Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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SNAPP, Ruth B.
b: Feb 8 1897, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Dec 31 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SH-ST, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruth B. Snapp, 97, Windsor, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born February 8, 1897, in Lincoln, the daughter of Franklin Luther Snapp and Margaret Ellen Hunter Snapp. She was a homemaker and a member of the first Baptist Church in Windsor. She is survived by a sister, Faye Fensom, Windsor; three nieces, Helen Wilson, Windsor, Betty Lou Fogel, Cleveland, and Jerry Anne Smith, Long Beach, Ca.; two nephews, Harold Fridley, Aurora, and Jack Fensom, Cleveland; a step-nephew, James Gibson, Garden Grove, Ca.; several great-nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday, January 2, 1995, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SNAPP, Woodford Alpheus
b: Jun 2 1847, Tennessee
d: Mar 4 1925, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Woodford Alpheus Snapp was born June 2, 1847, in the state of Tennessee, and departed this life March 4, 1925, at his home in Montrose. His age was 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was married to Sarah J. Lacey, Sept. 29, 1874, who survives. To this union were born eight children, six sons and two daughters - A. A. Snapp, of Norwich, Kans.; Mrs. J. S. Sargent of Montrose; J. A. Snapp, of Windsor; Rev. G. B. Snapp of Bunceton; Mrs. Wm. Crouch; near Clinton; Fred Snapp, of Pingree, Idaho, and Walter and Lee Snapp, at home. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers and five sisters, and a number of other relatives and friends, who mourn his departure. He was converted in his young manhood and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Later he united with the Baptist church and at the time of his death he and his wife both belonged to the LaDue Baptist church. He had lived northeast of Montrose, many years, but two weeks previous to his death he bought property and moved to Montrose. He was our own personal friend, a good husband, a kind, wise and generous father. We have known him for more than 20 years and it had been our privilege to be his pastor for a number of years. One had to be acquainted to enjoy him best. The funeral was preached by the writer at Teays chapel at 2:30 p.m., last Friday afternoon. Burial in the cemetery near by. - J. M. Ramsey.

SNARE, Marjorie KEMPER
b: Apr 29 1914
d: Jul 6 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Marjorie Snare, 78, 503 East Grandriver, Clinton, died Monday, July 6, 1992, at her home. She was a charter member of the Poly Credo Bible Club and a charter member of the Merriades. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church. She was an operator for United Telephone for 26 years before she retired. She is survived by a sister, Marcile Kemper Reich of Independence. A stepson Marion Snare of Gravois Mills, also survives. Graveside services will be Thursday at Englewood.

SNEDAKER, Nettie Belle
b: Apr 23 1873, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 4 1902, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 12 1902 - "You don't know how I hated to see the hearse stop at our door. I never know who will be the next, or how soon it will have to come again," were the works of the patient, faithful sister, Mrs. J. N. Bixman, in mentioning the return of all that was mortal of Miss Nettie Snedaker to her Clinton home and friends. J. N. Bixman, who had been her caretaker since she was a little girl, went at a summons, several weeks ago, from the Glockner Sanitarium at Colorado Springs, where she had been for treatment the past year. He remained until the end and last Sabbath arrived home with the remains. For the past five months, her sufferings had been intense and she has been ready and anxious for her earthly suffering to be over. Mrs. O'Brien, formerly Mattie Brinkerhoff of Clinton, had been a daily visitor at her bedside in Colorado Springs. Nettie was the youngest of eight children, the four youngest of whom are with father and mother and laid to rest in Englewood. The remaining family are Mesdames Bixman and Jarvis, of Clinton; James Snedaker of Denver, and W.H. Snedaker, the general manager of the Illinois Central in San Francisco. Nettie Belle was born in Windsor April 23, and died April 4, 1902 of consumption. She was raised and educated in Clinton and loved and respected by all. About ten years ago, her health began to fail and she was sent west in hopes of receiving benefit, but she gradually grew worse until the end came. Sorrow at the thought of the life fading from their tender care was a strong link that bound hearts of brothers and sisters very close, altho many miles apart. Funeral services were held at Mr. Bixman's residence by Rev. Truex.

SNEDEGER, William Robert
b: 1935
d: 1993
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - William R. Snedeger, 57, Lowry City, died Friday, March 12, 1993 at Veterans Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at the Carson Independence Chapel; burial in Lowry City Cemetery. Mr. Snedeger was born in Jackson County (on July 27, 1935) and lived in Independence before he moved to Lowry City in 1985. He was a mechanist for Dart Truck Co., retiring in 1985. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a leader of a Boy Scout troop in Deepwater. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Snedeger of the home; three sons, Steven Snedeger, Phillip Snedeger and Jason Snedeger of Lowry City; a daughter, Julie McBee, Independence; his stepmother, Dorothy Snedeger, Oak Grove in Jackson County; three sisters, Kathleen Hagemaster and Judith Obert of Lockwood, Mo., and Flora Harkness, Oak Grove; a half sister, Fay Hoehn, Washington State; two stepbrothers, Melvin Tinder, Kansas City, and Clifford Tinder, California; and eight grandchildren.

