Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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SMILES, Edward C.
b: May 26 1926, Peoria, IL
d: Dec 19 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2007 - Edward C. Smiles, 81, Windsor, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born May 26, 1926, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Henry Ernest Smiles and Elizabeth May (Thousand) Smiles. He managed the Windsor Motel for several years. Prior to coming to Windsor, he was a park ranger in Illinois and a television installation technician for hospitals and hotels in the Peoria, Illinois area. As a young man, he achieved the status of Eagle Scout and later, as an adult, worked as a Boy Scout leader. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Edward worked with Parents Without Partners and had served a term as a member of the Windsor City Council. Survivors include his companion Kathy Lynch, of the home: two daughters, Lisa Smiles and Cynthia Smiles, both of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Henrietta Smith, Peoria, Illinois, and Elizabeth Elmoe, state of Wisconsin, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded In death by a sister, Bernice Issacs. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 26, at the Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, with full military service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SMILEY, B. W. "Bill" Dr.
b: Oct 10 1920, Ponca City, OK
d: Jun 6 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 10 1998 - Dr. B. W. "Bill" Smiley died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 77 years, seven months and 26 days. He was born October 10, 1920, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of James Edwin "Ted" and Margaret Belt Smiley. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Dr. Smiley was an optometrist and had an office in Clinton for many years, prior to his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. He is survived by one niece, Patricia Park and husband, Ron Broderick, Blue Springs, and a great-nephew, David Maginness; also a nephew, Jim Smiley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marjorie Smiley Parks; a brother, Dr. Ted Smiley, and a nephew, Jim Parks. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMILEY, Ernest Ted Dr.
b: Nov 18 1922, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 13 1996, Oklahoma City, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dr. Ernest Ted Smiley died in Oklahoma City of a heart attack on Friday, December 13, 1996. He was born in Montrose on November 18, 1922. He was the son of James Edwin Smiley and Margaret Belt Smiley. He lettered in football and basketball and was president of the senior class. He went to the University of Missouri on a football scholarship. When World War II started he joined the Marines. He was a second lieutenant in the Pacific for four years. After the war he attended optometry school in Chicago. On March 11, 1951, he married Dorothy Yancey in Prescott, Arkansas. He and his family lived in Aurora until 1957. They moved to Oklahoma City where his family still resides. He was a member of Rotary and the Kiwanis. He was president of the Oklahoma Optometric Association in the early 1960's. He was an active member of the Professional Businessmen's Association which he helped start in the early 1960's. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. Golf was one of his passions. He never met a stranger and he always had a joke to tell. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and his son, Jim, two granddaughters, Ashley and Adrian, all of Oklahoma; one sister, Marjorie Smiley Parks and his brother, Dr. B. W. Smiley of Clinton and a niece, Patricia Parks, Blue Springs.

SMILEY, James Edwin
b: Nov 25 1850
d: Dec 3 1929, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Times, Montrose MO, Dec 5 1929 - Mr. J. E. Smiley, old time resident of Montrose, passed away last Tuesday evening at 9 oclock. Mr. Smiley, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken sick last week, and gradually became weaker until he died in his sleep last Tuesday evening, with all members of his family present. His death came as quite a shock to his many friends here as they did not figure his illness was of a serious nature. Besides his widow he leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn him: Tony Smiley of Butler; Ted Smiley, of Clinton; William Smiley, of Ohio Post office; a son in Canada and a daughter in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley have resided in Montrose a great many years, coming here when Montrose was a young town. For the past several years they have been engaged in the restaurant buiness, and Mr. Smiley will be missed by his many friends here, who join the Tidings in extending our sympathy to Mrs. Smiley in her sorrow. His funeral will be conducted at the Montrose Presbyterian church of which he is a member Thursday morning. Burial in Montrose Cemetery.

SMILEY, Margaret Angeline BELT
b: Oct 17 1897, near Montevallo, Vernon Co, MO
d: May 5 1966, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Margaret A. Belt, daughter of Edward L. and Sally Hathaway Belt, was born near Montevallo, October 17, 1897, and departed this life May 5, 1966, in the general hospital, Clinton, Mo., where she had been a patient some two weeks. Her death was attributed to a quick form of cancer. At the age of three, her mother passed away, and Margaret made her home with her maternal grandparents until at eight years of age she began keeping house for her father. They moved frequently to be near her father's employment, and she grew up in the Montevallo, Dederick and Harwood communities, later going to Montrose, where she attended high school. In 1916 she was united in marriage to James E. (Ted) Smiley at Montrose, where they made their home. They moved to Clinton in 1927. They were parents of a daughter and two sons. Surviving are her husband of the home, daughter, Mrs. M. F. Parks, and sons, Billy Wayne Smiley, Clinton and Ernest Ted Smiley, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren; one brother, Elba R. Belt, Erie, Kas; other relatives. Mrs. Louis Parker of El Dorado Springs was a niece. Funeral services and burial took place at Clinton Saturday.

SMILEY, Thomas M.
b: Mar 5 1856
d: Jul 24 1912, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Jul 26 1912 - T. M. Smiley, of Rockville, Mo., died at the home of his brother J. E. Smiley of this city Wednesday morning after an illness of several months at the home of his brother here. Mr. Smiley had been in failing health for a long time. A couple months ago his brother here was informed that he was helpless and went to Rockville and brought him to his home here that he might give him needed care and attention. He was 56 years, 4 months old, a widower, an only son died several years ago. For a number of years he had lived alone on his farm near Rockville. He was a member of the Baptist church having embraced religion when a young man, and tried to live in harmony with the teaching of the bible. The funeral services were held at the home of his brother J. E. Smiley. The interment was in the cemetery west of this city.

SMITH, Andrew D.
b: Mar 19 1939
d: Jan 4 2006, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 5 2006 - Andrew D. Smith, 66, Osceola, formerly of Kansas City, died Wednesday, January 4, 2006, near Blairstown. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Iconium Cemetery near Osceola.

SMITH, Andrew Jackson
b: Oct 14 1849, Missouri
d: Feb 1 1922, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Feb 2 1922 - Andrew Jackson Smith died at the family home in north Windsor yesterday morning after several weeks illness of disease incident to old age. The deceased was born in Missouri in 1848, and had been a resident of Windsor for many years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow at 2:20 and interment will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SMITH, Ann L. DICKSON
b: Jul 12 1829, Fayette Co, IN
d: Feb 9 1901, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 1901 - One of Henry county's best women, Mrs. Thomas J. Smith, died at her home near Coal Saturday morning with heart trouble. Her maiden name was Ann L. Dickson; born in Fayette County, Indiana in 1829; married in 1849; seven children; living are William R., Charles W. and Mrs. Ora Dell Green. One brother lives in Washington. Burial in Good Hope.

SMITH, Ann S. WITHERS
b: Sep 5 1820, Tennessee
d: Mar 24 1894, Missouri
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO, Thursday November 29, 1894 - Obituary of Ann (Withers) Smith - Death-Sleeps - The announcement of death always brings a thrill of sadness to the hearts of the living, and this deepens and widens in proportion to the nearness of the grim visitor to our own domicile and the age of the one upon whom he calls. Human sympathy but seldom reaches beyond the circle of associates and intimate acquaintances; seldom gives expression to sorrow when the pall of childhood or knell of age breaks in upon the onward march of mankind as they hasten from the prattle of the one to the unsteady step of the other. The bell tolls - the taps are few - and the masses say, "It is only a child." For a long time, peal after peal, the old church bells sends forth its doleful sound, and they say it is only an old man or old woman - - and the world moves on with scarcely a break in the ranks. Only when the death comes to one who has made himself conspicuous in the community, or when he invades the family of the renowned, is there any great disturbance in the busy rounds of life. When night spreads his dark mantle over the world in silence, then the belated traveler, the vigilant watcher around the sick bed and the midnight student feel a melancholy, a loneliness which nothing but sleep itself can remove or the rising sun dispel; so when death comes to our door and claims for his victim one we love - one whose sweet counsel has been a source of great usefulness to us; one whose smiling face has ever sent rays of sunshine into our hearts, we are bowed down under a load of grief that nothing but death itself can take away, or the bright dawn of an eternal day lift from our burdened souls. Such was the solemn sadness, such the grief and loneliness which came to the home and neighbors of our esteemed citizen, Obediah Smith, November 24, 1894. The companion of his youth, the helpmeet of his life, the mother of his children, after a severe illness of six days - such suffering as that terrible disease, pleuro-pneumonia, alone can bring to mortals, fell asleep in that sleep that knows no waking here; sank into the embrace of that death whose strong hold can only be broke by the Lion of the Tribe of Judah on the resurrection morn. Nine children, all living so far as known, and the aged husband, her senior, makes this the first death in the family. This sad call, made for the first time, is more keenly felt than where the family are made by frequent calls to realize the uncertainty of this life and the great need of preparing for that home where death never comes and family ties are never broken. Mrs. Smith, nee Ann S. Withers, was born in Tennessee September 5, 1820, moved to Kentucky in 1852, was married to Obediah Smith June 28, 1838, and came to Missouri in 1870. She was well known, highly respected, and greatly admired for her admirable disposition and kindness of heart by all of her neighbors, and loved with a fond devotion by her entire family. Six of her children, her fond husband, her only surviving brother, J. G. Withers, and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews stood around her dying couch. This seemed to be a great consolation to her and yet she deeply regretted the absence of some of her children and especially her youngest, where illness prevented her coming, as she went down into the valley she feared no evil, feeling that the staff of God whose name she confessed in early womanhood, would sustain her and lead her safely on - that eternal happiness awaited her in the sweet bye and bye. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband, the lone brother, and sorrowing family. May the blessings of heaven be with them, and their whole lives be a preparation for eternal happiness in the reunion on the other shore. (Obediah Smith, born (?) in Virginia, died December 23, 1894; married to Ann (Withers) Smith - born September 5, 1820 in Tennessee, died November 24, 1894. They were married June 28, 1838.)

SMITH, Anthony D.
b: Dec 1 1975
d: Oct 13 2003
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2003 - Anthony D. Smith, 27, Overland Park, Kansas, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Funeral services will be Friday, October 17, at Lucas United Methodist Church, with burial in Mullin Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Celina Sallaz-Felix, Urich; his father, Ray Allen Smith and wife Robbie, Liberty; stepfather Jeffrey A. Sallaz, Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Shawn Smith, Clinton, and Christopher Smith, Springfield; two sisters, Lindsay Sallaz, Urich, and Nicole Smith, Liberty; maternal grandmother, Alice Valadex, Urich; paternal grandmother, Jean Smith, Gladstone; paternal grandfather, Delbert Smith, Dewight, Kansas; aunts, uncles, cousins and several nieces and nephews.

SMITH, Archie
b: abt 1925
d: 1993
Clinton Daily Democrat - Archie Smith, 68, Independence, died Monday, March 15, 1993 at the Regional health Center in Independence. Services will be Thursday. He was a native Benton Countian and a brother of Awanna Hudgens of Deepwater.

SMITH, Barbara L.
b: abt 1936
d: 2002
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 20 2002 - Barbara L. Smith, 66, Osceola, a plastics manufacturing machine operator, died Sunday, August 18, 2002, at her home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 21, at 1 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

SMITH, Basil A.
b: Mar 17 1897, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 27 1992
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Basil A. Smith was born March 17, 1897 at Leeton, the son of Alonzo and Lieurena Smith, being the oldest of five children. At an early age, the family moved to Clinton. Basil graduated from 8th grade and later attended the Catholic Academy in Clinton. He served in World War I, and was in the Navy as a Yoeman 3rd Class Petty Officer. On April 6, 1924, he married Ora Lee Mitchell. To this union three children were born: Mitchell Lee, Betty Jo and Robert Uel. The family lived in rural Henry County and then moved to Clinton. He worked in and around Clinton in farming, construction and maintenance. Basil was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who valued family, work and friends. He was a kind and gentle man, yet was firm in his beliefs. Basil enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and building and repairing small engines. Basil was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge, Roberta Rebekah Lodge 297 and First Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by all his family, and by the friends and neighbors who knew him. Basil is survived by his wife Ora Lee of the home; one daughter, Betty Jo Johnson, Clinton; five grandchildren, Vickie Lee Warren of Fayetteville, Ark., Robert A. Smith, Barry D. Smith of Clinton, Marty Smith of Kansas City and Dixie Green of Grand Forks, North Dakota and three great-grandchildren and one sister, Beulah Edwards of Springfield. Basil was preceded in death by his sons, Robert Uel and Mitchell Lee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 29, 1992 at Consalus chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Bertha Ellen BURTON
b: Jan 29 1889, Maurine, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 17 1985, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Bertha Ellen Burton Smith, daughter of Columbus and Lina Lister Burton, was born Jan. 29, 1889 at Maurine, Missouri. Mrs. Smith passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital October 17, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days. On Nov. 26, 1908, Bertha was united in marriage to Charles Robert Smith at the First Methodist Church in Clinton. They moved to Montrose in 1917. Bertha was an employee for the United Telephone Co. for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1953. After retirement they moved to Osceola, to a farm which both enjoyed very much. Mrs. Smith has lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City the past 4 years. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on February 23, 1972. She is survived by one son, Ted Salmon of Clinton; one grandson, Robert Salmon and wife, Susan and four great-grandchildren of Appleton City; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Hugh Burton and Mrs. Oral Burton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Bertha L. RALLS
b: Sep 18 1875, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 11 1929, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Bertha Ralls Smith - September 18, 1875 - September 11, 1929 - Mrs. Ellis Smith (Bertha) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clive Wilson, just north of the Hopewell Church, in the west part of Henry County, Wednesday morning September, 11. Bertha Ralls was born at Montrose, Mo., September 18, 1875, and would have been 54 years old had she lived until this week. She was united in marriage to Ellis Smith, March 1, 1891, and came to Clinton a short while later. They built their home at 907 North Street, 37 years ago, where they spent a happy married life and raised their three children. She leaves her husband Ellis,and three children - Ralls Smith of Boonville, Missouri; Mrs. Clive Wilson, Montrose, Missouri; and Miss Courtney Lee Smith, who recently went to Princeton, Kentucky to teach. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Will Hendricks of Springfield, MO. She Devoted her life to her children and saw that they were given every opportunity of education, her daughters being musicians of unusual skill and talent. She was a good neighbor and friend, always ready with a smile of greeting. She was converted in her girlhood and had been a member of the M.E. Church South, many years. Her body was brought to her late home and the funeral held at the M.E. Church, South, Saturday morning. The burial was in Englewood. Her only sister and her children were all here for the funeral.

SMITH, Bessie Ann AMEND
b: May 12 1927, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
d: Dec 25 2004, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: New Hope Cemetery, Centertown, Cole Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 28 2004 - Bessie Ann Smith, 77, Warrensburg and formerly of Windsor, died Saturday, December 25, 2004, at the Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg. She was born May 12, 1927, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Charles C. and Annabelle Amend. She married William C. Smith, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, William Charles Smith and Curtis Lee Smith Sr., both of Windsor; seven grandchildren, Kristen Ann Smith and Curtis Lee Smith Jr., both of Warrensburg, Jeffrey Adam Smith, Zachary William Smith and Jeremy Kyle Smith, all of Windsor, Robert Lee Lowe and Curtis Hayes Lowe, both of Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eugenia Ann Smith; two brothers, Victor and Ernest Amend, and a sister Geneva O. Amend. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 29, at New Hope Cemetery, Centertown.

