Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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SICKMAN, Christopher Jerome "Chris"
b: Jan 26 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 22 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 8 2004 - Christopher Jerome Sickman was born January 26, 1950 in Clinton, son of Rosalie Sickman and the late Denis Sickman. He died March 22, 2004, of complications from esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his family and fiancee at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City. He was 54-years-old. He is survived by one daughter, Shelley Sickman, Las Vegas, Nevada; one son, Todd Sickman, Montrose; mother Rosalie Sickman, Montrose; four sisters, Julie Nold, Oak Grove, Oklahoma, Claudia Higgins, Deepwater, Debra Nold and Sylvia Parmley, Montrose, and one brother, David Sickman, Baltimore, Maryland, six nephews and three nieces. Chris Sickman attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1968. While he was in high school, he put in many long hours at Heiman's Inc. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps, going first to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and then to the Philippines. After fulfilling his duties, he returned home to Montrose and married Phyllis Linenberger. Into this union they had two children, Shelley born in 1973 and Todd in 1975. In 1972 he was employed by the Peabody Coal Co. and worked there for 16 years. During his time at Peabody he started to buy land and soon became an accomplished farmer. In the late 1980s he bought the Short Street Tavern in Montrose. His hard work ethic led him to accomplish many things in life. Chris lived a full life and will be remembered as a generous man who was never too busy to help his friends and community. He lived a life full of hard work and was rewarded by a life full of friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral mass were held Saturday, March 27, at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SICKMAN, David Denis
b: May 31 1952, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 22 2007, Baltimore, MD
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - David D. Sickman, 54, Baltimore, Maryland, died at his home, February 22, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 27, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. David was born May 31, 1952, in Montrose, Missouri, son of Denis and Rosalie Schussler Sickman. He was a carpenter by trade and always enjoyed working with his hands. He was an avid sports fan and especially like football and golf. His father, Denis and brother, Chris preceded him in death. Survivors include son, Brandon Sickman; daughter, Shawna Hendrix and husband Scott; his mother, Rosalie; four sisters, Julie Nold and husband Bob; Claudia Higgins and husband Bob; Deborah Nold and husband Stanley; Sylvia Parmley and husband Jr.; three grandchildren, Kody, Tylin and Kaleann Hendrix, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

SICKMAN, John Frank
b: Dec 23 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 5 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 14 2005 - John Frank Sickman was born on December 23, 1908 on a farm in the Montrose Germantown community the son of William and Elizabeth (Putthoff) Sickman. He passed away on November 5, 2005, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mildred, of the home, his daughters, Linda Sue Sickman of Kansas City, Sharon Price and his son in law Larry Price of Sedalia, his daughter in law, Eileen Sickman of Fulton, his grandchildren, John, Stuart and Abigail Sickman, Kristin Verde, Cynthia Malloy, Jennifer Barth, Amanda Morgan and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only son Stanley Joseph Sickman, his parents, his five brothers; Arthur, Liborious, Alfred, Denis and Eugene Sickman and five sisters; Irene Kaumans, Blanche Wigger, Mildred Fick, Marie Fick and Lavina Pittsenbarger. John graduated from Maple Grove school in Germantown and helped his father on the family farm. In 1935 he accepted a position with Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton. On October 26th, 1939 he was united in marriage to Mildred Nola Mayes at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. In 1944 he was inducted into the U.S. Navy and spent eighteen months in the Aleutian Islands aboard the USS Blackhawk as a hospital corpsman. In 1947 upon the completion of his military service he returned to Clinton. A business partnership was formed and Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home was established. For over fifty years he also maintained a small cattle farm in Clinton that he referred to as "the ranch". He was a successful self-educated businessman of wit and wisdom. John's life was spent devoted to his family and Catholic faith. Mass of Christian Burial was held November 8, 2005, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SIDEY, David
b: abt 1899, Scotland
d: 1899, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO, Apr 29 1899 - David Sidey died suddenly about noon Sunday. His son, D. W. took the remains to Mount Pleasant, Iowa for burial beside his wife, who died there several years ago. Mr. Sidey was born in Scotland and was past 74. He leaves two sons, D. W. of Montrose and another in South Dakota.

SIDWELL, Thomas Dean "Sid"
b: Nov 29 1961, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 15 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 23 2008 - Thomas Dean "Sid" Sidwell, 46, Garden City, was born Nov. 29, 1961, in Warsaw, the son of Daniel Dean and Janie Rose (Hargett) Sidwell and died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. On Sept. 19, 1980, Sid married Margaret Rose Wheeldon in Dayton. Sid was formerly employed as an installer for Tel-Com Telephone Company, Windsor. He had attended Sherwood High School, Creighton. He is survived by his wife Margie Sidwell of the home; his parents Dan and Janie Sidwell, and a brother Tony Sidwell and wife Angie, all of Garden City; four nephews, Josh, Justin, Jeremy Sidwell, all of Garden City, Zach Siegel and a niece, Abby Siegel, both of New Meadows, Idaho; other relatives and many friends. Graveside service were held Friday, Sept. 19, at Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.

SIEGFRIED, Fern FAIR
b: May 20 1919, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 19 2000, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 21 2000 - Fern Siegfried, 80, Warrensburg, formerly of Leeton, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. She was born May 20, 1919, in Knob Noster, the daughter of Curtis Fair and Viola Brownfield Fair. On August 13, she married Carl Siegfried in Sedalia and he survives of the home. She was a member of the LaMonte Christian Church, Hickory Grove Extension Club and a charter member of the Lady Elks. Survivors, besides her husband, are three daughters, Carlene Mifflin of Warrensburg, Gayle Sue Siegfried of Grain Valley and Janice Siegfried of North Kansas City; two sons, Don Siegfried of Centerview and Kenneth Siegfried of Leeton; three sisters, Agnes Young of San Diego, California, Joyce Patrick of La Monte and Gayle Lambatis of Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg.

SIEGISMUND, Amber Roselyn
b: Jan 10 1989, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 18 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 20 2006 - Amber Roselyn Siegismund, 17, daughter of Mark and Sherrie (Henzlik) Siegismund, was born January 10, 1989 in Osceola and died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She lived in the Rockville area all her life. She was baptized as an infant, confirmed at age 11 and had been a lifelong member of Rockville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the youth group and sang in the church choir. She was a senior at Appleton City R-11 School where she was involved in many aspects of student life. She was a member of the National Honor Society, holding a grade point average of 4.0 and had earned a 29 on her ACT in preparation for attending college next fall. Along with many academic achievements she held the top award "Grand Muse" in the art program and had received several blue ribbons on art work and "Best of Show" in the WEMO Conference art show. She was president of the Student Council and secretary last year. She played the flute in the band for five years and was a member of Audition Choir, recently performing in the All-District Women's Choir. She was currently involved as an actor in the school play. She was on the track team and a member of Varsity Club. She had also been captain of the Quiz Bowl team for the last three years. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Sherrie Siegismund, and one brother Nolan, of the home; her paternal grandparents, Aaron and Mabel Siegismund of Rockville; her maternal grandparents, Alfred R. "Bud" and Carolyn Henzlik of Appleton City; four aunts, Terrie and husband Gary Ashley, Appleton City, Kerrie and husband Scott Hedger, Kingsville, Robin Siegismund of Appleton City, Rachel and husband Brian Clark, Cleveland; two uncles, Daniel Siegismund and wife Kim, Appleton City, and Philip Siegismund and wife Susan, Rockville; 14 cousins, Kristie and Michael Ashley, Ryan, Ashley, Megan, Logan and Levi Siegismund, Nathan, Eli and Lora Clark, Ethan, Emily, Cisely and Maddie Siegismund; a special friend Noah Watson, and a host of other friends. Funeral services were Monday, November 20, at Appleton City High School. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

SIEGRIST, Clara Velma CHRISCO
b: Aug 15 1913, Shannon Co, MO
d: Jan 21 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 8 2005 - Clara V. Siegrist, daughter of Adam and Sarah Elizabeth (Willis) Chrisco, was born August 15, 1913, in Shannon County and died at Fern's Care Center in Windsor, January 21, 2005, at the age of 91 years. Clara had lived in Springfield before moving to Clinton in 1999. She was a member of the High Street Baptist Church, Springfield, and the American Business Women's Association. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Kempker and husband David, Clinton and Peggy Matthews and husband Jim, Independence, as well as five grandchildren, Debbie Boeth, Dana Haggerty, Kyle Kempker, Kim Hawley and Jill Gordon, and eight great-grandchildren, Stephanie Boeth, Nicholas Boeth, Claire Hawley, Faith Hawley, Brian Gordon, Ella Kempker and Grayson Kempker. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIELEMAN, Bernard Quinten
b: Aug 17 1926, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 10 1995, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Bernard Quinten Sieleman, son of John and Violet (Hazlett) Sieleman, was born in Kansas City on August 17, 1926, and died February 10, 1995, at his home in El Dorado Springs, at the age of 68. He spent most of his life in the Germantown and Montrose areas where he earned his living as a heavy equipment operator doing custom dozing and construction work. Before moving to the Montrose area he was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman. Bernard and Denora Nadine Frazee were united in marriage on March 28, 1948, in the Holy name Catholic Church in Kansas City, Ks., and to this union six children were born. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Montrose VFW Post #8820 and the St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. His family was very important to him and he loved to spend time with them down on the river. He also enjoyed barbecuing and flying. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Richard Anthony Pierce and Toni Nichole Sieleman. Survivors include his wife, Denora Nadine Sieleman of Appleton City; one daughter, Linda Sue Osborne of Butler; five sons, Anthony J. Sieleman of Appleton City, Bernie Ray Sieleman of Butler, John Elmer Sieleman of Appleton City, Kelly D. Sieleman of Adrian and Karl Wayne Sieleman of Appleton City; one brother Jack Sieleman of Sedalia; three sisters, Delores Campbell and Gloria Gohlman, both of Kansas City, Ks., and Joan DeCaney of Climax Springs; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were at St. Ludger's Chapel, Germantown, Tuesday, February 14. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery.

SIELEMAN, Hilda Frances
b: abt 1912, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: May 25 1993
Clinton Daily Democrat - Hilda Frances Sieleman, 81, died May 25, 1993, in the New mark Care Center, where she lived. Services will be Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church; burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mrs. Sieleman was born in Germantown and lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She was an office manager at Bud Brown Chrysler-Plymouth Inc. for 12 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, near Parkville. Survivors include a sister, Alda E. Rieke, Shawnee, and nephews and nieces.