SNELL, Newton
b: Jan 31 1830, Vernon Center, NY
d: Jul 14 1899, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - On July 14, 1899, just before the sable curtains of night had been drawn aside to let shine forth the glorious light of another day, the shadow of the valley fell athwart the threshold of Newton Snell, who had lain entirely helpless for the past six months from a stroke of paralysis. A good citizen and neighbor. In that far away country at Vernon Center in the state of New York, 69 years ago the 31st day of January, he was born and at the age of nine years, he was brought by his parents to Fort Atkinson, Wis., where he was reared to manhood and was twice married; the first time to Miss Frances Barker. To them were born two children, Mrs. Hattie Hartle, who resides in Benton County and Edward, bookkeeper of the Citizens Bank of Windsor. After the death of Mrs. Snell, he married Miss Frances Alling, to whom were born three children - Mrs. Ida Burns the oldest of the three and Wirt, the youngest, are now engaged in the restaurant business in Calhoun. Clara, the second child, only remained with them about fifteen months, until she was called to her home in heaven, there forever to live. Mr. Snell crossed the plains to the gold fields of California in company with his brother and several others in 1849, in a wagon drawn by four yoke of oxen. They remained for about four years and he accumulated some wealth, then returned to Wisconsin. He emigrated to Missouri in 1872 and engaged in the milling business and after being here about four years was joined by his present wife, who had remained back east with her folks during this long period of time. Mr. snell found his Saviour about 13 years ago and has lived a devoted Christian life. His busy hands have ministered to the wants of a loving wife and devoted children for the last time and are folded across his peaceful breast in the calm repose of death. Funeral discourse by Rev. Hogan at Windsor, his last resting place the Calhoun cemetery.

SNETHEN, Keith A.
b: Jul 4 1955, Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Feb 17 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2003 - Keith A. Snethen, son of Elbert Roy Snethen and Anna Lucille Hendrickson Snethen, was born July 4, 1955, in Butler and died Monday, February 17, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was a material handler for Rival Manufacturing. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Snethen, Appleton City; three brothers, John Snethen and wife Patty, Green Ridge, Kenneth Snethen and wife Kristy, Springfield, and Dale Snethen and wife Debbie, Lowry City; one sister Janice Leiber and husband Wes, Osceola, as well as 14 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, February 21. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery, Appleton City.

SNETHEN, Mary Frances Isabelle RIDGWAY
b: 1924
d: 2004
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 20 2004 - Mary Frances Isabelle Ridgway Snethen left us and went on to a wonderful place on Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the age of 80 years and four days. Isabelle was born to Arthur and Evelena Ridgway on April 1, 1924, in McDonald County. She was united in marriage to Charles Raymond Snethen on January 17, 1946. To this union six children were born, Delores Ann, Karon Kay, Evelena Viola, Charles Francis, Arthur Roy and Evelyn Fern. Isabelle enjoyed gardening and canning for years until her health no longer permitted this hobby. Isabelle accepted Christ at the age of 14-years-old at Monegaw Springs. She was baptized in Big Monegaw Creek. Isabelle is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Raymond; six children, Ann O'Ferrall and husband Wally, Covelo, California, Karon Julian and husband Bud, Clinton, Viola Jones and husband Gene, Butler, Charles Francis, Lowry City, Arthur Snethen of Osceola and Evelyn Snethen, Clinton; two brothers, Elza Ridgway of ElDorado Springs and Eldon Ridgway of Ottawa, Kansas; two sisters, Imogene Spruell of Odessa and Osie Balchin of Topeka, Kansas; 19 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. One grandchild and one great-grandchild preceded Isabelle in death. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 7, at Brumback Funeral Home. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery, Appleton City.

SNETHEN, Ruby Violet GINTER
b: Jan 11 1922, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 21 2007
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2007 - Ruby Violet (Ginter) Snethen, 85, died on Friday, December 21, 2007. She was born in St. Clair County on January 11, 1922, the daughter of Clarence Edgar Ginter and Sally Ann (Bolen) Ginter. She married Emmett William Snethen on March 22, 1940. She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence and Sally Ginter; her husband Emmett Snethen; four brothers, Edgar, Brian, George and Orville Ginter, and two sisters, Ruth Wilson and Belva Robinson. Survivors Include her son Lloyd and wife Donna, Montrose; three grandchildren, Michael and wife Tanya, Willard, Christopher and wife Jennifer, St. Louis, and Kimberly and husband Sean Hayes, St. Louis; three great-grandsons Terry and Nicholas Snethen of Willard and Aidan Snethen of St. Louis; one sister Lizzie Parks, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Funeral services will be at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City on Wednesday, December 26. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery in rural Appleton City.

SNIDER, Frances Mae ANDERSON
b: Oct 21 1906, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 9 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, West Speedwell Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2003 - Frances Mae Snider was born October 21, 1906 at Taberville, daughter of James and Laura Mae Lemon Anderson. She died April 9, 2003 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She married Walter G. Snider on October 30, 1922, at Nevada, Missouri. She was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. She worked at various restaurants in Clinton and raised Black Angus cattle. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; one son, Lloyd Snider; one daughter, Virginia Frances Preston; on sister, Rosie Prough; one brother, Ben Anderson; two grandsons, Larry Clark and Dennis Preston, and one great-granddaughter, Whitney Plumlee. Surviving are five sons, Clyde Snider, Don Snider, both of Tightwad, Clifford Snider and wife Sharon K., Lincoln, Keith Snider, Nevada, Garry Snider and wife Sandra, Tightwad; nine daughters, Thelma Maxine Richter, Grandview, Claudine Champ and husband Al, Raymore, Vernetta Clark, Adrian, Marjorie Kincheloe, Kansas City, Shirlene Terry and husband G. L., Branson, Bonnie Bailey and husband Jerry, Lee's Summit, Gwendolyn Perry and husband Robert, Grandview, Charlotte Ray Gillespie and husband Larry, Kansas City, Gail R. Vaughn and husband Herschel, Clinton; 48 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 12 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Taberville.

