Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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RENFRO, Blanche
b: Nov 8 1887
d: Mar 17 1899
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 25 1899 - Blanche Renfro, daughter of Isaac Renfro and wife, died Friday night with the spinal meningitis, after a few days illness. Her suffering was intense. The funeral was held Sunday and remains taken to Englewood for burial.

RENFRO, Catherine Eva SMITH
b: Dec 31 1918, Melbourne, Australia
d: Dec 5 1993, Grandview, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Catherine Eva Renfro, daughter of John and Catherine Smith, was born December 31, 1918, in Melbourne, Australia, and passed away December 5, 1993, at Life Care Center, Grandview, at the age of 74. She had lived in Independence for 11 years before moving to Grandview in 1982. She was a housekeeper for the Fels Hotel, Kansas City, before retiring in 1969. She was a Catholic. She is survived by her husband, Forrest E. Renfro, Grandview; one daughter, Lois Coleman, Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother, Louis Smith, Melbourne Australia, as well as four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Wednesday, December 8.

RENFRO, Eliza W. DUNN
b: Jul 9 1855, Kansas
d: Dec 21 1908, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 26 1908 - Monday afternoon at one, Mrs. R. I. Renfro, good wife and mother breathed her last at her home on East Lincoln, after an illness of only eight days, with pneumonia. She was Miss Eliza Y. Dunn, born in Kansas, July 9, 1855. Her parents moved to this state, then to Harrisburg, Ky., where she was educated at the Daughters' College. In 1872, she returned to this county and taught school until September 1874, when she married R. I. Renfro, who engaged in business eight years at Leesville. They then moved to Clinton. Three sons and two daughters: J. C. Renfro, Clarinda, Iowa; Robert, Leon, Iowa; Harry, who is in business with his father; Mrs. M. L. Rissel of this city, and Miss Lula, who is at home. Six grandchildren. Mrs. Renfro had been a member of the Christian Church since she was 14.

RENFRO, Frank Lee
b: Jul 17 1916, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 15 2005, Kalispell, MT
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 3 2005 - Frank Lee Renfro, 88, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana, of complications of a hip fracture and a previous stroke. He was born July 17, 1916, in Deepwater, the son of Hallah Ernst and Mary Elizabeth (Grossheider) Renfro. He attended schools in Deepwater, Brownington and Clinton, graduating from Clinton High School in 1933. He entered the United States Navy April 13, 1943, and served in North Africa and the Azores as a radio technician until November 29, 1945. He married Mildred Louise Ward in Clinton March 1, 1941, at the Methodist Church. He worked as a heating-air conditioning installation and serviceman for McDowell and Johns Electric Company, Clinton, for most of his working life. He and his wife retired to Kila, Montana. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mildred Louise (Milly), and son Donald Eugene. He is survived by two sons, Jerry Lee Renfro of Kila, Montana, and John Franklin and wife Lesa, Silverdale, Washington; grandsons, Johnathon and Jeremiah; sister Mary Elizabeth Ingram of Kansas City; brother-in-law, Frank and wife Jenny, Olympia, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at McLane Chapel at Englewood Cemetery on Tuesday, March 8. Inurnment will follow at the cemetery with full military honors provided by the Clinton VFW Post 1894.

RENFRO, Lucia Belle YATES
b: Jul 5 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 26 1996, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lucia Belle Renfro, 89, Raymore, died Friday, April 26, 1996, at Raymore Health Center. Graveside services were held Monday, April 29, in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Lucia Belle Yates was born July 5, 1906, in Henry County, the daughter of John F. and Anna (Doss) Yates. Lucia was born on the family farm near the Quarles community. This farm has been in the family for over 100 years. She lived on this farm the last 46 years, except for her short stay in the rest home. She raised cattle, enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed her family. She is survived by one son, Jay L. Renfro, Raymore; one daughter, Gwen B. Smith, Buseman, MT; five grandchildren, Joseph M. Renfro, Archie, MO; Catherine J. Shriber and Jay R. Renfro, Jr., both of Raymore; Alan Webb, Ft Scott, KS; and Susan Cunningham, El Cahon, CA; nine great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

RENFRO, Lucy MARSH
b: 1813, North Carolina
d: Feb 9 1886, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1886 - Died at her temporary home with the family of W. F. Martin, February 9, 1886, Mrs. Lucy Renfro, aged 73 years. Mrs. Renfro was born in North Carolina in 1813. She had been married twice, her first husband's name being Marsh, with whom she came to this county as one of the early settlers. Wm. Marsh, near Montrose, is the only child living of this union. She has two stepdaughters in this county, one the wife of Rev. Thos. Briggs, near Leesville, the other Mrs. W. F. Martin. One stepdaughter lives near Osceola, as the wife of Richard Moore. since her last husband's death, about nine years ago, she has made her home alternately with her only son and youngest step-daughter, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Renfro was an active member of the Baptist Church. Her remains were interred at the Bear Creek Cemetery after appropriate services by Rev. J. W. Killer of Montrose.

RENFRO, Margaret Delora "Maggie" MITCHELL
b: Feb 26 1856, Cooper Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1937, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, July 8, 1937 - Maggie Delora was born Feb. 26, 1856 in Cooper County, Missouri and departed this life July 4, 1937 at the home of her son in Windsor. In her girlhood she united with Clear Creek Baptist church under the ministry of Rev. William Grey and from that time until her death her daily life exemplified the teachings of the church. She was married to John Wesley Renfro in the year of 1879 and to the union were born nine children: Hugh, who died in infancy, Bert, Clyde, Matt and Carl of Windsor, Mo., Mrs. Grape Swindell of Kansas City, Mo., Norman of Hartford, Wisconsin, Mrs. Pearl Dodson of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Zeda Wilton of Chicago, Ill., all of whom were with her with the exception of Carl; who is ill in a hospital. Mr. Renfro preceded her in death on July 24, 1911. In addition to her surviving children she leaves to mourn her passing, 17 grandchildren, eight great granchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Calhoun, Monday afternoon, July 5, 1937. Interment was in the family lot in the Calhoun cemetery.

RENFRO, Mary Ann RUSSELL
b: 1839
d: 1940
Clinton MO, Feb 1940 - Mrs. Mary Ann Renfro, formerly of Clinton, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ella G. Mann, in Kansas City, having celebrated her 101st Birthday January 11 with Mrs. Mann, her only child, whose natal day was the same. Mrs. Renfro was one of 14 children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russell, being born January 11, 1839, at California, Mo. In 1857 she was married to John William Renfro, a Confederate veteran, and a well known farmer in Clinton and vicinity. Besides teaching in Henry County for many years after her marriage, she cared for 20 orphans at her farm home near Clinton, to whom she was fondly known as "Aunt Mary." She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and when residing in Clinton they lived on the northeast corner of Fifth and Ohio Streets, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William Vickers and family. After Mr. Renfro died in 1914, his wife went to Kansas City to make her home with her daughter. For the last 13 years, Mrs. Renfro had been blind and bedfast, but ever took a vital interest in friends and current events.

RENFRO, Mary Elizabeth YEATER
b: Nov 24 1855, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 26 1935, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mary Elizabeth Renfro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Yeater, was born near Osceola, Missouri, on November 24, 1855. After a serious illness of about two weeks, following several years of ailing health, she peacefully passed away at her home in Windsor on November 26, 1935. Thus she was just two days past eight years of age. She married Daniel F. Renfro on February 27, 1889, and the young couple started housekeeping on a farm in the fort Lyon neighborhood. However, they spent most of their married life in Texas, where Mr. Renfro died in 1911. There were two children born to this union. One daughter, Katie Blanch, died in 1900 at the age of nine years. The other daughter, Mable, who is now Mrs. Lee Offutt, resides here in Windsor. Mrs. Renfro was the last of the twelve children of her parents. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Mable Offutt, she is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and their families, some of whom reside in Windsor. Mrs. Renfro joined the church with three of her brothers when she was a girl of sixteen. She was always interested in church and church activities. She has lived in Windsor for the past twenty-two years and was a member of the local Christian church at the time of her death. She was a loving mother, a kind neighbor and a considerate friend, who will be missed by all who knew her. The body lay in state at the Austin Funeral Home until 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when it was taken to the Christian church where services were held by her pastor, M. L. Riley. Burial was made in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

RENFRO, Mary Jane
b: Nov 3 1828, Barren Co, KY
d: Mar 9 1904, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 12 1904 - Miss Mary J. Renfro, whose death occurred at the home of Wesley Holland in Osage township on March 9, was born in Barren county, Ky., in 1828, her father being that old pioneer John Renfro. She accompanied him to Henry County in 1840 and, after the death of her father in the early 70s, went to live with her sister, Mrs. Wesley Holland. She joined the Tebo church 55 years ago and at the time of her death was the oldest member of the congregation. She leaves a brother, Alex Renfro of Coal, and a sister Mrs. Holland, and two half-brothers, R. I. Renfro of Clinton, and John W. Renfro of Ft. Lyon and a half-sister Mrs. E. P. Ware of Portland, Oregon. She had been in failing health for ten or twelve years but in spite of her suffering never lost that unfailing good humor which was the keynote of her character. Funeral in Tebo church on March 10 and her body was tenderly laid by the side of her father.

RENFRO, Mildred L. "Milly" WARD
b: Dec 23 1922, Flemington, Polk Co, MO
d: Oct 22 1991, Kila, MT
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred Ward "Milly" Renfro, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 22, at her Kila, Montana home following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born December 23, 1922 in Flemington, Mo. to Fred and Nora Taylor Ward. The family moved to Clinton where she spent her childhood, graduating from Clinton High School in 1940. Millie enjoyed returning often to Clinton, attending school reunions and visiting friends. On March 1, 1941, she married Frank Lee Renfro in Clinton, where they lived until moving to Kila in 1979. In February of this year the Renfros celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip to Hawaii. They spent several weeks on Oahu visiting their son, John, daughter-in-law, Lesa, and beloved grandson, Johnathon. They also spent a week on Maui with Kalispell friends, John and Linda Norton. Millie was a 50 year member of Clinton Methodist Church and also belonged to Kalispell Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank, at the family home in Kila, Montana; two sons, Jerry Lee Renfro of Kila, and John Renfro and his wife Lesa, of Honolulu; one grandson, Johnathon Franklin Renfro of Honolulu; a brother, frank Ward of Toledo, Wa.; and several nieces and nephews, including a niece she was very close with, Karen Merrill of Olympia, Wa. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Eugene Renfro in 1971, and her parents, Fred and Nora Ward. Funeral services were Saturday, October 26, 1991 at Kalispell Christian Church, Kaslispell, Montana. Burial was at a cemetery in Clinton. Arrangements were by Weatherford Funeral Home and Crematory in Kalispell, Montana.