SIELEMAN, John Anthony
b: Apr 26 1924, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Feb 19 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
John Anthony Sieleman, 76, of Sedalia, died Monday, February 19, 2001 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born April 26, 1924, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of John Frank and Violet Hazlett Sieleman. On November 27, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas, he was married to Kathryn B. Oxley, who survives the home. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Q, Sieleman, and a sister, Gloria Gohlman.

SIERCKS, John Raymond
b: Jun 4 1938, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 8 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Windsor MO - John Raymond Siercks, 68, Windsor, died September 8, 2006 at University Hospital in Columbia. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 11, 2006 at Englewood Cemetery. He was born in Windsor, Missouri, son of Willie Thomas and Lucy Ladin Laughlin Siercks. He married the former Ivonne Buchanon. He enjoyed his cattle; dog, Scottie; well-known storyteller, loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always thankful for his family, friends and neighbors. He loved the simple life and enjoyed it to the fullest and never let a person or animal go hungry. Preceding him in death is his parents, one daughter, Connie and one brother, Marvin Siercks. Survivors include his wife, Ivonne; one son, Steve Siercks and wife, Shelly; two daughters, Sharon Ann Harris and husband, Dennis; Teresa Marie Williams; one brother, Robert Siercks and wife, Judy; four sisters, Angline Carleton; Veta Sue Munsterman and husband, Larry; Wanda Lee McCartney and husband, Darrell; Billie Dean Tracy and husband, Fritz; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren plus other numerous family and friends.

SIERCKS, Lucy Ladine LAUGHLIN
b: May 8 1913, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 19 2002, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2002 - Lucy Ladine Siercks, 88, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at her daughter Billie Tracy's home in Raymore. She was born in Windsor, the daughter of Amelia Wilson and Jewell C. Laughlin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Kenneth Marvin Siercks. She is survived by two sons, John Raymond Siercks of Windsor, Robert Jewell Siercks of Lincoln; four daughters, Billie D. Tracy of Raymore, Angline Carlton of Raytown, Veta Sue Munsterman of Raymore, Wanda Lee McCartney of Adrain; 20 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. She worked for Clearfield Cheese in Clinton many years. Funeral services were Friday, March 22, at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor.

SIERCKS, Sarah Rhoda McQUEEN
b: Jan 15 1906, near Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: May 2 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 11 2000 - Sarah Rhoda (McQueen) Siercks, the daughter of Elsworth and Nellie (Briggs) McQueen, was born January 15, 1906, in Benton County near Lincoln. She grew up in Benton County and was united in marriage to John Ervin Siercks on November 27, 1930. To this union were born four children, Ervin Dale Siercks, Denver Earl Siercks and Rhoda Irene Brzuchalski, all of Clinton, and Thomas Lee Siercks, who preceded her in death in 1972. After a broken hip and other health problems, she became a resident of Westwood Nursing Home. She departed this life May 2, 2000, at 10:42 at the age of 94 years, three months, 17 days. Rhoda loved to entertain her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with many nursery rhymes and songs of old. She always made everybody around her laugh and be happy. She loved playing cards, working puzzles, math and spelling. She worked many years making quilts for her children and grandchildren. She had 14 brothers and sisters, all preceding her in death. Besides her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, she leaves a host of relatives and friends who will miss her very much.

SIERCKS, Stanley Dale
b: Dec 13 1975
d: Oct 15 2006, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 2006 - Stanley Dale Siercks, born December 13, 1975, died Sunday, October 15, 2006, at his home in Deepwater, after many years of illness. Graveside services will be Friday, October 20, at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor. He worked as a carpenter all his life. He is survived by his parents, Ervin and Joeann Siercks; brothers, Bart Brewster, Steven and Bart Fritze, and sister Mary Ann Siercks.

SIGLER, Cordelia B. BALL
b: Jul 25 1903, Halleyville, OK
d: Oct 1 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cordelia B. Ball Sigler was born July 25, 1903, in Halleyville, Oklahoma, the daughter of George W. and Alzada (Melvin) Ball. She died October 1, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 91. She moved to Bowen after her father's death in 1906, then moved to Clinton when she was a young lady. In 1925, she was married to Arnold W. Sigler and to this union three children were born, Jack, Jane and Eugene. During her husband's military service, she lived in Lawton, Oklahoma, Columbia, South Carolina, St. Augustine, Florida, Peachland, North Carolina and Mannhelm, Germany. She later traveled extensively in the United States. After her husband's death, she worked for 10 years in Yellowstone Park during the summer. She loved gardening, needlework and was an avid reader. She had a delightful sense of humor and enjoyed being around young people. She is survived by one son, Jack Sigler, St. Simons, Georgia; one daughter, Jane Adkins, Clinton; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold in 1948; her son Eugene in 1989; one grandson Rocky in 1990; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 4, at the Christian Church in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SILVER, Alpha Taylor
b: Jan 10 1911, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 5 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 7 2000 - Taylor Silver, 89, Windsor, died Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born January 10, 1911, in Windsor, the son of Alpha T. Silver and Minnie G. (Taylor) Silver. On October 31, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, he married Ida Bonnie Henry, who survives. He co-owned and operated with his wife Silver's Dry Cleaners in Windsor from 1929 until his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 113th Radio Signal Intelligence Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; a member and past treasurer of the Windsor American Legion Post 82, and a former member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Connie Silver, Waco, Texas; sister, Rowena Hendrickson, Kansas City; a grandson, Larren Silver; two granddaughters, Kelly Cobb and Allison Farrar; three great-grandchildren, Dane Cobb, Lana Cobb and Silver Farrar, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Silver and Jimmie Silver and an infant sister, Velma. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SILVER, Ida Bonnie HENRY
b: Aug 29 1911, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 18 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 20 2000 - Bonnie Silver, 88, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, July 18, 2000, at Fern's Care Center in Windsor. She was born August 29, 1911, in Windsor, the daughter of Frank Raymond Henry and Lillian (Rush) Henry. On October 31, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, she married Alpha Taylor Silver, who died February 5, 2000. She worked as a young girl at her mother's restaurant and dress shop. With her husband she co-owned and operated Silver's Dry Cleaners in Windsor for 35 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Connie S. Silver, Waco, Texas; one grandson, two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Henry. Graveside services will be Friday, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford III
b: abt 1926
d: Mar 30 1998, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 1 1998 - Ben C. Simes III, 72, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died March 30, 1998, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, April 3, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and two sons; also his mother, Ruth Simes and a sister, Virginia Lee Goush.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford Jr.
b: Oct 5 1899, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 13 1957, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, FL
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Last rites for Benjamin Simes, well known Clinton business man, who died Feb. 13 while vacationing in St. Petersburg, Fla., were conducted Feb. 18 at the Consalus Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Benjamin Crawford Simes, Jr., the youngest of four children of Benjamin Crawford and Jessie Lilburne Simes, was born Oct. 5, 1899, in Clinton, Mo., where he grew to manhood. In 1921 he married Miss Ruth Datwieler to which union two children were born, Virginia Lee, now Mrs. Roy Speer of North Kansas City, and Benjamin C., III, stationed with the US Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Simes was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War I and a charter member of the Clinton American Legion Clem Dickinson Post, No. 14. Upon completing his high school work, he entered the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell, N. M. and was there for the duration of World War I. After his discharge from the service he entered the University of Missouri. Before the completion of his year's work he was called home by the serious illness of his father and went into the business which is one of the oldest established in Clinton and which was then in the building occupied now by the Ben Franklin store. Shortly after his father's death in the mid 1940's, he moved his business one door north where it has since continued to serve Clinton and a wide surrounding area. His co-partner and nephew, Ben Farmer, son of Mr. Simes's sister, Mrs. Wallace (Zadelle) Farmer who preceded him in death, joined him in the business in 1946. Mr. Simes made many friends and acquaintances through his business contacts. He was widely known and is remembered for his courtesy, quiet friendliness and his desire to serve. He was an ardent fisherman and kept a trailer in readiness at Bennett Springs for the spare times he found to go fishing. He especially enjoyed woodworking and had a workshop at his home in order to indulge in this pleasure whenever possible. He and his wife had been away for a month on a Florida vacation when he was suddenly stricken at St. Petersburg where they were visiting cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vaughan, and he succumbed shortly after. Surviving are the wife of the home; the daughter and son, before mentioned; four grandsons; two sisters, both of Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Lorraine Simes Fisher, unable to come for the services on account of the illness of her husband, L.T. Fisher, who recently suffered a heart attack, and Mrs. Mildred Simes Wilson, who will remain for several days' stay in the Simes home; also nieces, nephew, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Speer left for her home Feb. 19 and Benjamin Simes III returns to his duties today, Feb. 21. A sister of Mrs. Simes, Mrs. Helen Dacey of El Paso, has also returned home.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford Sr.
b: Dec 30 1863, Sweet Springs, Saline Co, MO
d: Jan 7 1945, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Benjamin Crawford Simes died at the Clinton General Hospital at 3:00 Sunday afternoon, January 7, 1945, after an extended period of failing health. His last real illness began on December 4 when he was taken to the home of his son, Ben C. Simes, Jr., but on the 81st birthday of the long-time business leader of Clinton, December 30, he was taken to the General Hospital. Since boyhood Ben C. Simes has been closely connected with the business life of Clinton, and he has been a leader in every civic movement, his judgement, tempered with the wisdom of many years, advising his friends of the proper course to follow in civic matters. He was born in Sweet Springs, Mo., on December 30, 1863, the son of Benjamin Schreeves and Louisa Voorhees Simes. The parents had come to Missouri from Ohio, their native state. They moved to Clinton and Benjamin Crawford Simes, then only 15 years of age, got a job as clerk in the William Cox dry goods store getting his first experience in the business world in which he was later to become so outstanding. He went into business with his brother-in-law, Will Vaughan, having a shoe and harness stock on the north side of the square, a business that became one of the Clinton leading commercial firms. In 1896, Mr. Simes bought out the interest of his partner and the store name of Ben C. Simes was established in Clinton and has remained outstanding throughout the years. Mr. Simes was progressive and added other lines to the shoes, harness and leather goods, but he was always conservative and looked ahead on every step forward. He retired from the store in 1940, turning this business over to his son, Ben C. Simes, Jr., and devoted his attention to the harness and leather goods, over the store. He was married December 26, 1888, to Miss Jessie Brown, who died in 1937. There were four children, Zadelle, who was Mrs. W. E. Farmer, who died in 1930; Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. Lorraine Littlefield, and Ben C. Simes Jr. There are eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The grandchildren are: Lieut. Col. W. C. Farmer, at Aberdeen, Md.; Pvt. Wallace E. Farmer, at an army camp in Nebraska; Mrs. Paul Schmidt, of Harrisonville; Pvt. Ben Farmer, in an army camp in Kentucky; Mrs. Robert C. Walker, Jr., and Mrs. John C. McDonald, Jr., of Dallas; Mrs. Roy C. Speer and Ben C. Simes III, both of Clinton. There are two brothers and sisters, Richard M. Simes, of Encino, California; Charles F. Simes and Mrs. Sam Woods of Clinton; and Mrs. Mary Hahn of Kansas City. Mr. Simes lived a full, a happy and a useful life. He worked very hard for many years at his business and his home, knowing well that the secret of happiness and success lies in earning those achievements. He was a genial and kindly man and a very interesting conversationalist. He was an intense patriot, and took an active civilian part in the two world wars, holding nothing back in his efforts to aid in the victory, while his loyal expressions stirred enthusiasm in others. His success in business gained for him a high position in the community and his advice was often sought by his fellow business men who respected his sound business judgment, his conservative opinions. His life was full and complete. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services for the late Benjamin Crawford Simes were held Tuesday afternoon at the Consalus and Peck Funeral Home. Graveside ceremonies and burial were in Englewood cemetery.