SNIDER, John Hugh Jr. Dr.
b: May 9 1922, Kirksville, Adair Co, MO
d: May 27 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2007 - Dr. John High Snider Jr., son of John William and Rosa Lee Capps Snider, was born May 9, 1922, in Kirksville, and died at his home in Clinton on Sunday, May 27, 2007. John was a graduate of Kirksville High School and Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City. He began practice in 1955. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548 and attended Northeast Baptist Church as health permitted. John was a quiet and loving husband, father and doctor. He practiced in Richland and Mt. Grove, Missouri before moving to Clinton in 1975. He was quite the entrepreneur holding patents on several inventions. In 1970, he began working and perfecting what is today a revolutionary method of dispensing soap using only air and liquid. His passion was that soap machine- rarely took time to relax. He so wanted to leave a legacy to his family, however, time, money and health ran out. As an adventurous young man, he and four of his friends drove the Alcan Highway to Alaska working on the Alaska Railroad and pipeline to the US. He always told the story of one day while he was pushing dirt he thought he had struck gold. How excited he was, but it turned out to be fools gold. He loved his mini schnauzers, Jodi and Scoobie. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold H. Snider of Osceola and Ivan Lee Snider of Daytona Beach, Florida. He is survived by wife of 34 years, Rita Snider of Clinton, daughters, Tracy (McNeely) and husband, Damon Anstine and children Alyssa, Lannah and Colby of Clinton, Lisa (Snider) and husband, Randy Aird and children, Christopher Moran and Brian Aird of Dubuque, Iowa and Debbie (Snider) and husband Otho Smith and children, Sarah and Brock Cooper, and Emily Smith of Columbia, Missouri. A great grandchild is due in October. Also, sister, Hilda Jane Renick of Dalhart, Texas. Dr. John High Snider Jr. was cremated. Graveside services were held June 2, at Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton.

SNIDER, Opal L.
b: Jul 21 1915
d: May 24 2001, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 24 2001 - Opal L. Snider, 85, Deepwater, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. She is survived by a son, Ronald Snider, Deepwater; a daughter, Betty Thomas, Independence; two sisters, Marvel Tracy and Erma Steward, Wellington, Kansas. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 26, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

SNIDER, Rosella C. MORSE
b: Feb 2 1936, Mountain View, Howell Co, MO
d: Mar 22 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Rosella C. Snider, 71, Clinton, passed away at her home, March 22, 2007. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Parks Chapel Cemetery. Rosella was born February 2, 1936, in Mountain View, Missouri, daughter of Charles and Myrtle Keener Morse. She married Donald Snider and enjoyed gardening and sewing. Preceding her in death is her parents and a brother, David Morse. Survivors include her husband, Don; a son, Marty Snider and wife Marla; two daughters, Connie Hunsucker and husband Danny; Donna McGuire and husband Larry; one brother, Joe Morse; five grandchildren, Tony McGuire, Eric Snider, Clint Coleman, Amanda McGuire and Erin Snider and three great grandchildren, Hailey Coleman, Aidan and Connor McGuire.

SNODGRASS, Brett Everett
b: Sep 16 1981
d: May 20 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2006 - Brett E. Snodgrass, age 24 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Brett is survived by his parents, Eddie and Mary Ann Snodgrass of Clinton, Missouri and one brother, Kyle J. Snodgrass of Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandmother, Helen Snodgrass of Jefferson City, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Leona Moser of Brunswick, Missouri; his girl friend, Randi Kampeter of Russellville, Missouri and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

SNODGRASS, Wilmotte Emily TIMMS
b: Oct 5 1851, Georgia
d: Jan 29 1930, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Wilmotte Emily Snodgrass died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the apartment of her daughter, Miss Etta Snodgrass, in the Troy Laundry Building. She had suffered with heart trouble for the past six months, but only took seriously ill the evening before she died. She was a lovely little lady of southern charm; born in Georgia October 5, 1851. Her maiden name was Timms. When very young she moved with her parents to Kentucky, where she spent most of her girlhood. Her parents moved to Cooper County near Prairie Home, where at the age of 16 she married Stephen Fine Snodgrass, who died 15 years ago. Eight children blessed this union, five survive as follows - S. O. Snodgrass, Mrs. W. E. Landaker and Miss Etta Snodgrass of Clinton; Mrs. J. E. Cound, Toledo, Ohio; T. L. Snodgrass of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She also leaves nine grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Henry County and lived near Hortense for a number of years, then moved to Clinton, which had since been her home, where she made many friends. She had been a devoted member and attendant of the M. E. Church, South, for years. She was as fair and as sweet as a flower, with a happy outlook on life and a keen sense of humor. She did not seem old to her family and friends as she so thoroughly enjoyed everything. Home making was her supreme task, which she did well, and happy have been her children. The funeral was conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Landaker, on East Ohio street, Saturday morning. Her body was laid in Englewood.

SNORGRASS, Arthur Dale
b: Jan 2 1925, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 3 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Arthur "Dale" Snorgrass, 83, of Clinton, MO died Sunday evening, February 3, 2008 at the Westwood Nursing Center. Services will be Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Parks Chapel Baptist Church, burial to follow at Tebo Cemetery. Dale was born on January 2, 1925 in the Roseland area in the family home. Extremely bright, Dale went to area schools, but later his mother "home schooled" Dale long before the idea was commonplace in our modern society. Even though he was bright, he was often times misunderstood by many and perhaps, even feared by some because of a speech impediment. But for those who came to know him they found a man of wit, skill, helpfulness and a loyalty to those whom he cared for. Much of his life was spent on a farm taking care of livestock and other chores for the John and Laura Brown family. He also worked for a time in Kansas City. The Brown's lived down by French Bridge and it was there in his own little house that Dale made his home. Dale loved board games, checkers, Chinese checkers and the like. When he was small he and his father would sell fresh produce (from a small cart) that they grew themselves. This is where Dale got his love for the land. Always ready to tease, he had a good sense of humor and a definite love for life. Mr. Snorgrass was a lifelong Baptist. A member of Parks Chapel Baptist Church, the only church he ever attended. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, A. Wayne, his parents and a cousin.