SMITH, Bobbie Louise LEE
b: Dec 22 1923, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 3 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2005 - Bobbie Louise Smith was born December 22, 1923, in Kansas City, the daughter of Harry and Katie Lee. On October 3, 2005, (at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton) after sharing the gifts of her life for nearly 82 years, she quietly departed this world and went home to God. Bobbie was married to Virgil Calvin Smith, who preceded her in death, as did her parents; one son Charles; one daughter Bobbie Joan, and a brother Charles Lee. She was principally a homemaker, although in earlier years she had been a waitress at several restaurants in Kansas City, including Winsteads. Her husband serving first in the United States Army air Corps, then in the U.S. Air Force, Bobbie traveled and lived outside the boundaries of this country during her adult life. After moving to Clinton, she was an active member of the Clinton Post of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. That involvement and her enjoyment of Bingo earned her the nickname, at least with one of her grandchildren, of "Grandma Bingo Bobbie." Bobbie is survived by her son Calvin Eugene Smith of Lenexa, Kansas; her daughter LaGenia Greufe of Clinton; a brother Phillip Lee of Sunrise Beach; a sister Ella Cummings, Kansas City; as well as six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Bobbie will be remembered as a very determined, some might even say "stubborn" woman. A woman who was very generous to others, as caring faithfully for her husband during his illness until conditions required that he move into a nursing care facility and as one who was very good to her grandchildren. She also loved animals, especially dogs. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, October 5, with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, by her husband at a later date.

SMITH, Boyce E. Jr.
b: abt 1953
d: 2002
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2002 - Boyce E. Smith Jr., 49, Lowry City, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at his home. He was a computer repairman. Funeral services are pending at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Chapel.

SMITH, Bryan Junior
b: 1927
d: 2004
bur: Park Lawn Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 15 2004 - Bryan Smith, 77, Clinton, died Monday, September 13, 2004, at Life Care Center in Brookfield. A funeral services will be Friday, September 17, at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield. Burial will be in Park Lawn Memory Gardens in Brookfield. Bryan Junior, son of Bryan and Gertrude (Critchfield) Smith, was born January 11, 1927, in Sumner. On December 26, 1951, he married Betty Jean Crose, who died November 30, 2000. He had been a yearbook salesman for Walsworth Publishing company until his retirement. He was a member of St. mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy Seabees; a member of VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of Quail Unlimited in Clinton. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Susan J. and Frances Smith of Brookfield; one son Terry Lee Smith, Clinton; daughter-in-law Norma Smith, Macon; five grandchildren, Carrie Henry, Brookfield, Scott Smith, Lincoln, Nebraska, Christy McMullan of Shawnee, Kansas, Donna Thomas of Anabel and Michael Bunton of Macon; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Charlene M. Richardson of Sumner; two sisters-in-law, Frances Yates of Liberty and Linda Dudley of Chillicothe; one brother-in-law Frank Crose and wife Joan, Brookfield, and nieces and nephews. His parents and one son Dale Smith, also preceded him in death.

SMITH, Cali Addison
b: 2002
d: Nov 2 2002
arr: Sheldon Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 6 2002 - Cali Addison Smith, the infant daughter of Mark and Angie Smith, died at home Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 8, at the Sheldon Funeral Home in ElDorado Springs.

SMITH, Calvin Edward
b: Mar 9 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 21 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2005 - Calvin Edward Smith, son of Claude and Mildred (Groff) Smith was born March 9, 1929, in Clinton, and died at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, September 21, 2005, at the age of 76 years. Calvin was in the automobile sales business before his retirement. He worked for Stayton's Car Dealership for many years. He was a member of the National Guard. He is survived by his wife Georgia of the home; three sons, Douglas Smith and wife Denise, Clinton, Randall Smith of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jeffrey Smith and wife Glenna, Clinton; one daughter Claudia Kissee and husband Keith, Clinton; six grandchildren, Lee (Augie) Smith, Ryan Smith, Alix Kissee, Sydney Kissee, Patrick Smith and Christopher Smith; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Smithy and Jaden Smith; two brothers, Harold Smith and wife Bonnie, and Norman Smith and Vinnie; two aunts, Juanita Parker and Mary Pressgrove and husband Joe;' two nephews, Gregg Smith and Brett Smith, as well as niece Karol Meoli, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, September 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Canyun Camaro
b: Jan 2008
d: Feb 14 2008, Bolivar, Polk Co, MO
bur: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 15 2008 - Canyun Camaro Smith, infant son of Mark and Angie Smith, Bolivar, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at his home at one month of age. Among survivors are his parents, a sister Shae, and a brother Easton, all of the home; his paternal grandparents, C.A. and Peggy Smith, Collins; maternal grandmother Mrs. Brenda Price, and maternal great-grandparents, Roland and Mary Lean, Humansville. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 16, at the First Baptist Church in Bolivar. Burial will be in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, rural Collins.

SMITH, Catherine "Kate" McVAY
b: May 26 1839, Fayette Co, OH
d: Sep 24 1910, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - At midnight Saturday, Sept. 24th, 1910, from her late home, five miles northwest of Clinton, after an illness of two months, of paralysis, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Kate Smith winged its flight to God, who gave it. Catherine McVay was born in Fayette, county, Ohio, May 26th, 1839, and married Dec. 5th, 1860, to George Smith. James McVay and George Smith came to Missouri in the early spring of 1866, and purchased the place known as the McVay farm. On their return to Iowa, Mr. Smith contracted the smallpox, of which he died May 1st, 1866. Soon after Mr. Smith's death his wife and three small children came to Missouri with her father, with whom they made their home until after his death. She was a noble Christian woman, a consistent member of the C. P. church at Fields' creek, being converted at the old school house some thirty years ago, whose life was an example for all, an affectionate mother, a kind and loving grandmother, who will be sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her loss, three children: Mrs. Frank Keck, and Jim and Ed. at home; five grandchildren; also two brothers and four sisters: Keziah Fowlston, Cross Timbers, Mo.; Milton McVay, Hutcinson, Kas.; Alfred McVay, Wisdom, Montana; Alice Crissman, Creighton, Mo.; Emma Griggs, Eugene, Oregon, and May McVay, California. The funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday, after which the remains were laid tenderly away in beautiful Englewood to await the resurrection morn. The beautiful floral offerings and the large number of friends in attendance upon her obsequies gave expression to their esteem and regard for her as a friend and neighbor. Hers was truly a conscientious and upright life, and she could say, like Paul: "For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."

SMITH, Charles Edward
b: 1919
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 28 2001 - Services celebrating the life of Charles Edward Smith of Salado, Texas, where held Monday, March 26, at Heartfield's Funeral Home in Belton, Texas. Mr. Smith died Thurday, March 22, 2001, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Charles Smith was born in Poplar Buff to Charles Judson Smith and Myrta Dyer Smith on March 20, 1919. He attended school at Hickory Grove Elementary and graduated from Urich High School in 1937. During high school he worked at his father's rice farm. After graducating, he served in the CCC before joining the Army. While in the Army, Mr. Smith earned several awards including two Bronze Medals for bravery. He was also a Golden Glove Boxing Champion. During World War II, Mr. Smith served in Europe in the CID, CIC and the military police. He was a member of the 35th Infantry division. After leaving active duty, he served as an advisor to the National Guard Unit in Kansas City, attaining the rank of Warrant Officer. He later worked as a chef in numerous restaurants, including Harry Starkers on the Plaza and Top Of The Tower in Kansas City. He managed Bartlett Dairy Queen and later worked at the Salado Dairy Queen. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Claire Smith, sister Myrta Marie Hill, and son Alan Christopher Smith. Survivors are sons, Charles Grant Smith of San Diego, California, Thomas Edward Smith of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jonathan Allan Smith; daughter, Theresa Elaine Smith of Camp Verde, Arizona; step-daughter, Zusie Weber of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters, Katherine Louise Melchiorre and Marjorie Sterling Mendenhall of Rohnert Park, California; sister, Alice Elizabeth Smith of Kansas City; brothers, Ronald J. Smith and "Coach" U.G. Smith of Salado; special frined, Lillian Haverland of Kansas City, and three grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Urich Historical Society of Urich.

SMITH, Charles Lewis
b: Apr 2 1927, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: May 20 2002, Oak Grove, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2002 - Charles Lewis (Charlie) Smith, 75, Oak Grove, died Monday, May 20, 2002, at his home. Services will be Thursday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 14th and Salem, Oak Grove, with graveside service at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born April 2, 1927, in Blairstown, the son of Lee and Minnie L. (Riley) Smith. On February 17, 1945, he married Effie Anna Bradfield. They lived near Clinton, moved to Kansas City in 1951, then to Oak Grove in 1971. He was an excavating contractor for commercial construction until retirement. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. He is survived by his wife, Anna, of the home; five sons, Gary and Steve Smith, Oak Grove, Ron Smith, Grain Valley, Don Smith and Randy Smith, Blue Springs, three daughters, Dianna McDaniels, Omaha, Nebraska, Charlene Clardy, Independence, Karen Reinbold, Oak Grove; two sisters, Susan Nichols, Clinton, and Daisy Bradley, Houston, Texas; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

SMITH, Christina NIGGLEY
b: 1869
d: 1944
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Christina Niggley was born March 3, 1869 in Montrose, Missouri and spent her early girlhood there, living in the home of her grandfather and grandmother Wally. On December 8,1889 she was married to Albert Smith, also of Montrose, Missouri. They continued to live in that town for a while, later moving to a farm in Bates County, where they resided for many years. After an illness over a long period of time, she was released from her suffering on June 28, 1944. She leaves to morns her passing away the husband , Albert Smith, her companion of over fifty years, two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Davis, Rich Hill, Missouri, Mrs. Della Robinson, Kansas City, Kansas, five sons Clark Smith, Butler, Missouri, Joe Smith, Adrian, Missouri, Roy Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, Woody Smith, Independence, Missouri, Robert Smith, Butler, Missouri and a number of grandchildren. A son, Ellis Smith passed away in 1939, and a daughter, Christina Davis in 1931. Funeral services were conducted at Culver Underwood Funeral Parlors, Butler, Missouri. After the service her sons and a grandson reverently carried their beloved Mother and Grandmother to her last resting place in beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

SMITH, Corrine "Rene" PARKS
b: Jan 24 1918
d: Dec 26 1999, Denver, CO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO
Kansas City Star, Dec 29 1999 - Corrine "Rene" Parks Smith, 82, Denver, CO (formerly of Windsor, MO), passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999. Funeral services will be Friday, December 31, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, MO, with burial in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Donald Brivande
b: Sep 15 1924, near Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 4 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 10 2007 - Donald Briviande Smith of Adrian, Missouri, was born September 15, 1924 near Garden City, Missouri the son of Charles and Maudie Beatrice (Briviande) Smith. He departed this life Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Missouri at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 19 days. On June 30, 1945, Donald was united in marriage to Betty Jean Wheeler in Harrisonville, Missouri. Donald was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church, Urich, Missouri. Donald has lived in the Bates County are since 1969 and prior to that in the Cass County area. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dale Smith and two sisters, Betty Tabor and Nancy Akins. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Smith of the home; a son, Gary D. Smith and wife Margaret, Adrian, Missouri; a daughter, LaDonna Diller and husband Mark, Warrenton, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.

SMITH, Donald Gene
b: Feb 29 1928, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 30 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 1999 - Donald Gene Smith, 71, Clinton, died Saturday, October 30, 1999, at his home. He was born February 29, 1928, in Urich, the son of John Franklin and Lydia (Ade) Smith. Don was a graduate of Creighton High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was married to Mina Dell Wirsig on October 23, 1953, in Deepwater. He lived in Raytown for 25 years before moving to Harrisonville in 1991. He then moved to Clinton in 1997. Mr. Smith was a driver for Vendo in Kansas City for 17 years and then worked for 15 years at Bendix in Kansas City, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Survivors are his wife, Mina Dell, of the home; four daughters, Linda Tappmeyer and husband, Mark, Bolivar, Dell Ann Norman and husband, Victor, Greenwood, Kay Jean Bontrager and husband, Gerald, Mentor, Ohio, and Nancy Schroder and husband, Keith, Blue Springs; two brothers, William A. Smith and wife, Elizabeth, Urich, and Dale Smith and wife, Dana, Kansas City, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 2, at the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, Creighton.

SMITH, Doris June FRIZZELL
b: Jul 22 1923, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 7 2000, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 15 2000 - Doris June Smith was born July 22, 1923, in Brownington to Gracie and Volley Frizzell and died at the Independence Health Center, Independence, on June 7, 2000, at the age of 76 years. Doris lived in Deepwater until moving to Kansas City in 1943. She married Tommy Junior Smith and they lived in Kansas City. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy; one brother, James; one sister, Dorothy. She is survived by her brother, Robert L. Frizzell, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Doris was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Kansas City. She was a joy to many children as their Sunday School teacher. Doris was a kind-hearted lady and always had a smile on her face. Doris was an excellent seamstress and put love in every stitch. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, June 9. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater.

SMITH, Dorothy Louise WOODY
b: Aug 7 1907, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 31 1946
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
The Clinton Eye - A whole community was bowed in grief over the passing of Mrs. Glenn Smith, 1 1/2 miles west of Golden Gate, for whom a heart attack Saturday evening proved fatal . The Thursday before her passing , she had a heart attack but apparently was her usual self on Saturday morning. Always the protective and providing mother for her little brood of five, and even for the oldest son who is in service, now in Korea, She spent Saturday in town buying school clothes and visiting in the friendly, happy way that was hers with friends and neighbors. Saturday evening was especially happy in the Smith home, even though one of the boys came in with poison on his arm, Mrs. Smith dressed the infected spots and made the boy laugh as she played doctor and remembering the last good supper and many other delectable meals, the small five year old daughter said with tears in her eyes, "Oh, mommie cooked so good." When the final attack came, Mrs. Smith asked her husband to help her sit up, then after a bit went to the kitchen, where she asked him to call the doctor. Neighbors, hearing the call, came to the Smith house as quickly as possible, but before they could get to her, death had laid his cold hand on her brow, though she had begged, "Oh, don't let me die". Dorothy Woody was born August 7, 1907 near Clinton, where she was reared. August 9, 1924 she and Glenn J. Smith were united in marriage and to their union were born six fine children: Glenn, Jr., who is in the service of his country:; Robert E., George William, Roger Clifford, Dorothy Ann and Betty Jane of the home; also surviving are her mother Mrs. Lena Woody, three brothers, Charles, Bill and Bob Woody, and grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Myers, all of Independence An immaculate housekeeper, superior cook and manager, for her the work of homemaking was a real joy, for she lived happily and sunnily, even up to the close of life, and her husband and children call her blessed. Rev. Hugh Sperry conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the Consalus & Peck Funeral home, where house and yard were filled to capacity with friends and family of this beautiful spirit who epitomized the best of womankind and motherhood. Pall bearers were Elmer, Jim, Richard, Dan, Claude and Raymond Smith, brothers of her husband, and the body was laid to rest in Englewood.