SIMES, Bertha Augusta JOHNSON
b: Apr 17 1868, Newcastle, IN
d: Jul 4 1919, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Chas. F. Simes died at her home on South 8th street, at 7 o'clock the morning of July 4th. She had been very ill for two weeks with a complication of diseases, which seriously affected her heart. She had been in failing health for nearly a year and with the grief, which had just recently came to her through the death of her sister, Mrs. John Datweiler, and other cares, perhaps hastened the end. Bertha Augusta Johnson was born at Newcastle, Ind., April 17, 1868, where she grew to womanhood and came to Henry county with her parents in 1886. Oct 15, 1889, she married Chas. F. Simes. Her husband survives her with their children, both of whom are grown. Raymond, who lives on Ohio street, and Miss Louise at home. She is also survived by her parents, A. N. Johnson and wife, two sisters - Mesdames C.N. Knoles and Owen Taylor and one brother, Charles Johnson. Clinton had been her home ever since her marriage. She was converted and united with the First M. E. church a number of years ago. She possessed a charm of manner and sweetness of disposition that made her loved by all her acquaintances. In fact she was a most lovable woman. This was part due to the part that she was so unselfish. Since the death of her sister she had tried to help make up to those nieces the loss of their dear mother and gave them wise council and guidance. Her father is nearly helpless, so she thoughtfully had her parents move next door to her, so she could help and care for them in many ways. Hers were busy hands and it seems that she was needed so, but the Father in Heaven knows the best way, so we dare not question. The funeral services were conducted at the home last Saturday morning and her body was laid in Englewood underneath a mound of flowers.

SIMES, Edwin Joseph
b: Jan 12 1856, Harrison Co, OH
d: Mar 21 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ed Simes died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sam Woods, on North 5th street, where he had been the past two months. Death came as a release from a pain racked body and mind. He had been in failing health for the past six years, and for several years, every minute was one of suffering. Operations and other skilled medical and nursing care were tried to bring him back to health, but all was in vain. Deceased was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 67 years ago last January 12th. The Simes family came to Henry county in 1879, and he had lived here much of the time since, part of the latter years living in Kansas City. He was married to Effie Burks 36 years ago. She survives him with their one son, Vorhees. Mr. Simes was converted and united with the Baptist church about 30 years ago and was a faithful attendant when able to go. He was also a member of the W. O. W. He was in the real estate business here a number of years. He is also survived by two sisters - Mrs. Sam Woods, Clinton; Mrs. Mary L. Hahn, Springfield; four brothers, Will Simes, El Reno, Oklahoma; Chas, R.M. and Ben C. Simes, all of Clinton. The funeral services were conducted at the home of his brother, Ben C. Simes, Thursday. Burial in Englewood.

SIMES, Jessie Lilburne BROWN
b: Aug 18 1867, 4 mi E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 1937, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ben Simes Sr. Dies After A Short Illness - Had Been A Resident of Clinton Many Years - Active in Club and Church Life and Wife of Prominent Clinton Merchant - One of God's angels stooped near the earth at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to close the eyelids and lift the soul of Mrs. Ben C. Simes, Sr., to the realms of Life's Tomorrow. Mrs. Simes, who had not been well since a year ago last fall when she had pneumonia, had been critically ill only since Saturday, a week past, suffering a heart attack shortly after her daughter, Mrs. Tom Wilson, and granddaughter, Miss Lilburne Wilson, who had been with her for a week's visit, had started for their home in Texas. Realizing Sunday that the end was near she had bade her family goodbye with the sweet courage and resignation that had stamped her life as beautiful. Conscious up until almost the last, she quietly slipped into oblivion. Jessie Brown was born August 18, 1867, on the farm of her parents, four miles east of Clinton, on what is known today as the England place. When a girl of fourteen she moved to Clinton with her parents, who made their home at 503 South Second Street on the site of the present Barnett home. Her father, then in the contracting business, built the old Baptist church, the McLane and McBeth homes and the old Dr. G. Y. Salmon house on North Main Street, the latter three the oldest brick residences of the community; also in Texas, he built the Grayson County courthouse, the Brinkley House at Sherman, Texas, and one of Ft Worth's oldest hotels. She attended the Clinton Schools and the Lamkin Academy, teaching school a year in West Plains Mo., after graduation. December 26, 1888, she became the bride of Ben C. Simes, established merchant of Clinton, and to their union four children were born, Ruth Zadelle (Mrs. W. Farmer) deceased; Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. R. J. Littlefield of Dallas, Texas, and an only son, Ben, of Clinton, whose home and family across the street from his parents has been their happiness and comfort. From childhood Mrs. Simes was a member of the First M.E. Church, where she delighted to work, taking comfort and pride in her denomination and rearing her children in its beliefs. She was for years the teacher of a class of women organized by Mrs. E.P. Winters, former Clintonian, and took great pleasure in their organization as the attendance was usually about 30. The women were all devoted to her and made a memory chain for her of unique and antique buttons not long since. The chain at least two yards in length held great interest for her and she knew from whom every button had come. To them in her last conscious hours she sent a special farewell. Mrs. Simes was secretary of the Foreign Missionary Society and vice-president of the Home Missionary Society at the time of her death, entertaining the latter but a few weeks ago. Mrs. Simes was also active in the club life of the community, being an able member of the Clinton Shakespeare class for over 20 years and on the roster of the Tourist Club about 20. To them she gave faithful interest, and attendance, preparing her prigrams and lending a zest to the securing of excellent or unusual material that added greatly to the club life. In both she will be greatly missed. Her gentle spirit's absence create a void for her fellow workers. In her home life, however, she found expression for her greatest talents. A lady of sweet and refined instincts, she set the example for her children, trained her daughters in housewifely arts that has made them efficient homemakers and reared her only son with a practical hand that linked with his father's able tutelage, has made him one of Clinton's most efficient young business men. Between Mr. and Mrs. Simes existed the perfect sympathy and unity of feeling that begets happiness of the finest sort, making of the wife a real helpmeet and an inspiration to win life's best and fullest. To her children she was fully devoted, proud of their achievements and success, interested in all details of their lives. To her grandchildren she gave a love and concern that motivated their ambitions and growing talents. A needlewoman of art, she was always busy making lovely fancy work her last weeks of life. Mrs. Simes is survived by her splendid husband and the above mentioned children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral services were Wednesday at the First M.E. Church, and the beloved body was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery. Active pall bearers were her three grandsons, Messrs. W.C., Wallace and Ben Farmer, her nephew, Raymond Simes, and LeRoy Oskins, and Louis Freund.

SIMES, Louisa V. VOORHEES
b: Oct 4 1828, Harrison Co, OH
d: Mar 10 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 12 1904 - Mrs. Louise Simes, after a short illness with paralysis, died at her home on East Ohio Street Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. Born in Harrison county, Ohio near Scio October 4, 1829; married B. C. Simes October 3, 1853. the husband died less than one year ago and her daughter, Mrs. Tussey, died last January. She had made her home in Henry county 25 years and leaves seven children. Funeral at the home by Rev. C. Pugsley and burial in Englewood.

SIMES, Mrs.
b: n/a
d: Jul 1 1890, 1 mi N of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jul 5 1890 - A mover woman named Simes died one mile north of Lewis Tuesday of typhoid fever. She was the wife of a band of horse traders, coming here from Kansas, and had been camped there since Saturday. Local people laid out and prepared the corpse for respectable burial and remains were buried in the Lewis cemetery by the citizens of Lewis.

SIMES, Robert R.
b: Aug 13 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 1995, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert R. Simes, 72, Overland Park, Kansas, died September 20, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Clinton and lived in the Kansas City area since 1954. He was a well-known jazz pianist, orchestra leader, arranger and composer in the Kansas City area for many years. He was a life member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 34-627. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Dwight Cowles American Legion Post #370 and the VFW #7397. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Simes of the home; one daughter, Patricia Koepke of Overland Park; one son, David Simes of Belton; one brother, William Simes of Overland Park, and four grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, September 23, at Newcomer's Overland Park Chapel, 28201 Metcalf and Monday, September 25, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SIMES, Ruth Virginia DATWEILER
b: Aug 23 1902
d: May 18 2000, Gladstone, Clay Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 22 2000 - Ruth Virginia Simes died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Woodvine Nursing Home in Gladstone. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery on Monday. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Lee Goush of Florida, and one grandson, Skip Spear; one sister, Evelyn Datweiler of Texas.

SIMISON, Effie CROOKS
b: Apr 19 1857, Indian Run, Mercer Co, PA
d: Sep 24 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 30 1905 - Mrs. Effie Crooks Simison, wife of W. E. Simison, died September 24, 1905, at the home 725 North 6th. Born at Indian Run, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1877; married Mr. Simison, had four sons and one daughter who survive. Two daughters died in childhood. A member of the M. E. Church all her life. Interment in Englewood.