RENFRO, Ruth SLAVENS COAD
b: Jun 20 1913
d: Jul 22 2004, Concordia, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2004 - Ruth Renfro, 91, Concordia and formerly of Clinton, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Lutheran Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Concordia. She was born June 20, 1913, the daughter of the late Charles and Effie (Martin) Slavens. Survivors include one son, Monte Alexander and his wife Page, Baldwin, Kansas; two daughters, Donna Nierman and her husband, Homer, and Judy Kuecher, both of Concordia; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, her husbands, Herschel Renfro and C. B. Coad; three brothers and three grandsons preceded her in death. Mrs. Renfro was an office clerk at various medical clinics. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be held Monday, July 26, at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

RENICK, Kenneth Eugene
b: Aug 19 1915, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 7 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Blackwater Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kenneth Eugene Renick, 77, Holden, passed away Monday, December 7, 1992, at Truman Medical Center West in Kansas City. He was born August 19, 1915, in Holden, the son of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Renick. He lived in the Holden community all of his life. He was a truck driver and operated the Renick Truck Line in Holden for many years. He married the former Lula Lee Potter in 1957. She survives at the home. Also surviving are one son, Kenneth Lee Renick, Holden; one daughter, Jerrie Goldsmith, Holden; two brothers, Raymond and Bob Renick, both of Holden; four sisters, Lorene Carson, Holden, Anne Kroger, Kansas City, Lora Conley, Oak Grove, and Katharyn Alley, Napa, California; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, December 10, 1992, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Blackwater Cemetery, Holden.

RENO, Becky
b: Nov 23 1972, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 31 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 3 2003 - Becky Reno, 30, Windsor, died Friday afternoon, January 31, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born November 23, 1972, in Clinton, the daughter of LaVaughn Reno and Shirley Belle (Curtright) Reno. She was a 1992 graduate of Windsor High School. She had worked at the former Windsor's Resthaven Nursing Home and also the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor and Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. She is survived by two sons, Dustin Lee Barnett and Devin Michael Reno, of the home; parents, Von and Shirley Reno, Windsor; a brother, Ronnie Reno, Windsor; five sisters, Cindy Reno, Lisa Courtney and Chrissie Reno, all of Windsor, Lori Anderson, Excelsior Springs, Michelle Dunning, Deepwater; 11 nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richie and Robert Reno. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 4, 1:30 p.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RENO, Charles H.
b: abt 1923
d: 2001
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 14 2001 - Charles H. Reno, 78, Collins, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was retired from the Missouri Highway Department. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, December 15, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

RENO, LaVaughn "Von"
b: Jan 25 1944
d: Dec 5 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2004 - Von Reno, 60, Windsor, died Sunday, December 5, 2004, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born January 25, 1944, the son of Gordon LaVaughn Reno and Susie Faye (Crouch) Reno. On May 26, 1961, in Warsaw, he married Shirley Bell Curtright, who survives of the home. He was an over-the-road truck driver for several area trucking firms for many years, including RBS, Inc., Sedalia. He was a member of the Windsor IOOF Lodge #187 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3667, Clinton. In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Ronnie Reno, Windsor; five daughters, Cindy Reno, Lisa Courtney and Chrissie Reno, all of Windsor, Lori Anderson, Excelsior Springs, Michelle Dunning, Deepwater; two brothers, Charles Reno, Columbia, and Ben Reno, Jr., Windsor; four sisters, Dorothy Kramer and Wanda Tatum, both of Columbia, Janice Vogler, Lincoln, Gladys Beck, Cross Timbers; 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Reno and Richie Reno; a daughter Becky Reno; two brothers, Melvin and Dorsey Reno, and a sister Delores Green. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 9, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RENO, Richie
b: Sep 26 1965, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
d: May 28 2001, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 29 2001 - Richie Reno, 35, Windsor, died early Monday morning, May 28, 2001, at the Bothwell Regional Heath Center in Sedalia. He was born September 26, 1965, in Columbia, the son of LaVon Reno and Shirley B. (Curtright) Reno. On February 26, 1990, in Clinton, he married Ann Weno, who survives of the home. He worked in various construction jobs and had recently worked for the last two years at the Truman Valley Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Rhianon Reno and Richelle Reno, both of the home; Von and Shirley Reno, Windsor; a brother, Ronnie Reno, Windsor; six sisters, Cindy Reno and Lisa Courtney, both of Windsor, Lori Anderson, Excelsior Springs, Chrissie Reno and Becky Reno, both of Windsor, Shelley Dunning, Deepwater; 11 nieces and nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins, including Carl and Joan Curtright, Goldie Fristoe and Ruby Whitworth. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 31, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RENOE, Susanna Elizabeth RABER
b: 1917
d: 2003
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2003 - Susanna Elizabeth Raber Renoe, 85, Hampton, Iowa, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at a hospital nursing facility there. She was born August 7, 1917, in Holden, the daughter of Sam and Agnes VanMatre Raber. She graduated from Holden High School and received a BS degree in education from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. On June 7, 1940, in Holden, she married William I. Renoe, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Renoe was a teacher and began her career in Urich. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution, PEO sisterhood, History and Heritage Club and AAUW. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Williams, Minneapolis, Minnesota; five grandsons; three great-granddaughters; seven nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Van Renoe, and two brothers, Russell and Homer Raber. Funeral services were held at the Hampton United Methodist Church. Burial was in Holden.

RENTLE, Margery Ina MANN MORGAN
b: Dec 14 1903, Old Linn Creek, Camden Co, MO
d: Sep 6 2001, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 10 2001 - Margery Ina (Morgan) Rentle, 97, Windsor, died Thursday evening, September 6, 2001, at the Truman Valley Healthcare Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born on December 14, 1903, in Old Linn Creek, the daughter of George William Mann and Stella Mae (Pierce) Mann. She married Davis Franklin Morgan, who died in 1945. On September 21, 1971, she married Claude Lee Rentle, who died July 31, 1987. She was a homemaker. She is survived by six daughters, Flossie Gladfelter, Independence, Olma Faye Bolton, Ozark, Edith Huxley, Tampa, Florida, Dorothy Tinker, Windsor, Carolyn Markley, Tacoma, Washington, Betty Lipe, Springfield; two sons, Robert Morgan, Littleton, Colorado, Al Morgan, Bonne Terre; one sister, Ina Lesher, Camdenton; 31 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Morris; five sons, Lester Morgan, Chester Morgan, Davis Morgan, Carl Morgan and Ronald Morgan: two stillborn children, Oren Dean Morgan and Georgie Mae Morgan; two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were Monday, September 10, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RENTSCHLER, Barbara BRAUN
b: Jun 18 1846, Germany
d: May 20 1923, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died at Rosedale, Kansas, Mrs. Christ Rentchler, born in Wertemburg, Germany, June 18, 1846; died at the home of her daughter in Rosedale, Kansas, May 20, 1923. Deceased came to this country January 19, 1866, and was married to C. Rentchler in St. Joseph, Mo., in 1867, and for many years was a resident of Henry county, being held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. She is survived by three sons - J. F. Rentchler, Kansas City; Ben Rentchler, Clinton; William G. Rentchler, route 6, Clinton, and one daughter Mrs. William Schleicher of Rosedale, Kansas. Also 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the home of her son Ben Rentchler, on West Jefferson street, Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Englewood.

RESER, J. R.
b: Mar 11 1921, Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
d: Jun 17 2006, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, Polk Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Osceola, MO - J.R. Reser, age 85, of Osceola, Missouri passed away Saturday morning, June 17, 2006, at his home. He was born on March 11, 1921 in Urbana, Missouri, the son of Frank James and Goldina Ann Pippin Reser. He grew up in Urbana and graduated from Urbana High School in 1939. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Business Administration. While at the University of Missouri he was a member of the Phi-Kappa-Sigma Fraternity and a long time supporter of the University where he was a member of the Jefferson Club and founder of the Press Box for the Mizzou Tigers. He entered the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and served overseas in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was honorably discharged as a Major from active service to his country. J.R. came to Osceola where he owned and operated Darby-Reser Ford for 46 years and owned the Osceola Abstract Company for several years. On January 26, 1960 he married Inez Lane and they made their home in Osceola their entire married life. He was active in his community, serving as board member of St. Clair County State Bank and later elected as Chairman of the Board. He also served as a board member of Kansas City Bank and Trust. He was a 36 year member of the American Legion Post #618 of Osceola, Grace United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge 273 of Osceola, 50 year member Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City and a 50 year member Abou Ben Adhem Shrine of Springfield, Missouri and a past member of the Rotary Club of Osceola and Osceola Chamber of Commerce. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John Reser and an infant sister. J.R. is survived by his wife, Inez, of the home, one daughter, Cindy Reser, of Springfield, a sister, Fran Teeters of Springfield, one nephew and four nieces. J.R. was a true gentleman and a generous person. He was always giving to his family and friends, whom will miss him dearly. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, in Bolivar, Missouri.

RESER, John F.
b: Feb 21 1919, Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
d: May 22 2004, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 24 2004 - John F. Reser, 85, died early Saturday morning, May 22, 2004, at his home in Warsaw. He was born in Urbana on February 21, 1919, the son of Frank James and Goldina Ann Pippin Reser. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1936. He graduated from the Williams Institute of Mortuary Science in Kansas City, Kansas, and was licensed by the state of Missouri as a funeral director and embalmer in 1938. He moved to Warsaw in 1939 and purchased the funeral home from the White family, operating as the White-Reser Funeral Home. On April 14, 1943, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving overseas in the Pacific, commissioned as a Captain in the 115th Medical Battalion of the Medical Administrative Corps as a veteran of World War II. He was discharged March 11, 1946, and returned to Warsaw. On November 17, 1946, he married Louise Barefield at Springfield. She died October 21, 1979. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He served as a director on the board of the Osage Valley Bank in Warsaw for 53 years. He was dedicated to the care of Riverside Cemetery and served as secretary/treasurer for 57 years. He was a 60-year member of the Missouri Funeral Directors Association and a member of the National Funeral Directors Association. He was the last surviving charter member of the Warsaw Lions Club. He was past president of Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce and was chairman of the Warsaw Christmas Parade for several years and was recognized with the Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce Civic Leadership Award in 1981. He served three terms on the Benton County R-3 School Board and served as president. He was a 50-year member of the Shawnee Masonic Lodge #653 AF&AM of Warsaw and the Osage Valley Chapter #502 of the Order of the Eastern Star of Warsaw. He had served on the Warsaw City Board of Aldermen for several years and was Grand Marshal for the 36th Annual Jubilee Days Parade. On December 7, 1997, he married Earlene Wiest at his home in Warsaw. Surviving is his wife, Earlene, of the home; three daughters, Marilyn Howe and her husband Dan, Lee's Summit, Shawn Miller and her husband Jim, Warsaw, and LuAnne Holmes and her husband Lonnie, Blue springs; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, J. R. Reser and his wife Inez, Osceola, and a sister, Fran Teeters and her husband Pete, Springfield; other relatives and a community of neighbors and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 25, at Warsaw First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

REYNOLDS, Harold Edward
b: Apr 17 1935, Luxora, AR
d: Jan 23 2000, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 10 2000 - Harold Edward Reynolds, 64, Concordia, died Sunday, January 23, 2000, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born in Luxora, Arkansas, on April 17, 1935, the son of Alfred Reynolds and Lucille Parsons Reynolds. He married Alice D. Smart on March 2, 1957. He had worked for Stewart-Nattinger in Clinton and MoorMan Feeds for 32 years when he became a district sales manager. He attended the Faith Assembly of God Church in Concordia. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brothers, Alfred Reynolds, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of the home; two sons, Mark Reynolds and wife, Carol of LaMonte, and Gary Reynolds and wife, Kathy of Concordia; one daughter, Monda Reynolds of Warrensburg; one brother, Tom Reynolds of Linneus, and six grandchildren, Brandon Reynolds, Austin Reynolds, Denise Reynolds, Seth Reynolds, Mandy Reynolds and Jessica Reynolds. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, January 26.