SMITH, Edna Jewel CHARLES
b: Aug 19 1912, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 25 2002, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 22 2002 - Edna Jewel Charles Smith was born August 19, 1912, at Brownington, daughter of John and Audra Foster Charles. She died June 25, 2002, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. She grew up in the Mt. Zion community, living with her grandparents, Willard and Lucy Charles, after her mother's passing. She attended Prairie Grove Grade School, Clinton High School and Warrensburg College. She taught grade school for several years in Henry County. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. On March 4, 1939, she married Carl O. Smith and they made their home in Clinton. They later moved to North Dakota and then to Colorado where Carl worked in construction for 32 years. When they retired they moved back home to Clinton. Edna was busy with many activities, working in a bank, belonging to garden clubs and was active in many church functions. She made many crocheted items for herself and others. She loved working with her flowers, especially her roses. She enjoyed her family and friends. When failing health and crippling arthritis curtailed her activities, she needed a constant companion and was very happy to have Edith Davis in her home. Carl preceded her in death on April 26, 1996. Survivors include cousins Finis Smith, Ralph Charles and wife Donna, all of Clinton, Virginia Smith, state of Colorado, John Charles, Paul Charles, both of the state of California, and a nephew, Keith Smith and wife Barbara, plus many more relatives, including Cletis Woods and Carlton Foster; many friends and good neighbors. Funeral services were held June 28 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Elisha A.
b: Jan 18 1838, Pulaski Co, MO
d: Nov 11 1925
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 1925 - Confederate Veteran Passed Away - Elisha L. Smith was born Jan. 18th, 1838, in Pulaski county, this state. While a small boy his parents moved to Henry county, near Clinton. There he grew to manhood. He served 3 years in the civil war, spending the rest of the time in the hospital with a wound in his foot. He was also wounded in the head while in service. At the close of the war he was united in marriage with Averilla Foster. To this union were born six children. One son and three daughters survive. This wife passed on to the Great Beyond many years ago. Later, he was married to Ellen Bailey. To this union seven children were born. Two sons and four daughters survive. This wife preceded him to the better world four years ago. One daughter, Elzina McCord, died about three years ago. If this dear father had lived until Jan. 18, 1926, he would have been 88 years old. He seemed as well as usual and was able to walk about wherever he pleased until about 4 p.m. Nov. 11th, 1925, when the death summons came while sitting in a chair, talking to his daughter, Mrs. B. L. Molder, of Kansas City. There was not a struggle, he just went to sleep. Asleep in Jesus. How beautiful must have been the waking. The ten children who linger to mourn the absence of their aged father, although scattered about, were all present at the funeral. Services at Parks Chapel church. Interment in the cemetery near by. A host of relatives and friends were present, who deeply felt the loss of the dear one. He had been a kind and faithful husband, father and neighbor.

SMITH, Elizabeth BREECE
b: Feb 17 1853
d: Nov 5 1935, near Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, wife of the late Andrew Jackson Smith of Benton Co., who died in 1922, came to the end of a long period of suffering and acute pain at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday. Since July 19th she had been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Chastain near Tightwad. She made the painful trip from Kansas City where she had been with her daughter, Mrs. Haydon, to Tightwad bravely, for she was very happy to be what she felt was home again. Her last illness grew more serious four weeks past and the last three the end seemed often at hand even with the pain of her arthritis grew very acute she would whisper, God is good, and smiling would assure her anxious daughter, I am happy, and to her and the kindly neighbors who watcher her so sick and suffering came the lesson of her faith. Six days before her death she fell into a coma from which she never rallied, passing with no awakening into life eternal. Elizabeth Breece was born near Matoon Feb 17 1852, daughter of Frank Breece and Lucy Osborne Breece, later coming with her family to Missouri, she lived here and married Andrew Jackson Smith of Benton Co., Sept 15 1877. They made their home in Benton and Henry Co's residing in Windsor some 35 years where younger children were born and reared. Mrs. Smith was a Baptist until the last years when she became a member of the Pentecostal Church and one of the happiest of her last days was when Rev's Wright and Hugh Sperry who were holding a Baptist meeting at Tightwad called at the Chastain home and read from Corinthians with her. She was only able to point to the favorite passages without commenting upon them. Surviving her are her children, Mesdames Mary Salyers, Excelsior Springs, Louis Minor, Lexington, Mo., Mae Haydon, Kansas City, Mo., Catherine Chastain, Tightwad, August Smith Collinsville, Mo., W. F. Smith of Clinton. Rev. Hugh Sperry will conduct funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. and the body was taken to Windsor to rest beside her husband. Wilkinson Funeral Services in charge.

SMITH, Elizabeth Jean
b: Mar 29 1980, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 10 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 12 2004 - Elizabeth Jean Smith, 24, Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 14, at Consalus Funeral Home-Urich with burial in Urich Cemetery. She was born March 29, 1980, in Kansas City, daughter of William D. and Linda Kay McAdams Smith. She loved to draw and spent time working on her arts and crafts. She adored animals, especially her dogs and cats. One of her favorite things was to spend time with her family and to spoil her grandma and Granny. Preceding her in death were her grandfathers Smith and McAdams. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Linda of the home; one brother Brian and wife Geri, Belton; grandmothers, Edith McAdams and Pearl Smith; her niece, Kaylin Smith (her best buddy); Aunt Sharon Smith, Uncles Bob and Keith McAdams, plus several cousins.

SMITH, Elizabeth TURK
b: 1917
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 11 2001 - Elizabeth Turk Smith, 84, died Saturday, December 8, 2001, at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. She was born November 19, 1917, in Clinton, the daughter of Edward Turk and Marion Douglass Turk. She married Harry E. Smith in Clinton on December 24, 1939. He died June 12, 1997. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Higginsville. She moved to Higginsville from Clinton in 1941. Harry and Elizabeth owned and operated Harry Smith Men's Wear in Higginsville, Lexington and Columbia. She is survived by her son, D. Douglass Smith, Columbia; grandson, Kevin McMillen, Columbia, and cousin, Teresa Kern, St. Louis. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 13, at Weigers Funeral Home, Higginsville.

SMITH, Ella Pearl
b: Dec 4 1884, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 25 1941, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 25 1941 - Miss Ella Pearl Smith, editor of the Clinton eye since 1927, died at her home here tonight following an illness of five months. Miss Smith was born in Clinton December 2, 1885, the same year her father, the late T. O. Smith founded the newspaper. She became editor upon his death in 1927. She was a member of the Missouri Press association's board of directors. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Homer H. Johnson of Clinton, and a brother, John E. Smith of Bolivar, Mo. Funeral services will be held here Thursday morning and burial will be in a Clinton cemetery.

SMITH, Ellen BAILEY
b: Oct 16 1860, near Wheatland, Hickory Co, MO
d: Jan 7 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Ellen Smith, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1922, was born Oct. 16, 1860, being at the time of her death 61 years, 2 months and 22 days old. She was born near Wheatland, Hickory county, Mo. There she was reared to womanhood, and professed a hope in Christ at the age of 18. She then moved to Henry county, near Coal, and was united in marriage to E. L. Smith, near Clinton, at the age of 25. Both united with the M. E. church of Clinton soon after. Later they moved to the vicinity near Coal, where she lived until a short time before her death. About 5 years ago her health began to fail and gradually grew worse until at last from much suffering her mind became effected. About three months ago the doctors here told her friends they had done all they could for her, so she was taken to the hospital at Nevada for medical treatment, being there three months her suffering ended and she was called away to that home so fair where there is no more suffering or pain. Deceased was brought back home for burial. Rev. W. M. Briggs conducted the funeral services at the Parks Chapel, after which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to await the resurrection morn. She leaves to mourn their loss an aged husband and seven children; Mrs. Belle Phillips, near Coal; Mrs. Ella McCord, of Webber Falls, Okla.; Mrs. Lillie Molder, of Kansas City, Mo.; Bertha Hopkins, near Tightwad; Charlie, of Kansas City, Mo., and Marion, who is still at home. She also raised four step-children: Mrs. Sally Shipley, of Dora, Mo.; T. L. Smith, Dunnegan, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Truce, of Noel, Mo., and Mrs. Hattie Wills, of Cole Camp, Mo.; also one brother John Bailey, near Clinton. Besides these she leaves a host of friends and neighbors. She lived a faithful Christian life and was a dutiful wife and a faithful mother. The parting was very sad but it will only be for a short time when we can all meet mother again. The children were all present at the funeral except Lillie, of Kansas City, and Ella, of Oklahoma, who could not be present on account of poor health. We will sadly miss her, but we know our loving Savior knoweth what is best, so trust we shall all be an unbroken family around God's throne.

SMITH, Elmina Ann OLSON
b: 1922
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 2004 - Elmina Ann (Olson) Smith, 82, Grandview, died Saturday, August 28, 2004, at the Life Care Center of Grandview. She was born July 8, 1922, in Mills, New Mexico, the daughter of Edwin Nathaniel Olson and Opal Fontella (Everett) Olson. On April 19, 1946, she married William "bill" Jameson Smith in Abbott, New Mexico. She was a lifelong member of Kensington Baptist Church, Kansas City. She was a beginner Sunday School teacher for 43 years. She retired from Ross Miller Cleaners in 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Lee (Smith) Marsh, Higginsville, and Opal Marie (Smith) Oldham, Gladstone; two sisters, Dawn Ophelia (Olson) Parrott, Glendora, California, and Vera Leone (Olson) Clark, LaPuente, California, and one brother, Leroy Jay Olson, New Braunfels, Texas; eight grandchildren; four great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband William "Bill" Smith, preceded her in death on April 7, 1993. she was also preceded in death by one sister Helen Maxine (Olson) Evans.

SMITH, Eva Dora KNOLES
b: May 10 1885, near Liberal, Barton Co, MO
d: Jun 1 1974, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, July 4 1974 - Eva Dora Smith, daughter of Smith and Nancy Knoles, was born May 10, 1885 near Liberal, Mo. and died June 1, 1974. The family moved to Windsor when she was a small child. She met and married Wm. F. Smith in 1901. To this union were born 12 children of whom seven survive: Floy Combs, Clinton; May Davis, San Gabriel, California; Claudine Hunter, Sedalia; Gladis Spriggs, Warrensburg; Pauline Dody, Denver Colorado; Letha Rentler, Portland, Oregon and Raymond Smith, Denver Colorado. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She had lived in or near Clinton 43 years, and she had been blind for around 30 years. She was a wonderful mother and a faithful Christian wife, having belonged to Allen Street Baptist Church for many years. Funeral services were held June 3, at the Allen Street Baptist Church. She was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Forrest Lee
b: abt 1933
d: Feb 21 1993, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove & Grain Valley, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Forrest Lee Smith, 60, Independence, died Feb. 21, 1993 at the Medical Center of Independence. Memorial services will be Wednesday a the Royer Chapel, Oak Grove, in Jackson County; cremation. He was an automotive mechanic before he retired. He was a Methodist. Survivors include a sister, Donna Sell, Clinton, and other family members.

SMITH, Frances R.
b: Sep 30 1908
d: Sep 3 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Frances R. Smith, 82, Kansas City, died Tuesday, September 3, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital. Among survivors is a daughter, Frances S. James, of Kansas City.

SMITH, Frank, C.
b: Nov 17 1900, Indian Territory, OK
d: Oct 14 1994, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Frank C. Smith was born November 17, 1900, in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, the son of Charles Clifton and Lavona T. Woodruff Smith. He died Friday, October 14, 1994, at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, at the age of 93. He was married to Mable R. Jackson on June 10, 1922, in Afton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1993. He was a self-employed carpenter for 45 years, living in Kansas City for many years before moving to the Clinton area. He was a member of Local Union #61, retiring in 1962. He was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, James W. Smith of Belton; a daughter Dorothy Frogge of Garden City; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Frank M. Smith. Funeral services were Monday, October 17, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was at the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City.