SIMMONS, Calpurnia ALEXANDER
b: 1824
d: Oct 1904, .5 mi N of Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 15 1904 - Died at the home of her daughter, one-half of a mile north of Coal, Mrs. Calpernia Simmons, at the age of 80. A faithful Baptist and member of Good Hope church since 1867. Her husband died about 27 years ago. She had 11 children, all living except one son Willie, who died about 20 years ago. She seemed to be ready and willing to go and only wished that she might live to see her youngest child Emma, of California, once more. Funeral at Good Hope. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

SIMMONS, Helen A. SWISHER
b: Jan 18 1909, Slater, Saline Co, MO
d: Feb 13 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 14 2003 - Helen A. Simmons, 94, Warrensburg, died Thursday, February 13, 2003, at the Western Missouri Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1909, in Slater the daughter of Charles V. Swisher and Nelle Wood Swisher. On March 4, 1933, she and Earl Walker Simmons were married in Carrolton. He died September 6, 1992. She was a member of the Warrensburg First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg, a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Garden Club of Warrensburg. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Burkett, Independence, Martha Aldridge, Clinton, and Nedra Christian, Houston, Texas; one son, Charles Simmons, Houston, Texas; one sister, Margaret Horgan, Slater; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services are Monday, February 17, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SIMMONS, Jay W.
b: Oct 6 1922, Woodlawn, IL
d: Jun 28 2004, Mesa, AZ
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2004 - Jay W. Simmons, 81, recently of Mesa, Arizona, and formerly of Windsor, died in the early morning hours of Monday, June 28, 2004, at Banner Hospice in Mesa. He was born October 6, 1922, in Woodlawn, Illinois, the only son of William Simmons and Tella Watkins Simmons. His only sister, Olive Kathryn (Simmons) Wilson, preceded him in death by just one month and one day. Jay graduated from Southwest High School in St. Louis and entered college, prior to the United States entry into World War II, at the University of Missouri, where Jay met his wife Jean Sutherland, who was to be his love, pride and his partner and friend for over 60 years. After our country formally entered World War II, Jay enlisted in the United States Navy and eventually became both a Naval aviator and officer. Flying became an infectious passion of Jay's for many years. Following his honorable discharge from the United States Navy at the end of the war, Jay adopted Windsor, his wife's birthplace, as his own hometown, finishing his college education at Central Missouri State College (now University) in Warrensburg where he earned and received a Bachelor of Science degree in history and business. Jay and his wife, Jean, eventually had two sons and one daughter, Bill and Jim Simmons and Jane (Simmons) Jadlot. Then, each of Jay's children had four children, for a total of 12 grandchildren, Jeffrey, James, Jamie, Janann, Julie, John, Jodi, Jordan, Jayton, Jeani, Jenna and Jackie Jean. At the time of Jay's passing, his grandchildren had given him 13 great-grandchildren (eight boys and five girls). Jay was known for many things. He was a Christian, a lifelong Southern Baptist and a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor for over 55 years. Jay served his church through the years in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent. Jay worked at or owned the Citizens Bank of Windsor for nearly 40 years. Jay served on the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Board of directors for many years, including two terms as president. He also served several years on the Board of Trustees of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Like his father before him, Jay was a Mason and a Shriner. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. While living and working in Windsor, Jay was a member of the Chamber of commerce and the Lions Club, serving as president for a time. Jay was an avid supporter of the community of Windsor, working tirelessly to bring industry to town and traveling often to Washington, D.C., and other places to lobby for matters beneficial to his adopted town or in support of Kaysinger Dam benefits for Windsor. He served on the Whiteman AFB Community Council for a score of years. Jay, in later years, had an active interest in Windsor Communications. As Jay requested prior to his death, his earthly body was cremated in Mesa, Arizona. His ashes were interred at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor Sunday, July 4, with a graveside service only.

SIMMONS, Joan Helen NEUENSCHWANDER
b: Aug 31 1948, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 14 2003, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Valley Center Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2003 - Joan Helen Simmons was born August 31, 1948, at Ellett Hospital in Appleton City and she died at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City on March 14, 2003. She was the youngest child of Alfred and Helen Jenkins Neuenschwander. Joan was a joy and surprise to her parents for when her twin brother John was born the doctor said something like, "There's a second baby." Alfred had to leave the hospital and buy fabric that he took to the ladies of the neighborhood so that they could quickly sew more diapers and gowns for in that time you had to furnish the diapers and clothes the baby would need while in the hospital. Joan led the typical life of a child growing up on the farm in the 1950s. She went to church and school and learned the skills that she would use for the rest of her life. Joan joined 4-H where she developed her love of sewing. She became very talented and her sewing became recognized by judges, clients and family as exceptional quality. She made bridal gowns, bridesmaids' gowns and mother of the bride dresses. Her talent made many weddings a thing of beauty, but her most loved project was the beautiful hand-beaded gown that she made for Annette and T.K.'s wedding. She spent almost 500 hours sewing thousands of beads and pearls on lace that was applied to the gown. She also shared her talent with the church when she made all of the choir robes and stoles when the new church was constructed. Joan served as a Girl Scout leader for several years. Teaching girls the skills needed to enjoy the out-of-doors - going on over nights - and trying not to be afraid herself when the coyotes were howling and yipping and there was nothing but a thin canvas wall between them and the great outdoors. After Joan married she and Ken always lived away from the community but she and Ken returned as often as they could. They always took a week of vacation for Octoberfest so that they could both help with making brats and Joan would bake several batches of Schnitz Brodt using her Grandma Nettie's recipes. She would also donate handiwork for the bazaar. On July 17, 1966, Joan married Kenneth Wayne Simmons at the Valley Center Church and to this union was born their daughter Annette Dawn and later a stillborn daughter, Rebecca Ann. Joan and Ken enjoyed working together whether it was at home - at the farm - or working on a special project like the remodeling of Annette and T.K.'s home. They just enjoyed being together. Both Joan and Ken enjoyed watching Annette as she grew up - going to her track meets - Girl Scout camping trips - fishing - but most of all seeing her become the talented, self-confident young woman she is today. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her infant daughter, Rebecca. She is survived by her beloved husband Ken; daughter Annette and son-in-law, T.K. Hayes, who she always referred to as her son. Joan leaves her mother-in-law, Beulah Simmons; sister-in-law Mary Boan and husband, Bill Boan, brothers-in-law Kelly and wife Brenda, Roy and wife Eva Lee and Mike and wife Norma, all of Clinton. She also leaves her older sister, Ruth Fulwider and husband Harry, Lowry City. Joan always slept with Ruth and it was Ruth who became her second mom - getting up in the night to take her downstairs to get a drink of water because Joan was sure there were monsters that would get her. Joan leaves her big brother, Art and wife Judy, Deepwater. She always loved coming down to the farm and helping Art with transplanting in the greenhouse and working in the garden. Most of all she enjoyed being down when the sweet corn was ready. She also leaves her sister, Pat Stewart of Lowry City. Joan and Pat enjoyed going to country music concerts, especially George Strait concerts. She and Pat enjoyed their trips to the State Fair and they made the best shopping team ever. And last but not least she leaves her twin brother, John and wife Peg, Longview, Washington. She and John shared a special bond only known by twins. They went from biting each other in the playpen to becoming the best of friends. She always said that John made her ask Daddy for the car when they wanted to go somewhere because John was chicken. She also left nieces and nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and a host of friends. Joan was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend - but most of all she was a warrior. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer she never asked, "Why me?" She faced surgery and chemotherapy with strength and courage - when she cried it was because she would miss us and knew we would miss her - but she was not afraid. She knew from the lessons she was taught in this church - that she would see her loved ones again - both the ones who had preceded her and the ones that she left behind. The funeral was March 17, at Valley Center United Church of Christ. Burial was in Valley Center Cemetery, Deepwater.

SIMMONS, Robert V.
b: Oct 23 1921
d: Apr 16 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 19 2002 - Robert V. Simons, 80, Deepwater, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Clinton Memory Gardens. He was born October 23, 1921, son of John and Mary Allene Martin Simons. He had worked as a yardman for the railroad. One brother, John Simons, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mayda, of the home; two daughters, Kathy Kutzie and husband, Milton, El Paso, Texas, and Karen Simons, Raytown; one son, Michael Simons, Independence; one brother, Don Simons and wife, Abbie, Cleveland; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SIMMS, Cecilia Margaret
b: Aug 22 1917, Norborne, Carroll Co, MO
d: Mar 17 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 19 2001 - Cecilia Margaret Simms, 83, Lexington, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lexington. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lexington. Miss Simms was born August 22, 1917, in Norborne. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lexington, and its Altar Society. Survivors include three sisters, Mabel Henderson, Independence, Ida Mae Rice, Gladstone, and Dorothy Bonkoeld, Blue Springs; one brother and his wife, Joe and Juanita Simms, Clinton. - Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington.