SNOW, Dale Dean
b: Aug 16 1946, Crawford Co, KS
d: Mar 29 2008, Liberty, Clay Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dale Dean Snow, 61, Richmond, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Liberty Hospital. Dean was born on August 16, 1946 in Crawford County, Kans., the son of Merle and Ruth (Long) Snow. He was a very caring compassionate person who never met a stranger. He always put everyone elses needs before his own. He was a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas. Dean was a Funeral Director and Embalmer. He purchased Gowing-Snow Funeral Home in Richmond, Mo., in 1987 and then operated Snow Funeral Home in Richmond for over 20 years. He also had Snow Funeral Home in Wellington for several years. He served as National Deputy Commander of D-Mort under Tom Shepardson and was former commander of Region 7 D-Mort, where he was still an active member. Dean served as Ray County Coroner for 24 years and was a member of the Missouri Medical Examiners and Coroners Association and had served on the board. He was a member of the Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association for many years. He was a Rotarian where he had received the Paul Harris Award. Dean was a founder, former president, and served on the board of Ideal Industries, Richmond, Mo., was a member and a past president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, was one of the founders of the Richmond Mushroom Festival, served on the Ray County Fair Board for many years, served on the Board for the Ray County Fellowship Center, and was a board member of Ducks Unlimited for many years. Dean served on many other service organizations and performed much community service over the years. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Snow, Clinton, Mo.; one daughter, Dawn Schumacher and husband, Patrick, Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Charles E. "Gene" and wife, Janis, Columbia, Mo.; two sisters, JoAnn Steimer, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joyce Cunningham and husband, Gary, Pittsburg, Kans., and one grandson, Alex Schumacher. He is also survived by three stepsons, Chris, Andy, and Scott Holm, and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Richmond United Methodist Church, Richmond, Mo. Burial in the Urich Cemetery, Urich, Mo.

SNOW, Fayette
b: Nov 9 1884, Lucas, Henry Co, MO
d: May 6 1946, near Urich, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Urich MO - Fayette Snow departed this life at the family home near Urich, Mo. on May 6, 1946, after a lingering illness of several months. During this time, his devoted companion, assisted by their sons, daughters and families administered to him with loving hands to make his suffering easier to bear. All were with him when the Master called him home. Fayette Snow, the second child and only son of Sarah Belle Conover and Robert Sidney Snow, was born November 9 , 1884 in Henry County near Lucas, Mo., and spent his entire life in that part of Henry County and the eastern part of Bates County, with the exception of one year spent in Carroll County. On July 6, 1913 he was united in marriage to Mattie Ewing Spears at Johnstown, Mo. and with the exception of one year they spent their entire married life on the farm where he died. To this union five children were born, three sons, James Robert, who died in infancy, Merle Dale, Pittsburg, Ks. and Gilbert Ronald of St. Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Belle Smith, Adrian, Mo. and Mrs. Maurita Faye Carter, Clinton, Mo. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his faithful companion and four children, four grandchildren, Gary Dean Smith, Charles Eugene, Martha JoAnn and Joyce Elaine Snow; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Mills, Urich, Mo. Mrs. Zella Dale and Miss Yada Snow, Jamestown; and one niece, Mrs. Parvin Wendleton; and one nephew, Kenneth Mills, both of Kansas City, Mo.; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. His father preceded him in death just 13 years to the day on May 6, 1933, and his mother on May 2, 1936. Several years ago, under the teachings of the late Rev. R. M. Shelton, Mr. Snow professed his faith in Christ and was baptized. He united with the Cove Creek Christian Church and remained an active worker as long as his health permitted, being a deacon at the time of his death. He was a devoted husband and parent, always interested in the welfare of his children and their families, and among his greatest pleasures was for his children and grandchildren to visit him in his home. Fayette will be greatly missed as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. He always sympathized with the less fortunate in life and he highly valued the friendship of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Cove Creek Christian Church Thursday, May 9, 1946. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Mo.

SNOW, Gilbert Ronald
b: Dec 13 1916, Bates Co, MO
d: Jan 29 2004, Little Rock, AR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2004 - Gilbert Snow, 87, Little Rock, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 29, 2004. Among survivors are one son, Carl Snow, Benton, Arkansas; one daughter, Sandra Houston, Rancho Santa Fe, California; two sisters, Maurita Carter, Clinton, and Juanita Smith, Denver, Colorado, and one sister-in-law, Ruth Snow, Urich. Arrangements are incomplete. Services will be in Little Rock, Arkansas.

SNOW, Mattie Ewing SPEARS
b: Apr 26 1883, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
d: Nov 26 1973, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Snow Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
Mrs. Mattie Ewing Spears Snow was born at Johnstown, Missouri, on April 26, 1883, daughter of James Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Tillery Spears, and passed away November 26, 1973, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. She was one of 17 children. She was united in marriage to Fayette Snow on July 6, 1913, and moved to a farm, northeast of Ballard, where they spent their entire married life. To this union was born three sons: James Robert, who died in infancy, Merle Dale and Gilbert Ronald; two daughters, Juanita B. and Maurita F. After the death of her husband, May 6, 1946, she came to Clinton and made her home with her daughter, son-in-law and family, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Carter. She united with the Oak Grove Methodist Church, near Johnstown, later transferring her membership to the Cove Creek Christian church and after making her home in Clinton, she transferred to the Clinton Christian church.She was a member of the Berean Sunday school class, of which she loved attending. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 14 brothers and sisters, a daughter-in-law, Viola Zehnder Snow. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Merle D. and Ruth Snow of Urich, Mo., and Gilbert and Marie Snow of Texarkana, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Ora Smith of Denver, Colorado, and Maurita and Billie Carter of Clinton, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Spears of Butler, Mo. and DeArmond Spears and wife, Letha, of Topeka, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Zella Snow Dale of Urich, Mo.; a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted at the Clinton Christian church, Clinton, Mo., Wednesday afternoon, November 28. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery, Butler, Mo.