SMITH, Frankie Elizabeth EDDINS
b: Sep 26 1861, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. T. O. Smith - Born September 26, 1861 - Died July 3, 1928 - At Rest - Her spirit left the frail, worn body at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 1928. She has risen to Eternal Glory. It was her sunrise when she met her Maker and her beloved husband face to face, who had passed on just four months and three days before. She, tho so frail, would not allow us to grieve a minute. We could not, visibly against her courageous spirit. She said: "He is so happy; don't worry." Then she said: "You know I am going soon." But in these few weeks since, she had entered into every plan for the future. Even made them for us, for the Clinton Eye. Her grandfather, the late Henry Avery, was a Primitive Baptist preacher. She could not get away from those early teachings, and would not contribute to missions, but she was the greatest missionary I ever knew. Except when her body was pain racked and even then she found out from everybody, who came to her door, who they were, what they were and their religious beliefs. She invited them to gospel services. She preached a living Christianity to them. "She did what her hand found to do." Her ancestors were pioneers in every sense of the word - rugged stock that stood for the molding of thought and of new countries. An educated, religious people. Her mother, Susan Jane Avery, was the first white child born in Henry county. Mama was born in this same house, September 26, 1861, during the perilous Civil war times. It was the first house of hewn logs in the country, the first one with glass windows. It was where the first county court was held, also where many a church meeting was held. Her father, Frank Eddins, ran an outfitting store at Papinsville. When the troublesome Civil war days came he brought his wife and three small daughters to her sister, Mrs. Nancy Fewel. While there, his brother-in-law became ill, and in hurrying for the doctor Frank Eddins ruptured a blood vessel and died with hemorrhage before the last little daughter, Frankie Elizabeth Eddins, was born. Those were troublesome days for the young widow without business experience. A few days later she received an invoice for $50,000 for her husband's share in the store. He also owned a mill and valuable coal lands. In her blinding sorrow, the young widow, thinking to blot out memories, burned the letters. As they curled in the fire, she realized they were legal papers - her deeds. The bushwhackers and jayhawkers - outlaws, robbed the store, shot her husband's partner in the door and burned the courthouse and records of Bates county, then located at Papinsville. All was swept away. When the baby came, it was a girl, a twinkling eyed, black, curly haired rollicking girl, undaunted forever by the shadow of the war time under which she was born, but having an inbred hatred for war and was forever against it, even during the World war. She developed into a woman of strong conviction and although if she was the only one on that side she remained true to what she believed to be right. Her mother came to Clinton, took in boarders, sewed and saw many troublesome years of hardship. However, she was one of the first members to be baptized into the new Baptist church, and when the demands came for the big building project at that time, she sewed just a little latter in order to have her part to pay. In the meantime little Frankie, so named for her father, as he had no sons and he was an only son, developed thrifty habits. When her mother and sister ran a millinery shop, she got her first touch of business, as she did the collecting and learned to utterly abhor debts. Even in those days women bought hats their husbands could not afford to pay for. About this same time she started a vegetable garden and peddled beans at the hotel and grocery stores. At the age of 14, she entered a printing office, the old Advocate, run by the late I. N. Jones and wife. In the meantime her mother had remarried and they moved to her step-father's farm two and one-half miles northeast of Clinton. Little Frankie had to walk or ride a pony back and forth to work, taking her dinner, working three months for nothing, and the next three months for $1.50 a week. This meager income was needed to help family finance, so little Frankie did not use it for self, having the plainest alpaca gown money could buy, as it "showed dirt" the least. Those were not easy days, as several of her family inherited the ideas of southern aristocrats, and did not really think anything but school teaching was respectable for young women of breeding to enter. she owned some of her business success to her stepfather from Ohio, who did not share the same ideas and as he had studied to be a doctor, and was a contractor and builder, saw that she really learned mathematics and other things young ladies of that day did not usually learn. She worked in the printing office and attended school, being a graduate in high school, the class of 1879, the first class of the school. Peyton A. Parks graduated several years before, but was the only member of his class. She went through school with sheer grit. Other girls had clothes and money; she had brains and a dauntless spirit. Standing at the top of her class, she graduated beside learning a trade. Her teachers recognized her ability and helped her on, altho she often antagonized them when she considered they had given someone an unfair deal. she never let up until she thought it was made right. After her graduation, she was offered Highland school, at the magnificent salary of $25 per month. She could have board free with her paternal grandmother Finks, so at the end of the term had the most money she ever had, $100. She was missionary here, introducing the Bible into the school, teaching the children the Lord's Prayer; teaching the children to sing gospel, altho she could not herself, carry a tune. She recognized musical ability of little Frank Jones, a distant cousin, also the remarkable memory of the late Walter Finks, and assisted them with their start. Utilizing opportunity again, in helping to develop all with whom she came in contact. Taking part of this $100, she went to Columbia to the University of Missouri. She was required to take entrance examination, but on account of making the highest grade among entrants on mathematics, did not have to take the other subjects. Hard study and long hours before had weakened her vitality and she became a victim of malaria. She returned home, went back to work in the printing office as further college education meant borrowing funds and she refused to do it. While working in the Democrat office, there came the young blue eyed Irishman, who later became her husband. Independent of spirit she had turned down every one of her former beaux - she did not succeed in this for the young T. O. Smith had for his friend, James Henry Avery, of Tebo township, who championed the cause of his friend to his independent girl cousin. However, the courtship lasted two years. In the meantime, her health failed and she went to Durango, Colo., for a visit with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Faris. There, this bit of sparkling Missouri womanhood rode horseback to the top of Needle mountains, never before visited by a woman, with her brother-in-law, A. J. Faris, Star mail carrier; partook of the cowboy food and enjoyed the life of frontier and pioneer Colorado. Suitors there were a plenty, but none were favored for she had left her heart in Missouri. She returned and January 20, 1884, they were married on Sunday night and the two went to work the next morning in the old Advocate office. (Text missing) ... to save, and in the fall of 1883, the Eye office was started first a job printing plant, then a newspaper developed. Ever her husband's partner, she equally shared in the newspaper development. It was as much Frankie Eddins Smith's newspaper as T. O. Smith's. she got the first subscriber; she continued to get them until she passed on. She never let an opportunity slip and counseled me soundly just two days before her death, because I had failed to ask a former Clintonian to subscribe. She was the inspiration of her husband. If anything in the early days proved to be unsuccessful, she was ready with another idea. She was the same to her children. Never failing to give them inspiration until even the last day of life. She was a business woman. Not only sharing in the development of the Eye office, but never during their 44 years of married life did T. O. Smith make a business transaction without consulting the judgment of his wife. The children were also called into the council and we will always profit by their wise discussions, which was never gossip, as I never heard a word against a woman from my mother's tongue. If one of us heard it, we were instructed to not tell the other. If the other member of the family heard it, it came from outside the household. As we grew older our judgment was considered in business deals. We all became full partners with them. She had two Bibles - an earlier one my father gave to her in courtship days, worn with her reading. In it are three clippings, one I give to you as follows: (A Wife's Prayer omitted). She loved all children, but on John E. Smith, Junior, her only grandchild, she lavished the wealth of her affection. She seemed intuitively to know what he would enjoy or when he had an ache or pain. To her he was the most wonderful baby that ever lived. She thoroughly appreciated the exquisite care given Junior by his mother, her son's wife. She never called him by name. He was always to her, "My Baby." How she was delighted over his care for her. The last time she went to John's for dinner was about a month ago. It was difficult to get her into the car as she was so helpless, especially to place her feet so she would be comfortable. John E. Junior was most concerned about it altho only 3 1/2 years old. When John brought her home he cautioned his father to watch out for Grandmother's feet." She told me about it over and over again. She had often said that she hoped she would die in summer time, so her friends could be seated on the lawn and her wish was granted. Chairs were placed to they could hear her pastor, Rev. J. R. Blythe, deliver her funeral sermon from the porch Wednesday morning, July 4, 1928, at 9:30 o'clock. He told of the inspiration she had given him the Thursday before when he visited her. He was troubled over the political unrest of our nation and she told him this, "Preacher, that should not concern you. the world needs Jesus. Preach Him everywhere in every sermon. That is what the world needs. Political situation and everything would sink into oblivion if the world knew Jesus." She knew Jesus as few do. Her prayers have been answered and we thought God had forgotten - but He never forgets and everyone was answered so beautifully and wonderfully, that we know Jesus reigns on high. There could never be a shadow of doubt in our minds. The songs were the same as used at her husband's funeral, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Happy Day and Rock of Ages. Miss Meda Cox played the accompaniment on the little Lakeside organ that has always been in the family home that she loved so well. Mrs. A. M. Ragsdale and Mrs. Mary Walter Denning sang the heavenly music on the morning air, the birds in the trees accompanying the singers and the organ. In addition to the other songs Miss Simon had secured the music for the song that she had so wanted for my father's funeral, the song she had learned in her school days. It seemed at the time significant of her going. It seems now her message to us, not to worry we have not long to stay. It is as follows: (words to Loved Ones Gone Before, omitted) - Her beloved little grandson, Jr., laid a tiny silken flag on her folded hands. Her funeral was July 4 - the Nation's birthday, which she loved much. Never a year passed but she desired that a celebration should be had. she had longed to see on that day an enormous picnic, with every Sunday School in the county participating in a singing contest. We hope to see her ambition realized some July 4th. It will. We know it. She loved her country, the principles of freedom on which the Nation was founded. The Declaration of Independence was the most precious document to her next to her Bible. The friend of our family for years, H. P. Faris, read it at the funeral service most impressively, and although our eyes were tear dimmed in parting with her, as we listened to this masterpiece, we could feel the thrills of our forefathers that fought to gain freedom and this ... (rest of article missing)

SMITH, George Ray Jr.
b: 1942
d: 2004
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 15 2004 - George Ray Smith Jr., 62, Urich, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born May 21, 1942, in Kansas City to George Ray Smith Sr. and Gertrude Elizabeth Eaton. He was united in marriage to Vonna Shatwell. Survivors include his wife Vonna; sons Michael Smith and wife Danielle, Odessa, Matthew Smith of the home, David Smith, Kansas City, and George R. Smith III, Kansas City; one daughter Tracy Smith, Kansas City; one brother Steven Smith and wife Cheryl, Adrian; five sisters, Sharon Reed and husband George, Independence, Robin Detel and husband Sonny, Independence, Jackie Smith Brown, Helen Burries, Kansas City, and Delores Gonzalus, Texas; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by one brother Walter Smith, and his parents. He worked for General Motors. Services will be Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. at the Consalus Chapel, Urich.

SMITH, Geraldine HOOVER
b: Jul 27 1919, near Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Aug 12 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 14 2003 - Geraldine Smith, 84, Windsor, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born July 27, 1919, in Pettis county, near Green Ridge, the daughter of Otto Earl Hoover and Irene Luella (Miller) Hoover. On September 11, 1937, at her parents' farm near Green Ridge, she married Gerald Smith, who died December 30, 1996. She graduated as the salutatorian from Green Ridge High School in 1936. She worked as the deputy county collector for Pettis County from 1950 to 1955. She was a bookkeeper in Windsor for Dr. Robert Hess for five years and also worked for Dr. Carter Kinkead and Dr. George Stiles in Windsor for about three years as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Survivors include a son, Gerald Duane Smith, Addison, Texas; a grandson, Wesley Smith, Pinehurst, Texas; a granddaughter, Whitney Brown, Irving, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Haley Brown and Taylor Brown, Irving, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Taylor, Washington, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother Clayton Hoover; a sister Joyce Nevils and a daughter, Karen Nevils. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, August 16, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Hattie May WYSONG
b: Jan 28 1881, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 13 1967, San Diego, CA
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Hattie May Smith, 80(?), former Clinton resident died Monday in San Diego. The body arrived in Clinton Thursday, Rites were Saturday at Consalus and burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. Mrs Hattie May Smith, was born January 28, 1881 at Calhoun Missouri. She passed away March 12, 1967 in San Diego, California. Preceding her in death were her husband and four sons. She is survived by a son, Taylor Smith of San Diego California, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Kennedy, Kansas City Missouri and a sister, Mrs. A. B. (Thelma) Langston, of Springfield, Missouri. She also leaves seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Mae Wysong of Clinton Missouri, and many friends. She accepted Jesus Christ as personal Saviour and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton Missouri in 1928.

SMITH, Henry Clyde Jr.
b: Jun 28 1924, Cornelia, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 28 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2006 - H. Clyde Smith, 82, Leeton. died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at the Western Missouri Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1924, in Cornelia, the son of Henry Clyde Smith Sr. and Reva Livingstone Smith. He was a 1943 graduate of the Leeton High School, was a veteran of World War II serving from 1943-1947 in the United States Army and attended Central Missouri Teachers College for two years after the war. On June 28, 1954, he married rose Rutledge in Warrensburg. She survives of the home. He was a farmer, had livestock and did trucking. He was a member of the Elks Club in Clinton. Survivors include his wife Rose Smith of Leeton; a son Stephen Smith and wife Judy, St. Louis; two daughters, Amy Smith and husband John Whitmer, Niles, Michigan, and Merry Smith and her partner Kriss Cole, South Bend, Indiana; a brother Claude Smith of Lawson; a grandson Aaron Smith and wife Amy, Stationed in the Air Force in Germany; a granddaughter Lara Smith, St. Louis, and a great-grandson Devon Smith, Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Floyd Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2 at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Burial will be in Sunset Hill cemetery.

SMITH, Ina May JONAS
b: Jan 12 1905, near Fristoe, Benton Co, MO
d: Dec 29 1939, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ben Smith died suddenly at 11 p.m. Friday, December 29, 1939, at her home at Brownington. She and their nine day old baby were thought to be getting along fine and there had been no warning that death was near. Ina May Jonas was born near Fristoe, in Benton County, January 12, 1905. When she was four years old, her mother was taken by death, and she grew to young womanhood in the home of her grandparents in Benton County. In 1925 they moved to Henry County, a few miles east of Brownington, which had since been her home. She was united in marriage with Benjamin E. Smith, December 20, 1927. Four children came to this happy union, three of whom survive, with her devoted husband, and are: Willie, 11 years; Nellie, 9, and the baby, Clarence; also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Press Watts, Butler, Mo., who had been as a sister to Mrs. Smith, and two uncles. Mrs. Smith was converted and united with the church of Christ near her home in 1927. She was devoted to her home which was centered about her. As a true helpmeet to her husband, she assisted and counseled with him; surrounding their children with her love and care and as they carry on the work he began, it will be with the same spirit that guided their beloved wife and mother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bethlehem Church. Burial also there near her parents.

SMITH, James Omer Dr.
b: May 1 1902, Orla, Laclede Co, MO
d: Jul 25 1983, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton and the Henry County area as a whole were saddened by the death on July 25, 1983, of its eminent physician James Omer Smith, M.D. James Omer Smith came to Clinton to teach science at the local high school in the year 1927-28. He met Martha Cristina Poague, daughter of Dr. S. A. Poague and wife. They were wed June 10, 1929. They went to St. Louis where he was studying medicine at St. Louis University Medical School. He graduated in 1932. After interning at St. Anthony's Hospital and Alexian Brothers Hospital, he came to Clinton in 1934 and started his medical practice. James Omer Smith was one of two children born to his parents, Dr. James Madison and Minnie Welchell Smith. His sister preceded him in death. Dr. Smith was born May 1, 1902 in Orla, MO, near Lebanon. Most of his growing up and school days were spent in Amoret, MO. Among his favorite activities were flying, golf and hunting. He was one of the first Clintonians to own and fly his own airplane. Surviving are his devoted wife, Martha; a daughter, Mrs. Howard R. Barrett and three grandchildren. Services were at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton on July 28, 1983. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Jane BRUNSON
b: Sep 7 1846, Indiana
d: Feb 19 1917
Appleton City Journal, Appleton City MO, Feb 22 1917 - Jane Brunson was born in Indiana, September 7, 1846. She was married to Lonson Smith January 2, 1867. To this union were born four girls, one of whom has preceded the mother by many years to the land of great majority, and three survive her; Mrs. G. C. Clark of Appleton City; Mrs. J. T. Horner of Oklahoma; and Mrs. J. R. Pollard of North Dakota. Her husband died March 5, 1909. Subsequent to that event she lived with her sister Heppie in the north part of Appleton City about two years ago. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. G. E. Clark at whose home she died February 19, 1917 at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She became a Christian in early womanhood and died in that faith. She has been a citizen of this state for about forty two years. Her funeral services were held at the home where she died on February 20, 1917, in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience after which the remains were interred in Meyers Cemetery.