REYNOLDS, Jack M. Sr.
b: Dec 8 1934, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 24 2000 - Jack M. Reynolds, Lt. Col. (Ret.) MSWP, made his transition from this world to a much better one on January 6, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born December 8, 1934, in Henry County, the son of Clyde B. and Helen Hand Reynolds. He was educated in the Windsor School System and Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Jack was with the Missouri State Water Patrol for 23 years. He retired in 1990 and returned to his home town of Windsor as chief of police where he served until becoming sheriff of Henry County in 1993. His achievements were many. He spent years helping to develop the Missouri State Water Patrol in to the professional organization it is today. He served as a boating law administrator on various committees that help set the standards of law on the federal level. On May 1, 1976, he married Pamela Crowder at Lake Ozark Christian Church in Lake Ozark. Jack was a member of the Christian Church of Clinton. He became active in Democratic politics at an early age and enjoyed being involved even has his deteriorating health restricted his activities. He was a life member of the Clinton Elks Lodge, Windsor Lions Club, Henry County democratic Club and the Windsor Odd Fellows. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde B. Reynolds. Survivors include his wife, Pam, of the home; son, Jack, Jr., Gladstone; son, Vance, Clinton; mother, Helen Wood, Clinton; granddaughter, Tabi Bussey and husband, Brandon, Longview, Texas, and the children's mother, Mary Jo Embree Reynolds, Clinton. Also surviving are Bill and JoAnna Crowder, Larry and Sharon Crowder, Danny and Karen Crowder, Ron and Gloria Crowder, Debbie and David Burrow, Karen and Andy Lasswell and their families. A celebration of his life was held on January 8 at the United Methodist Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

REYNOLDS, L. E. "Gene"
b: Apr 1 1917, near Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 15 2003
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 17 2003 - L. E. "Gene" Reynolds, 85, Collins, died Wednesday morning, January 15, 2003. He was born near Gerster in St. Clair County on April 1, 1917, son of George and Jewel Reynolds. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a scout on the Australian and New Guinea fronts and received a Purple Heart. He was an active member of and leader in the Collins Christian Church and formerly a member of the Deepwater Christian Church where he served as an elder for many years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita June, and two sisters, Verlas Aldridge and Wilma Green. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Hazel; two sons, Walter Reynolds and his wife Mary Ann, Clewiston, Florida, David Reynolds and his wife Janice, Springfield; six grandchildren, Joanna Daniels, Tucson, Arizona, Keith Reynolds, Phoenix, Arizona, Jason Reynolds, Warsaw, Megan Kilmer and Juli Reynolds, Springfield and Jared Reynolds, Columbia; three great-grandchildren, Kara Reynolds, Austin Reynolds, and Tristan Daniels; two brothers, Gerald Reynolds, Hillsboro, Texas, and Cleo Reynolds, Raymore, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Services will be Saturday, January 18, at the Collins Christian Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

REYNOLDS, Mary Jo
b: abt 1935
d: Dec 16 2010, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Mary Jo Reynolds, age 75, of Clinton, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Mary was retired from Schreiber Food's, where she had worked for many years. She loved life and especially her two sons. Her two sons, Jack Reynolds of Rocky Mount, MO, and Vance Reynolds of Clinton, MO, survive Mary. The familys wishes were to have Mary cremated and a service scheduled at a later date.

REYNOLDS, Vernon C.
b: Nov 18 1918
d: Feb 17 2004, Ozark, Christian Co, MO
bur: Macedonia Cemetery, Doyal Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 19 2004 - Vernon C. Reynolds, 85, Ozark and formerly of Rockville, died Tuesday, February 17, at Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. He was a retired bus driver. Funeral services will be Friday, February 20, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery.

RHINEHART, Gilbert Charles
b: Jul 16 1927, Dent Co, MO
d: Sep 19 2004
bur: North Lawn Cemetery, Salem, Caldwell Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 18 2004 - Funeral services for Gilbert Charles Rhinehart of Clinton, formerly of Salem, were September 23 at James and Gahr Mortuary in Salem. Interment was in North Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Rhinehart was born July 16, 1927, in Dent County to Charles and Hattie (Inman) Rhinehart. He married Dixie Raymond July 12, 1989. He was the father of four children. Mr. Rhinehart died September 19, 2004, at the age of 77 years, two months and four days. Survivors include his wife Dixie, Clinton; four children, Carol Faye Lorenz, Tempe, Arizona, Larry Rhinehart and wife Cindi, Monticello, Illinois, Joyce Dawson and husband Michael, Dayton, Ohio, and Kim Schaare and husband David, Kyle, Texas; three sisters, Laura Wright, Salem, Helen Gibbs, Geneva Putman and husband Gentry, all of Salem; one sister-in-law Mildred Rhinehart, Pevely; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Paul, Manford and Frank Rhinehart; one daughter Judy Rhinehart, and one son Gilbert Charles Rhinehart Jr. Mr. Rhinehart joined First Baptist Church of Salem at a young age. He worked on special road district before going into the service. He joined the First Calvary and went overseas to Japan during the Korean War. Mr. Rhinehart served in the United States Army from August 7, 1952, until July 20, 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge. Later Mr. Rhinehart worked for the Salem High School, was manager of the Western Auto Store in Warrensburg, was foreman of Clearfield Cheese Company in Clinton and retired from Gold Foundry of Clinton in 1989. After retiring he moved to the farm and enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and raising cattle.

RHOADS, Alney M., Judge
b: Jan 11 1821, Muhlenburg Co, KY
d: Feb 19 1893, S of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 25 1893 - One of Henry County's best citizens and president of the Henry County Bank, Judge A. M. Rhoades, died at his home south of Clinton Sunday morning with pneumonia. Born in Muhlenburg Co, Ky. Jan. 11 1821 and in 1854 came to Pettis county and the following year moved to the farm where he died. He was married in 1851 to Miss Susan Dickson of Ohio and they had nine children, two living, Jacob, a prosperous merchant at Deepwater, and Mrs. John Moyer. The will was read Wednesday in the presence of J. H. Hess and L. E. Grant. The estate is valued at $85,000, about two-thirds being in notes and currency, balance in real estate. Laid to rest in the Dunning cemetery, near his home.

RHOADS, Charles "C. L."
b: Sep 19 1951, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 20 2011, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Charles Leo "C.L." Rhoads, age 60 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton. His wishes were to be cremated with no service. Charles Leo "C.L." Rhoads was born in Clinton, Missouri, September 19, 1951, the son of Robert E. and Bonnie L. (Cleveland) Rhoads. He was married to Cynthia Ann (Landes) Rhoads. He was a lineworker for a tractor company. C.L. was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bonnie Rhoads; sister, Vickie and grandson, Jason Caldwell. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home; two sons, Michael Buce of Topeka, Kansas and Jerry Martin of Montrose, Missouri; four daughters, Carmen Bristow, Crystal Wilson and Amy White all of Clinton and Sara Martin of Montrose, Missouri; two sisters, Kay Hart of Clinton and Beverly Fuller of Dodge City, Kansas as well as fourteen grandchildren.

RHOADS, Ervin Eunice
b: 1934
d: May 10 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery PF-RH, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Ervine Eunie Rhoads, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Rhoads of Highway 13 about 1 1/2 miles south of Golden Gate church, died with summer complaint at the home of his parents at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, following a week's illness in which his tender years were unevenly matched against the grim Reaper who with his sickle keen, cut this blossom, taking it to bloom again in Paradise. He was the baby of the family, a fair haired child, sweet and much loved, with four brother and sister at home, Glen, Earl, Vivian and Jewel, and one sister married, Mrs. Opal Elton, of Junction City, Kans. Two children have preceded Ervin in death. Funeral services were Thursday at Golden Gate church, with interment at Englewood. Consalus & Peck in charge.

RHOADS, Lloyd James "Jim"
b: May 2 1931, Columbus, KS
d: Jan 9 2007, Chickasha, OK
bur: Fort Sill National Cemetery, Fort Sill, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2007 - Lloyd James (Jim) Rhoads, 75, Chickasha, Oklahoma, and formerly of Clinton, died at his home in Chickasha, Tuesday, January 9, 2007. He was born May 2, 1931, in Columbus, Kansas, to Holland (Holly) and Inez (Kauble) Rhoads. He grew up in Clinton, graduating from Clinton High School in 1949. He served in the united States Marine Corps from December 1950 until December 1954, when he was honorably discharged. He worked for Clearfield Cheese Co. in Clinton as a truck driver for several years. He worked for Sun Oil Co. in Oklahoma as a truck driver, retiring after more than 25 years. On July 11, 1977, in Chickasha, he married Nadine Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Doreen Ford, Clinton. He is survived by his wife Nadine, and two stepsons, Billy and James. Also surviving are his daughter Sharon Cline, Carthage; son Billy Rhoads, Clinton; brothers Marvin, Clinton, Russell, Westerville, Ohio, and a sister Shirley Doss, Acworth, Georgia. Funeral services were held in Chickasha at Ferguson Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 13. A private interment was held in the Ft. Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

RHOADS, Lovell Marie TODD
b: Jun 10 1910, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 17 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2003 - At the age of 93, Lovell Marie Rhoads died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital. The daughter of Bert E. and Stella Miller Todd, Lovell was born June 10, 1910, in St. Clair County. Lovell was a lifelong Clinton resident and member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton for more than 60 years. She retired from the Clinton School District in 1980 and went on to donate her time as a volunteer for the Samaritan Center and Golden Valley Hospital. Lovell was also a longtime member of the Past Nobel Grand Rebekah Lodge in Clinton. She is survived by her children, four sons, James L. Rhoads of Carbondale, Illinois, Harold H. Rhoads of Blue Springs. Ray A. Rhoads of Pleasant Hill and Robert L. Rhoads of Clinton, and one daughter, Pamela S. Mitchell of Clinton, as well as 18 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Lovell was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Howard G. Rhoads; daughter, Katherine Rhoads; sister, Dessie Fay Todd; brother, James Cecil Todd, and grandson, Phillip Lyle Rhoads. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, July 19. Burial was in the King's Prairie Cemetery, Osceola.

RHOADS, Ronald L. "Ronnie"
b: Oct 25 1941, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 26 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 27 2006 - Ronald L. Rhoads, 64, of Windsor, Missouri, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Mo. He was born October 25, 1941, in Osceola, Mo., the son of Roma Leo Rhoads and Nellie Ethel (Livingston) Rhoads. On November 19, 1964, at his mother's home in Clinton, Mo., he married Carolyn Cay Peek, who survives of the home. Ronnie worked for Browning Van & Storage of Clinton, Mo., for 31 years. After his retirement from Browning, he drove a dump truck, for over 10 years with his own business, CR&R Trucking of Windsor. He loved watching his grandchildren play ball, playing spider solitaire on the computer, and enjoyed playing canasta with the neighbors. He also watched bull riding on television and enjoyed collecting pocket knives. In addition to his wife Cay, Ronnie is survived by a son, Ryan Rhoads and his wife, Nancy, Windsor, Mo., 3 grandchildren, Amber, Brendan and Coby; a sister, Barbara Hearn, Buckner, Mo., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Stan, Bob and Mack Rhoads. Funeral services will be Friday, September 29, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RHODES, Dorothy F. EVANS
b: 1921
d: 2004
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2004 - Dorothy F. Rhodes, 82, Chilhowee, and Donna, Texas, died Monday, February 23, 2004, at the comfort Home in McAllen, Texas. She was born July 30, 1921, in Hamilton, the daughter of Ben and Nettie Evans. She was a homemaker and farm wife and a very active member of Chilhowee United Methodist Church. July 1, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, she married Marvin Rhodes, who survives of the home. Also surviving are a sister, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 28, at the Chilhowee United Methodist Church, with burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg.

