Creighton, Missouri was born April 5, 1917 in Brighton, Colorado the son of Clinton Emery and Carrie Roselee (Eachus) Potter. He departed this life Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 20 days. On April 14, 1987, Emery was untied in marriage to Beth Patricia Teeter in Independence, Missouri. Emery was a self-employed automobile mechanic and was employed at several dealerships in northwest, United States. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a Pearl Harbor survivor and a licensed pilot. Emery was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. He had lived in Boulder Creek, Colorado, Garden City, Missouri and Prescott Valley, Arizona before moving to Creighton in 2003. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother. He is survived by his wife, Beth P. Potter of the home; a son, Kent Potter, Crawford, Texas; three daughters, Loraine Hester, Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Joyce Smith, Crawford, Texas, Denise Concepcion, San Jose, California; three step-sons, Gerald McLean and Steve Thompson both of Independence, Missouri, Bruce Thompson, Odessa, Missouri; two step-daughters, Patricia Schultz,, Yuma, Arizona, Ellen Ingwerson, Creighton, Missouri; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia Loid and Hilda Good both of Port Townsend, Washington; other relatives and many friends. Cremation. A Memorial service was held Monday, September 3, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Creighton, Missouri.

POTTER, Margaret BERNARD
b: Feb 26 1938, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Feb 1 2007, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 2 2007 - Margaret (Bernard) Potter, 68, St. Joseph, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, in her home. She was born February 26, 1938, in St. Joseph. She married David Potter on May 9, 1959, at St. Joseph. She was a graduate of Convent of Sacred Heart High School and Platte Business College. She worked as a cook for 28 years at Mid Buchanan School District until her retirement in 2000. She was a past president of the lioness Club, Faucett; former member of Holy Rosary Parish, Clinton, and a member of St. James Catholic Church, St. Joseph. Her parents, Augustine and Maria Josephine (Suarez) Bernard; brother Nate Bernard; sister Angela Beers and two stepbrothers Sylvester and Austin Bernard preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband David Potter of the home; sons and daughters-in-law David and Kathleen Potter, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Derek Potter of the home, Aaron and Susan Potter, Clinton; brothers Alex Bernard, Springfield, William and Raymond Bernard, both of St. Joseph, Hector Bernard, Douglass, Wyoming; sisters Rosie Devinney, Oregon City, Oregon, Julia Barnes, Virginia Blythe, Paula Deets, Luisa McCartney, Sadie Crail and Suzanna Bernard, all of St. Joseph, and Lulu Young, Liberty; three granddaughters, Dulany, Reese and Ava Potter, all of Clinton; numerous nieces, nephews, great and grand nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 5, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, St. Joseph. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph.

POTTER, Marian L.
b: 1941
d: 2004
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2004 - Marian L. Potter, 62, Howard's Grove, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 7, 2004. She was born June 19, 1941, in Bradford, Illinois, to Oscar and Mabel Wright. She married R. Potter, formerly of Clinton, on October 4, 1964. In addition to her husband, Ed, she is survived by three sons, Thad A. Potter and wife Peggy, Manhattan, Kansas, Brian T. Potter and wife Mimi, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kevin R. Potter of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Chase and Lucy; two brothers, Gene Wright and wife Jane, Sand Point, Idaho, and Neal Wright and wife Nina, Monticello, Illinois. It was her wish to be cremated and her memorial service will be held at Boyd's Grove Methodist Church in Bradford, Illinois, Saturday, March 20.

POTTER, Marjorie A.
b: Oct 13 1944
d: Jan 12 2004, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Macedonia Cemetery, Doyal Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 13 2004 - Marjorie A. Potter, 59, Independence and formerly of Osceola, died Monday, January 12, 2004, at her home. She was a bank secretary. Funeral services will be Friday, January 16, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, near Osceola.

POTTER, Ruby Gene CARSON
b: Feb 19 1923, Latour, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 23 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Rose Hill Cemetery, Latour, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2007 - Ruby Gene Potter, 83, Clinton, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born February 19, 1923, in LaTour, the daughter of Nathaniel and Geneva (Whiteman) Carson. She lived most of her life in the Holden and Kingsville communities, moving to Clinton in 1994. She married Stanley "Ted" Potter December 20, 1941. He preceded her in death in 1987. She worked for the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City for 25 years and retired in 1987. She was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church near Holden. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Brendel and husband John, and Donna Henry, all of Clinton; one sister Jannie Dilks/Smith, Holden; five grandsons, David, Todd and Doug Brendel, James and Rick Henry and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Lee, Autie, Clarence, Richard and Raymond Carson, and by one grandson, Mark Duane Brendel. Graveside service and burial will be Friday, January 26, at Rose Hill Cemetery, LaTour.