SNOW, Merle Dale
b: Aug 12 1915, Bates Co, MO
d: Sep 29 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Merle Dale Snow, son of Fayette and Mattie E. (Spears) Snow, was born on August 12, 1915 in the cove Creek Community of Bates County. He passed away Sunday, September 29, 1991 at the golden Valley Hospital. He was 76 years old. Merle was a member and elder of the Evangel Presbyterian Church of Urich. He co-owned the Snow Funeral Home in Urich from 1963-1983. Merle was a 50 years member of the Missouri Funeral Directors Association and served as president of the 4th District. He was a 1937 graduate of Williams Institute of Embalming School of Kansas City. In 1941, Merle moved to Pittsburg, Ks. and began working on the Kansas City Southern Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive firemen and engineers. He retired from the railroad in 1963 after 23 years. While in Pittsburg he was a member of the Pittsburg Auxiliary Police Dept., coached Little League baseball and was active in the Scouting organizations. After moving to Urich, he was a member of the Urich Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Urich Street Sign Project. He had earlier in his life taught school at the McKinley School in Bates County. On February 26, 1939, Merle was untied in marriage to Ruth I. Long of Henry County. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth I. Snow of the home; two sons and their wives, Charles E. and Janis Snow of Columbia, and Dale Dean and Debbie Snow of Richmond; two daughters and their husbands, Jo Ann and Bill Steimer of Scottsdale, Az., and Joyce and Gary Cunningham of Pittsburg, Ks.; one brother, Gilbert Snow of Little Rock, Ar., and two sisters, Mrs. Billie (Maurita) Carter of Clinton, and Mrs. Ora (Jaunita) Smith of Denver, Co.; eleven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 2, at Consalus Funeral Home, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SNOW, Neoma Fern BRIGGS
b: May 25 1898
d: Oct 28 1983, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 31 1983 - Mrs. Neoma Fern Snow, 85, died Friday at Golden Valley Hospital. She lived on Route Two, Clinton. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Orville Hammack of Kansas City; one brother Roy Briggs of Windsor; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Funeral services were Monday at Consalus Chapel and burial was in Tebo Cemetery.

SNOW, Robert Sidney
b: Nov 12 1854, Adair Co, KY
d: May 6 1933, Bates County, Misouri
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
R.S. Snow passed away at him southwest of town, in Bates county, about 3 p. m. last Saturday. Mr. Snow had been in failing health from heart trouble several months, and became worse Tuesday of last week, remaining real sick until the end. He seemed to relish his noon meal that day, and although not eating heartily, he took more nourishment than at any time during his illness. He was sitting in his chair conversing with his family when the summons came and he passed away in an instant. Robert Sidney Snow, who was the son of Jasper and Elizabeth Snow, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 12, 1854. Mr. Snow was the eldest of ten children, six of whom preceded him in death. He attended college in Columbia, Kentucky, and was a teacher in his youth. He was married to Miss Sarah Bell Conover, February 22, 1877, who survives him. To this union five children were born, one of whom died in infancy. the four living children are: Mrs. Ben Mills, of Urich; Fayette Snow, of Urich; Mrs. C.S. Dale, of Garden City, Mo., and Miss Yada Snow, of the home. There are also six grandchildren living: Merle Dale, Gilbert R. Maurita Faye and Jaunita B. Snow; Mrs. Parvin Wendleton and Kenneth Eugene Mills. Six grandsons preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Snow is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Corrina Hurt, of Ballard, and Mrs. Etta Pyle, of Elmer, Oklahoma, and one brother, Leslie Snow, of Russel Kansas. About sixty years ago, Mr. Snow united with the Shady Grove Christian Church in Adair County, Kentucky. Later he became a charter member of the Cove Creek Christian Church. He came to Missouri in October 1882. He lived at Lucas three years and afterward moved to Bates county, where he spent the remainder of his life with the exception of one year. Mr. Snow devoted his life to activity and accomplishment. He seemed to appreciate the nobility of earnest work and undertook his tasks with enthusiasm. He was devoted to his family, shunned gossip in his conversation, and displayed southern hospitality in his home. With Mr. Snow's passing, his community loses a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the Cove Creek Christian Church Monday. The body was taken to Garden City for burial.

SNOW, Ruth Edna
b: Mar 15 1897, Milford, TX
d: Apr 4 1898, Houstonia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 16 1898 - Ruth Edna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Snow was born in Milford, Texas March 15, 1897 and died in Houstonia, MO. April 5. Her remains were brought to Lewis the next day and Rev. W. M. McAllister preached the funeral at Drake's Chapel. All that medical skill and loving hands could do could not stay the hand of death and when the messenger came, she looked up into the face of weeping parents and friends and with a smile lisped the few words she had learned to say: "Papa, Mama" and closed her eyes to this world. Little Ruth was a familiar name in every home where she went. With out stretched arms and a baby smile, she met all alike, seeming to realize that her mission on earth was to love and be loved.