SIMMS, Joseph A. "Joe" Sr.
b: Dec 16 1927, Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO
d: Mar 7 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 19 2002 - Joe Simms, 74, Clinton, died March 7, 2002, at his home. Joe was born in Carrolton December 16, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary (Wiesz) Simms; three brothers, Raymond, George and Frederick, and two sisters, Ethel and Cecilia Simms. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita (Reagan) Simms; three sons, Joseph Jr. (Skip) and his wife, Anne, Evansville, Indiana, William (Bill) and his wife, Glenda, Hutchison, Kansas, and Robert (Bob) Simms, Charleston, West Virginia; 10 grandsons, Eric, Christian, Paul, Michael, Cotton, Corey, Kelly, Nathan, Adam and Pat; three sisters, Mabel Henderson, Ida Mae Rice, Dorothy Bonkoski and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were like family. After service in the Navy, he lived with his sister in Kansas City, worked at Union Wire Rope and attended Kansas City University. He worked for the Kansas City Star for 14 years, through 1963. He worked faithfully in his parishes, Guardian Angel in Kansas City and St. Charles in Gladstone. He was a Cub Master and Boy Scout leader. He served as Mayor Protem for Gladstone 1961-63. He moved his family to Clinton in December 1963 when he bought the Safari Motel, owning it 28 years. He purchased a Mobil service station from Mert Halford and operated it five years, 1965-70. He became the executive secretary for the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, serving from 1970-75. Anyone who knew Joe knew how involved he was in anything that would help Clinton, Henry County and all its people. His hobby was community service. From United Way Campaign chairman to board member of the Missouri University Extension Service, he was a volunteer in many organizations. The activities he particularly enjoyed were as a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, and the work he did for Holy Rosary Catholic Church. One of his last roles as a public servant was as Presiding Henry County Commissioner, as a volunteer at the Samaritan Center and board of the Housing Authority member. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, March 11. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIMONS, Reno Thomas
b: Sep 20 1934, Roosterville, Clay Co, MO
d: Jan 29 2000
bur: Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 3 2000 - Reno Thomas Simons, 65, Deepwater, was born September 20, 1934, in Roosterville, to Charles Thomas and Opal Lea Cunningham Simons, and died Sunday, January 29, 2000. On September 27, 1953, he married Dora Mae Black in Bolivar. They lived in the Kansas City and Lawson areas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Simons and Ray Simons, and one sister, Ethyl Simons. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dora, of the home; two sons, Gregory T. Simons, Deepwater, and Roger D. Simons, Topeka, Kansas; five daughters, Sandra J. Boehm of Plattsburg, Pamela S. Simons, Clinton, Donna L. Simons, Lawson, Beth A. Chamness, Warrensburg, Angela D. Easley, Lawson; three brothers, Ross Simons, Kansas City, David Simons, Holt, James Simons, Marshall; three sisters, Georgia Unrue of North Kansas City, Louise Gardner and Rachel Ladwige, both of Brownington, Texas; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Angela, and three sons-in-law, Mike, Gary and Kelly, other relatives and many friends. He was a member of Winnetonka Heights Baptist Church. He retired from truck driving after 30 years in July 1996. Funeral services were Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with burial in the Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SIMONS, Robert V.
b: Oct 23 1921
d: Apr 16 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 18 2002 - Robert V. Simons, 80, Deepwater, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Clinton Memory Gardens. He was born October 23, 1921, son of John and Mary Allene Martin Simons. He had worked as a yardman for the railroad. One brother, John Simons, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Mayda, of the home; two daughters, Kathy Kutzie and husband, Milton, El Paso, Texas, and Karen Simons, Raytown; one son, Michael Simons, Independence; one brother, Don Simons and wife, Abbie, Cleveland; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SIMPSON, Billie Joe
b: Dec 11 1928, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: May 16 1993, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Bates Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Billie Joe Simpson was born December 11, 1928, in Urich, the son of Arthur and Mary Irene (McDonald) Simpson. He passed away May 16, 1993, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, at the age of 64. He was married to Viola Fritts on July 18, 1964, in Bridal Cave. They have lived in Warsaw for a number of years. He was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Viola, of the home; one son, William McDonald Simpson, Kearney; two daughters, Mary Louise Haynes, Azel, Texas, and Susan Joan Witt, Blue Springs; his father, Arthur Simpson, Urich; one step-son, Robert Earl Baker, Lyons, Colorado; one step-daughter, Kathy Ann Wheeler, Sedalia; two sisters, Marlene Gregory and Mary Jane Graham, both of Urich; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 19, 1993, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrain.

SIMPSON, Cecil E.
b: Sep 27 1918, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 20 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2004 - Cecil E. Simpson, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, November 20, 2004, at his home. He was born September 27, 1918, son of Emmett and Ocie Long Simpson in Montrose. He attended grade school at Camp Branch and was a 1938 graduate of Urich High School. Cecil was married to Irene Gragg May 12, 1938. He was a lifetime farmer, but always had time to serve others in anyway he was needed. During his years on the farm, Cecil was a member of White Oak United Methodist church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, lay speaker and many committees on local and state levels. After his retirement and moving to Clinton he transferred his membership to the Clinton United Methodist Church. He served on the Golden Valley Hospital Board from 1966-2001 and was chairman for 12 years. He also served on the Golden Valley Hospital Foundation Board. He received the Agribusiness Person of the Year award from the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. Cecil is survived by his wife Irene of the home; two sons, Cecil Eugene Simpson of Springfield and Kenneth Del Simpson of Clinton; one daughter Dorothy Ferne Dunn of Urich; two brothers, Kenneth Guy Simpson of Leesburg, Florida, and Ray Orr Jr. of Clinton; one sister Alta Fern Peterson of Kansas City, and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Pall bearers were grandchildren Kendal Dunn, Rodney Dunn, Kyle Simpson, Cheri Simpson, Shelly Simpson and Jana Dunn. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Enid F. KNIGHT DIAL
b: Apr 28 1924, Centerville, Linn Co, KS
d: Oct 10 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 12 2001 - Enid F. Simpson, 77, Clinton and formerly of Sedalia, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born April 28, 1924, in Centerville, Kansas, daughter of Harry and Minnie Kline Knight. In Kansas City she married William Paul Dial, who died on January 17, 1983, and on November 9, 1984, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married James Simpson who survives of the home. She was a member of the Range Line Presbyterian Church. She was a 4-H leader and 1984 graduate of State Fair Community College at the age of 58. She is survived by her husband, James Simpson, Clinton; a daughter, Sharon Gaddy, Warrensburg; two stepdaughters, Sherrian Neth, Independence, and Sheryl Downs, Excelsior Springs; two stepsons, Jerry Simpson, Yucaipa, California, and Tom Simpson, New Orleans, Louisiana; three brothers, Kenneth Knight, Roger Knight, both of Centerville, Kansas, and Warren Knight, Gardner, Kansas; three sisters, Thelma Price, North Kansas City, Maurine Marker, Yatescenter, Kansas, and Carolyn Kuder, Kansas City, Kansas; three granddaughters, Michele Wood, Columbia, South Carolina, Rebecca Roll, Jefferson City, and Paula Ballard, Marshall; and seven great-grandchildren, Mandy, Paul, Derrik, Dustin, Stormy, Cortney and Austin; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wendell Knight, Willard Knight and Harold Knight, and a sister, Frances Knight. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 13, at the Heckart/Gillespie Colonial Chapel, Sedalia. Burial will be in Salt Fork Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Ronald Joe
b: Nov 19 1937, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 15 1991, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ronald Joe Simpson, 53, died at the Park Lane Medical Center in Raytown on Sunday, September 15, 1991. He was born in Lowry City, the son of Joe Walter Simpson and Eva Rosalee Rice Simpson, and was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church. He had lived in the Brownington area before moving to Kansas City. He is survived by one son, Tommy Simpson of Kansas City; one daughter, Ronda Myers of Shawnee, Ks.; one brother, Sherman Simpson of Raytown; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Brownington Baptist Church. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

SIMPSON, Salena M. WALL
b: Mar 18 1849, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 16 1938, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Wall Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
Another of the few remaining pioneer residents of Johnson County has passed away. Mrs. Salena Wall Simpson of Denton, Mo., died at the home of her son Will Simpson, on her farm four miles north of Blairstown at 12:30 a.m. July 16 1938, aged 89 years. Mrs. Simpson was the daughter of R. Z. R. and Mary Jane Wall, natives of North Carolina, who with a caravan of 700 relatives and friends crossed the mountains, and after three months of travel and hardships reached Missouri in the fall of 1839. In the spring of 1840, Dr. R. Z. R. Wall and his family located in southwestern Johnson County near Bear Creek. It was then called Madison Township. Dr. Wall, being a successful surgeon, soon acquired large holdings of land in more than one township. Salena Wall, the 5th of a family of 13 children, was born on the farm which lies south of the home where she died. There she spent her childhood days with her labor in the pioneer farm home made light by the many Negro slaves owned by her father. She was schooled in the strictest discipline. Devotions around the family alter were observed each night before the family retired. And Sunday was a day of worship, no noise, no seeking of worldly pleasures. In her, the Presbyterian cults were deeply implanted, hence, she grew up with a deep religious consciousness, and she never grew away from that training. When 18 years of age, she was united in marriage to Richard Simpson who preceded her in death July 19, 1895. Left with a family of 9 children, 8 of whom were at home, the youngest being not quite 3 years of age, and with strained financial circumstances a weaker person then she would have failed. But not Salena Simpson. With undaunted courage and supreme faith she labored and struggled, held her family together and endeavored to rear her children as Christian men and women, as worthy citizens of her country. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church at Denton Sunday afternoon. Interment was in the Wall Cemetery under the direction of the O. L. Cook funeral home.

SIMPSON, Stanley D.
b: May 2 1930, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 27 2002
bur: Hillcrest Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, SC
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 30 2002 - Stanley D. Simpson, 72, formerly of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died Friday, September 27, 2002, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1930, in Blairstown, son of the late Richard E. and Martha Barnard Simpson. He was a career United States Air Force Technical Sergeant, retiring after 21 years of service. He was stationed in Greenland, Europe, Southeast Asia and all over the United States. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, a 32nd degree Mason and a Ararat Shriner. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Joan Black Simpson; three sons, John E. Simpson and wife Terry, Myrtle Beach, Thomas R. Simpson, Surfside Beach, Bobby Simpson and wife Monica, Myrtle Beach; five daughters, Brenda Folk and husband Patrick, Sparks, Nevada, Patricia Atkinson and husband Gary, W. Columbia, South Carolina, Mitzi Frye and husband Chuck, Georgetown, Jerri Cooper and husband Wade, Myrtle Beach, Julie Willard and husband Paul, Sparks, Nevada; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jimmie Webb and husband Truman, Gravois Mills, and Wanda Jones and husband Leroy, Concordia. Funeral services were Monday, September 30, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, with burial following in Hillcrest Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Viola Lucille PARSONS
b: Nov 16 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 3 2001, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 13 2001 - Viola Lucille Simpson (everyone called her Lucille) 67, Independence, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Simpson was born November 16, 1933, in Clinton. She lived in the Clinton area for most of her childhood. She served as president of the Women's Auxiliary for the Blue Ridge Memorial VFW Post 9997 and enjoyed collecting dolls and knickknacks. Her survivors include her husband, Robert Simpson of the home; two daughters, Nancy Hile, Buckner, and Janet and Roger James, Independence, three sons, Robert and Susan Simpson, Jr., Independence, Clarence and Regina Simpson, Bates City, and Jeffery and Carol Simpson, Blue Springs; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Parsons; four sisters, Pearl Parsons, Mary Fields, Clara Hamilton and Maude Ann Walters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her dad, Livi Franklin Parsons; her mom, Mary Nancy Kindred Parsons Foley; two brothers, Livi Franklin Parsons, Jr. and Chester Lee Parsons; two sisters, Lula Cora Stotts and Ruby Mae Cloe; and a grandbaby, Jason Simpson. Funeral services were Thursday, November 8, at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley. Burial was in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