POTTORFF, Mary Melissa BROWN
b: Jun 6 1919, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 26 2006, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 28 2006 - Mary Melissa (Brown) Pottorff, 86, Sedalia, died Sunday, March 26, 2006. She was born June 6, 1919, in the Green Ridge community, the daughter of Thomas L. brown and Robert E. (Whitaker) Brown, and spent the rest of her life in the area. Sixty-seven years ago on September 17, 1938, in Sedalia, she married Walter Pottorff, who survives of the home. She worked in the food service at the Green Ridge R-8 School system for several years, retiring in 1981. She was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church in the Manila community. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Margaret Henning and her husband Bob, Knob Noster, Kathryn Brownfield and her husband Gene, Henderson, Nevada, Edith Johnson and her husband Jim, Sedalia; two sons, Ken Pottorff, Savanah, Georgia, Don Pottorff and his wife Jan, Grand Rapids, Michigan; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Leo and Bill Brown; a sister Velma Epple, and a daughter-in-law Vickie Pottorff. Funeral services will be Friday, march 31, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Green Ridge Cemetery.

POTTORFF, Walter Franklin
b: Jul 21 1917, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Apr 15 2008, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2008 - On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, Walter Franklin Pottorff left this world to be with his Lord and Savior (at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia) and to be reunited with the love of his life, Mary. He was born July 21, 1917, in the Green Ridge community, the son of Herbert Garland Pottorff and Dinelia Elendor (Bethards) Pottorff and spent the rest of his life in the area. Mr. Pottorff was a farmer and worked at the Ionia Grain Elevator for many years before going to work in Sedalia as the cold storage supervisor for Swift's and Company, retiring in 1979. On Sept. 17, 1938, he married Mary Melissa Brown, his soul mate of 67 years, who preceded him in death on March 26, 2006. They are the parents of three daughters, Margaret (Bob) Henning of Knob Noster, Kathryn (Gene) Brownfield of Henderson, Nevada, and Edith (Jim) Johnson of Sedalia, and two sons, Don (Jan) Pottorff of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kent Pottorff of Savannah, Georgia. He is also survived by a sister Grace Chapman; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Everette, Robert, Virgil, Clarence and Lee; four sisters, Mae Stratton, Martha Carlson, Opal Weatherby and Mary Pottorff, who died in infancy, and a daughter-in-law. He was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church in the Manila community. His family and friends will always remember him for his competitiveness and love of all sports, his devotion to family and his loving and generous spirit. He was always there for us and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Green Ridge Cemetery.

POTTS, Byron Todd
b: Apr 16 1964, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
d: May 12 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 16 2003 - Byron Todd Potts, 39, Warrensburg, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born April 16, 1964, in Lebanon, the son of Robert W. Potts and Shirley Maxine Kohlbusch Potts. Mr. Potts had lived in Warrensburg since 11966 and had worked at the Industrial Service Contractors Inc. sheltered workshop for 118 years. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Shirley Potts, Warrensburg; two sisters, Thresa A. Talley, Clinton, and Karen D. Gonzalez, Warrensburg; one brother, Robert J. Potts, Columbia; two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Duane E. Potts. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 14, at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial was in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

POTTS, Robert John
b: Nov 27 1956, Washington, Franklin Co, MO
d: Nov 5 2005, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 7 2005 - Robert John Potts, 48, Columbia, died Saturday, November 5, 2005, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be Tuesday, November 8, at Parkade Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia. Mr. Potts was born November 27, 1956, in Washington, Mo., to Robert W. and Shirley M. Potts. He married Sonia Kay Sprick in 1978 and she survives along with their son Ethan. He graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1975. He worked for P&K Communications for five years and was a Boone County Joint Communication Dispatcher for five years. He worked for the Columbia Police Department for 13 years as a community service aide, process server and a municipal court bailiff. He was a Columbia Police reserve officer, a Cub Scout leader, Boy Scout merit badge counselor and a member of Countryside Baptist Church. Survivors also include his parents; a sister Theresa Talley and her husband Jim, and their daughters Lindsey and Ashley; a sister Karen Gonzalez and her son Sam, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and two brothers Duane and Byron.