SMITH, Jerry Lynn
b: Dec 24 1946, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 11 2008
bur: Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 18 2008 - Jerry Lynn Smith, son of Mildred "Micky" (Clegg) Smith and the late John W. Smith was born December 24, 1946 in Clinton, Missouri and departed this life suddenly on November 11, 2008 at 61 years of age. Jerry grew up in Clinton and graduated high school there in 1964. He had been captain of the football team and set a track record that stands to this day. After high school, Jerry went to Wichita Business College and graduated with a Data Processing degree. He spent two years at SBU in Bolivar, Missouri and then graduated from SMU in Springfield, Missouri in 1971 with a Business Marketing degree. From 1966 – 1972, Jerry served his country in the Army Air National Guard. On February 10, 1967, Jerry married Sandra Kay Plummer and two sons, Scott and Chris, were born to this union. Jerry and Sandy also opened their home to five foster girls, Linda, Kathy, Susie, Joyce, and Nina. Joyce and Linda stayed and became part of their family. Jerry and Sandy lived in Belton, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Olathe, Kansas before moving to the family farm south of Mountain Grove. They had spent the last four years living in their dream home that borders the Willow Springs Memorial Airport. Jerry didn’t waste a moment of his life. He enjoyed a variety of activities like snow skiing, scuba diving, archery, bicycling, and hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith and instilled Christian values in his children. Jerry was a hard worker and set high standards for himself. He worked as a computer programmer, then went into sales with automotive distributors and with King Radio. After that, Jerry began his fifteen year career in thunderstorm research working for 3M, Ryan Storm Scope, and BF Goodrich. In 1994, Jerry went back into sales and was working for Garmin International at the time of his passing. Everyone who knew Jerry knew his absolute passion was flying. At age sixteen, he soloed and received his driver’s license on the same day. Jerry was a pilot for 46 years and logged over 25,000 hours of flight time. He became a flight instructor in 1972 and brought the love of flying to many people’s lives, beginning with his mother. He was also an instrument flight instructor, a multi-engine instructor, he had his sea plane rating, and he was an aerobatic pilot. Jerry always challenged his students, pushing them to their limits to bring out their best. Jerry never knew a stranger and wanted to share his joy of flying with everyone. If he knew you wanted to fly, he would see that you had the opportunity. His vast knowledge and experience of flying made him an irreplaceable mentor to the entire aviation community. The only thing that could top flying for Jerry would be his family. He was an awesome Papa to the younger grandchildren and Grampi to the older ones. It was important to Jerry to be at his children’s and grandchildren’s games and activities.He was a big kid and thoroughly loved playing with his children and grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by one son: Chris Smith, his father: John Smith, and his father-in-law: Bill Plummer. He is survived by his loving wife of their home, Sandy, his mother and step-father: Micky and Floyd "Pink" Pinkston, his mother-in-law: Pauline Plummer, one son: Scott and his wife, Kristy, of Olathe, Kansas, two daughters: Joyce Lemon and her husband, Chris, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Linda Santo and her husband, Frans, of Jakarta, Indonesia, one brother: Larry D. Smith and his wife, Karen, of Friendswood, Texas, five grandchildren: Nicky, Edmond, William, Brook, and Kris, and many more family, friends, and fellow aviators that will greatly miss him. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Free Will Baptist Church, Mountain Grove. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove.

SMITH, Jimmie D.
b: abt 1933
d: 2003
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 26 2003 - Jimmie D. Smith, 70, Harwood, a retired power plant superintendent, died Monday, February 24, 2003, at St. John's Springfield. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Friday, February 28, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

SMITH, John
b: Apr 15 1841, Adams Co, OH
d: Feb 3 1888, 3 1/2 mi NE of Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1888 - John Smith, 45, died at his residence 3 1/2 miles northeast of Montrose, Friday, Feb 3, 1888 of heart disease and pneumonia. He was a man of strict integrity and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors. On Sunday, the remains were followed to the cemetery by a long train of friends and members of the GAR post at Montrose. The funeral will not be preached until some more convenient time, three of the children being sick of the same disease, the oldest, a boy, being very ill. Mr. Smith was born in Ohio, came to Missouri before the war and on August 28, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 21st Reg., Mo. Infantry and served more than 3 years, 3 months. He has suffered a long time, his illness doubtless the results of exposure during the war.

SMITH, Johnny
b: abt 1927, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Two Children Drown In Pond Near Ladue - Bodies of Wilma, Age 13, and Johnnie, Age 7, Found Side by Side, After Frantic Search by father, W. S. Smith - Wilma Smith, age 13, and her brother, Johnnie, age seven, were found drowned in a pond on the farm of their father, W. S. Smith, one and a quarter miles southeast of LaDue, between three and four o'clock Friday afternoon. The children, seeking relief from the heat, went to the pond to wade after lunch as they were in the custom of playing in the pond with the neighbor children during the hot weather. Their parents cautioned them to stay at the shallow end of the pond and to be careful, as the pond, which was built to furnish a plentiful supply of stock water, had a sudden drop at one end. The father became worried about his children after a short time and went to the pond, about 300 yards from the house. He found their clothes on the bank, but as they often took old clothes with them to the pond to change he thought they might be at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Hunter, who lives on the same place. He hastened to the Hunter home, where he found that the children had not been there during the afternoon. Fearing the worst, Mr. Smith and Mr. Hunter went to the pond and began to wade back and forth across the pond until the former stumbled on the bodies lying side by side in four and a half or five feet of water near the jump off. Mr. Smith picked up both bodies and carried them to the bank where artificial respiration methods were used until Floyd Woolery, who was visiting at the Hunter home, got a car to go to Clinton. The children's bodies were taken to the Dr. Peelor's office and Drs. Hughes and Woltzen were called to assist. Water and blood ran from their mouths and they gave every appearance of being dead. Artificial respiration was continued about 45 minutes and hydrochloric acid and other stimulants were injected into the veins with a hypodermic, but all efforts to revive the children were useless. The bodies were taken to the Wilkinson Funeral Home for a cororner's inquest. This untimely death of their two children is indeed a sad blow to Mr. and Mrs. Smith and they have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. It is especially hard on Mrs. Smith who is in ill health. The Smiths had lived on this farm at LaDue about three years, coming from Green Ridge. They have nine other children: Mrs. J. B. Combs, Roseland; Mrs. Jack Hunter, near LaDue; Mary of Clinton; Mrs. Verl Dickey, Windsor; J. H., Appleton City; Pauline, Roy, Raymond and Letha, of the home. One sister, Mrs. Herbert Sands, Sedalia, preceded the children in death. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 a.m. Sunday. Burial in Englewood.

SMITH, Kate
b: abt 1901
d: 2001
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 1 2001 - Kate Smith, 100, Deepwater, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Ray Smith and wife, Betty, Caplinger Mills, and Donald Smith and wife, Rosemary, Raytown; two daughters, Helen Sapp and husband, Howard, Deepwater, and Doris Buce and husband, Clarence, Deepwater; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, August 3, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City.

SMITH, Kenneth Dale
b: Jun 25 1932, Ava, Douglas Co, MO
d: Dec 18 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2007 - Kenneth Dale Smith was born June 25, 1932, in Ava, the son of Creed Morris and Violet (Countie) Smith. He died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on December 18, 2006, at the age of 74 years. He was married to Wanita Pauline Johnson Smith, who survives of the home. He was employed for 35 years with Clearfield Cheese Company before he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Norman B. Smith. Kenneth is survived by his wife Wanita of the home; one daughter Linda Hartl and husband Richard, Lee's Summit; three brothers, Jack Smith, Independence, Jim Smith, Parkville, and Bob Kegin of Shawnee; five sisters, Linda Straw, Claremore, Oklahoma, Nellie Curry, Fair Play, Susan Christensen, Urbandale, Iowa, Naomi Highfill, Springfield, and Margie Gailey, Lansing, Kansas; one granddaughter Kimberly Hartl of Lee's Summit, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, December 20, with interment in Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Lowry City.

SMITH, L. Nadine OVERBEY
b: Feb 26 1920, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Mar 1 2002
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2002 - L. Nadine Overbey Smith died at the age of 82 at Golden Years Nursing Home on March 1, 2002. She was born in Creighton on February 26, 1920, and spent most of her life in and around Creighton. She was the widow of Clifford L. Smith. Survivors include two sons, Gary Smith and Ivan Smith of Creighton, and two daughters, Jean Wilson of Clinton and Gail Drummond of Virginia Beach, Virginia; four grandsons, James Smith, John Smith, Greg Smith and Christopher Drummond; three step-grandsons, Rob, Jason and Tim Wilson; two granddaughters, Cynthia (Drummond) Meinen and Jenna Smith; four great-granddaughters, Brittany Smith, Summer Smith, Kirsten Smith and Kayleen Meinen, and one great-grandson, Patrick Meinen. Two brothers, William Overbey and Max Overbey, and a sister, Bobbie Bohannon, also survive her. Nadine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all that encountered her. All will sadly miss her. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 5, at Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City.

SMITH, Larry Dale
b: May 7 1950, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jun 10 2003, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 19 2003 - Larry Dale Smith of Ozark was born May 7, 1950 in Kansas City, the son of Donald B. and Betty Jean (Wheeler) smith. He departed this life Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, at the age of 53 years, one month and three days. Larry owned and operated a mobile home business until his retirement. He attended Urich and Highland grade schools and Sherwood High School, Creighton. Larry was an Army veteran, serving 13 months in Korea. He was a kind and caring person and loved people. His big brother was his hero and his little sister, as he fondly called her, was his "little sweetheart" and she followed him everywhere. He believed in God and said his prayers faithfully. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and two favorite uncles, Kenneth Tabor and Jay Wheeler. He is survived by a son, Donnie Dale Smith, Ozark; two daughters, Tawanda Smith, Republic, and Holly Murdock and husband Jerry, Billings; three grandchildren; his parents Donald and Betty Smith; one brother Gary Smith and wife Margaret, all of Adrian; one sister LaDonna Jean Diller and Mark, Warrenton; his former wife Debbie smith, Republic; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, June 13, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Interment and military services were held at Dayton Cemetery, near Garden City.

SMITH, Lieurena Boothe COWDEN
b: Feb 15 1872, Missouri
d: Mar 11 1963, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Alonzo Smith, 91, of 66 W. Rogers, Clinton, who died March 11, were conducted March 13, at Consalus Funeral Home. Pall bearers were grandsons Mitchell and Robert Smith and Donald Edwards, and great-nephews Harold and Calvin Smith and George Smith. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Lieurena Boothe, the second of three children of Jerden and Tillitha Cowden, was born Feb 15, 1872 at Columbia, Mo., where she was reared and educated. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. On March 26, 1896, she married Alonzo Smith to which union five children were born, one of whom Lula, died in infancy. Mr. Smith died May 10, 1960. For a number of years they resided near Leeton then farmed in Henry County. In 1916 they moved into Clinton which since had been the home. She was a member of the Methodist faith. She and her son Robert T., had made their home together on West Rogers. In declining health Mrs. Smith went to the home of her daughter Mrs. Carroll (Beulah) Edwards, Springfield, last Thanksgiving where she had remained until her death. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edwards, Springfield, Mrs. Howard (Marie) Stewart, Clinton; two sons, Basil A. Smith, associated with his sons in the Mi-Ro Grocery, and Robert T. Smith of the home; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Garland Ackers, Windsor; a nephew, Ottie Egbert, Santa Rosa, Calif.; many other relatives and friends.

SMITH, Lloyd
b: Sep 25 1923, Earlham, IA
d: Sep 16 2003, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2003 - Lloyd Smith, 79, Windsor, died Tuesday evening September 16, 2003 at his home in Windsor. He was born September 25, 1923 in Earlham, Iowa, the son of Elijah Sylvester Smith and Nora Belle (Cook) Smith. On October 31, 1948 in Hampton, Iowa, he married Marjorie Ellen (Midge) Pickard, who survives of the home. He was a farmer, farming in Marshfield for 11 years and Green Ridge area for five years before becoming an assistant manager for Sherwin Williams stores in Clinton, Quincy, Illinois, and Olathe, Kansas, for over 20 years. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, American Legion, Green Ridge Post #491, National Farmers Organization for four years, a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Clinton City Council and also served on the Planning and Zoning Committee in Windsor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tom Smith and his wife Kathy, Green Ridge, and Jerry Smith and his wife Pam, Clinton; a daughter Sandy Smith-Scanlon and her husband Tim, Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Andy, Sondra, Suzie, Jennifer, Julie, Kaitlyn, Sean and Alia; eight great-grandchildren, Becca, Megan, Alexandria, Christopher, Dominic, Ashley, Britni and Warren; two sisters, Lela Marsh, San Diego, California, and Merle Bruce, Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, 1st Lieutenant John Smith, Leonard Smith and James Smith, and a sister Lillian Rush. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 20, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Lola Lora MALONE
b: 1903
d: 1997
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Lola Lora Smith, 94, Clinton, died Saturday, July 19, 1997, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Iowa. Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, was in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Smith was born March 6, 1903, in Kenwood, Iowa, the daughter of Ruben and Amelia Renz Malone. She was married to George W. Smith, who preceded her in death in September of 1957. Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, Lewis A. Smith, Higginsville, Donald W. Smith, Calhoun, and Ray G. Smith, Ionia; two daughters, Lois Betty Jane Millam, Windsor; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, James, Earl and Leo Smith, and a daughter, Laura Jerome.

SMITH, Lowell D.
b: Mar 17 1945, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 12 2006, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 25 2006 - Lowell D. Smith, 61 of Blue Springs, Mo. passed away on May 12, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital. Lowell was born on March 17, 1945 to C. Shobe Smith and Waneta R. (Wallace) Smith in Clinton, Mo. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, a salesman and business entrepreneur in his work life and was co-owner and operator of the Pathway Digital Corporation. Lowell was a member and the minister of Music at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Lowell is survived by his wife Barbara Smith of the home, a son Lowell Douglas Smith II "Doug" of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughters and sons-in-law Tracy and Shawn Morris of Blue Springs, Missouri, Kristin and Wade Huntley of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Rachel and Ryan Terry of Brandon, Mississippi, his parents C. Shobe and Waneta Smith of Clinton, Missouri, a brother and wife Mark A. and Gay E. Smith of Harrisonville, Missouri and a sister Connie Lyn Mize of Grandview, Missouri. Lowell was the proud grandpa of four grandchildren, Meredith Morris, Morgan and Ethan Huntley and Hayden Smith. Lowell was a vibrant man with a delightful sense of humor who loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

SMITH, Lucille DOUGLAS
b: Sep 7 1906, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 6 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2002 - Lucille D. Smith, 96, Windsor, died Wednesday evening, November 6, 2002, at the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 7, 1906, in Windsor, the daughter of Thomas Hardin Benton Douglas and Henrietta (Anderson) Douglas. On March 2, 1930, in Windsor, she married William McKinnley Smith, who died October 9, 1969. Mrs. Smith worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for many years. After her retirement from the shoe factory she provided a baby-sitting service in her home for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor. She was an active member of the Windsor Senior Center and played the washboard in the Senior Center Kitchen Band. She is survived by a son, Jerry D. Smith, Raton, New Mexico; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, John William; five brothers, Pines, Earl, Lee, John and Walter Douglas. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SMITH, Lydia Maggie SITES
b: May 5 1900, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 3 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lydia Maggie Smith of Creighton was born May 5, 1900, near Urich, the daughter of Herman William and Maggie (Ade) Sites. She died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 96 years, two months and 28 days. On December 2, 1922, Lydia was united in marriage to John Franklin Smith. They established their home in the bunker Hill community, northeast of Creighton. Three sons were born to this union, William A. Smith, Donald G. Smith and Dale Smith. Lydia was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of Creighton. She was a former member of the Creighton Baptist Church and later the Urich Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member, as long as her health permitted. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Smith, on June 7, 1988, and a brother John T. Sites. She is survived by three sons, William A. Smith, Urich, Donald S. Smith, Harrisonville, and Dale Smith, Kansas City; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Lee Bonar, Creighton, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial was in Grant cemetery near Creighton.