RHODES, Kathleen "Kathy" BLANK
b: 1960
d: 2005
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 16 2005 - John Blank, Martha and Roger Williamson received word that their daughter, Kathleen (Kathy) Blank Rhodes, 44, died Monday, February 14, 2005, at her home in Owego, New York. She was born October 30, 1960, at Travis Air Force Base, California. Survivors include her husband Mark of the home and her parents; her father John Blank, Clinton, her mother and stepfather Martha and Roger Williamson of Clinton; one sister, Vonda Smith of Clinton and husband Chuck, of Cherry Point Marine Base in Havelock, North Carolina, and their children, Chelsie and Brandon; one uncle, Bob Tedrick, Kansas City; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andrew and Janet Rhodes of Owego, New York, and their children, Elizabeth and Nathan; other relatives and close friends. Arrangements were made by the Stestey Monroe Funeral Home in Owego. She will be cremated and put to rest at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Owego, New York.

RHODES, Louise GRAY
b: Jul 6 1944, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
d: Jan 19 2012, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Louise Rhodes, 67, of Windsor, Missouri, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. She was born in Nevada, Mo., on July 6, 1944, the daughter of William Lewis Gray and Juanita Aldene (Graham) Gray. On August 22, 1964, at the Trinity Methodist Church in Appleton City, she married Ronald Dale Rhodes and he survives of the home in Windsor. Louise was a 1962 graduate of Appleton City High School. She then earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) in 1966. After teaching one year in Appleton City, she began a 30-year teaching career in the Windsor School District, teaching English and Speech and Debate. After retiring from teaching in 1998, she served on the Advisory Committee of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for 2 years. In 2000, she returned to her educational passion as the W.H.S. Speech and Debate coach for 6 additional years. During high school she was the Worthy Advisor of Rainbow in Appleton City. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and the Tera Kidwell Circle of the church. She was also a member of Sigma Kappa, GFWC Keystone Club, Henry County Chapter of D.A.R., Chapter BA, P.E.O., Missouri State Teachers Association, Henry County Democrats, and the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, serving in various leadership positions in these organizations over the years. She was also a Single Diamond Coach of the National Forensic League. In addition to her husband, Ron, survivors include 3 daughters, Arianne Fortune and her husband Ron, of Gladstone, Mo.; Adrienne Albert and her husband Chris, of Liberty, Mo.; and Allison Rhodes of Windsor, Mo.; 3 grandchildren, Alexander, Hillary, and Connor, a half-sister, Frances Pounds, Redlands, California; a step-sister, Sheryl Hauch, Bucyrus, Mo.; a brother-in-law, Danny Rhodes and his wife Susan, of Mulberry, Kansas; and a sister-in-law Lindy Rhodes of Mulberry, Ks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Lawrence Ditty. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Windsor United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RHODES, Richard Dale "Dick"
b: Jun 11 1941, Smithville, Clay Co, MO
d: Jan 20 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 8 2005 - Richard Dale Rhodes was born June 11, 1941, in Smithville, the son of Elmer and Thelma (Hines) Rhodes, and died at the Veterans Medical Center in Kansas City on January 20, 2005, at the age of 63 years. Richard was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was married to Terry Jean Boyles April 24, 1981. He was an exterminator before he retired. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Clinton. Richard was preceded in death by his father Elmer Rhodes and a brother Rodger Rhodes. He is survived by his wife Terry of the home; his mother Thelma Brown, Globe, Arizona; his children Bill Rhodes and wife Vonda, Windsor, Curtis Rhodes of Centerview, Less Rhodes and wife Lorie, Chilhowee, Lori Moreland and husband Clifford, Wendi McGhee and husband Brian and Dustin Webb, all of Clinton; his brother Bud Rhodes, Globe, Arizona; his sisters, Linda of Salem, Rhonda of Holden, Beverly and Rosalie, both of Pueblo, Colorado, as well as a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 24. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

RHODES, Robert Dean
b: Nov 30 1933, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 23 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2002 - Robert D. "Bob" Rhodes, 68, Windsor, died Thursday evening, May 23, 2002, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. He was born November 30, 1933, in Jackson County, the son of Marvin Albert Rhodes and Lula Dean (Smith) Rhodes. He was married to Shirley Jean Best. He was a police officer most of his life. He was an officer and detective with the Kansas City Police Department, a police officer in the cities of Windsor, Lincoln, LaMonte and Rich Hill and Chief of Police for the city of Green Ridge. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Windsor, #187, serving as a representative to the annual Grand Lodge, Meadow Queen Rebekah Lodge #528, charter member of Hell's Angels and a member of the Slow Turtles, both in the state of California, and Freedom of Road Riders. He is survived by three sons, Rocky D. Rhodes and wife Jeanne L. Rhodes, Independence, Robert D. Rhodes II and Harold E. Rhodes, both of Windsor; two daughters, Victoria V. Walters, Marshfield, Rhonda L. Rhodes, Windsor; a stepdaughter, Debie Nickles, Windsor; three grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday, May 28, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RHODES, Robert Dean II
b: Nov 14 1965, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 10 2005, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 14 2005 - Robert Dean Rhodes,II, 40, of Sedalia, Missouri, (formerly of Windsor, Mo.) died Saturday evening, December 10, 2005, on B Highway, rural Windsor, Mo. He was born November 14, 1965, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Robert Dean Rhodes, I and Shirley Jean (Wolfe) Rhodes. Robert was a 1985 graduate of Windsor High School and served in the United States Army Reserves. He was the lot manager at Baker Car Corral, Sedalia, Mo., and also had worked at Tyson Foods in Sedalia and Cargill Foods in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He loved fishing, pontoon boating, backyard football, bowling, "redneck" pool parties, and building model cars and ships. Robert was a great Kansas City Chief's fan, but the most important thing to him was his love for his family. He was a member of Windsor IOOF Lodge 187 and American Legion Windsor Post #82. Survivors include a daughter, Jordan Rhodes, Holden, Mo.; Robert's long time fiance, Shannon Good, and her two children, Whitney Leann Good, Sedalia, Mo., and Christopher E. Good, Jr., Clinton, Mo.; two brothers, Rocky D. Rhodes, Independence, Mo., Harold E. "Tody" Rhodes, Windsor, Mo.; a sister, Rhonda L. Mitcham, Windsor, Mo.; a nephew, Zeb Mitcham; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 14, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

RICE, Bernice L. ROBISON
b: Sep 22 1907, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 3 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2003 - Bernice L. Rice, Clinton, died October 3, 2003, at the Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 96. She had resided for the past two years at the Gran Villas of Clinton. Bernice Robison was born September 22, 1907, near LaDue. She was the youngest of seven children of Thomas Wilkinson Robison and Mary Laminda Moreland Robison. Several themes run very consistently throughout Bernice's life. She loved the Lord. Her life revolved around the church calendar. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was happiest when. she was helping someone. And she was very determined. When she made up her mind to do something, you'd save yourself a lot of time and effort by just getting out of the way. On May 8, 1927, Bernice married Bernard Rice. He was Bill to most everyone else, but was William to his wife. During their 65 years together they worked very hard. But they always made time for fun and friends, too. Their years together revolved around their church, family, friends. They both loved jokes (occasionally practical jokes) and would sometimes tell the same story together, much to the amusement of the listeners! Bernice was a devoted mother and was very proud of her children, Don and Bonnie. She was involved in their church and school activities. especially 4-H. In 2002 she received the "Most Experienced Volunteer" award from 4-H and was very. proud of that. When Bernice was in her mid 40's, she developed a burning desire to be a beautician. So, of course, she did it! After 10 years, she and Fern Cook opened a shop together. She thoroughly enjoyed her career and retired after 25 years in that field. She loved living in the house on South Second Street and threw herself into renovating it. She was proud of her creation. And enjoyed having lots of guests in the house. And it was good to be a guest in that house, because Bernice was a wonderful cook! Bernice doted on her grandkids, David, Diane and Allen. The arrival of her great-grandchildren ushered in a real renewal for her. Derek, Ryan, Katherine and Laura were her joy. Mamaw would hang out with the kids for as long as they were willing. Bernice was blessed to enjoy so many of her hobbies until her last days. She loved to play the organ at Drake's Chapel and at her home at the Gran Villas. She never learned to read music, but could play any tune that she knew. She also loved to travel and took lots of car trips in her life. She and Bill spent four summers with dear friends in Florida. Bonnie took her in recent years to New Mexico twice. Colorado was a frequent destination. Although it was much more about family and friends than travel, she spent last Labor Day Weekend at Bennett Springs with lots of family and friends. In 1999 she was named the Woman Of The Year for this district by the United Methodist Church. She also just loved to visit and keep up on people's lives. She was blessed by many visitors, including thoughtful nieces and nephews who always stayed in touch with "Aunt Bern". She was a faithful contributor to several charities, having a soft spot in her heart for children in need and veterans groups. She was generous with her time and talent and many little children did not go to bed hungry because of her generosity. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, Charles A. Robison, William R. Robison, Robert L. Robison, Mary Jane Robison, Olga Hull and Pauline Marks, and by her husband of 65 years, B.V. "Bill" Rice, and her son-in-law. Paul Pearce. She is survived by her children, Don Rice and his wife, Cleo, Clinton, and Bonnie Pearce of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Allen Rice, David Pearce and his wife, Carol, and Diane Barrow and her husband. Ed. all of Kansas City; her great-grandchildren, Derek and Ryan Pearce and Katherine and Laura Barrow of Kansas City. Certainly we will miss Bernice. Despite her age, she was active with her family and her community. She lived a long and happy life filled with purpose and helped so many people along the way. But we know she did not fear her own passing and is truly happy with the Lord right now.

RICE, Donald Gene
b: Aug 24 1931, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Aug 25 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 28 2006 - Donald Gene Rice, 75, son of Arthur William and Audrey Mazella (Beard) Rice, was born August 24, 1931 in Appleton City and died at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, August 25, 2006. He spent all of his life in the Appleton City area, except for the time spent serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On October 23, 1954, he married Dessa Mae McIntire in Osceola. He had been a member of Ohio Christian Church nearly all of his life. Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant son Roger Dale, and a special cousin Don Reasoner. Survivors include his wife Dessa Rice of the home; his four children, DeWane Rice, Joyce Snyder, Jimmy Rice and Kenneth Rice, all of Appleton City; his nine grandchildren, Becky McGinness, Dawn Mott, Deeanne Rice, Michelle Rice, Willy Snyder, Tyler Snyder, Katie Rice, Zack Rice and Emily Rice; five great-grandchildren, Jayden McGinness, Landon McGinness, Chase Mott, Addison Greathouse and Harrison Greathouse.