POULTER, Rosetta
b: May 16 1920, near Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Apr 8 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Point Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 9 2001 - Rosetta Poulter, 80, Windsor, died early Sunday morning, April 8, 2001, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born May 16, 1920, near Green Ridge, the daughter of William Thomas Pelham Poulter and Mary Alice (Ruffin) Poulter. She had worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 39 years before her retirement. Survivors include several cousins; two adopted granddaughters, Nena Smith and Karla Rash, both of Windsor, and four adopted great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, April 10, at the Hickory Point Cemetery, near Green Ridge.

POUSH, Jack R.
b: Jul 7 1918
d: Feb 19 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 20 2003 - Jack R. Poush, 84, Warrensburg, retired Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force, died Wednesday, February 19, in the Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 22, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola with burial in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

POWELL, Beatrice
b: Jul 22 1918
d: Jul 10 2006, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2006 - Beatrice Powell, 87, Springfield and formerly of Collins, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at Springfield Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by one son Warren Powell, and one daughter Pat Stevenson, both of Springfield; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 13, at the Robinson Cemetery, Weaubleau.

POWELL, Berneice HALL
b: Mar 12 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 3 2003, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2003 - Berneice Powell, 82, Knob Noster, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at her home. She was born March 12, 1921, in Clinton, the daughter of Roy Hall and Adell Johnson Hall. On March 20, 1945, in Leavenworth, Kansas, she married Franklin V. Powell, who died March 26, 1997. Mrs. Powell was a graduate of Warrensburg High School. She worked as a jail inspector for the county. She was a member of the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church of Knob Noster and did community service work and child care. Survivors include four sons, Gary L. Powell and Rodney P. Powell, both of Wichita, Kansas, Larry F. Powell, Atlanta, Georgia, and Calvin . Powell, Knob Noster; a sister, Ella Mae Grant, Fort Scott, Kansas; a brother Charles Lee Hall, Carthage; 30 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two sons, David Allen Forbush and Perry Charles Rucker; a brother Chester M. Hall; a sister Mary B. Willard, and a grandson David Allen Rucker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12, at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Knob Noster. Burial will be in the Knob Noster Cemetery.

POWELL, James Leary
b: Dec 26 1927, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 26 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2005 - James Leary Powell, 77, was born on December 26, 1927, just outside Osceola and passed away on September 26, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton after a long bout with cancer. His parents, Leary Powell and Margaret Sims Powell; one brother Charles Powell, known as Rast, and one great-grandson Luke Collins Lewis, all preceded him in death. Jim is survived by two children, son Mike Powell and his wife Dorothy, Archie; daughter Carol Collins, Osceola, and stepson Jim Burrow and wife Clarice, Osceola; five grandchildren Carrie Powell, Louisville, Kentucky, Michael Brian Powell, Kansas City, Jodee and Chad Lewis, Chicago, Illinois, Amy and Darin Cissell, St. Charles, and Caleb Collins, Springfield; two step-grandchildren, Laurinda and Gary Gipson, Osceola, and Jim and Alicia Burrow, Nevada; four great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren; one sister Peggy and Bill Gray, Lake Winnebago, and one very special friend, Vi Bailey, Clinton. Jim served his country from 1948 to 1952 as a Corporal in the United States Army. His tours included the Philippines and Korean War. He has been a longtime member of VFW Post 4197. Jim was instrumental in starting the Honor Guard at Post 4197. Jim loved his country and was very proud to have served. He lived most of his life around Osceola and Bolivar and engaged in many different occupations, including working for the post office in Kansas City, a truck driver for Seal Test Milk Co., manager of First Finance Company, co-owner of Carolco Lumber, Sharp Bonding Co., car salesman, owner/operator of three gas stations in Osceola and Lowry City, co-started the first trash company in this area (C&P Trash Service) and song writer. Jim was an avid musician. He played lead guitar with several bands during his lifetime, making lots of special friends in the music business. The most special was the Osage Country Gospel Band where Jim played for the past five years with his cousins, Roger, Nona and Angie, good friend, Marge, and the late Don Masten. Playing in this band allowed him to use his musical abilities to serve the Lord and to minister to others. He has told how God had to humble him to sue him and wanted everyone to know about the hope we have in our Lord and Savior.