SMITH, Macy
b: 1876
d: 1913
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Feb 28 1913 - Macy C. Smith was born near Xenia, Ohio, March 21st 1876, and died at his home in Clinton, Mo. February 18th, 1913. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Hervey Smith, now of Jamestown, Ohio. He moved to Clinton July 4th, 1900. He was in the employ of the M.K.T. Railroad for more than sixteen years, as a telegraph operator. On June 22nd, 1905, he was married to Miss Louis Ware of this city. His character was marked by absolute reliability, his courteous manner, his strict attention to duty, and his devotion to his home. On such qualities is high character built. Gentle, honest and devoted to his work, his home and his friends. What better tribute can be paid to any man? - Clinton Daily Republican.

SMITH, Marilyn E. THOMAS
b: May 18 1938, Walker, Vernon Co, MO
d: Jun 12 1995, Las Vegas, NV
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marilyn Thomas Smith was born May 18, 1938, in Walker, the daughter of Charles and Maxine Spencer Thomas. She died Monday, June 12, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was visiting. She graduated from Walker High School in 1956. Upon graduation she went to work at Hallmark Card Company in Kansas City. In March of 1960 she married James E. Smith. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jim and Cindy. In 1973 they moved to a farm south of Brownington where she spent the last 23 years. Marilyn was employed at Westwood Nursing home in Clinton. On September 20, 1991, Marilyn and Ernie were blessed with a granddaughter, Jamie Marie. Marilyn enjoyed spending her free time taking care of Jamie, working with her flowers and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband Ernie, of the home; daughter Cindy, of the home; son Jim and daughter-in-law Jane Anne and granddaughter Jamie, all of Lowry City; her mother Maxine Thomas of Nevada; brothers Dennis Thomas of Nevada, Charles Thomas of Kansas City; one sister Connie Garren of Nevada; several nieces, nephews and a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 16, 1995, at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, with burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

SMITH, Martha K. "Granny" FRANCIS
b: Nov 11 1915, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 12 2004, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2004 - Martha K. "Granny" Smith, 88, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Freeman West, Carthage. She was born November 11, 1915, in Deepwater, the daughter of William Clinton Francis and Elydia Melvina Lane. She was a homemaker, member of the Deepwater Christian Church, Deepwater CB Club and Senior Citizens Kitchen Band. She is survived by two sons, Charles Smith and wife, Susan, and Clinton Smith and wife Jeanne, all of Carthage; one sister, Eleanora Bernice Stonecyphere; her grandchildren, Kathy Chapman and husband, Doug; Carol Conness and husband, Jeremy, Jeremy Smith, Stephanie Smith and Melanie Smith; great-grandchildren, Brandon Chapman, Seth Conness and Alex Smith. She was preceded in death by one son in 1976. Funeral services were Monday, March 15, 10 a.m. at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SMITH, Marvin Leroy
b: 1925
d: 2003
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 5 2003 - Marvin Leroy Smith was born June 20, 1925, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Andrew McCoy Smith and Beulah Viola Barker Smith. He died Friday, August 1, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. He was a fire inspector and vehicle maintenance worker for a security company for many years. He married Ruth Virginia Smith December 27, 1955, in Liberty. She died August 3, 1993. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Lowell Smith, Raymond Smith, Luceal Pretzel and Ola June Smith and one stepson, Bob Smith. He is survived by his son, Marvin Wayne Smith and wife Brenda, Kansas City, Kansas; his stepchildren, Lois Elliott and her husband Elmer, Clinton, Gary Smith and wife Mary, Moreno Valley, California, Tom Smith and wife Vickie of Kansas City, Kansas, Sandra Devosha of Kansas City, Kansas; his brothers and sisters, Dorotha Geneva Hart of Osceola, Lena Catherine Richardson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Esther Viola Holliman of Kansas City, Letha Daisy Swofford of Collins, Lucy Pansy Wetzel of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nova Lee Shelton of Stockton, Andrew Delano Smith of Osceola; several grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, August 4, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Iconium Cemetery.

SMITH, Mary E. GREEN
b: Jan 17 1857, Tipton, IN
d: Mar 12 1930, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. William R. Smith died at her home on the corner of 7th and Elm streets at 4:10 pm Wednesday, March 12, with heart trouble and high blood pressure. That morning, when she awakened she was not able to get up, and her husband called the doctor. She admonished him, however, to go out and work in the garden on account of it being such fine spring weather. She did not get any better so he called her daughters over, who came and ministered to her, but despite what they and the doctor could do, she passed into eternity. She had been as well as usual until that morning although she had been subject to similar attacks for some time. Mary Green was born at Tipton, Ind. January 17, 1857, where she grew to young womanhood. Fifty-five years ago this February 2nd, she was united in marriage at Tipton, Ind., with William R. Smith. Four years later she came with her husband and family to Henry County and settled near Coal, which was her home until 20 years ago when they moved to Idaho, where they lived about two years, then returned to Clinton and this had been their home since. Eight children were given to this union. The family circle was only broken the death of Mrs. S.P. Hallford some years ago. The others are left to comfort their father during his days of loneliness without his beloved companion. They are: Mrs. L.B. Albin, Mrs. Frank Campbell, of Clinton; Mrs. Will Houk, Mrs. Walter Lawler, and Tom Smith, of near Coal; Mrs. A.E. Allis of Appleton City; Miss Kathryn Smith, of St. Louis. There are 36 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She also leaves two half brothers, Tom and Ol Green of Tipton, Ind. Mrs. Smith was a woman of rare charm, who surrounded her family with the best things of life. She brought into her home, flowers, sunshine and good books, the chief of which was the Bible. This book is well thumbed, and shows the constant searching she made of the scriptures, as she had read it through, time and again. She leaves a heritage to these children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that is priceless because she has set such a high standard of true womanhood. She ever realized that her kingdom lay in the circle which she could reach. To her neighbors and friends she gave generous service at all times. Every grandchild and great grandchild appreciated what it meant to have an opportunity of visiting Grandmother Smith. She welcomed each as they came, and the last one, the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Burnes Caughell, seemed to especially delight her, and she could hardly wait to see the wee baby. She gave to this world such bright and happy descendants. The world has been blessed not only by her, but by those who come after her. The writer is glad to claim all as my friends. They shine out as beacons of light among those we know, distinctively different, their lives permeate with the good cheer and good will that has come down from this good mother through the generations. Mrs. Smith was well versed in the Scripture. During her residence at Coal, she taught the young mens class at the Sunday School. Her house was always in order and a record kept of family history as well as the business transactions. When the last call came her daughters found everything in place. Mrs. Smith was a direct descendent of the famous General Nathaniel Green of Revolutionary fame, who fought to free our country. Coming from the best blood in America, combining it with real Christianity, and seizing every opportunity for improvement, she used every talent which came her way. A little woman she was, tis true, whose real work never extended beyond her small realm, but whose life has counted for more than any other woman we know. She had been a follower of the Lord Jesus since her girlhood. At the time of her death she was a member of the M.E. Church, South. She believed in Christianity, not in doctrine, and wherever she lived she belonged to the church nearest at hand, where she could do the most for the Heavenly Father. She loved the out-of-doors and her garden. Her daughters found packages of flower seed she had purchased in her plan for making her yard beautiful. Her work is finished as an earthly gardener. Her hands are still, it seems to those who love her, but in reality her garden of love and service have just commenced to blossom in the promise of her coming generations. Rev. Shockley conducted funeral services in the M.E. Church, South, Friday afternoon. Her body was laid in Englewood.

SMITH, Mary I. GRANTHAM
b: Sep 12 1912, Lenexa Johnson Co, KS
d: Apr 1 2003, Merriam, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2002 - Mary I. Smith, 90, Merriam, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran Manor. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Englewood Cemetery. She was born September 12, 1912, at Lenexa, Kansas, daughter of Samuel and Kate Price Grantham. She married Lawrence Smith in Kansas City and he preceded her in death December 3, 1893. She had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life, spending some time in Houston, Texas. She was a graduate of Lee's Summit High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Kansas City. Survivors include one daughter, Lucy McBride and husband Bill, Shawnee, Kansas; one son, Stephen Smith, Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Katie McBride, Chris Smith and Holly Morris; one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Morris, and one sister, Nell Toomey, Lincoln, Illinois.

SMITH, Mary Sue
b: abt 1932
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 20 2004 - Mary Sue Smith, 72, Warrenston, Virginia, died Monday, September 13, 2004, at a hospital there. She was a sister of Ron Breedlove of Clinton. She had been in failing health for some time. She was a native of Okemah, Oklahoma. Survivors include her mother Jeanette Breedlove of Seminole, Oklahoma; a brother, Ron Breedlove of Clinton and sister Peggy Berryman of Palm Desert, California, and two daughters and one son. Private services were Wednesday, September 15, in Warrenton.

SMITH, Mary TUBBESING
b: n/a
d: Sep 2004, California
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2005 - Mary Tubbesing Smith, California, died September 2004. Memorial services will be Monday, June 6, at Englewood Cemetery. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1933. She was employed as a telephone operator in Clinton and later transferred to Abilene, Kansas, where she worked for the same company as a bookkeeper. She moved to California where she made her home until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud; her parents, William and Lizzie Tubbesing, and eight siblings, Lena Ragland, Huldah Tubbesing, Fred Tubbesing, Matilda Bradley, Laura Crooks, Viola Holt, Margaret Keck, all of Clinton, and Mamie Wales, Kansas City. Inurnment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Matilda Ellen GREEN
b: Mar 20 1862, near Des Moines, IA
d: Feb 5 1934, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Mar 1 1934 - Matlida Ellen Green was born March 20, 1862; died at her home in Brownington, February 5, 1934 after a months illness with flu and pneumonia. She was born near Des Moines, Iowa. When seven years old she moved with her parents to Pettis County, Mo., where they lived a short time and then moved to Benton County, Mo., where she grew to young womanhood, then with her parents moved to Windsor. July 9, 1884 she was united in marriage to Willis Harmon Smith. She leaves and aged husband and a son Benjamin E. Smith of Brownington and one daughter, Mrs. Press Watts, near Butler, Mo., who will sadly miss her. She was a loving wife and mother and a good neighbor, always ready to help everyone she could. The funeral was conducted at her home February 7, by Rev. L. E. Williams and the remains laid to rest in the Bethlehem Cemetery to await the resurrection morn, when the saints shall be gathered home.

SMITH, Mitchell Lee
b: May 4 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 5 1990, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Mitchell Lee Smith was born on May 4, 1925 in Clinton, the son of Basil A. and Ora Lee Smith. He departed this life on Friday, January 5, 1990. He attended Clinton Public Schools, graduating in 1943. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country overseas in World War II. At the time of his passing he was employed by the Oldham Division of Swift-Echrich Meat Co., Kansas City, Kansas. Mitch was saved in July 1957, and united with New Hope Baptist Church of Clinton where he remained a faithful member. On December 22, 1957 he was united in marriage to BernaDene Moffitt. To this union two children were born, Dixie Lou Green of Aurora, Colorado and Barry David Smith of the home, all who survive him. He is also survived by his parents, one sister Betty Jo Johnson and husband Earl; a son-in-law Mickey Green; a daughter Vicki Bieker; a son Robert M. Smith and 3 grandchildren plus a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Uel Smith. Mitch was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He seldom met a stranger. His motto was "Just take one day at a time". He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, at the Consalus Chapel. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Nora Belle COOK
b: 1892
d: 1993
bur: Winterset Cemetery, Winterset, Madison Co, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Nora Belle Smith, 101, of Windsor, formerly of Winterset, Iowa, died Sunday evening, June 6, at Westwood Nursing Home. She was born January 1, 1892 in Comanche Indian Territory, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Mac Cook and Lucy Ann Louvette Cook. On May 11, 1910, in Hobart, Ok., she married Elijah S. Smith, who preceded her in death April of 1960. Mrs. Smith worked for the Joe Graham Printing Company in Winterset, for 40 years before her retirement in 1982. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Merle Bruce, Windsor, Lela Marsh, Riverside, Ca.; a son, Lloyd Smith, Windsor; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, James, Leonard and John; one daughter, Lillian; two brothers, Ivory and Ira; two sisters, Ida and Almeda. Funeral services will be Friday, June 11, at the First Baptist Church in Winterset, Iowa. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery.

SMITH, Oliver J. Jr. "Sonny"
b: Aug 24 1932, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 25 1998, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 28 1998 - Oliver J. Smith, Jr. died Sunday, January 25, 1998, at Cass County Medical Center in Harrisonville at the age of 65 years, five months and one day. Mr. Smith was born August 24, 1932, in Kansas City, the son of Oliver J. Smith, Sr. and Ruth Hagerman Smith. In his younger years in Kansas City, he was active in Rodeo Kids and the American Royal. He moved to Clinton in 1980. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Smith is survived by a friend, Edith Davis, who cared for him. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and an infant sister. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 27, at Parks Chapel Cemetery in Henry County.

SMITH, Ora Lee MITCHELL
b: Nov 3 1904, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 14 2003, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2003 - Ora Lee Mitchell Smith, 99, daughter of Walter Scott and Hattie Lee Moyer Mitchell, was born November 3, 1904, in Henry County. She died at 6:55 p.m. November 14, 2003,at Christian Health Care, Springfield. On April 7, 1924, she was united in marriage to Basil A. Smith, who preceded her in death January 27, 1992. To this union three children were born, Mitchell Lee, Betty Jo and Robert Uel. Two sons preceded her in death, Mitchell Lee Smith on January 5, 1990, and Robert Uel Smith on February 14, 1987. Ora Lee lived in Clinton all her life, except for three and a half years at Christian Health Care, Springfield. As a young girl she was saved at a tent meeting and baptized in Grand River and at that time joined the Golden Gate Church. She later transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church of Clinton where she was a long-time member until her health failed. Ora Lee played the piano at Golden Gate Church for the choir and this is where she met her husband, Basil. Her hobbies were making quilts, crocheting, gardening and raising chickens. Over the years she made many beautiful things for her family. She was an active member of the Roberta. Rebekah Lodge 297 for over 50 years until her health failed. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jo Johnson and son-in-Iaw, Earl Johnson, Springfield; two daughters-in-law, Berna Dene Smith, Clinton, and Brenda Carter Smith Bradley, Mesa, Arizona; five grandchildren, Dixie Lou Green, Gratna, Nebraska, Barry Smith, Clinton, Vickie Lee Wycoff, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bobby Smith and Marty Smith, Kansas City; two great-granddaughters, Tiffany Green, Gratna, Nebraska, Elizabeth Branden, Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one great-grandson, George Bieker, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and one great-great-grandson, Germain P. Brandan, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was "Nana" to all her grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 18 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

SMITH, Parthena WOODY
b: Aug 6 1869, Maries Co, MO
d: Feb 15 1907, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The remains of Mrs. William Smith were brought to Clinton Tuesday for burial in Fields Creek Township. She died February 15 of tuberculosis, from which she had been ill since last June. Born in Maries County, Mo. August 6, 1869 and was 37. Married 19 years and leaves five children - Lawrence, Stella, Maud Effie and Marie. They had lived in Henry County until 18 months ago when they went to Kansas City. She was a member of good Hope Baptist Church and joined when 18. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Davis Woody of Fields Creek Township and hers is the first death in the family of 10 children. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Martha Carter, Charles, C. G., Sam, Fred, Arthur and Miss Arda Woody all of Fields Creek. Mrs. John Robinson (sic Robertson) lives in Clinton and William Woody in Clinton Township.