RICE, Janice Sue ELLIOTT
b: Feb 13 1939, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Janice Sue Rice, 52, Warrensburg, died Saturday, July 27, 1991, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born Feb. 13, 1939, in Windsor, the daughter of William D. Elliott and Jessie Crawford Elliott. She married Raymond D. Rice, June 1, 1957, in Windsor. Mrs. Rice was a member of the First Christian Church, the Business and Professional Women's organization, Windsor Rainbow Assembly No. 5 and the Grand Cross of Color of the Rainbow Girls. She had been office supervisor for KPL Gas Service Co. for 20 years. She retired in 1981. Survivors include her husband Raymond, Warrensburg; a son Kevin Rice, Spring Arbor, Mich.; a daughter Mrs. Rusty (Melissa) Bodenhamer, Lee's Summit; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott, Windsor; a brother, Larry Elliott, Warrensburg; a sister, Marcia Geissinger, Boulder, Colo., and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 30, at the First Christian Church. Graveside services were held at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RICE, Jay F.
b: Dec 20 1920, Eliasville, TX
d: Sep 4 1991, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jay F. Rice, 70, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1991 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1920 in Eliasville, Texas, son of Forrest Roscoe and Lena Lou Rabourn Rice. On May 22, 1941, in LaMonte, he married Marjorie E. Yankee, who survives of the home. Mr. Rice was a farmer. He had lived in the Green Ridge area most of his life. Other survivors include his mother of Windsor; two sons, Marvin J. Rice, Green Ridge, Melvin R. Rice, Sedalia; four daughters, Evelyn Hicks, Nora Lou Lemens and Jenelle Berry, all of Sedalia, Jayne Fletchall, Green Ridge; a brother Richard Rice, Green Ridge; nine grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.

RICE, Kelly Gene
b: Aug 16 1957, Pittsburg, Crawford Co, KS
d: Mar 1 2008, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 3 2008 - Kelly Gene Rice, age 50, son of Charles Albert and Ila Mae (Greenwood) Rice, was born August 16, 1957 in Pittsburg, Kansas and passed away March 1, 2008 at his home in Appleton City, Missouri. Most of his life was spent in Pittsburg, Kansas and Nevada, Missouri before moving to Appleton City twelve years ago. Kelly attended the First Christian Church in Appleton City. He loved having his family around him, enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting, and had a wonderful collection of cookie jars. Preceding Kelly in death were his mother and ex-wife Alberta Rice. Survivors include his companion Nadine Richards of the home; his children, Kim Rice and Melissa Rice both of Coffeyville, Kansas, Charlie Rice, Roger Rice and Ila Rice all of Appleton City, Missouri; his father Charles Rice and wife Wanda of Cherokee, Kansas; one sister Becky Ross of Wichita, Kansas; one brother Craig Rice of Ft. Scott, Kansas; and seven grandchildren.

RICE, Robert F.
b: Aug 19 1924
d: Oct 18 1999, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 19 1999 - Robert F. Rice, 74, Clinton, died early Monday morning, October 18, 1999, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a sheet metal mechanic for TWA until his retirement in April 1986. Survivors include his wife, Esther, of the home; one son, David Rice of Blue Springs; four daughters, Ann Marie Mealman of Overland Park, Kansas, Donna Rice, Diann Rodriguez and Cindy Dowell, all of Lee's Summit; one brother, LeRoy Rice of Shawnee, Kansas; one sister, Joyce Mize of Hillsboro, Kansas, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

RICHARDS, Allan Thomas
b: Jul 18 1927, Potosi, Washington Co, MO
d: Jun 6 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Washington Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 2 2001 - Allan Thomas Richards of Clinton, formerly of Potosi, died June 6, 2001, at his residence at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was born on July 18, 1927, at Potosi, a son of the late William James Richards and Sarah Irene Fowler Richards. Allan served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was married to Helen Lewis in 1947 and two children were born to this union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Jacqueline; one son, Lonnie Richards; three sisters, Shirlean Henderson, Helen Richards and Lena Ann Richards; three brothers, Herbert, James and Albert Richards. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Wallie Pereski of Moose Pass, Alaska; one granddaughter, Diana Pereski of Seattle, Washington; four brothers, Walter Richards and wife, Letty Mae of Mineral Point, Elmer Richards and wife, Loretta of Cadet, Ralph Richards and wife, Betty, Arcadia, and Eddie Richards and wife, Ruth, Richwoods; two sisters, Gearlean Ward and husband, James, Cadet, and Velma Thurmond and husband, John, Leasburg; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends, who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 11, at the Britton Chapel, Potosi. Interment was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi.

RICHARDS, Helen Elizabeth
b: Sep 5 1913
d: Sep 15 1991, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Richards, 78, Sedalia, died Sunday, September 15, 1991 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She had been a merchandise buyer for the Jones Store Co. and Macy's. Mrs. Richards lived in Clinton from 1975-1980. She is survived by five brothers, and a sister. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City.

RICHARDS, Molly Belle GENTRY
b: Sep 16 1915
d: Feb 27 2005, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 1 2005 - Molly Belle Gentry Richards, 89, died Sunday morning, February 27, 2005, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield from complications she suffered after a fall at her home in Elkton Wednesday night. Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 2, at Calhoun cemetery. She was born September 16, 1915, to Delmar and Bertha O'Dell Gentry and at six months was born prematurely at a birth weight of one pound. She had been a member of Calhoun Christian Church and for the last 10 years was a member of Elkton Christian Church at rural Flemington. In February 1946 she married Willard Lee Richards, who died from injuries received in a traffic accident in August 1994. She taught for 36 years in public rural and elementary schools in St. Louis County at Eureka, Deepwater and Calhoun. She earned her bachelor's degree in teaching by attending classes in the evenings and going back to college in the summers. She is survived by a nephew, Jerry Alan Gentry, and his wife Joan; a great-nephew Aaron and his wife Sheryl, and their son Anderson; an aunt Myrtle Workman and her sister-in-law Myrtle L. McCoy and husband Clarence, their daughters and husbands, children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband and infant son.

RICHARDS, Willard Lee
b: Oct 22 1918, near Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
d: Aug 29 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Willard Lee Richards was born October 22, 1918, near Urbana, to Jim and Maude Richards. He attended school there and made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Hopewell Baptist Church of Urbana. He later joined the United States Army and served over four years in Alaska. He was a member of the VFW Post 1894 in Clinton. On February 3, 1946, he was married to Molly Belle Gentry at the Christian Church in Clinton. After a short time they made their home in Pacific, near St. Louis, where he worked for the railroad and Molly Belle taught school. They moved back to the farm near Clinton in 1964 where Willard worked for Alva Allen Industries awhile, then full time at home caring for a cow-calf operation. After retirement, he thoroughly enjoyed lots of time to hunt and fish and raise a big vegetable garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Molly Belle, of the home; one sister, Myrtle McCoy of Flemington, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Richards was critically injured in an auto accident on Friday, July 15. He never fully regained consciousness and died Monday, August 29, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were Thursday, September 1, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

RICHARDS, Yvonne ARNETT
b: 1926
d: 2004
bur: Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 3 2004 - Yvonne Richards, 78, Windsor, died Monday, August 2, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born June 30, 1926, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Grove Cadamy Arnett and Eula Pearl (Hyatt) Arnett. On October 28, 1950, in Kansas City, she married Erwin Eugene Richards, who survives of the home. She worked at Katz, Skaggs and Osco drug stores in Kansas City, Kansas. she and her husband owned and operated a variety store and laundromat in St. Mar's Kansas, for five years before selling and moving to Marendo, Iowa, where they owned Richards Variety Store for 10 years. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Nancy L. Flatters and her husband, Jim, Windsor, and Linda Yvonne Columbus, Detroit, Michigan; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Anne Clayton; three great-grandchildren, Jesse Shane Flatters, Kristen Nicole Flatters and Lauren Elizabeth Troxel; a brother, John Hyatt Annett, Kenosha, Wisconsin; a sister, Hattie Delma Rae James, Tulsa, Oklahoma; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two children in infancy, Connie Elizabeth and Pamela Rae Richards; a half-sister Francis Faye (Arnett) Martin, and a great-nephew. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 5, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

RICHARDSON, Amos
b: Jun 17 1848, near Humansville, Polk Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 11 1902 - Amos Richardson, born in Polk County near Humansville, Missouri June 17, 1848 and died at the age of 53 in Clinton Saturday morning, January 4, 1902 between nine and ten o'clock, after a serious illness of two or three weeks. For some time, his health had been poor, but at last Bright's disease, with complications, closed his earthly life. At about the age of 21, he was married to Miss Lee Ann Scroggins and lived in Johnson County, at Rose Hill, four or five years, then moved to Bates County, where his wife died. Of this union, two daughters were born, Miss Ora Richardson and Mrs. Josie Freeman. He lived in Clinton with his mother for some time and married Miss Hattie Schull. In two or three years she died, leaving a daughter, Daisy. In January 1886 he married Miss Alice Mefford and has been a well-known resident of Clinton ever since. A son, Fred, came to bless his home and is now a lad of about 15 years. For six years Mr. Richardson was city marshal in Clinton and for three years deputy sheriff. Since then, for six years, he was the proprietor of the Schull House, then last May he opened the hotel on Franklin Street, known as The Richardson. His heart and home welcomed many a lonely traveler on the road. In his home, he was gentle and kind. He united with a church in Johnson County in his early years, was not identified with any church in recent years, but had, in Clinton, made profession of faith in Jesus as his Saviour. The funeral was held in the First Baptist Church. Burial in Englewood, Knights of Pythias officiating.

RICHARDSON, Charles Lee
b: Jun 16 1931, Knoxville, Ray Co, MO
d: Sep 28 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 15 2001 - Charles Lee Richardson was born June 16, 1931, at Knoxville, son of Verdis C. and Leona Mae Judd Richardson. He died September 28, 2001, at his home. Charlie very much enjoyed his family and friends. He was a sentimental, yet private person. Before retirement he was a very dedicated and respected master plumber. He was always willing to help others and if he said that he would do something, he would see that the job was completed. Charlie was very good at fixing things from toys and whatnots to appliances. Charlie enjoyed life, especially the outdoors. He liked to fish and watch the birds. Before his illness Charlie enjoyed going to the races with Bill Long during the summer. Every Wednesday, Charlie enjoyed watching cowboy westerns. While he wasn't fond of attending social gatherings, he very much enjoyed it when friends and family paid a visit to his home. Charlie was a much-loved husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by all. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Charles C. Richardson, and one daughter, Melody Brown. Surviving are his wife, Marylin; three sons, James Richardson, Sedalia, Joe Richardson, Hardin, Jack Richardson, Clinton; one daughter, Jennifer DeLapp and husband, John, Higginsville; two step-daughters, Sharon Cauthon, Clinton, and Amy Begemann and husband, Mark, Warrensburg; one sister, Cleta Allred, Henrietta; one brother, Wayne Richardson, North Kansas City; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 2 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Derward Raymond
b: Feb 1 1918, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 11 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Derward Raymond Richardson was born February 1, 1918, near Lowry City, to Raymond and Pearl Rosebaugh Richardson. On August 2, 1941, he married Ida Marie Stokes. To this union two children were born, Ellis Ray Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, and Cherry Marie Thornton of Crystle Lake, Illinois. He is survived by two grandsons, J. Scott Richardson of Overland Park, Kansas, and David Ray Richardson of Edgerton, Kansas; one brother, Jack Richardson of Sheridan, Texas, and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were one granddaughter, Lorrie Ann Richardson and two sisters, Irene McMillian and Wanda Cavanaugh. Derward was a member of the Christian Church and served in the Navy during WWII. He lived and worked as a journeyman carpenter, building homes in and around Kansas City. He was a member of Carpenters Local #61 more than 50 years. He worked with a Boy Scout troop as a camp director. Derward enjoyed working with his hands, building, planting and tending his bee hives. He enjoyed his country home near Cleveland, Mo., before moving back to Clinton. late in the evening with his wife and old dog, Andy, he loved to stroll around to see how everything was doing. To him it was the perfect ending to the day. Funeral services were held at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel on Tuesday, September 15. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery with grandsons and nephews J. Scott Richardson, David Richardson, John Waugh, James Stokes, Daniel Stokes and Michael Stokes serving as pall bearers.