POWELL, Jessie Margaret KNAUP
b: Aug 28 1922, Arma, Crawford Co, KS
d: Jan 29 1993, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jessie Margaret Powell, 70, Holden, passed away Friday, January 29, 1993, at home. She was born August 28, 1922, in Arma, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (McQueen) Knaup. She lived in Arma and Wichita, Kansas, before moving to Holden in 1962. She married Marvin P. Powell May 8, 1951, in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Church. During World War II she worked in the ammunition plant in Parsons, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Marvin Powell, of the home; one son Marty Powell, Holden; four daughters, Linda Hines, Welch, Ok., Colleen Burns, Lee's Summit, Elaine McKenzie, Centerview, and Becky Gard, Holden; her mother Mary Knaup, Pittsburg, Ks., Mary Wiley and Sharon Shannon, both of Arma, Ks., Arlene Moyer, Houston, Texas, and Charlene Metz, Kensington, Pa.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services were Sunday, January 31, 1993, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery.

POWELL, Laura Leona VICKERS
b: Nov 14 1909, Seymour, Webster Co, MO
d: Dec 29 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 30 2003 - Laura Leona Powell, 94, Clinton, died Monday, December 29, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center. Cremation. She was born November 14, 1909, at Seymour, daughter of Norman Coleman and Lillie Viola Hyder Vickers. She was a supervisor for a mail order catalog. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, David Leonard Powell; three brothers, Robert Vickers, Johnny Vickers, Hubert Vickers; one granddaughter, Cynthia Coward; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Survivors include two daughters, Eunice Knisely, Clinton, and Gladys Babbitt, Grandview; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one sister, Dorothy Wray, Booneville.

POWELL, Maggie Myrtle BOURLAND
b: Sep 15 1909, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 10 2003, Appleton City, 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, Feb 17 2003 - Maggie Myrtle Powell was born September 15, 1909, in Osceola, to Edward and Laura Cleveland Bourland. She died February 10, 2003 at the Appleton City Manor in Appleton City. Myrtle became a Christian at an early age and her devotion to God remained steadfast throughout her life. On January 15, 1928, she was married to Casper A. Powell. They made their home in the Kansas City area from 1941 until moving to Lowry City in 1959. Myrtle was a wonderful mother and instilled great Christian values in her immediate family which will carry on for generations. Myrtle was a wonderful cook and loved to prepare for others. She was preceded in death by her husband Casper A. Powell, on May 13, 1990; her grandson, Larry Ray Nichols, and granddaughter, Brenda Lea Nichols; three brothers and three sisters. Myrtle is survived by her son, Donald Casper Powell, Appleton City; daughters, Joyce Jean Nichols, Appleton City, Geneva Maxine Dunlap, Appleton City, Doris June Quillin, Eldon, Laura Lea Sisney, Clinton; brothers, Forrest Bourland, Appleton City, Horrace Bourland, Lowry City; two sisters, Cleo Simms, Appleton City, Leona Jamison, Osceola; 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. funeral services were Wednesday, February 12, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

POWELL, Martha C.
b: Nov 27 1821, Washington Co, PA
d: Sep 13 1889, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deer Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Sep 21 1889 - Friday afternoon, September 13, Mrs. Martha Powell, who for years has been an invalid, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Day, near Lewis. Born in Washington county, Pa. in 1821. Laid to rest in Deer Creek cemetery.

POWELL, Patricia G. LENAHAN
b: Mar 20 1922, Tonganoxie, Leavenworth Co, KS
d: Oct 22 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 2008 - Patricia G. Powell, 86, Clinton, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood, Clinton. She was born March 20, 1922, the daughter of Patrick and Mabel (McCaffrey) Lenahan in Tonganoxie, Kansas. She married Richard H. Powell on June 2, 1947, in Tonganoxie, Kansas. She was employed as a bookkeeper at Western Auto in Clinton for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard; four brothers, James, Robert, Joe and John Lenahan, and one sister Mary Alice Stubbs. Patricia is survived by two sons, Timothy P. Powell and wife Peggy, Montrose, and Dennis Powell of Clinton; two grandsons, Zachary and Jeremy Powell, both of Clinton; one granddaughter, Lora Powell, Warrensburg; one sister, Margaret Lenahan of Tonganoxie, Kansas, as well as nieces and nephew. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Friday, Oct. 24, with interment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