SMITH, Paul R.
b: Mar 16 1931, Morgan Co, MO
d: Dec 30 1999, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 30 1999 - Paul Smith, 68, Kansas City, formerly of Sedalia, died early Thursday morning, December 30, 1999, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born March 16, 1931, in Morgan County, near Stover, the son of Milton Brown Smith and Hazel Marie (Shockley) Smith. On June 8, 1950, in Clinton, he married Patricia Ann Gregory, who preceded him in death on June 19, 1997. He worked for Waterloo Industries in Sedalia for 22 years. He was a member of the Oakland Park Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly D.S. Johnson, Kansas City; a granddaughter, Molly; a brother, Robert Smith, Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Annie Marie Rozell, Kansas City, Kansas, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Pearl Jean HAWKINS
b: Nov 27 1921, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 3 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Pearl Jean Smith, 85, Urich, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, at Consalus Funeral Home-Urich with burial in Urich Cemetery. Pearl was born November 27, 1921, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Harry and Gladys Turner Hawkins. She married Jesse G. Smith who preceded h er in death. She was a member of the Urich Christian Church where she was tresurer for a number of years, she loved sewing, gardening and family was very important to her. She was a volunteert at the Samaritan Center as long as her health permitted. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Hawkins, one sister, Ruby Brown and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Smith. Survivors include a son, William D. Smith and wife Linda; a daughter, Sharon Smith; two grandchildren; one great grandchild and a niece Theresa Cipolla.

SMITH, Rachael GIBSON
b: May 17 1854, Scotland
d: Jan 17 1938, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The long and well-lived life of Mrs. Sam Smith whose next birthday would have made her 84, came to an end at 8:45 a.m. Monday, January 17, 1938, at her home in Deepwater. She was one of that town's most beloved and respected residents, and had made her home on the same block over half a century. Death resulted from complications which followed the breaking of her hip before Christmas. Her daughter, Mrs. Albert Newbill, of the home, was Mrs. Smith's devoted nurse the last weeks of the latter's life and all the children came before their mother died. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home. Interment at Englewood. Rachael Gibson was born May 17, 1854, in Scotland. She grew to womanhood in her native country and was united in marriage to Sam Smith at Kilwinning, Scotland, June 26, 1874. In the early eighties, Mr. Smith came to the United States, returning to his family in a few years. In 1885 he came to Deepwater and in 1887 sent for his family. He was first with the Keith and Perry coal mines at Deepwater, but later took a position with the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company. He was assistant cast clerk with that company many years. Mrs. Smith was her husband's partner in so many ways, ready always to encourage and assist him. She reared a fine family, kept an immaculate house which was a home in every sense of the word, and yet had time to become friends with every person she met. So many native characteristics of the Scotch were hers: a vitality and flow of energy that never diminished; an honesty that could not be questioned; a thriftiness that countenanced no waste of time or materials; and a delightful Scotch burr that intrigued all who heard her speak. She was friendliness, hospitality and ideal womanhood personified. Five of Mrs. Smith's eight children survive her to comfort her bereaved husband: A. G. Smith, Nevada, Mo.; Mrs. J. F. Withers, Kansas City; Mrs. W. T. Hagman, Pittsburg, Kans.; Mrs. Harry Spears, Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Albert N. Newbill of the home. There are nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

SMITH, Robert Uel
b: Mar 17 1929, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 14 1987, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Uel Smith, Age 57, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 14, 1987 at the Belton Research Hospital. He was born in Henry County, Missouri, the son of Basil and Oralee Mitchell Smith, on March 17, 1929. He had lived in Grandview since 1959. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a meat cutter in the Greater K. C. Area, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Belton Christian Church and Local #576. Surviving Mr. Smith, are his wife Brenda and one son, Robert Martin Smith both of the home. His parents, Basil and Oralee Smith, and one brother Mitchell L. Smith, all of Clinton. One sister, Mrs. Betty Jo Johnson of Maryland Heights, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 18, 1987, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Roger Lea Sr.
b: Mar 14 1959, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 14 2005, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Nov 16 2005 - Roger Smith, 46, died late Monday evening, November 14, 2005, at the Cedar Valley Nursing Home in Raytown, Missouri. He was born March 14, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Ronald Lea Smith and Nona Nadine (Ridenour) Smith. Roger worked at several jobs in the Windsor area including roofing and carpentry work. He also attended the Windsor Assembly of God Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Roger Lea Smith, Jr., Calhoun, Mo.; a daughter, Ashley Lee Wagoner, Windsor, MO; his father, Ron L. Smith, Groom Texas; and mother, Nadine Clayton, Overland Park, Kansas; 4 brothers, Greg Smith, state of Texas, Tony Smith, Kansas City, MO, John Smith, Beamont, Texas, Brian Smith, Omaha, Nebraska; a grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, at the Assembly of God Church, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Rose Mary SINGER
b: Jan 29 1909, near St. Elizabeth, Miller Co, MO
d: Jun 27 2002, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 1 2002 - Rose M. Smith of Lee's Summit died Thursday, June 27, 2002. She was born Rose Mary Singer on January 29, 1909, near St. Elizabeth. She lived in and around the Kansas City and Clinton areas throughout her lifetime. Her husband, Maynard M. Smith; one son, Ted Smith, three sisters and six brothers preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Cook of Lee's Summit, Linda Crist of Leawood, Kansas, and Betty Reynolds of Creighton; two sons, Norman Englehart of Clinton and Bob Smith of Urich; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, July 1, at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SMITH, Roy
b: abt 1904
d: 1996
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Smith, 92, Roscoe, died Monday morning, May 20, 1996, at Community Care Center in El Dorado Springs. Mr. Smith was born near Roscoe and was a lifelong area resident. He had been a member of the Roscoe Christian Church since 1921. He is survived by his wife, Wretha of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dorsha Hooper of Roscoe; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Mitchell of Collins, and Mrs. Myrtle Colson of Camdenton; three grandsons, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, at the Roscoe Christian Church. Burial will be in the Benton Green Cemetery near Roscoe.

SMITH, Roy Alvin
b: May 27 1906, near Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 7 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Alvin Smith, 88, Westwood Nursing Home of Clinton, died December 7, 1994. He was born to John Isaac Plutarch Smith and Ida Elizabeth (Gilbert) Smith on May 27, 1906. He was born and raised in the Smith Bend community near Iconium before moving to Creighton in 1967. In April 1993 he moved to Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was united in marriage March 16, 1938, to Sarah Doshia Ray of Smith Bend. He was a lifelong farmer and a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fishing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Doshia Smith, mother and father, his infant son, Wayne Ray Smith, two infant brothers, two sisters, Laura Smith and Elsie Elliott. He is survived by one daughter, Beverly Smart; one granddaughter, Kimberly Cook; one grandson, Bradley Smart; one great-granddaughter, Kara Cook, all of Clinton; three sisters, Bessie Evans and Lydia Smith of Clinton, Hannah Beckner of Belleville, Illinois; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on December 9 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was held at the Smith Bend Cemetery.

SMITH, Roy Lee "Bud"
b: Jun 14 1945, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 14 2002, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2002 - Roy Lee "Bud" Smith, 57, died September 14, 2002, at the home of Marvin Hicks in Calhoun. He was born June 14, 1945, in Clinton, to Roy R. Smith and Clara Mae "Tuter" Smith. He was a member of the National Guard for several years. He was an employed painter for several years. At the present time, he was employed by Ray Ore Water Service of Clinton. He is survived by a sister, Wilma Smith O'Dell, Sedalia; one aunt, Emma "Dinkie" Burton, Clinton, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clair Mae "Tuter" Smith. Graveside services will be held at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Friday, September 20.

SMITH, Ruby Ellen HAMILTON
b: Apr 24 1920, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: May 3 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2004 - Ruby Ellen Smith, 84, Deepwater, did Monday, May 3, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born April 24, 1920, in Deepwater, the daughter of the late Harry and Etta Maude (Dahms) Hamilton. On July 15, 1939, she married Ralph Leo Smith, who died June 21, 1978. Mrs. Smith spent time in Deepwater before moving to Clinton, then Ruby spent a few years in Belton and then she was placed in Raymore Health Care until approximately three months ago when she came to Clinton to live with daughter Janice. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Rinard and her husband Harry F. Jr. of Belton, Virginia L. Thomas of Columbia, Janice Smith of Clinton, and Linda Huey and her husband Merrill, Clinton; one brother Alvin Hamilton, Overland Park; one sister Catherine Vannattan of Richmond; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Bill, Harry, Grant, Jewell, Ed and Archie Hamilton, and one sister Zelpha Carpenter. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5, at Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Ralph L. Smith Memorial Cemetery, Deepwater.

SMITH, Ruth Catherine TALLEY
b: Jun 12 1913, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 28 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2003 - Ruth Catherine Smith, 89, Clinton, died Friday, February 28, 2003, at her home in Clinton. - Ruth Catherine (Talley) Smith was born June 12, 1913, in Deepwater. She was the 11th child of Andrew Jackson Talley and Nancy Elizabeth (Sallez) Talley. Ruth grew up in Deepwater and graduated from Deepwater High School. On June 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to William Everett Smith, also from Deepwater. Everett and Ruth were married for 64 years. To this union two daughters were born, Catherine Sue Hills of Clinton and Carol Lee Witherspoon of Harrisonville. Ruth was a homemaker all of her married life. Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards and bowling. She was an accomplished pianist and an excellent cook. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading and watching birds. She was a member of the Deepwater Christian Church, the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. Ruth lived for many years with excellent health until suffering from a stroke seven years ago from which she never fully recovered. Her life from that time on was spent in her home where she was most comfortable and could still be with her family. For the past three years she had a full-time caregiver, Pat Postlewait, who Ruth and her family quickly grew to love and accept as one of the family. Preceding Ruth in death were her father and mother; 10 sisters and brothers, Earl Talley, Flo Bouse, Fern Richmond and infant sibling, Alpha Talley, Joy Talley, Wilson Talley, Una Morris, Anna Marie Talley and her twin sister, Ruby Newbill. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Larry Hills, and an infant granddaughter, Lynn Witherspoon. Ruth was a kind, caring individual who never had a bad word to say about anybody. She was a sweet, gentle spirit whose sense of humor and loving words will be sadly missed by her husband, Everett, of the home; daughters, Sue and Carol; son-in-law, Eddie Witherspoon; grandchildren, Shannon, Christie and Shane Hills, Mike and Brian Witherspoon and great-grandchildren, Katie and Wilson Hills. She will also be missed by Shannon's wife, Kim and their children, Jennifer, Daniel and Samantha and her caregiver, Pat. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, March 3. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Ruth KENDRICK
b: Aug 22 1909, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 28 2002, Washington, Franklin Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2003 - Ruth Kendrick Smith was born August 22, 1909, at Lowry City, daughter of Daniel B. and Clara Eversole Kendrick. She died December 28, 2002, at Cedar Crest Manor in Washington. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1927 and went on to attend Central Missouri State at Warrensburg and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She taught school in Lowry City and the country school at Fields Creek until 1938, when she married Earl F. Smith and moved to his family farm. She moved to Clinton in 1978 and then to Washington in 2001. She was a very active farm wife and always had a big garden. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, sang in the choir and was a member of Naomi-Ruth Ladies Circle. She was a Gray Lady at the old General Hospital and was active in the Red Cross Bloodmobile for many years. Ruth was an excellent cook and was always ready to help others in any way she could. She had a great sense of humor and valued her relationships with friends and relatives. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Earl, and sister Grace Kendrick White. Survivors include one nephew, Robert Kendrick White, Clinton; two cousins, Boyd Eversole and family, Washington, and Harold Eversole, Kansas City. Funeral services were held January 2, 2003, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth M. WARD
b: Nov 21 1910, Eberton, MO
d: Jul 23 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2002 - Ruth M. Smith was born November 21, 1910, daughter of A.J. and Della Mae Steele Ward. She died July 23, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was a member of Christ's Christian Church of Urich. She married John T. Smith in Kansas City on October 11, 1930. He preceded her in death in 1988. Ten brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Marilynn Doll and husband, Dennis, Garden City; one son, Paul K. Smith and wife, Sharon, Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Ward, Columbia, and Pearl Smith, Urich, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 26 at Christ's Christian Church. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth T. PIERCE
b: Sep 9 1909, Passaic, Bates Co, MO
d: Oct 6 2006, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2006 - Ruth T. (Pierce) Smith, 97, Independence, died Friday, October 6, 2006. She was born September 9, 1909, in Passaic and had lived in Appleton City before moving to the Kansas City area 45 years ago. Mrs. Smith was a member of Country Meadows Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Lyle Pierce, and her second husband Vincie Smith. Survivors include her two sons, Jim Pierce and wife Eunice, Independence, and Joe Pierce and wife Dorothy, Appleton City; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Monday, October 9. Graveside services were at Appleton City Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth Virginia
b: abt 1920
d: Aug 5 1993, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ruth Virginia Smith, 73, Kansas City, Ks., died Thursday morning, August 5, at K.U. Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of the home; three sons, Gary Smith, Moreno Valley, Calif., William Smith of Clinton, Marvin W. Smith of Kansas City, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Elliott of Clinton and Mrs. Sandra Devosha of Kansas City, Ks.; two sisters, Mrs. Wanda Raney of Jay, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Margaret Booth of Pitcher, Oklahoma; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in the Iconium Cemetery.

SMITH, Samuel Howard
b: 1917
d: 2000
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2000 - Samuel Howard Smith, 83, Clinton, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Center. He was born January 17, 1917, at Petersburg, son of Lee and Minnie Riley Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Henry County and farmed in the Urich area from 1953-1997. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Stella June Crites Johnson, who preceded him in death. He married Mary E. Cumpton in 1980, who also preceded him in death. A stepson David Johnson also preceded him. He attended Hartwell Baptist Church, was a member of the American Legion Early Bird Post 14, Clinton, and National Farmers Organization, and served on the boards of Honey Creek Township Road District and the Norris Cemetery. Survivors include a son, William Lee Smith and wife, Patsy, Kansas City; one daughter, Sama Lynn Conner, Lee's Summit; one step-son, Ronald Johnson, Clinton, Dixie Escalante, Urich, and Pat Sorrel, Camdenton; 20 grandchildren, Jeremy Dale, Caleb, Doug, David, Arnold, Steve, Steven, Ricky, Robbie, Marcus, Aletha, Stacey, Susan, Debra, Emmet, Patty, Pamela, Deb and Mary Ann; one brother Charlie Smith, Oak Grove; two sisters, Daisy Bradley, Independence, and Susan Nickols and husband, R. C., Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Consalus Chapel, Clinton.

SMITH, Sandra D.
b: abt 1936
d: 2002
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2002 - Sandra D. Smith, 66, ElDorado Springs, a nursing home housekeeper, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in ElDorado Springs. Funeral services will be Monday, December 16, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Cremation.