RICHARDSON, Edith Carol
b: May 1 1951
d: Apr 1 1999, near Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat - Carol Richardson, 47, formerly of Deepwater, died Thursday evening. April 1, 1999, near Lebanon. She is survived by three children, Stephen Lee Herd of Collins, Scott Richardson and Nicole Richardson, both of Deepwater; her mother, Marie Richardson of Lebanon; six sisters, Jackie Milan, Dolly Crunk and Phyllis White, all of Deepwater, Jean Gloria and Vida Richardson, both of Lebanon and Kathy Mathena of Sleeper. Funeral services were held at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel Monday. April 5. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to a fund for her youngest daughter, Nicole Richardson.

RICHARDSON, Edwin N. "Cotton"
b: abt 1935
d: 2000
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat - Edwin N. "Cotton" Richardson, 65, Clinton, died at his home in Clinton on Thursday, October 12, 2000. Memorial services will be held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday at 7 p.m. He was a laborer with the Tri City Construction Company before he retired. He is survived by three sons, Scott Richardson and Rex Richardson, both of Clinton, and Mark Richardson of Lee's Summit; one daughter, Wendy Landes of Lee's Summit; three brothers, Garland Richardson of Calhoun, Sonny Richardson of Olathe, Kansas, and Pete Richardson of Nebraska; two sisters, Letha Goodrich of Calhoun and Omala Richardson of Kansas City, as well as six grandchildren.

RICHARDSON, Emma May FINKS
b: Jun 21 1875, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 9 1927, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun MO - Mrs. Richardson's Obituary - Emma May Finks, daughter of Milton D. and Betty F. Finks, was born near Calhoun, Missouri, June 21, 1875, and finished her earthly pilgrimage triumphantly at the family home in Calhoun, December 9th, 1927 at 10:15 a.m. She was converted and joined the Methodist chuch, South, soon after she was 12 years of age. She united in marriage with B. F. Richardson, April 4th, 1900, and to this union five children were born, being William, who preceded her in death eight years; Clay, Hazel, Betty and Lillian. Her husband, children, and her sister, Mrs. C. N. Richardson of Hughesville, and her brother, L. N. Finks of Muskogee, Okla., were all present at her passing. But she has builded a monument of memory that will live on forever, for she was at all times a good neighbor, a true friend, a patient loving wife and mother; never complaining about her suffering, but always trusting God. Calling loved ones and friends to her bedside, she gave them wonderful words of love, advice and comfort which can never be forgotten. Her beautiful thoughts were: "May the Sunlight of His love shine through the canopy of Heaven, making your days happy on this green garden of His." A dear one from us had gone, A vioice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in her home Which never can be filled. She longed for the land where partings are o'er, And death and the tomb divide hearts no more. Of what a glorious exchange for a Christian to leave this world of sin, suffering and temptation for the Holy atmosphere of Heaven. Thus closes a beautiful life. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 11th, at the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Calhoun cemetery by the side of her son William.

RICHARDSON, John W.
b: n/a, Kentucky
d: Aug 29 1886, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye - John W. Richardson, while bathing in Grand River near the rail-road bridge last Sabbath, August 29, 1886, and being unable to swim, was drowned before aid could be given. A wife and three children are left to mourn his untimely loss.

RICHARDSON, Lorene F.
b: Feb 16 1920
d: Apr 28 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat - Lorene F. Richardson, 78, Clinton, died Tuesday evening, April 28, 1998, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She is survived by her sister, Juanita Moree, of the home. Funeral services will be held at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel, Friday, May 1. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

RICHARDSON, Mary Elizabeth HOLLAND
b: Mar 26 1840, near Morgantown, WV
d: May 19 1928, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. M. E. Richardson died at her home in Calhoun Saturday, May 19th. She had been in failing health for many years, and death came as a release of early sufferings. Mary Elizabeth Holland was born March 26th, 1840, near Morgantown, West Va. She was a delicate girl. She attended the subscription schools when she was able, but most of the time had a private tutor. Nobody would have thought she would have lived to be 88 years old. She was married March 20th, 1862, to Francis Blackshere Richardson, on the old Virginia homestead. In April, 1869, her husband came to Henry county, putting in a crop on what was then known as the Bledsoe Mound, near Lucas. That fall he returned to West Virginia and in October that year, with their two small boys, they came to Henry county, which had since been their home. At first the family lived with friends until March, when they moved to a tenant house on the farm, living there several years, then bought a farm near George school, until they purchased a farm two miles west of Calhoun, where they built an attractive modern home and reared their family. After their sons were married they rented the farm and moved to Clinton living there until their health became so poor, their sons had them move to Calhoun where they could care for them. Her husband died several years ago. In her girlhood she made a number of applique quilts of beautiful and rare designs. this was the way the young girls amused themselves then, instead of running around like now. One is put together with muslin, which cost 75 cents a yard, which shows how cheap by comparison muslin is today. She is survived by the following children: L. L. and B. F. Richardson, Calhoun; L. C. Richardson, Calhoun; C. N. Richardson, Hughesville. She also leaves a number of interesting grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of the M. E. church, doing much good in the cause of her Master. She is the last member of her family to go. Her funeral services were conducted at the Calhoun Methodist church. Interment in the Calhoun cemetery beside her husband.

RICHARDSON, Ruth Marie "Ruthie" MILAM
b: Feb 7 1942, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 31 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2004 - Ruth Marie "Ruthie" Richardson, 62, Windsor, died early Wednesday morning, March 31, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born February 7, 1942, in Warsaw, the daughter of Bert Claude Milam and Opal Marie (Brown) Milam. She worked as a certified nursing assistant for the former Resthaven Nursing Home for several years. She was also a bartender at the former J.R. Saloon in Windsor and for the last five years had been a cook at Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include a son, David Houk, Windsor; a daughter, MaDonna Mackenzie and husband Mack, Windsor; a granddaughter, Miya Berube and husband B. J., Warsaw; three great-grandchildren, Tre, Katelynn and Jacob; a brother, Leroy Milam, state of Arizona; a sister Jewell Benner, Neosho, several nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Friday, April 2, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel oak Cemetery, Windsor.

RICHARDSON, William Finks
b: 1902, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 23 1919, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 1919 - A Young Life Ended - The home of Brice F. Richardson and wife of Calhoun, had the saddest Christmas of all their lives last week, because the death Angel had visited their home and took their eldest son, William Finks Richardson. He had been in poor health for some months and had lost his appetite completely. He gradually lost strength, as he was unable to eat. The case baffled home physicians and Dec. 17, his father took him to a Kansas City hospital. On examination there, it was found that he had so little blood that a transfusion of blood would be necessary to build up his strength before he could be operated upon for tumor of the stomach. So his mother, brother and sister, uncle and cousins all went, willing to give their blood that this dear young life might be spared. It all availed nothing and the night of Dec. 23rd his spirit left its earthly dwelling place. He was born 17 years ago last summer at the home of his maternal grandparents, M. D. Finks and wife, west of Calhoun. Then afterwards he lived several years at the home of his parental grandparents, F. B. Richardson and wife west of Calhoun. So when a tiny chap he endeared himself in their hearts and the blow of his death falls almost as heavy on them as on his parents, as this is the first death in their family of four sons and 15 grandchildren. William moved to Calhoun, with his parents, B. F. Richardson and wife, when his father became the cashier of the People's Bank at Calhoun. He got his grade school education there and started to High school, when he came to Clinton about the middle of last year, as he was eager to make four years work in three, so he could go to college, then take up his life work. He was more than ambitious and when so ill, was eager to have the operation, so that he could get back to school and do and study the things he loved. He was of the best type of young American manhood - gentle in manner, yet with high spirits, possessing an indomitable courage. He was converted several years ago and united with the M. E. church at Calhoun. He put into every day practice the teachings of the Master and his life became one of real ministry by this we mean helpfulness. He could not bear to wound another's feelings and would not see an animal hurt or abused. When about he was ever ready to lend his hand to any task. In speaking of him his grandmother said: "I shall miss him so. When he was here, he always wanted to help me with the dishes or sweeping or anything." He was held in the highest respect by his comrades at school, as they knew he was ever on the right side. His face showed the intellectual type with his wide, high forehead. He was eager to learn and very studious, grasping the hardest problems quickly. He had the highest respect and esteem of his teachers, and at the time of his death was a Junior in the Clinton High school. Words cannot comfort these dear loved ones in this hour. Only the Comforter can ease the pain. He leaves both father and mother, one brother, Clay, three sisters, Hazel, Bettie and Lillian, all at home. His body was brought to Calhoun and on Christmas day and laid to rest in the Calhoun cemetery.

RICHERT, Arlene Jean KLIETHERMES
b: Jun 24 1953, Union, Clark Co, MO
d: Dec 16 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
arr: Memorial Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 18 2006 - Arlene Jean (Kliethermes) Richert, was born June 24, 1953, to Anthony (Bob) and Dorothy Kliethermes of Union, and died Saturday, December 16, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. After receiving her college degree in social work, she went to work for the Missouri Division of Family Services handling child abuse and neglect cases. She married Norm Richert on June 6, 1977. After her children went to school, she worked at the Voluntary Action Center and later Parent Link, again helping families and children. She was a member of the Friday Night Dance Group and the Saturday Nighters. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1529. She is survived by her husband Norm Richert, Columbia; son Jonathan Richert, Norfolk, Virginia; daughter Jennifer Greenlee, Fulton; son-in-law Matthew Greenlee; grandson Benjamin Greenlee; parents, Dorothy and Anthony Kliethermes of Union; brothers, Tony and Dean Kliethermes of Washington; sisters, Brenda Bolte of Union and Michelle Fanning-Jacobs, Columbia, and many aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 20, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

RICHERT, Herman Fred
b: Jan 15 1916, Wirth, AR
d: May 30 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2004 - Herman Fred Richert, 88, Urich, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, May 30, 2004, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. He was born in Wirth, Arkansas, January 15, 1916. He was the son of the late Ernest and Anna Semrau Richert. He married Madge Phillips Potter on April 23, 1944, who preceded him in death on October 19, 1981. On June 5, 1982, he married Verna Sophia Nichaus Kee. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Madge; a son George Potter; one brother, William Carl Richert, and one sister Minnie Richert Weerts. He is survived by his wife Verna, of the home; one son Scott Kee of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Vonna Lee Reynolds and husband James, Sun City, Arizona; one daughter-in-law, Joanne Potter of Lee's Summit; one brother Henry Richert of St. Louis; one brother-in-law Wilmer Nichaus of Dexter; one sister-in-law Ruby Richert; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves many other relatives, friends and church family. He was a member of the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, Clinton. Herman Richert was loved very much by everyone. He will be missed. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Clinton, Thursday, June 2. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

RICHERT, Ruby Belle HICKS
b: Jul 13 1916, Mammoth Springs, AR
d: Feb 26 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Ruby Belle Richert, age 90 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, February 26, 2007 at Beverly Living Center-Westwood, Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton with burial in Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater. Ruby was born in Thayer, Arkansas. She was married to William Carl Richert who preceded her in death in 1963. She was a telephone operator for United Telephone Company in Clinton and Warrensburg before she retired. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. She is survived by two son, William Wayne Richert of Overland Park, Kansas and Norman Dale Richert of Columbia, Missouri; three grandchidren, Nickole Leigh Beseau, Jonathan William Richert and Jennifer Michelle Greenlee and two great grandchildren, Benjamin Matthew Greenlee and William Michael Greenlee.