SIMPSON, William Cortus
b: Jan 4 1872, Adair Co, KY
d: Oct 17 1930, 8 mi SW of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
William Cortus Simpson passed away at 9 p.m. Friday Oct. 17th, at his home, 8 miles southwest of Urich. Eight years ago he had an attack of flu, from which he never fully recovered, and had been bedfast the past year. Deceased was born in Adair county, Kentucky, and was 58 years, 9 months and 17 days old. He came to Henry county when six years of age, and lived the remainder of his life in the same neighborhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Muzetta Patt, Sept. 1, 1879, who, with their two sons, survive him. The sons are: Arthur who lives in the parental home, and Lawrence, who lives on a farm nearby. He also leaves six grandchildren, and the following sisters and brother: MO Simpson, living in the same neighborhood; Mrs. Lettie Robson, Blaine, Mont.; Mrs. Lula Ewing and Miss Loretta Simpson, who live near Ballard. Mrs. Simpson was ever patient all during his long illness, never complaining, and was so considerate of those caring for him. He was a firm believer in the hereafter, and had been a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church since 16 years of age. It can truly be said of him that he was a good man; on who served the Master, and set an example of honesty and uprightness before his family and the community. A call to him to help in an Charity cause never went unheeded. He had no enemies; every acquaintance was a friend. He had gone to his reward and is free from the sufferings of this world. The family and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in this time of grief. Funeral services were held at he White Oak church Sunday. The large attendance at the funeral more than filled the church, which testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Burial was in White Oak cemetery.

SIMS, Catherine Ann BROWNSBERGER
b: Jun 29 1947, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: May 4 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 7 2001 - Catherine Ann Sims, 53, Grandview, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. She was born June 29, 1947 in Montrose. She was a homemaker, living most of her life in the Grandview area. She graduated from St. Francis Catholic School in Nevada. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Brownsberger. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Sims of the home, and daughter, Carrie, and sons, Michael, Matthew and Justin Sims, of the home; daughters, Carolyn Schroeder of Belton and Cynthia Sims of Grandview; father, Martin J. Brownsberger, Sr. of Montrose; brothers, Martin James Brownsberger, Jr. and Larry Brownsberger of Montrose; sister Rosemary Silvers, Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren. - E. K. George & Sons, Grandview, MO.

SIMS, Emma K.
b: abt 1912
d: 1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Emma K. Sims, 80, Kansas City, died Thursday, November 19, 1992, at Truman Medical Center. Services were Sunday in Sedalia. Mrs. Sims was a Lutheran. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Pogue and Linda Boyer of Windsor, and other family members.

SIMS, Mildred Jane
b: Oct 31 1899, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 11 1991, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Miss Mildred Jane Sims, 91, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday, September 11, 1991 in Pleasant Hill at the home of her niece. She was born in Windsor on October 31, 1899, daughter of Alfred R. and Zubeda Emmaline Gaut Sims. Miss Sims worked in dry goods and clothing stores in Windsor for more than 43 years, including the Greife Clothing Store, where she retired in 1977. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SIMS, Nellie A. ANDERBERG
b: Jul 21 1917, Philadelphia, PA
d: Sep 10 2004, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Nellie A. Sims, 87, John Knox Village Care Center and formerly of Windsor, died Friday, September 10, 2004, at Lee's Summit. She was born July 21, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert Anderberg and Erdmuth (Clemmensen) Anderberg. On March 15, 1948, in Bentonville, Arkansas, she married Finis Young Sims, who died February 10, 1984. She was a secretary for the former Grainbelt Hatchery in Windsor. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and was church secretary for two years and church treasurer for 12 years. She is survived by a niece, Judith Worrall, Exton, Pennsylvania. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 14, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMS, Sarah Emily MILLER
b: Oct 12 1880, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 19 1954, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herold - Mrs. Sarah Sims Burial Sunday In Urich Cemetery - Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Emily Miller Sims who died August 19, 1954, in Kansas City, MO., were held Sunday, August 22, at the Urich Baptist Church. Burial was in the Urich cemetery. Sarah Emily Miller, daughter of John Jacob and Malinda Miller, was born October 12, 1880, at Urich, Mo.: and passed away in Kansas City where she had resided for the past four years in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara McKean. She had been in ill health for a number of years. In young womanhood she was united in marriage to John E. Sims, and to this union seven children were born. One child died in infancy, and a son, James Edward (Mickey) was killed in 1943, while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Sims died in 1930. All of Mrs. Sims' life was spent in and around Urich. She was a long time member of the Urich Baptist Church. The following survive: Three daughters - Mrs. Clara McKean, Overland Park, Kansas; Mrs. Vera Tipton, St. Louis, Mo.; and Mrs. Martha Stockard, Jefferson City; two sons - Eugene Sims, Clinton, and John Sims, Jr., Traverse City, Mich. Also three sisters: Mrs. Howard Inloes, Clinton, Mrs. Clara Elliott, Jenks, Okla,; and Mrs. Albert Mendenhall, Urich; one brother, George Miller, Urich and seven grandchildren.

SIMS, William H.
b: Jun 18 1868, Raymond, IL
d: Dec 14 1934, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - W. H. Sims died at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City at 12 o'clock noon Friday, December 14, after being taken to the hospital Tuesday, suffering with an attack of peritonitis. The physicians there gave his loved ones no hope upon his arrival, and a few hours after entering the hospital, he lapsed into a state of coma. Mr. Sims has been associated with Clinton business since he was 20 years old, when he came to Clinton to be with the Kitchen Furniture Company. He was born in Raymond, Ill., June 18, 1868. Soon after coming to Clinton he was united in marriage with Miss Naomi Sanders. She survives with their only child, Mrs. Mae Jackson, who lives in the home. there is also one grandchild, Harry Jackson, of the home, and one brother, Ben Sims of Kansas City. Mr. Sims took up the study of embalming, and both he and his wife passed the state examinations, Mrs. Sims being one of the first women embalmers in Missouri. After Mr. Kitchen disposed of his interests here, Mr. Sims went into the furniture and undertaking business with Emory Hurt and the firm became known as Sims & Hurt. Later it was Sims & Wilkinson, and when this firm sold their furniture business, Mr. Sims had exclusive undertaking for several years in his building on the west side of the square. In 1931 he remodeled his residence on North Main street into a funeral home, which was opened to the public in June that year. For the past eight years, the grandson, Harry Jackson, also a licensed embalmer, has been associated with Mr. Sims. Mr. Sims was genial of disposition, with many friends, far and wide. He always smiled a greeting. He was honest and upright in his business dealings, a man whose word was always good. He was known as one of the best business men of the community. Many years ago, Mr. Sims joined the Christian Church. Mr. Sims was known for his generosity and kindness to those less fortunate than himself, and no matter how poor or what their circumstances, he was always ready to lend a helping hand. When the news of his death came, both the Negroes and white people in poor circumstances mourned as if they had lost a personal friend, for so often had he extended to them the hand of kindly sympathy in their hour of distress and trouble that they considered him their friend. The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday. Burial was in Englewood.

SINGER, Anna May SHORT
b: Sep 23 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: May 30 2004, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2004 - Anna May (Short) Singer was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Henry County to Charles and Mary (Holmes) Short. At the age of 4, May and her family moved to the Teays Chapel community, where she attended Antioch rural school. She graduated from Deepwater High School in 1925 and attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, where she earned 64 1/2 credits. May taught in the rural grade schools around Deepwater for 12 years, and tutored homebound children for 10 school terms. On December 24, 1933, May married Frank Singer, eldest son of Thomas and Katie Singer of northwest of Deepwater. Frank was born in Miller County and at the age of 15 came with his family to Henry County where they located east of Montrose. Frank was a farmer until his health failed him. The couple had no children. Frank and May lived on her home place, bought by her parents in 1926, until April 30, 1973 when they moved into Lowry City. They were living there at the time of Frank's death March 7, 1979. He is buried at Bear Creek Cemetery. May's father, Charles Short died August 6, 1933, and her mother Mary (Holmes) Short passed away July 19, 1943. May was a teacher's aide in the elementary school in Lowry City for 9 years and was also an aide to the program manager of the St. Clair County Nutrition Center. As her health began to fail in her later years, she moved to the Truman Lake Manor care facility where she lived until her death May 30, 2004. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 2, at Bear Creek Cemetery, near Deepwater.

SINGER, Edward Benjamin
b: Sep 6 1915, Meta, Osage Co, MO
d: Jul 22 1996, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edward Benjamin Singer was born September 6, 1915, near Meta, to Thomas and Katie Barnhart Singer. In 1928, after his father's death, he moved with his mother, two brothers and three sisters to a farm near Montrose, where he farmed until 1942 when he was drafted into the United States Army of Service in World War II. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the 444th Quartermaster Corps, Fifth Army, as a truck driver. During the next three and a half years, he was stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss., Bellvore, Va., near Washington, D.C., Cheyenne, Wyoming, and finally Sheridan, Illinois, near Chicago, rising to the rank of Tech/5. From Fort Sheridan, he was assigned to work in a veteran's hospital near Battle Creek, Mich., as a medical orderly caring for the sick and wounded returning from overseas. On October 7, 1944, he married Stephanie Mary Pociask of Chicago. To this union were born six children, Raymond Singer of Independence, Judy Hixson of Liberty, Richard Singer, Indianola, Iowa, and Paul Singer, Windsor. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and a son, Tommy, and daughter, Karen, who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, of the home; one sister, Rose Smith of Lee's Summit; three sons; a daughter; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. After discharge from the Army, Edward returned to farming, moving in 1947 to a farm near Clinton, and then in 1951 to a farm near Windsor where he lived for the next 44 years, raising row crops, small grains, hogs and cattle. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. Edward became a resident of Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia in July 1995 and died July 22, 1996, at Bothwell Regional Health Center of pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral mass was Wednesday, July 24, at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SINGER, Frank
b: Feb 13 1904, Miller Co, MO
d: Mar 7 1979, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 1979 - Frank Singer, son of Thomas and Katie Barnhart Singer, was born February 13, 1904 near old St. Elizabeth, Missouri in Miller County and passed away on March 7, 1979 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, Missouri at the age of 75 years and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Anna May Short on December 24, 1933 at May's home. They lived 1 1/2 miles west of Deepwater, Missouri for 39 years until the Corps of Engineers forced them to move. They then moved to Lowry City, Missouri, where they made their home for the last six years. Frank had been in failing health for almost six years. He has suffered severe pain and misery that loving hands and care could not control. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren near Deepwater. He was a retired farmer and a good husband who had a winning personality. He is survived by his loving wife, May, of the home; two brothers, Edward Singer of Windsor and Henry Singer of Clinton; one half-brother Melvin Roberts of Ovid, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Wagner of Clinton and Mrs. Rosa Smith of Lee's Summit, as well as nine nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 10, 1979 at the Lowry City Methodist Church. Burial was in the Bear Creek Cemetery near Montrose, Missouri.