SMITH, Sarah "Sally" ALLEN
b: Jan 24 1808, Casey Co, KY
d: Feb 4 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sweeney-Owen Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Sat, Feb 8 1890 - Died, in this city, Feb. 4th, (1890) Mrs. Sallie Smith, her disease being influenza. Deceased was born in Cray county, Kentucky, Jan. 24, 1808. In 1829 she moved to this State, and has been a resident of Henry county since 1847, living on the place where she died, east of town, ever since. She had a family of 11 children, five of whom are now living, three daughters and two sons. Dr. Jones preached the funeral sermon at 2 o'clock Thursday at the residence, after which the remains were taken to the Owens graveyard for burial. - (Notes from Mary Ella Kingsporn: Midian F. Smith and Sarah (Sally) Allen were married 20 June 1825 in Casey County, Kentucky. She is buried at Owens Cemetery in the enclosure with her husband. Midian F. Smith died 2 November 1872. All of her tombstone that is left is the foot stone. The obituary states Cray County, Kentucky. This is not my typo.)

SMITH, Sherry Jayne WILLIS
b: Apr 23 1958, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 13 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mission Ridge Cemetery, Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2006 - Sherry Jayne Smith, 47, daughter of the late James Junior and Pearl (Jackson) Willis, was born April 23, 1958, in Kansas City and died Monday, March 13, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was reared in the Urbana area and graduated from Skyline High School. She earned a BA in Education at Southwest Missouri state University. She taught remedial reading at Skyline School for 10 years. She began working with the Division of Family Services in the early 1990s. She married David Smith July 1, 1997, in Harrison, Arkansas. They made their home in Clinton. She was a member of the Olive Point Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, David Smith; one daughter, Mariah Smith; nine stepchildren and three step-grandchildren; two brothers, Terry Sherwood, Liberty Hill, Texas, and Scott Willis, Green Mound, Kansas, and one sister Denise Gilmore and husband Travis, Urbana; several nieces and nephews, other family members and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Friday, March 17, in Cantlon Otterness Funeral Chapel, Urbana. Interment will be in Mission Ridge Cemetery.

SMITH, Terry Bernard
b: Jan 21 1957, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Jun 5 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 2 2001 - Terry Bernard Smith was born in St. Joseph on January 21, 1957. He died at Research Hospital in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the age of 44 years. He was one of six children of Benjamin Franklin and Juanita (Beaman) Smith. At approximately one year of age, Terry contracted polio. By the age of four, he lost both parents and unborn sibling in an auto accident. This left six children up for adoption. Terry became the foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Duguid, where he had a very loving home. By age three, due to his polio, Terry became the National Poster Child for March of Dimes. Terry lived with the Duguid family until adulthood. When out on his own he worked as a salesman in telephone sales. By the mid-1980s, Terry moved to Clinton, where he adopted his brother Charles and sister Debbie's adoptive parent, L. R. "Bud" Price and family. Terry was active at home working on his craft projects while enjoying gospel music. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola items and his favorite ball caps. Terry never knew a stranger. Many people knew him because of his electric scooter which he rode all over town in order to keep up with his volunteer work. In spite of his handicap he was always willing to give of himself. He proved this through many years of dedicated service with the Clinton Chapter of the American Red Cross. Terry had been the Red Cross After-Hours caseworker for over eight years. With all the adversities that life had given Terry, he was always there to help those in need. His handicap didn't slow him down. When the tornado hit Moberly, Terry was there on his scooter helping to provide disaster relief to the victims. He always worked on direct mailing and fund raising events for the Red Cross. He could have used his handicap as an excuse in life, but instead it inspired him to give as much of himself as he was capable of. Terry left this world with heart failure, but if the measure of a man's heart is the love he showed others, his heart will never fail. He will always stay with all of us, whether family or stranger. Terry is survived by four brothers and one sister, David Meudt and daughter, Roxanne, Charles Price and wife, Kathy, and children, Matt, Becky, George and granddaughter, Deborah Hestand and husband, Johnny, and children, Bennie, Sherry, Jeremiah and Starla and grandchildren, Johnny F. Smith and children, Tonya, Juanita and Shana, Benjie Meudt and children, Tina, Jessica and Kelli, as well as L. R. "Bud" Price and wife, Lou, and their children, Diana and John Spitler and children, Johnny, Michael and Nicole, Randy and Brenda Van Eaton and children, Jennifer and Jody, Pam and Frank Charles and son, Tim. Jim Van Eaton preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, June 9. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Theodore "Ted"
b: 1861
d: Sep 7 1896, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
See BARTER, Richard "Dick"

SMITH, Thomas O. "T. O."
b: Jul 10 1849, near Pocahontas, IL
d: Mar 1 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 1928 - T. O. Smith, Born July 10, 1849, Died Mar 1 1928, Established The Clinton Eye November 14, 1885 - Veteran Editor Succumbs to Long Illness - T. O. Smith founder and for forty-two years editor of the Clinton Eye, passed away quite suddenly at 10 o'clock Thursday March 1, at his home on North Main street. For six years his health has been declining and heart disease developed and caused his death. As long as he was physically able to do so, he remained at his post of business, but three months ago he was forced to give up his work. The best of nursing and care failed to give him any permanent relief. At times he would seem much better, but these improvements would be followed by severe relapses. During the past few days, he seemed much better, altho growing weaker. He seemed to sense that the end was near, for in remarks to his family and the nurses, he had indicated that he would not long survive, and that their continual care should be for his wife, who has long been an invalid. He had long expressed the hope that when he was called, it might come "after the paper is out," and this wish was fulfilled, for the night before his death, the freshly printed copy of the Eye was laid before him, as was the custom, and he expressed his satisfaction. His death came with great suddenness. He had just completed his bath, and the nurse was just preparing to clothe him, when he passed away. Mr. Smith was a native of Bond county Ills., where he was born July 10th, 1849. His father, John Smith, had been a very wealthy man, but had lost his competence, and the son had early to make his own way in the world. He went to Greenville, Ills., and there learned the printing trade, working there several years. He came to Clinton in February, 1882, and here he married on January 20, 1884, Miss Frankie Eddins, who with their son, John and two daughters, Miss Ella Pearl and Mrs. Homer Johnson, survives him. Forty-two years ago he started the newspaper which he conducted ever since. He was an indefatigable worker. Long before other business men were down in the mornings, he was in his office serving in the practical work of getting out a newspaper; night after night, he toiled to the same end. His was a nature that knew no rest; his chiefest pleasure was obtained from active employment. An even in the past months when unable to do any manual labor, he was constantly in touch with every detail of the business, and directed his co-laborers just as if he was among them. Mr. Smith was a man of the most cheerful, friendly disposition. Of Irish ancestry, humor was an outstanding trait in his life. He always received his friends with a happy smile, and humorous remarks sprung naturally from his lips. He loved his friends, and he possessed a wonderful circle of acquaintances thruout the county and state. The editor of the Democrat desires to pay a sincere tribute to Mr. Smith, who has for nearly thirty-five years been our friend and co-laborer. We have found him always kindly and considerate, always courteous and ever anxious to oblige in any way which lay in his power. He was not only a good editor, but a good printer as well, having learned the business in the most practical way. He knew every detail of the printing business thoroughly, belonging to the brotherhood of old-time all-round printers who are now few and far between. He was frequently a visitor at the Democrat office, and always brought up some common sense and practical problem of the arduous labor in which we were common laborers, and by his humor and keen insight made himself always more than welcome. We shall cherish his memory and mourn his loss, as the Great Foreman above has ended his "string" and set the mystical craftsmen's figures "30," at the end of his "take". - The funeral was held at his late home Saturday, March 3, 1929. The burial was on the eastern slope of Englewood, as he had often said he like this part of the cemetery best, but never chose a lot. It is also near the road. In his life he built his home near the street as his greatest enjoyment when at home was to sit on the porch where he exchanged greetings with every passerby, whether friend or stranger. He had often said he would not want a home far back from the street.

SMITH, Thyetta Maud "Nettie" WAREHAM HARRISON
b: Feb 27 1880, Deer Creek, IL
d: Jun 11 1936, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Lewis Station Woman Dead - Mrs. Orlando Smith of Lewis Station, who had been the victim of three paralytic strokes, died at her home at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, following the last one. She suffered the first stroke a year ago last December. Thyetta Wareham was born at Deer Creek, Ill., Feb. 27, 1880, and was reared on farms in both Missouri and Illinois. In Sedalia in 1901 she became the bride of William Harrison and they made their new home at different places near Clinton for some years and for a time were in the Texas oil fields, where one son and one daughter were born. On their return to Missouri they lived at Deepwater, where. Mr. Harrison died in 1919, and the body was brought to Englewood for burial. Mrs. Harrison, left a widow with her small family, moved to Clinton, and January 16, 1921, was married to Orlando Smith, whose one son, John, later became the husband of her daughter, Ruth, thus making him both stepson and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to a farm near Lewis Station and spent 1923 again in Clinton, when Mr. Smith was working at the light plant. Returning to Lewis Station the following year, they bought a farm in the little town which has continued to be their home, and where, as one of the finest and best women of the community, she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Presbyterian church and up until the last years was a devoted attendant. To her children she was a faithful and loyal mother who never failed a son or daughter in any crisis and was, by her kindness and with her gentle ways, a splendid example for them to follow. She always enjoyed excellent health, never being ill until recently, and she loved to entertain and have her family and friends about her, to whom she was known as an unusually good cook. Youth made a strong appeal to her motherly heart and the boys and girls of the community and the friends of her children were most welcome under her hospitable rooftree. Her four grandchildren, children of her second daughter, Ruth had the habit of visiting regularly at the Smith home. The girls, Lorene and Pauline Bingham, at the piano and Billy and James Edwin Smith, singing, were an entertainment and pleasure of which she never wearied. All during the vacation times the four children alternated a week at a time visiting their grandmother. At the last, when bedridden, her greatest anxiety was that she would be an undue care to others and when she slipped into the last unconsciousness, from which she was never to awake in earthly vales, the heartbreak of her family was eased by the relief from pain it brought the beloved mother. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, daughters, Mrs. C. I. Davis of Clinton; Mrs. John F. Smith of Mt. Zion; Mrs. Marjorie Schaefer of Chicago; sons, J. C. and James Harrison of the home; and the four grandchildren above mentioned; brothers, Phillip, Jas. and Sam Wareham, Clinton, Chas. Wareham, Sedalia; sisters, Mrs. L. P. Meyers, Moberly, Mrs. John Nickolson, Sedalia. The funeral services were Sunday at the home, and interment followed at Englewood.

SMITH, Ulysses Grant "Coach"
b: abt 1921
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2002 - Services celebrating the life of U. S. "Coach" Smith, 81, were September 5 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton. Burial was immediately after at the Salado Cemetery. Coach died September 1 at home in his beloved Salado. He was born Ulysses Grant Smith in Dexter to Charles Judson Smith and Myrta Dyer Smith. He lived and attended school in Urich. After graduating, he joined the United States Army. Coach received many medals and recognition's while serving his country in the Army for over 22 years, but he was most proud of the admiration and loyalty he earned while serving beside his troops during his many stints in Korea, Japan and Europe. After retiring as an officer from the military, Coach eagerly began his life as a teacher and coach. At age 42 he was the oldest enrolled college freshman when he entered the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He coached in Slater and Chadwick Preparatory School in Palos Verdes, California, before coming to Salado, to begin his Texas tenure. He left Salado and was principal/coach in Jarrell, Texas, and Santo, Texas, before ending his career in Moran, Texas. Coach's proudest moment was the renaming of the Salado High School gym "The Coach Smith Gym" in recognition of his many years of unwavering support and enthusiastic attendance of all Salado athletics, most particularly girls basketball. Coach returned to Salado to begin his last adventure, business. He owned and operated Salado Hardware, Salado Car Wash, Salado Texaco, Rogers Laundromat, Bartlett Dairy Queen and his favorite, Salado Dairy Queen. Coach also owned a restaurant in Missouri. He was proud of his membership as a Master Mason as well as York Rite 32nd Degree Shriner. Coach was preceded in death by his devoted brother and partner, Charles Edward Smith, also sister, Myrta Hill. Coach is survived by his wife Lou Ann McQuery Smith; son, Dezri Grant Smith; daughter, Myrta Ann Hodge and husband Claude; daughter, Kathy Lou Rutherford and husband Wayne, and daughter Penny Sue Curry and husband Ron; a brother, Ronald J. Smith of Salado; three sisters, Katherine Louise Melchiorre, Marjorie Sterling Mendenhall, both of Rohnert Park California, and Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Smith of Kansas City. Coach leaves behind a living legacy of 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who loved their Pa-Pa dearly.

SMITH, Warren Leslie
b: Nov 23 1911, E of Tiffin, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 3 2006, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Westfield Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 7 2006 - Warren Leslie Smith, 94, was born east of Tiffin November 23, 1911, to Thomas Cleveland and Mamie Ellen (Hart) Smith. He died Friday, November 3, 2006, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. He farmed with h is dad, uncles and later his brothers. They farmed many acres owning one of the first horse-drawn hay balers. For a couple of years he and some of his buddies also went to Iowa to pick corn during harvest months. Warren and Minnie Marie Bedford were united in marriage February 21, 1937. The Smiths celebrated 55 years of marriage shortly before his wife's passing. Warren and Minnie were active in the Ohio Christian Church, as were their children. He was an Elder, the Assistant Sunday School superintendent and served as the teacher to the older Sunday school class until his age and health would not permit him to drive anymore. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Minnie; eight siblings, twins Ellen and Lester who died at birth, Earl, Tommy, Cecil, Fern, Nova and DeLoris. He is survived by his children: Leslie W. Smith and wife Maria, Appleton City, Evelyn M. Wilmoth and husband Larry of Gravitte, Arkansas, Vernetia E. Preston and husband Charles, Bolivar, Marilyn A. Roper, Fair Grove, and Danny R. Smith and Toya, Appleton City; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ester Maschewski and Alma Calkins, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 7, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Westfield Cemetery, Rural Appleton City.

SMITH, Wilma
b: abt 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: 1934, SE of Ladue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
(See Johnny Smith - d: 1934)

SMITHSON, Lawrence L.
b: 1896
d: 2003
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2003 - Lawrence L. Smithson, 106, Chilhowee, died Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Missouri Veterans Home of Warrensburg. He was born October 16, 1896, in Aurora, Arkansas, the son of Albert M. Smithson and Edith Taylor Smithson. On March 10, 1923, he married Bertha Nunn in Pierceville, Kansas. She died February 6, 1969. On April 11, 1976, he married Hazel Snodgrass in Pierceville. She died in March 1996. He was a World War I veteran, serving with the United States Army. In 1945 he moved to Chilhowee and was a farmer and raised registered Angus cattle. He was active on many committees for the Chilhowee Fair. He was a active member of the Chilhowee United Methodist Church since 1945. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Karl (Arlene) Welch, Independence; five grandchildren, including Craig Welch of Chilhowee; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Smithson; one brother, Clay Smithson, and four sisters, Susie Nunn, Bertha Schutte, Donna Graves and Mildred Stark. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, at the Chilhowee United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 131 and VFW Post 2513 of Warrensburg.

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