RICHESON, Abel Harden
b: Sep 27 1894, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 10 1927, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 1927 - Abel Harden Richeson, son of Matt and rose Richeson, was born in St. Clair county, Mo., September 27th, 1894, and died at the home of his father in Brownington, November 10, 1927, age 33 years, 1 month and 13 days. Abel had heart trouble last July, which later developed into dropsy, bringing on the end about 11 o'clock Thursday evening. He spent his entire life in the home with his parents. The first years were spent in St. Clair county. they later moved to Bates county, where they resided eight years. They moved into Brownington, however, about nine years ago, where they have continued to reside. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Richeson; three brothers and six sisters as follows: Geo. Richeson of Pittsburg, Kans.; Mrs. Artie McGlade, Deepwater; Mrs. Elmer Lakey of Avondale, Mo.; Mrs. Emery Lopp, of Caney, Kansas.; Leo Sterling (Joe) Richeson, Deepwater; John, Sena, Bertha and Jocie, all of the home. Abel was converted at the Walker meetings at Clinton, some three years ago, and soon afterwards joined the Baptist church at Brownington, which relation he held faithful until the time of his death. The funeral services were held at the Brownington Baptist church, Friday afternoon, and the body was tenderly laid to rest in the Brownington cemetery near by, to await the resurrection of the dead.

RICHESON, Agnes L. DODSON
b: Dec 16 1901, near Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 17 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Agnes L. Richeson was born December 16, 1901, and died September 17, 1995, at Golden Valley Hospital. Agnes was the second child of Tom and Bessie Sharp Dodson. She was born near Brownington. December 25, 1926, Agnes Dodson married Estell Richeson at the parsonage home of Rev. Walkup at Deepwater. Agnes was a member of United Valley Center Church and a member of the Ladies Aid. she was a good and loving wife to Estell for over 68 years. Her survivors are her husband Estell, of the home; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sourrvine and Eunice Brady, all of Independence, Grace Dodson of Clinton; 10 nephews and 14 nieces. Her parents, two sisters, and two brothers preceded her in death. Services were conducted at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

RICHESON, Don L.
b: 1934
d: 2004
bur: Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2004 - Don L. Richeson, 70, died peacefully in his home in Springfield Monday, August 9, 2004. He was born April 8, 1934, in Brownington, to Arthur and Ruth Richeson. He graduated from Deepwater High School in 1951. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1952 where he served in the Korean War. Upon being discharged from the Navy in 1955, he went to Kansas City where he became employed by Union Pacific Railroad. He was transferred to Springfield in 1968 and worked for them until he became disabled in 1977. Don married his wife, Coleen (Hinds) on July 20, 1963, in Kansas City and to this union one son was born. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruth, and his stepfather Elmer Hickman. Don was a devoted husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend. His warm smile and witty humor made everyday with him a pleasure. He is survived by his wife Coleen; son Tim and wife Anne, and granddaughter Josie Lee, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two brothers and their wives, Edward and Peggy Richeson of Independence and Bill and Nancy Richeson of Deepwater; one brother-in-law Paul Hinds of Joplin, and four nephews and six nieces. Memorial services were held Friday, August 13, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield. Inurnment with full military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

RICHESON, Estell E. "Red"
b: 1903
d: Feb 14 2004, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 16 2004 - Estell "Red" E. Richeson, 100, Lowry City, a retired MFA grain mill grinder, died Saturday, February 14, 2004, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, February 16, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

RICHESON, Larry E.
b: 1947
d: 2001
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 13 2001 - Larry E. Richeson, 53, Independence, died Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at Independence Regional Health Center. A graveside service will be Saturday, September 15, at Buckner Hill Cemetery. He was born November 3, 1947, in Clinton, to Rolla Sylvester and Thelma Elizabeth Richeson. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a machine operator at Lake City Ammunition Plant. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Richeson of the home; son, Larry Robert Richeson of Independence; sisters, Betty Stapleton of Buckner, Peggy Croghan of St. Louis, Debbie Knox of Grain Valley, Mildred Brownlee of Raytown, and Georgia Lawson of Clinton; four nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Francis Richeson; a brother-in-law, Gerald Stapleton.

RICHESON, Roger Gene Rev.
b: Sep 18 1936, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 10 2001, Eufaula, AR
bur: Englewood Cemetery RI-SA, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 13 2001 - Rev. Roger Gene Richeson, 65, Eufaula, Arkansas, died Monday, December 10, 2001, at a hospital there. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 15, at Englewood Cemetery. He was born September 18, 1936, at Deepwater, son of Luther Charles and Ella Elizabeth Sheperd Richeson. He was an avid golfer and member of the Eufaula Kiwanis. He retired from the Kansas City Police Department as a sergeant after 25 years. He served as pastor of the Liberty, White Oak and Washington Street United Methodist churches. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; three daughters, Debra Weaver, Kansas City, Cynthia Hicks, Lowry City, Kelley Sanders, Raymore; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; aunts, Peggy Wilbanks, Panama City, Florida, Bertha Stanley, Clinton, along with several cousins.

RICHESON, Sabra ROSBRUGH
b: Nov 26 1891, near Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jun 14 1997, Girard, IL
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sabra (Rosbrugh) Richeson was born November 26, 1891, and died June 14, 1997, in Girard, Illinois, at 105 years of age. She was born near Taberville, the youngest of four children of William S. Rosbrugh, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth (Allison) Rosbrugh. Sabra, with her family, regularly worshipped God in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church near their farm house. Her grandparents helped build the church which still stands and continues to be used for Christian worship each Sunday. Sabra professed faith in Christ at the age of nine and became a member. At age six she started attending the rural Hoover School near her home. As a late teenager she continued her education at the Appleton City Academy and Warrensburg State Teachers College. She was a school teacher in the one-room rural schools for four winters before marriage. May 9, 1916, she married Willard Richeson with the wedding conducted in the same house where she was born. They made their home on the St. Clair-Henry County line in rural Deepwater. Sabra built her home on her faith in God and attended the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with her husband, Willard, and his family. Willard's father, Wood Richeson, helped his father, brothers and uncle's family build the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church building. This building still has a group of worshipers meeting there each Sunday. Both buildings stand as a monument of God's grace and the faithfulness of His children. Sabra loved to teach children, always a Sunday school teacher and for several years had a Bible club in her home for the neighborhood children. She taught in vacation Bible school the last time during the summer when she was 100 years old. Sabra was preceded in death by her husband; her brothers, John and William Jr., and her sister Alma. Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Skaggs of Girard, Illinois, and Mrs. Doris Hilty of Downey, California; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Deepwater, Wednesday, June 18. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

RICHESON, William Aaron
b: Dec 18 1935, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 17 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2006 - William Aaron Richeson, son of Arthur James and Ruth Belle (Furcht) Richeson, was born December 18, 1935, in Brownington, and died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on November 17, 2006, at the age of 70 years. Bill was married to Nancy Lee (Paul) Richeson. He was a mechanics inspector for TWA for 37 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. He was also a member of Westport Masonic Lodge 340 in Independence and the IAM Union 1670 of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Donald Lee Richeson. Bill is survived by his wife Nancy Lee Richeson of the home; one son Steven Richeson and wife Kimberly Ann, Deepwater; two daughters, Teresa Kay Clarizio and husband Daniel Joseph, Fiddleton, California, and Renee Rachelle Reilly and husband Daniel, Knoxville, Tennessee; one brother Edward Richeson and wife Peggy, Independence, and one sister-in-law Coleen Richeson of Springfield, as well as five grandchildren, Marcella Anne Clason, Aaron Lee Richeson, Clinton James Richeson, Michael Joseph Clarizio and Olivia Mae Reilly. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, November 21. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

RICHEY, Alfred John Jr.
b: Nov 16 1925, St. Louis, MO
d: Sep 1 2007
bur: Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 4 2007 - Alfred John Richey Jr. was born November 16, 1925, in St. Louis, son of Alfred John Richey Sr., and Eva Mae (Owens) Richey. He died at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2007, in his home, surrounded by family. On November 24, 1947, he married Betty Jean Heiple, who died in February 1953 following a battle with cancer. On July 26, 1954, he married Ruth Marie Houston, Des Moines, Iowa, who survives of the home. Survivors include seven sons, Stanley E. Richey, Ronnie W. Richey and his wife Peggy, Dennis L. Richey Sr. and his wife Vickie, all of Warrensburg, Louis E. Richey and his wife Joann, LaMonte, Marvin J. Richey and his wife Patty, Clinton, Darrel Richey and his wife Joyce, Leeton, and Gary A. Richey, and his wife Diane, Calhoun; one brother John Stanley Richey, Warrensburg; one sister Margaret V. Walz of Lee;s Summit and 16 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his father Alfred John Richey Sr., and mother Eva Mae Richey; one son in infancy; one sister Eva Rovella Howe, and a brother in infancy. At age 18 in 1942, he went in the Army in World War II. He served three years and nine months with an honorable discharge. During this time he was stationed in Germany, France, Austria and Czechoslovakia. He spent his working life at Old American Roofing Co. in Kansas City. He then owned and operated Richey's Auto Salvage for many years, until his health failed him. He was a licensed minister with the Assembly of God and the Pentecostal Church of God and pioneered and pastored several small churches. He preached revival at different churches, playing his guitar and singing. He loved taking his children and grandchildren to church. He was a very hard worker and provider. He loved all his family and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 5, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Burial will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville.

RICHEY, Irvin Wayne
b: abt 1940
d: 2004
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2004 - Funeral services for Irvin Wayne Richey, 64, Lowry City, will be Wednesday, June 2, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rockville.