POWELL, Richard Harold "Dick"
b: May 24 1913, Horace, Greeley Co, KS
d: Apr 3 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 13 2001 - Richard Harold "Dick" Powell, son of Earl Delno and Susie (Davis) Powell, was born May 24, 1913, in Horace, Kansas, and died at the Vencor Hospital, Kansas City, on April 3, 2001, at the age of 87 years. Dick married Patricia G. Lenahan on June 2, 1947, in Tonganoxie, Kansas, and to this union two sons were born. Dick moved to Clinton in 1954 and in 1958 he became employed with Sherman's Plumbing and Heating as a salesman of the appliance section. He left Sherman's and worked as a sales representative for Waddell & Reed for seven years and later returned to Sherman's where he retired in 1990. Dick was a Cubmaster of Pack 430 in the early '60s. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge where he was a past exalted ruler and secretary-treasurer. He was a member of the Eagles in Clinton. He was also a member of the Clinton Country Club for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia G. Powell of the home; two sons, Dennis Powell and wife, Loretta of Clinton and Timothy Powell and wife, Peggy, of Montrose; three grandchildren, Zachary Powell, Jeremy Powell and Lora Powell, as well as one brother, Earl D. Powell of Lenora, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, April 6. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

POWELL, Ross Jacobs Dr.
b: Dec 8 1907, Delphos, Ottawa Co, KS
d: May 17 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 18 2000 - Dr. R. J. Powell, 92, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 2 2000 - Dr. Ross Jacobs Powell - Ross Powell was born December 8, 1907, to Melville R. and Edna Jacobs Powell in Delphos, Kansas. He had an older sister, Grace, and two younger sisters, Edith and Marjorie. He was married October 10, 1937, to Irene Mathis. They had three sons, Jerry, Douglas and Rex. Douglas preceded him in death in 1961. His schooling through college was in Delphos and Salina. Then he graduated from the K.C. College of Osteopathy in 1938. He practiced at Enterprise, Kansas, and Blairstown briefly, before coming to Clinton in October 1942. He did a general practice in his own office until the Wetzel Clinic was established with which he was affiliated until his retirement in 1973. From then until 1989 he served as medical director of the Westwood Nursing Home. He was a member of the West Central District Osteopathic Physicians, of the Missouri Osteopaths Association. He was a Life Member of the College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and of the College of General Practitioners. He was a member of the staff of the former Wetzel Hospital and the present Golden Valley Hospital during his active years. On community level, he was Henry County coroner in 1952; served two terms as a school board member, and was a member of the Henry County Health Board 1979083. He was on Mayor Price's Advisory Committee and on Mayor G.S. Wetzel's Committee On Integration. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served one term on the board and as a lay member. He was one of the chairmen for finances at the time of the building of this present structure. He was very interested in Scouting and served on local committees and as a merit badge counselor. He attempted to promote both Scouting and the Philmont Scout Ranch by sending a boy several years to the ranch. It was an award for the Scout who best exemplified the principles of Scouting during the previous year. He was honored to have three sons who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and the God and Country Award. Just this past year he was further gratified when his grandson earned Eagle Rank. He maintained a keen interest in people and in the lives of former patients. He was also especially interested in birds, travels, wood working and gardening. Chiefly, he was a "family man" and more than earned their respect and love, as well as that of many other families. Memorial services for Dr. R. J. Powell were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 20. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

POWELL, William C. "Bill"
b: Aug 19 1923, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Oct 10 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Oakland Cemetery, Moberly, Randolph Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2006 - William C. "Bill" Powell was born in Rich Hill on August 19, 1923, the son of Clarence Donald and Kathleen (Copeland) Powell. He died Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg at the age of 83 years. Bill served in the United States Air Force in World War II, serving in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He worked for Peabody Coal Company for 45 years, working in the Engineering and Land Departments. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid sportsman. In 1962, Bill was appointed a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Bert Combs. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Kathleen Powell, and his sister, Betty Stoltz. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edda; two daughters, Cathy Sears and husband Jim, Moberly, and Donna Powell of Dallas, Texas, as well as two grandchildren, Keli Anne Sears of Olathe, Kansas and David Powell Sears, Warrensburg. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, on Monday, October 16. Graveside services and interment was in the Oakland Cemetery, Moberly.