SNOW, Sarah Belle CONOVER
b: Jul 26 1859, near Columbia, Adair Co, KY
d: May 2 1936, near Ballard, Bates Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
A Beloved Mother Passes Into Eternity, Earthly Life of Mrs. Sarah Belle Snow came to a Close Last Saturday - Sarah Belle Conover, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, near Columbia, on July 26, 1859, and departed this life near Ballard, Mo., May 2nd, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 6 days. On Feb. 22nd, 1877, she was united in marriage to Robert Sidney Snow, who preceded her in death May 6th, 1933. to this union were born five children, all of whom suvive, except one who died in infancy. Those surviving are: Fayette Snow, and Dora Mills, southwest of Urich, Mo.; Mrs. Zella Dale, of Lucas, Mo., and Yada Snow, of the home. In Oct., 1882, she and her family moved to Missouri, settling in Henry County, where they spent the remainder of their lives except one year, which they spent in Carroll County, near Bogard. She was the oldest of ten children, all of whom survive, except one brother who passed away about fifteen months ago. Her brothers and sisters surviving are: Mrs. Fannie Willis, Mrs. Lula Sinclair, Mrs. Effie Grasham, Mrs. Tennie Dehorney, John Conover, Hudson Conover, and Montie Conover, all of Columbia, Kentucky, and Mrs. Susie Carter, of Carrollton, Mo. The grandchildren are: Merle Dale, Gilbert, Jaunita and Maurita Snow, Kenneth Mills, all southwest of Urich, Mo.; Mrs. Berneice Wendleton, of Creighton, Mo. In early life she was converted and united with Zion Baptist Church in Columbia, Kentucky, and after moving to Missouri, she moved her membership to Fairview Baptist Church near Ballard, where it remained. She was a devoted companion a beloved mother and a kind neighbor. She had been a patient sufferer for several months and although everything was done for her that loving hands could do, she was called home to her Master. Heaven for the children now has a real meaning, life should have a higher calling. Her memory will be theirs while they remain here. This same Power that has taken this dear mother, will reach down some day and take them. The kinsmen and friends recognize in her one whose entire life was centered in the welfare of her children. She was one of them in their growing years, and one for them after maturity, encouraging them in their endevaor to succeed in any undertaking. She was a sympathetic and helpful neighbor and as long as her health would permit she was ever ready to render service to those in need and to lend comfort to those in their sorrow. Her hands were never idle when they could be used for the benefit and comfort of any and all who might need her help. Funeral services where held the Cove Creek Christian Church Monday, May 4. The pallbearers were the four grandsons, Merle Dale and Gilbert Snow, Kenneth Mills and Parvin Wendleton; also Roy Staley and Lee Wilds. The flower girls were the three granddaughters, Mrs. Parvin Wendleton, Misses Jaunita and Maurita Snow; aslo Irene Staley, Ellen Jane McClenny and Mrs. Marie Snow. The body was laid to rest in the Garden City Cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her in death just three years ago. The children of Mrs. Snow were all at her bedside when she passed into the Great Beyond. Those from a distance who attended Grandmother Snow's funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Julian Snow, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilds, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Susie Carter and son, Luther and wife and daughter, Lena Waggerman, and husband of Bogard, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Langan, Kannsas City, Kansas; Mrs. Millie Canaday and son, Alvin, of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Bob Snow, Kansas City; Mrs. Jim Snow and Mrs. Lula Gillian of Gunn City, Mo. and Dr. Ralph Pulliam, of Colony, Kansas.

SNOW, William Edward
b: Jul 21 1895, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 4 1983, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Democrat, Tuesday, Sep 6 1983 - William Edward Snow, 88, Route two, died Sunday at Golden Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Neoma; a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Orville Hammack of Kansas City; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; one great great grandson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at Consalus Chapel. Burial will be in Tebo Cemetery.

SNOWDEN, Johnie Ernest
b: 1910
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 20 2001 - Funeral services for Johnie Ernest Snowden, 91, Blue Eye, will be held Saturday, July 21, at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church at Blue Eye. Burial will be in the Blue Eye Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. Mr. Snowden died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at his home. He was born March 3, 1910 at Blue Eye, the son of John and Modina Drahn Snowden. He was a lifelong resident of the area, was a retired farmer and was a member of the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his 14 children, Lue Dean Evans of Memphis, Tennessee, Virgil Snowden of Walnut Shade, Farris Snowden of Green Forest, Arkansas, Janice Robbins, Rita Lawheed and Lonnie Snowden, all of Walnut Shade, Donnie Snowden and Bill Snowden of Blue Eye, Earl Snowden of Ridgedale, Carolyn King of Blue Eye, Linda Cowan and Shirley Hunter of Clinton, Brenda Rogers of Bergman, Arkansas, and Bobby Snowden of Lampe; 32 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Snowden; three sons, Allen Snowden, Kenny Snowden and Estel Ray Snowden, and one granddaughter, Angela King.