SINGER, Mary Ann HUENEFELDT
b: Oct 28 1899, St. Elizabeth, Miller Co, MO
d: Feb 4 1993, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Ann Singer, the daughter of Henry and Millie Ann (Barnhart) Huenefeldt, was born October 28, 1899, at St. Elizabeth, Mo., in Miller County. She died February 4, 1993, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Mary was born in a log cabin where she lived the first 16 years of her life, before moving to the Montrose area. Their only source of water for drinking, cooking and laundry had to be carried about a city block to their cabin home. The cool water flowing through the spring house was their only source of refrigeration for their milk and butter. Mary was self-educated, having only gone three years to public school, due to her ill health. She had the responsibility of helping care for her 11 brothers and sisters until she moved to a home of her own. Mary Ann was united in marriage on June 11, 1921, to John H. Singer, who preceded her in death on December 24, 1966. To this union three children were born. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Jackson, and husband, Ernest, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her son, Bill Singer and wife, Lavonne, of Montrose; one brother, Charles Huenefeldt, Sr. of Montrose; one sister, Rose Brasier of Clinton; two granddaughters, Pat Hopkins, and husband, Ted, and Kathie Winger, and husband, Mark; one grandson, Mike Jackson; one great-grandson, Christian Winger; three great-granddaughters, Krystal Hopkins, Karla Kimball and Heidi Winger; one great-great-grandson, Logan Kimball, and many nieces and nephews. Mary and her husband were both employed at the Calhoun Hatchery in Montrose for many years until her health and age forced her to retire. She then sold her home in 1976 and moved to the Sr. Citizen Housing, living there until 1990. Shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday she entered the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Her greatest enjoyment in life was little children, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sharing and doing things for her friends and neighbors. She worked very hard all her life; keeping house, raising her family, gardening, canning and making quilts. In her later years she took so much pride in her flower garden and caring for the birds. She was a member of the United Cumberland Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Montrose. Many times she could be heard singing old time gospel songs while doing her daily chores. She was a firm believer in reading her Bible, praying to her Lord and Savior and expressing her love and faith to Him. Services were held on Monday, February 8, 1993, at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home in Appleton City. Burial was in the Montrose Cemetery.

SINGER, Myrtle Edna CROMER
b: Jan 29 1916, 3 mi W of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 28 1976, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - Myrtle Edna Singer, only daughter of Charles Campbell and Nettie Adkins Cromer, was born January 29, 1916, three miles west of Deepwater, Mo. at the family homestead built in 1867 by John and Hester Prowse the great grandparents of Myrtle Edna. She died September 28, 1976 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. after a  courageous five year battle with cancer. Myrtle Edna attended the Shiloh school and graduated from the Deepwater High School. In early childhood she was baptized in Deepwater Creek and became a member of the Deepwater Church of the Brethren two miles from her birthplace. She served the church faithfully as pianist for many years. On March 19, 1938, she married Henry Singer and until the last three years which were spent living in Clinton, they spent their married life on family farms in Clinton and Ladue areas. When she was not busy with the duties of a homemaker, she spent her time playing the piano, growing beautiful flowers which flourished with her care and part of each and every day was spent in reading the Bible, always her favorite and most important book. Her children will always remember her for her great Christian faith and goodness. Her children do not ever remember an unkind or malicious word for any human being ever spoken by their mother. The Singer's had two children, a son, Edward Eugene and his wife Esther and a daughter Vickey Sheryl and her husband Larry Batschelett survive as do a brother Charles Russell Cromer and his wife Goldie. She leaves one adored granddaughter Gina Kay Singer and other relatives and many friends. A tribute paid at her funeral for this remarkable lady said: Myrtle Edna Singer was a great lady. Those who knew the trials she endured felt she was as close to perfect as a mortal can strive to be, never complaining, always placing her loved ones first. All who knew her will remember her example of a never failing witness for Christ. Through suffering and heartache that would turn the strongest among us against God, she never lost her faith. She can be used as an example of goodness as long as her name is remembered. We should all rejoice and not mourn because Myrtle Edna is in Heaven, at peace, well and happy. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo.

SINGER, Stephanie Mary POCIASK
b: Sep 20 1921, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
d: Sep 3 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 6 2000 - Stephanie M. Singer, 78, rural Windsor, died Sunday morning, September 3, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born September 20, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph C. and Mary C. Pociask. On October 7, 1944, she married Edward Singer of rural Clinton. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, they moved to Clinton where he returned to farming in partnership with his brother, Henry, on what was known as the Detwiler Farm east of Clinton. In 1951, she and her husband purchased a farm of their own, east of Windsor, and moved there. She would live there for the next 48 years as a homemaker. She was an active member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Windsor where she was a member of the Altar Society for many years. She is survived by one sister, Anne C. Zyla of Chicago, Illinois; three sons, Raymond E. Singer of Independence, Richard J. Singer of Indianola, Iowa, and Paul S. Singer of Windsor; a daughter, Judy K. Hixson of Liberty; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Ed, who died July 22, 1996; two brothers, Ted Pociask and Henry Pociask; an infant daughter, Karen, in 1951, and an infant son, Tommy in 1956. A funeral mass will be held Friday at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Windsor. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SINGLETON, Aubrey G. Jr.
b: Jul 12 1955
d: Feb 20 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2002 - Aubrey G. Singleton, Jr. died Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife of the home, Marsha (Kimble) Singleton, formerly of Clinton. He is also survived by Rev. Aubrey Singleton Sr. and stepmother, Deirdra of Kansas City, Kansas; mother Arithelia Gatlin of Kansas City; Robert Singleton Acy-Gilbert of Kansas City, and Deborah Singleton-Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas. Services were February 25 in Kansas City, Kansas, with burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

SINGLETON, Oliver I.
b: Sep 3 1915, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 30 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Oliver I. Singleton was born September 3, 1915, in Kansas City, the son of Elmer and Clara (Curtis) Singleton. He died Monday, October 30, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 80. Mr. Singleton was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an electrician for the National Elevator Industry prior to his retirement. He was married to Evelyn Novak on March 22, 1968. Mr. Singleton enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City and Westport Masonic Lodge #563 A.F.&A.M. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of the home in Deepwater; two sons, Michael J. Singleton and David K. Singleton, and one daughter, Una P. Hines, all of Kansas City; one brother, Harold Singleton, Cross Timbers; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest R. Singleton in 1978. Masonic graveside services were held Wednesday, November 1, in the Englewood Cemetery.

SIPE, Harriet Elizabeth FEWEL
b: Jul 16 1823, North Carolina
d: Apr 20 1886, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sardis North Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Probably the Wealthiest Lady in Henry County - Mrs. Harriet E. Sipe, aged about 60 years, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday night, at her farm residence - known as the "Meadow Farm" - seven miles west of Windsor and eight miles north of Calhoun. Death resulted from pneumonia. Mrs. Sipe was a lady of very wide acquaintance in the northeast part of the county. She was a daughter of Mason C. Fewel, who moved with a colony of one hundred and forty-four in 1839 from Virginia to Henry county. In 1857 deceased was married to Dr. Jacob Sipe, who lived for a few years in Warsaw, Benton County, and made diseases of the eye a specialty. He returned to this county, which he made his home. In 1862 Dr. Sipe was appointed surgeon in Co. K. Seventh Regiment Missouri Infantry of the Confederate service. He was discharged in September, 1863, but soon after was removed to Rolla, Mo., as a prisoner and died in the hospital Nov 21, 1865. A suitable monument marks his last resting place. Mrs. Sipe assumed personal charge of her husband's large real estate interests at his death, and so managed it until about seven years ago, when her only daughter and child, Linnie A., was married in Warrensburg, Mo., to Dr. J. F. Robinson. As soon as possible the old home place “Meadow Farm” was occupied by Dr. Robinson and Mrs. Sipe, where she made her home until death called her to the great beyond. Besides farms and valuable lands - mainly in Henry county - Mrs. Sipe possessed notes and money aggregating in all a wealth estimated from $60,000 to $70,000. She was a sister of Mrs. Judge Merritt in Tebo township. Mrs. Thos. S. Wallace, of Clinton, was her niece. - Clinton MO, Apr 1886 - Mrs. Harriet Sipe died at her home in Tebo township Tuesday morning, April 20, 1886. In 1839, she came to this county from North Carolina with her father, Mason C. Fewel; one sister, Susan A. (now Mrs. M. B. Merritt) and an only brother, R. B. Fewel, who was the father of Mrs. T. S. Wallace of this city. Mrs. M. B. Merritt is the only one now living. Harriet E. Fewel was married in 1857 to Dr. Jacob Sipe, who had an intensive practice in Henry County. His death occurred in 1865. They had a son who died when only a few months old and a daughter, Linnie A., now Mrs. Dr. Robinson, residing near Calhoun on what is known as "Meadow Farm". "Meadow Farm", which was a part of the land inherited from Mrs. Sipe's father, Mason C. Fewel, who left three children, 1000 acres of land, besides other valuables. And Mrs. Sipe always used the good judgment and discretion, which is also a family heritage, until at her death, she had greatly increased her wealth. She was universally esteemed and loved.