POWERS, Alva Marion
b: Dec 4 1897, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 7 1954, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Alva Marion Powers was born December 4 1897 and entered into rest October 7 1954. He was united in marriage to Leona May Hopkins on Feb 3 1927 and to this union five children were born. Services were conducted by Vansant's and were held at Garland Baptist Church on October 10 1954. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

POWERS, Carrie CLARK
b: Feb 19 1848, New York
d: 1926, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The community at Shawnee Mound, was greatly shocked Friday afternoon to learn of the death of Mrs. Carrie Powers. Aunt Carrie (the name which everyone knew her by) was born in Petersburg, N.Y. on February 19, 1848. She grew to young womanhood and was educated in the schools of her birthplace. Her maiden name was Carrie Clark. She married Charles Edward Powers of Shawnee Mound, Mo., at Schaticoke, N.Y., March 30, 1870. She lived at her home one year after her marriage before coming west. After coming to Missouri, she lived one year on the place now owned by L. D. Powers. The remainder of her life was spent on the farm where she died, having lived there 54 years. Uncle Charley, as he was known here, passed away March 9, 1901, leaving Aunt Carrie a widow for 25 years. To this union was born one son, Clark Reynolds Powers. She leaves Clark and his wife, three grandchildren, Charles and Everett, at home, Mrs. G. E. Rucker near Shawnee Mound, and one sister, Mrs. John B. Clark near Petersburg, N.Y., to mourn her death. She also leaves other relatives and a host of friends in New York and Missouri, to mourn her passing away. Aunt Carrie was a member of the Baptist church of Petersburg, N.Y. She was also a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of Shawnee Mound. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Shawnee Mound cemetery.

POWERS, Charles Dale
b: Jul 21 1940, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1988, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Funeral services for Charles Dale Powers, 47, were held Monday at the Consalus chapel. Burial was in Englewood. Mr. Powers died Thursday, April 21, in Joplin following a heart attack. He was a truck driver for Schreiber Foods. Survivors include his mother and father, Charles W. and Lorena Powers of Clinton; a brother, Gary Lynn Powers of Naples, Florida; an aunt, Maude Rucker of Clinton. He was a member of the Quarles Baptist Church.

POWERS, Charles William "Chuck"
b: Jul 11 1909, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 1 1997
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles William (Chuck) Powers, 88, son of Clark and Levina (Foster) Powers, was born July 11, 1909, at home on the C. E. Powers homestead located on the east side of Shawnee Mound. Charles departed from life December 1, 1997. Charles spent his entire life in the Shawnee Mound and Clinton communities. He graduated from Shawnee Mound High School in 1927. On Feb 16, 1938, Charles was united in marriage to Lorena Parker and to this union two sons were born, Charles Dale, who preceded him in death in 1988 and Gary Lynn. Charles lifetime career was farming and raising livestock and he was especially fond of tending his well-cared for cattle and hogs. Charles was assessor for his township for approximately 24 years. Funeral services for both Mr. and Mrs. Powers were held Wednesday, December 3, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burials were in Englewood Cemetery.

POWERS, Clark Reynolds
b: Sep 19 1879, Missouri
d: Apr 22 1956, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Schaberg Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clark Reynolds Powers, well known farmer and stockman who resided east of Shawnee Mound, died at 6:45 p. m., Apr. 22, at the Wetzel Hospital which he entered Apr. 14. Mr. Powers had been in ill health for the past six months. Surviving is his wife of the home; one daughter, Mrs. George Rucker, 601 E. Ohio; and two sons, Charles Powers of the Quarrels community and Everett V. Powers of Pana, Ill. At press time funeral arrangements at Schaberg Funeral Home were incomplete, pending the arrival of the son from Illinois.

POWERS, John R.
b: Apr 19 1827, Troy, NY
d: Oct 5 1895, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO, Oct 12 1895 - J. H. Powers died at his home near Shawnee Mound last Saturday and his funeral was preached at the residence on Sunday by Rev. J. H. Houx of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to one of the largest assemblies ever seen at a funeral. He was born in New York State in 1827 and was one of our best and most respected citizens.