RICHMAN, George W.
b: Oct 5 1848, Douglas Co, IL
d: Nov 6 1925, 3 mi SE of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1925 - Brother George W. Richman was born in Douglas County, Ill., December 5th, 1848. He was married to Mary Francis Hunter in the fall of 1882. To this union were born five children - two sons and three daughters - A. D. Richman of Deepwater; Mrs. C. W. Hamilton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. H. L. Jackson, Brownington; Mrs. Lee Moutrey, Clinton, and another son in California who did not get here, and whose name we failed to get. He leaves a wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his home going. He departed life at his late home some three miles southeast of Brownington, Nov. 6th, 1925. He was 77 years, 1 month and 1 day old when he left us. Uncle George had lots of friends. He was kind hearted and very generous. The better you knew him the more we admired him. He had been a member of the Mt. Zion M. E. church for a number of years. On Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7th, 1925, in the midst of an awful blizzard, the writer conducted his funeral in the Presbyterian church at Brownington. After the services he was buried in the Brownington cemetery near by. The way the people came out in such a storm as was upon us, said to me, "Uncle George has lots of real friends in Henry county." - J. M. Ramsey

RICHTER, Francis Leo "Frank"
b: May 15 1921, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 6 1992, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Francis (Frank) Leo Richter, son of Ben H. and Johanna (Blomert) Richter was born May 15, 1921, at Montrose and died August 6, 1992, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 71 years. He attended St. Mary's and Lookout schools. In his late teenage years he went to Iowa, where he worked on farms, helping feed cattle and working during the corn husking season. He came back to Kansas City and worked for a time at Cudahay meat packing plant. In August 1942 he entered the Army. He received the Philippines Liberation and Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbons and two battle starts. He was honorably discharged on October 6, 1945. He was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Montrose. He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. On April 7, 1947, he was united in marriage to Joan Swaters. To this union were born four sons, Michael, Daniel and Robert Richter, all of Montrose, also Paul Anthony Richter, who passed away February 16, 1976, at the age of 20 years. Frank worked as a coal miner for 40 years, having worked for Sinclair Coal, where he pulled drills with a team of large dapple gray horses. Then he worked at Zink's Coal Mine, and the Gus Anderson Coal Mine, both at Appleton City. In 1949 he began work at the Pioneer Mine at Appleton City, working there until the mine closed in 1964. In 1965 he went to work for Peabody Power Mine at Montrose, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. Although a miner, he never lost his love for farm life, and loved working with animals. He was a kind friend and loved to help others. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Joan; three sons; three grandchildren, Troy and Dawn Richter, Renee Simmermon, and beloved granddaughter-in-law, Troy's wife, Cheryl. A brother, Joe Richter, Tightwad; six sisters, Viola Daldrup, Holden, Marie Nass, Simi Valley, California, Catherine Putthoff and Fern Hake, both of Montrose, Ruth Atkins, Kansas City, and Marjorie Humphrey of Anchorage, Kentucky; also many nieces and nephews and several great- and great-great-nieces and nephews, and many friends. Rosary services were Sunday, August 9, at the church. The funeral mass was celebrated August 10, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery.

RICHWINE, Ruby Pearl HARMS
b: Jul 25 1920, Beaman, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 1 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery RA-SE, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruby Richwine, 72, of Windsor, died Tuesday, September 1, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. She was born July 25, 1920 in Beaman, Mo., the daughter of Edward Peter Harms and Cora Elizabeth Cassidy Harms. On May 22, 1941, in Sedalia, she married Roy L. Richwine, who survives of the home. Mrs. Richwine was a cook for the Windsor School system for 25 years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School from 1965 to May of 1989. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Carol Acker of Windsor; 2 sons, Larry Richwine and Rick Richwine, both of Windsor; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; 3 sisters, Hazel Reed, Lorena Sprinkles, and Elsie Smithers, all of Sedalia, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, William, in June of 1982, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 3, at Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

RICKER, Dorothy BARNETT
b: 1899
d: 1995
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 20 1995 - Dorothy Barnett Ricker, 95, Warrensburg, died Saturday, March 18, 1995, at her home after an extended illness. She was born November 11, 1899, in Meta, the daughter of JKP and Charlotte Walker Barnett. On July 20, 1922, she married Lawrence Ricker in Vienna, Missouri. He preceded her in death May 17, 1968. She was also preceded in death by one son, Lt. Col. L. K. (Rick) Ricker. Mrs. Ricker lodged college students for many years in her residence just north of the CMSU campus. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg, where she was active in the Ladies Aide and quilted many lovely quilts. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Warrensburg. Survivors include one son, Dwight Ricker of Warrensburg; one grandson, Richard Ricker, Albuquerque, New Mexico; three granddaughters, Cindy Ricker Armstrong of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kathryn Ricker Paine of Grain Valley and Susan Richer Bracken of Warrensburg; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 21, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the family plot in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

RICKETT, Charles A.
b: Aug 25 1868
d: Aug 31 1964
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Charles A. Rickett, 96, long time resident of Brownington and funeral home director at Brownington, was born Aug. 25, 1868 and passed away Aug. 31, 1964. He founded the Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington, Mo. He was buried in his Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington.

RICKETT, John W.
b: Mar 27 1871, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 16 1937, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
John Rickett, brother of Charles Rickett, undertaker at Brownington for many years, gained freedom from mortal suffering at 11:05 a.m. Nov. 16, at the Rickett home in Brownington where he had lived several years, part of them spent in invalidism, always tenderly cared for by his brother who took him a few weeks preceding his death to a hospital at Humansville. There he remained about five weeks, seemingly much improved on his return home, but became worse the Thursday before his death, the burden of affliction becoming too great for human endurance, and his soul winged its way home to the Master. He was born March 27, 1871, the second son of John and Sarah J. Rickett, who lived near North Station in Henry County. He spent his childhood there but traveled over the western United States extensively in early manhood. He settled in Canada where he homesteaded in the then unsettled country. He came home in 1917 to be with his mother in Brownington and operated a garage about nine years; then since the death of his beloved mother, he and his brother, Charles, made a home for each other. He united with the Christian Church at Lilly, Illinois, at an early age, later moving his membership to Brownington where it remained until his death. He patiently bore his years of suffering, for his was an ardent Christian spirit. His finial love was equaled only by his affection for his brother, the two being drawn closer together by the hand of Death, which took away their brothers and a sister, then the beloved mother. Deceased had a brilliant mind and took a keen interest in all world affairs, especially those pertaining to government. As he had lived in Canada, he was familiar with its laws as he was with those of his native country. Reading was a pleasure to him, and he gleaned much from the high type of literature from which his keen mind retained a large store and enabled him to counsel wisely the many who came to him for advice. Friendship held for him a deeper meaning than to many, and he was sought again and again, ever willing to share another's burdens and help whenever possible. He leaves his younger brother, Milton, in Canada, another brother, Charles, and one sister, Mrs. C. D. Taylor, both of Brownington, to mourn his passing. Funeral services were conducted last Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Brownington Christian Church by Rev. S. W. Walkup, pastor there, who, at request of deceased brother, Charles, who is ill, used a text in keeping with his brother's life, My Grace Is Sufficient For Thee. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in the family plot.

RICKETT, Nancy Alice LEAVY
b: abt 1852
d: 1933
Mrs. Nancy Alice Rickett, who has for the past five years made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Marseilles and Dr. Marseilles, passed away Tuesday morning at 3:45 from the infirmities attendant to her advanced age. Although Mrs. Rickett had been ill and in declining health for almost a year, her death came as a shock to those who survive. She was 81 years, 9 months and 28 days of age. Arrangements for the funeral service are not completed awaiting the arrival of Dr. J. D. Rickett and family of St. Joseph.

RICKETT, Sarah Jane SMITH
b: Sep 12 1847, Illinois
d: Jan 8 1931, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1931 - Sarah Jane Rickett passed away at her home in Brownington Thursday, Jan 8, 1931, at 4 p.m. She had been a invalid for 35 years and got about in a wheel chair. However she was only seriously ill for a few weeks previous to her death. Sarah Jane Smith was born in Illinois, Sept. 12, 1847. After her marriage to Mr. Rickett, she moved to Henry County, and had lived in and near Brownington for more than 40 years. She lost the use of her lower limbs about 35 years ago, which necessitated her using a wheel chair, but this did not prevent her from doing her own cooking, dishwashing, sewing, and other household tasks. She was a wee mite of a lady, with a sunny smile for everyone, and interested in everything and everybody. She was a splendid cook, and kept her house in order, dainty and neat. She pieced many quilts, and was a daily reader of the Bible, newspapers, magazines, and books. Time never dragged on her hands, and she was delightful company for all, as she was so keenly alert. Mrs. Rickett was especially interested in the new funeral home that her son, C. A. Rickett had started, and always enjoyed the beautiful Maplewood Cemetery. She was a friend of all, and the people of Brownington and vicinity ever enjoyed a chat with her. She was given devoted care by this son, C. A. Rickett, and her other son, John Rickett, who also lived at home, and on these two sons her death will fall the hardest, as she had always meant everything to them. She is also survived by another son, Milton Rickett, who lives in Canada, and two daughters, Mrs. Sam Consalus, who lives in Mammoth Springs, Ark., and Mrs. C. D. Taylor, of Brownington; a sister, Mrs. Ella Henshaw, of Illinois. This sister had visited Mrs. Rickett a number of times. There are nine grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Brownington Saturday. Her body was laid in the Maplewood Cemetery.

RICKETT, Susan
b: Jan 31 1816, Virginia
d: Feb 13 1899, near Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 25 1899 - Mrs. Susan Rickett died Feb. 13, 1899 at her son-in-law's Henry Stewart, near Browning. Born in Virginia Jan. 31, 1816; married to Wm. Rickett in 1838 and in 1859 she and her family came to Green County, Ohio where they lived until 1849 when they came to Illinois. In 1867 they moved to Henry County where she has lived since. Her husband died in Brownington in 1884. Nine children, six living - Alex of Cross Timbers; Mrs. John Plecker of Mt. Zion; Mrs. Hugh Bunch of near Lowry City; and Mesdames John Walters, Mary Hobbs and Henry Stewart of Brownington. She had a stroke of paralysis two years ago last summer from which she never fully recovered. She was always cheerful, happy and contented, never murmuring at any time. A member of the Baptist Church of Brownington for many years.

RICKSON, Dewitt E.
b: 1907, near Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 14 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dewitt E. Rickson was born in 1907, near Mt. Zion in Henry County, son of Ransom Moree Rickson and Emma Bobbit Rickson. He passed away November 14, 1991, at Park Lake Medical Center in Kansas City. He moved to Kansas City in 1942. He was married to Marie Jones. She preceded him in death August 25, 1991. He retired in 1972 after working 26 years as a service man for Gas Service co. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raytown. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by a son, Raymond E. Rickson, Louisville, KY; a daughter Ilene A. Spellerburg, Lee's Summit; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one sister Vivian Lee of near Van Nuys, California. Services were held November 18 at the Hinton Chapel with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery.

RICKSON, Juanita Marie JONES
b: Feb 2 1911, Brotherton, TN
d: Aug 25 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marie Jones Rickson, 80, east Kansas City, passed away august 25, 1991 at her home. She worked for Warner Bros., was a secretary at Liberty High School, then taught business at Clifford H. Nowlin Junior High School for 13 years before retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raytown and taught in the Sunday School for 27 years. She was born in Brotherton, Tennessee and lived in Kansas City most of her life. She was married to Dewitt E. Rickson, formerly of the Mt. Zion community in Henry County. Survivors include her husband of Raytown; a son Ray Rickson, Louisville, Ky.; a daughter Ilene Spellerburg, Lee's Summit; a brother Billy Jones, Smithville; three sisters, Fredamae Moog, Rogers, Ark., Kathryn Walker and Ruth Chinn of Kansas City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held August 28, at the church. Burial in the floral Hills Cemetery.

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