SISK, Steven Lee
b: Sep 10 1956, Kansas City, Jackson Co,MO
d: Oct 8 2008, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Steven Lee Sisk, 52, of Clinton, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Sisk Family Farm, Montrose, Mo. He was born September 10, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Kenneth Sisk and Constance Ann (Tosspon) Sisk. On September 23, 1978, in Dayton, Mo., he married Belinda Sue Gamber and she survives of the home in Clinton. Steve owned and operated the Sisk Tree Service for 15 years and had worked as a tree trimmer for 29 years. He was a Veteran of the Navy. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, spoonbilling, camping, gardening, and anything outdoors. He was also an accomplished flower gardener. Steve worked with his wife Belinda at Harmony Gardens Assisted Living in Warrensburg, where he was loved and appreciated by all the neighbors and staff. He enjoyed his faithful companion "Princess Ann." In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Eren Sue Dressler and her husband William Edward II, and grandchildren William Edward Dressler III and Chloe Ariana Dressler, all of Stallings, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Maraya Lynn Sisk and Thomas Alexander Sisk, both of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; his mother and step-father, Connie and Larry Hamilton, LaTour, Mo.; 4 brothers, Carl Akers and his wife Brenda, Pensacola, Florida, Ronald Baake and his wife Wendy, Waterford, Wisconsin, Robert Baake and his wife Kimberly, Holden, Mo., and Kevin Sisk, Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Vickie Murrill and her husband Ben, Marshfield, Mo., Cindy Williams, Warsaw, Mo., and Teri Sisk, Peculiar, Mo.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and DeeDee Sell, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on April 28, 2008, and his only son, Thomas Lee Sisk on October 18, 2007. Funeral services will be Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in the Stone’s Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, Mo.

SISK, Thomas Lee
b: Feb 1 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 18 2007, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Montrose MO - Thomas Lee Sisk, 27, of Montrose, MO, died Thursday, October 18, 2007, near his home. He was born in Clinton, MO, on February 1, 1980, the son of Steven Lee Sisk and Belinda Sue (Gamber) Sisk. Thomas was a loving father to Maraya Lynn Sisk and Thomas Alexander Sisk. Thomas was a partner with his father in the Sisk Tree Service. He was raised in Montrose and lived in his childhood home. As a very outgoing person, he made friends easily and treasured these friendships throughout his life. Thomas was always there to help anyone in need, no matter the project size and expected nothing in return, but loved to barter and wheel and deal. He particularly loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Thomas loved to camp and especially loved his many spoonbill trips. He had a great sense of adventure and loved four-wheeling and working on cars. Surviving are his parents, Steven L. and Belinda S. Sisk of Clinton; a daughter, Maraya Lynn Sisk and a son, Thomas Alexander Sisk, both of Lake Havasu City, AZ; a sister, Eren Dressler and her husband William E. of Stallings, North Carolina; a nephew, William Dressler; two nieces, Chloe Dressler and Heide Loegaman; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Patty Sisk, of Grandview, MO, and Connie and Larry Hamilton of Holden, MO; maternal grandparents, Robert and Dee Dee Sell of Clinton; a brother-in-law, Justin Loegaman of Montrose; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thomas' love for his family, his big smile and bear hugs will be greatly missed by all those who love him. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in the Stone's Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, MO.

SISSON, Hester AULTZ
b: May 28 1824, West Virginia
d: May 29 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, June 21, 1902 - The community was greatly shocked May 29 by news of the sudden death of one of the oldest and most highly respected women, Mrs. Hester Aultz Sisson, widow of the late James Sisson and mother of well known citizens John, Benjamin and Lee Sisson. She was one of the few remaining early settlers in this county and characteristic of the old pioneers who braved the wilds in that day when it took courage, energy and true manhood and womanhood to win a good name and build up a happy home. She was born in West Virginia May 8, 1824, married at the age of 18 and moved to Johnson County, Mo., in 1854, where they lived for five years, moving to Henry in 1859. She joined the M.E. Church south when young, in her native state. Her comfort in her old age was the 91st Psalm and her favorite song was We'll Never Say Good-Bye in Heaven. She died suddenly while eating breakfast with her son, J. A. and daughter Mary. Three of her children died many years ago and their mother has gone to love and caress them as in days gone by. Eight still live to realize how dark the world becomes when mother's light no longer shines and her voice is stilled. Laid to rest by the side of her husband in Bear Creek cemetery.

SIVILS, Evelyn Marie SPICER
b: Nov 23 1921, Monmouth, IL
d: Nov 13 1993, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Evelyn Marie Sivils of Creighton, was born November 23, 1921 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Graham and Grace (Sorrow) Spicer. She departed this life Saturday, November 13, 1993 at the home of her daughter in Parsons, Kansas, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 20 days. Evelyn was united in marriage to Wilbur Albert Sivils on June 14, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas. Evelyn was a homemaker and had moved to Creighton in 1951. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society, Creighton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Spicer. She is survived by her husband Wilbur A. Sivils of the home; a son Ronny L. Sivils, Venice, Ca.; four daughters, Linda Koch, Cerritos, Ca., Brenda Thompson, Mercer Island, Wa., Jean McCandless, Parsons, Ks., Tena O'Hara, Warrensburg; three grandchildren; a brother Oliver Spicer, Lubbock, Tx., other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, 1993 at Trinity Lutheran church, Creighton. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton.

SIVILS, Wilbur A. "Slim"
b: Mar 28 1921, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Aug 28 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Wilbur "Slim" Sivils was born in Rich Hill to Albert Walter Sivils and Mable Lorraine (Pierce) Sivils March 28, 1921. He departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 83 years and five months. He spent his youth in Appleton City and Clinton. Wilbur's father and uncles were coal miners. Slim's fondest memories of his childhood were working on his grandparents' farms during the summer. He remembers cultivating corn rows with a one-row mule-drawn cultivator and pitching hay by hand. Wilbur also had a lot of fun growing up with his little sister, several cousins and especially his four uncles. During the summer months, the family members would play croquet, shoot marbles, toss horseshoes and listen to what was at the time a modern miracle - the radio. One summer when Wilbur was on crutches, he remembers his mother teaching him how to sew quilts. Wilbur Sivils finished high school early so he could join the Army Air Corps. He had intended to join the Marines, but they didn't appreciate his thin frame. After this rejection, he walked across the street and joined the Army because they were willing to "pencil in" a few more pounds. He became a pilot through the Flying Sergeant Act. While stationed at South Plains Air Field in Lubbock, Texas, he met the love of his life, Evelyn Spicer, at a USO dance. Wilbur and Evelyn married shortly before he was sent to England in 1944. He served in World War II as a glider pilot, transporting jeeps and supplies over enemy lines. In 1976 Wilbur and his wife Evelyn took a trip throughout Europe and visited the places where he had been stationed during World War II, including Edinburgh, Scotland. On that same trip, they also visited their son Ronny in Saudi Arabia. When Wilbur was 54, he took up motorcycle riding. during the early 80s, he and his son Ronny took several cross-country rips, crossing through 47 states! His favorite trip was to Alaska. Wilbur was preceded in death by his sister Nadine; his brother-in-law Bob, and his beloved wife Evelyn. Wilbur is survived by his children, Ronny Sivils, Linda Koch, Brenda Thompson, Jean McCandless and Tena O'Hara; his grandchildren Elizabeth, Amanda and Daniel, and his great-grandson Jacob. Funeral services were Thursday, September 2, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery near Creighton.

SIZEMORE, Beverly Mae JOHNSON
b: Feb 13 1956, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Feb 18 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 12 2001 - Beverly Mae Sizemore, daughter of Henry Johnson and Henrietta Brock Johnson, was born February 13, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died Sunday, February 18, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Beverly worked for Golden Valley Hospital from 1980 to 1989 in the housekeeping department and for the rest of her life she was a very loving mother and a devoted wife. She was a member of the Friendly Pentecostal Church of God, Clinton. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry, and a brother, Raymond. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Sizemore; her son, Dallas Earl Sizemore an done sister, Dorothy Blevins, all of the home; her mother, Henrietta Johnson of Clinton; another sister, Anna Ingrem of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and two brothers, Bobby Johnson and Roy Johnson, both of Clinton, as well as two step-sons, Jeremiah J. Sizemore and Dustin L. Sizemore, both of Illinois, and a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, February 22. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Jack L.
b: Sep 5 1935
d: Nov 17 2004, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2004 - Jack L. Sizemore, 69, Montrose, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 20, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary, of the home; three sons, Carl Sizemore and Raymond Sizemore and wife Shirley, and George Sizemore, all of Clinton; three daughters, Betty Kronk and husband Bill, Vina Golightly and husband Frank, and Marilyn Burkett and husband Chad, all of Clinton; three brothers, Robert Sizemore and Landon Sizemore, both of Clinton, and Gene Sizemore of Deepwater; two sisters, Lucille Sizemore and Evelyn Sizemore, both of Clinton, and 12 grandchildren.

SIZEMORE, Maudie Lucille ELLIOTT
b: Feb 14 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 23 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2005 - Maudie Lucille Sizemore was born February 14, 1929, in Clinton, the daughter of Fritz Edward and Emma Kapool Elliott and she died at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City, May 23, 2005, at the age of 76 years. Maudie was a homemaker. she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Deepwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter; one son; husband Isaac Sizemore, and companion, Kenneth Rothgeb. She is survived by her son, James Sizemore of Osceola; 10 grandchildren, Crystal Ann booker, Angela R. Toland, John Bysor, Tim Bysor, Mark Bysor, Gerald Bysor, Carl Sizemore, Joey Bysor, Lisa Hawkins and Maudie Cooper and 20 great-grandchildren. Maudie will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Friday, May 27. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Neal Newman
b: May 1 1923
d: Oct 19 1999, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SC-SK, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 21 1999 - Neal Newman Sizemore, 76, Garden City, died Tuesday, October 19, 1999, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. He was born May 1, 1923, the son of Benjamin G. and Elizabeth Moore Sizemore. He served in the United States Army and was a shoe cobbler by trade. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Lou Smith, Vidor, Texas, and Fern Lou Ellen Wilkinson, Steelville; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and Emma Ellen Sizemore. He will lie in state Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at Consalus Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday, 2 p.m. at Englewood Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Vernetta Lorene BRIZENDINE
b: Jul 25 1923, Cherryvale, Montgomery Co, KS
d: Jul 3 2002, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2002 - Bernetta Lorene (Brizendine) Sizemore was born July 25, 1923, in Cherry Vale, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Flora Belle (Anders) Brizendine, and died July 3, 2002, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg at the age of 78 years. She was a member of the Eagles. She is survived by two sons, Walter Green, Clinton, and Joseph Ervin Sizemore of Windsor; three daughters, Kathryn Long, Patricia Green and Jacklin Garren, all of Clinton; five stepchildren, Albert Sizemore of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kenneth Sizemore of Holden, Ruth Green of Deepwater, Betty Testerman of Cassville, and Linda Eckley of Blairstown, as well as 32 grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, July 6. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

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