POWERS, Leona May HOPKINS
b: Nov 9 1907, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 4 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leona May Hopkins, daughter of Artiemus Acy and Effie Young Hopkins, was born Nov 9, 1907, near Calhoun, the third eldest of six children. The family later moved to the Norris community where she graduated from high school. On Feb 3, 1927, Leona was united in marriage to Alva Marion Powers and to this union five children were born. They lived on the family farm south of Norris and were active members of the Garland Baptist Church. Alva died in October of 1954 and Leona remained on the farm until the youngest daughter completed high school. In 1957, she moved to Kansas City to find work and was able to do what she loved -- sewing. Until her retirement she worked for the Peterson Cap and Gown Company and Wilson Sporting goods, taking much pleasure outfitting her grandchildren in miniature warm-up jackets exactly like the Globe-Trotters or other big name game players. While living in Kansas City, Leona was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church. She worked in the nurseries of the church, caring for the little babies most of the time. In 1971, Leona moved to Clinton to be near her family and has lived at her Wetzel Circle address for over 22 years. She always made sure her hands were busy, whether it was sewing for others or herself, crocheting or piecing quilts, most of which she gave to family members. Although her strength was failing, in January she started cutting and piecing another quilt. Leona entered Golden Valley Memorial Hospital on January 22, 1995, and found eternal rest on Saturday evening, March 4. Leona was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, where she attended as long as her health permitted. She is survived by the children, Anna May (Mrs. Brack) Crooks, Marian Ruth (Mrs. Melvin) Childers, Betty Jane (Mrs. Henry) Bigler and Doris Lee (Mrs. Elmer) Fields, all of Clinton, and Earl Gene Powers of Creighton; as well as 18 grandchildren, Lola Lewis, Boyd and Gary Childers, Jim, Tom and Susan Crooks, Jerry Powers, Karen Huey, Dennis Fields, Jane Ballou, Melody Paddock, Julie, Bruce, Brian, Shawn, Tristan, Travis and Lindley Bigler and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Mary Lett, and one sister-in-law, Wilma Hopkins, both of Odessa, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday, March 7. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

POWERS, Lorena Fern PARKER
b: Jun 24 1912, E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 30 1997
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lorena Fern Parker Powers, the third daughter of Abraham Lincoln Parker and Annie Sarah Rohning Parker, was born June 24, 1912, at the home five and one-half miles east of Clinton in the Alberta neighborhood. She returned to the Lord on November 30, 1997, at the age of 85 years. At the age of 18, she and her family moved into the Highland School neighborhood, four miles west of Calhoun. After finishing school, she was employed at a Clinton hatchery which was the popular place of employment at that time. She and Charles made their first home northeast of Shawnee Mound for several years, then moved to their own farm west of Quarles. They spent 38 years there making good and busy lives. Lorena was tax collector for Shawnee Township for 10 years. She and her family were dedicated members of the Quarles Baptist Church, having joined there in 1953. She was in the Sunday School and church chorister for over 20 years. Also, taught Sunday school classes there and at the Highland Sunday School for 52 years. Her husband, Charles, survives. However, he died on Dec 1, 1997, the day following Lorena's death.

POWERS, Lucy
b: Feb 6 1804, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 17 1892, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 15 1892 - A Good Woman Gone - Mrs. Lucy Powers, mother of John and Charley Powers, died at the home of the latter, southeast of Shawnee Mound Sunday evening with complication of diseases. Born in central new York Dec. 2, 1804; has been residing in this state with her sons for a number of years. A Methodist who lived a Christian life. The body was embalmed by Frank Kitchen the night of her death. A short funeral service was held at the residence Monday afternoon and she was brought to Clinton and put on the early train for the old home in New York, there to be placed beside her husband. John and Charley Powers accompanied the remains.

POWERS, Mary M. PAGE
b: Aug 9 1870, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 14 1905, near Maurine, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 25 1905 - Mary Page was born in Henry County, August 9, 1870 and died at her home near Maurine February 15, 1905, being 35 years old. She married George Powers Oct. 25 1893, and had always been a faithful and devoted wife. She united with the Salem Baptist Church when she was about 19 and her life had been one singular reality and holiness. She had a strong hold on hopes for the future. Now Mary is gone, her loving presence, her gentle voice, her winning smile with nevermore greet us on this side. She was a faithful church and Sunday School worker. She leaves to mourn her loss a heartbroken husband, father and mother, 6 dear little children - Grace, Garnet, Ali, Uel, Harold and a darling little babe, who will never know a mother's love. Tenderly laid to rest in the Carrsville Cemetery.

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