SNYDER, Edmond E.
b: Sep 1 1916, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 7 1993, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edmond E. Snyder, 76, Kansas City, Ks., died Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at Bethany Medical Center. Services were Saturday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born in St. Clair County and lived in Colorado before he moved to Kansas City in 1958. He was a security guard for the Kansas City, Ks. Municipal Court; he retired two years ago. He was a member of the United Church of the good Shepherd. Survivors include two sons, Steve Snyder, Calhan, Colo., and Keith Snyder, Westminister, Colo.; two daughters, Edwina Detweiler, Huntington Beach, Ca., and Cheryl Calvert, Harper, Ks.; a brother Leroy McMillian, Adrian; seven sisters, Mildred Dietz, Pleasant Hill, Leona McMillin, Adrian, Lorene Davis, North Kansas City, Bertha Price, Kansas City, Wanda Gragg, Appleton City, Georgia Sampson, Gravois Mills, and Shirley Pierce, Lowry City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

SNYDER, Edna MURRAY
b: Aug 18 1910, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 22 1993, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Edna Snyder, 82, northeast Kansas City, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be Thursday at the Centropolis Baptist Church; graveside services will be Thursday at the Lowry City Cemetery. Mrs. Snyder was born in Iconium and lived in Osceola before moving to the Kansas City area 46 years ago. She was a member of the church. Survivors include a son Ron Snyder, Lee's Summit; four daughters, Elaine Wilson, Blue Springs, and Mary Anne Lawrence, Ruth Reed and Karen Hammond of Independence; two brothers, Roy Murray, Osceola, and Buel Murray, Gladstone; a sister Buelah Hooper, Osceola; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

SNYDER, Ernest Bruce
b: Feb 12 1898, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 13 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ernest Bruce Snyder was born February 12, 1898 in St. Clair County and died Monday, September 13, 1993, at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton, at the age of 95. He was a farmer, later working at booth Hatcheries and Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, St. Clair County. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; his parents; three brothers, Henry, Emil and Everett; one sister, Mina Willis, and son Lloyd Allen. He is survived by one son Norman, North Cape May, New Jersey; three stepdaughters, Anna Moberly, Geneva McClymond and Lorene Phillips; also 11 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 16, 1993 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was in the Landaker Cemetery, St. Clair County.

SNYDER, Esther RANDALL
b: Sep 26 1913, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 23 1993
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Esther Snyder was born September 26, 1913 in St. Clair County to Ted and Cora Boomershine Randall and died Thursday, September 23, 1993. On June 28, 1930 she was united in marriage to John Everett Snyder at Lexington. Their entire married life was spent in St. Clair County. To this union two sons were born, Paul Lesley and Jerrell Mervin. Esther was a homemaker and her home was always open to loved ones, friends and neighbors. Esther had been a practical nurse working at the Clinton and Osceola hospitals. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Levi and Ralph; sisters, Bertha, Pearl and Dorothy, also son Jerrell and husband Everett. Surviving are son Paul and wife Kathryn of Smithville; grandson Steven and wife Marilyn of Dearborn; granddaughter Lisa of Smithville, and great-granddaughters, Leslie and Lauren of Dearborn. Esther professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, rural Lowry City. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 25, 1993 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

SNYDER, Harold E.
b: Nov 23 1919, near Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 30 1993, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Medford Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold E. Snyder, 74, Gladstone, died Thursday, December 30, 1993 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City. He was born near Holden, the son of Joseph Lucien and Martha Gladys (Quarles) Snyder. On July 15, 1941 he married Dorothy Maxine Graham in Kansas City. She preceded him in death March 13, 1992. He lived in Excelsior Springs from 1952 until 1957 when he moved to North Kansas City. He had lived in Gladstone for nine years. Mr. Snyder was a 1936 graduate of Holden High School and attended Chillicothe Business College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until 1951. He managed the J. L. Snyder Jersey Farm in Holden for awhile. From 1952 until 1957 he served as agent and District Manager for State Farm Insurance Company in Excelsior Springs. In 1957 he opened the Snyder Insurance Agency in North Kansas City and retired from there in 1984. Mr. Snyder was a member of the Medford Methodist Church near Holden, a Navy veteran of WWII and had been president of the Medford Cemetery Association for several years. He was a member of Holden Masonic Lodge #262 and the Ararat Shrine. He leaves one brother, Don Q. Snyder, Blue Springs; his two nephews, James Robert Snyder and Gailen L. Snyder, both of Blue Springs; one niece, Donita K. Snyder Dust, Des Moines, Iowa; one great-niece and five great-nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were Sunday, January 2, 1994 at the Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in the Medford Cemetery.

SNYDER, Mary
b: 1828, Baden, Germany
d: Sep 1903, Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 1903 - Mrs. Rudolph Snyder was born in Baden, Germany 1828 and died at Mt. Zion September 1903, aged 75. She came alone to America on an emigrant ship when about 20. She married Rudolph Snyder near Dayton, Ohio. They came to Warsaw on a steamboat. When several miles from Warsaw, the water became too shallow for the steamboat to run and they walked from there to the home of her husband's brother, Uncle Daniel Snyder, near Mt. Zion, a distance of over 25 miles. They soon purchased a farm where they resided until her death. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her departure: J. T. Snyder and J. D. Snyder of Mt. Zion; R. M. Snyder of Holden, and Mrs. Mary Acker of Wheatland. All have families and are well to do people. She joined the Lutheran church when she was 16. She always carried sunshine wherever she went, especially in the sickroom where she was a frequent visitor.

SNYDER, Vernon Dale
b: Mar 4 1919, Washington Courthouse, OH
d: Sep 27 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 2002 - Vernon Dale Snyder, son of Roy and Rachel Dunfee Snyder, was born March 4, 1919, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and died Friday, September 27, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Vernon served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married to Delila Charlene Grissom and they lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for 50 years where he was a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He moved to Clinton in August 1996. He was a member of the Leeton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Charlene of the home; one son, Ron Synder and wife, Inju of Fletcher, Oklahoma; one daughter, Verna Peters and husband, Bill, Leeton; two brothers, Leroy Snyder, Jr. of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and Donald Snyder of Burgholz, Ohio; two sisters, Billie Taylor of Toronto, Ohio, and Mary Howsmon of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Travis Dale Allen, Christopher Jared Allen, Melanie Solis, Michelle Juarez, Charles A. Snyder, Micah Stephen Snyder, Valorie Ruth, Kimberly Brown and Mark Peters, as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, September 30. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SNYDER, William L.
b: May 28 1900
d: Feb 10 1993, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO

SOARD, Ira Lee
b: Jan 26 1937, Decatur, Benton Co, AR
d: Sep 7 2001, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Sheldon Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 10 2001 - Ira Lee Soard was born January 26, 1937, in Decatur, Arkansas, to William Thomas and May Elizabeth Black, and died Friday, September 7, 2001, in Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. He was discharged from the National Guard in 1963. He worked at Bentonville Casting Co. in Bentonville, Arkansas, for several years and General Motors Co., and Peterbilt Co. in California. He worked for Ford Motor Co. in Claycomo for 20 years. He was a member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church of Garfield, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darla Kay; his parents, and a brother, Tom "Bunk" Soard, Jr. He is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Luceta (Lucy) Soard of the home; three sons, Darren of El Dorado Springs, Curtis and his wife, Michele, Ellsinore, Donnie of Mission, Kansas, and fiancee, Sarah, Lenexa, Kansas; two sisters, Virginia Moody of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Rose Toss of Englewood, Colorado; five grandchildren, Brandee, Tye, Christopher, Nicholas and Jessica; three step-grandchildren, Billy, Cole and Kay. Funeral services were Saturday, September 8, at Sheldon Chapel in El Dorado Springs. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Avoca, Arkansas.

SOLES, Jacklyn Kay DEAN
b: Dec 19 1953, Cheyenne, WY
d: Aug 18 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
arr: Memorial Funeral Home, Columbia, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 21 2006 - Jackyln Kay Soles, 52, Columbia, died Friday, August 18, 2006, at Columbia Health Care. Private family services will be held at a later date. She was born December 19, 1953, the daughter of James and Joy Justice Dean in Cheeyenne, Wyoming. Surivivors include a daughter Jennifer Soles and her father Vernon Soles, both of Columbia; three sisters, Barbara Warner, Columbia, Julie Evans and her husband Rick, Clinton, Patricia Jones of Columbia; three brothers, Paul Dean and wife Ceci, St. Joseph, Leslie Dean and his wife Charlotte, of Denver, Colorado, Thomas Dean, Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents.

SOLKEMA, Bertha Leone EASTMAN
b: Jan 3 1910, Wilmont, SD
d: Aug 5 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2005 - Bertha Leone Solkema of Clinton died Friday, August 5, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services were Monday, August 8, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Mrs. Solkema will be entombed in a mausoleum next to her husband at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California. She was born January 3, 1910 in Wilmont, South Dakota, the daughter of Robert Lovell and Johanna Marie Monson Eastman. On December 25, 1928 she married Arthur Gerald Solkema Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur (deceased October 2000); one son Arthur Gerald Solkema Jr. and four sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Bertha Geraldine Solkema Jones and Marie Catherine "Cathy" Solkema Grantham and husband Jim, Clinton; as well as seven grandchildren, including Larry D. Jones, Clinton, Sandra L. Shoemaker, Clinton, Michael A. Jones, Loveland, Colorado, Shelley A. Wagoner, Clinton; 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.

SORENCY, Lucille Isabelle MORELOCK
b: Jan 19 1916, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 30 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2006 - Lucille Isabelle Sorency, the only child of Irvin Samuel and Mary (Spor) Morelock, was born January 19, 1916, in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away May 30, 2006 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Missouri where she had been a resident since March 2006. Lucille's father worked construction and moved the family many times over the years. She received her education in public and parochial schools. Lucille met and married Harry Young in 1932 and to the union two children were born; Mary Lou and Raymond Samuel. Lucille worked in Kansas City during the war. Later she went to work for a country doctor. The rest of her working life she was an aide in both hospitals and nursing homes. She worked as a Nurses Aide at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri before she retired. In 1922?, Lucille married David Woodson Sorency and to this union two daughters were born; Jo Ann and Lavonne. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Raymond Samuel Young; one son-in-law, Robert Rabinowitz; one granddaughter, Barbara Enoch; one grandson Jerry Jessee; one great-grandson, Dillon Irwin and one great-granddaughter, Patty Stevens. She is survived by three daughters Mary Lou Rabinowitz of Kansas City, Missouri; Jo Ann Wilcox and husband, Junior of Lowry City, Missouri and Lavonne Roark and husband Clarence of Calhoun, Missouri and one daughter-in-law, Earnestine Veal of Austin, Texas. As well as thirteen grandchildren; Steve, Larry, Brenda, Jim, Candy, Cheri, Bobby, David, Dennis, James, Jean, Joe and Jeff; eighteen great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Clinton Memory Gardens on Friday, June 2, 2006. Interment was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

SORLES, Isaac
b: 1838
d: 1892
Clinton Eye, Jan 1892 - Isaac Sorles, a good citizen of Lewis and an old solider of the 49th Indiana, died in 36 hours after an accident in the mines last week. He was born in Floyd county, Indiana December 28, 1838 and died January 8, 1892, a little over 53. Leaves a wife and seven children, six boys and one girl. The funeral was at the house, by Rev. D. H. Johnson of the Christian Church.

SORRELS, Carl Olan "C. O."
b: Dec 10 1935, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 23 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 13 2004 - C. O. Sorrels, 68, son of Olan and Lillian Wiley Sorrels, was born December 10, 1935, on a farm near Lewis Station. He died April 23, 2004, at his home in Clinton. He attended Lewis School and Clinton High School where he graduated in 1953. After graduation he developed his God-given gift of woodworking and carpentry. Later developing his skill by designing and building commercial and elaborate residential homes. This talent can be seen throughout Clinton in the many, many homes and buildings that he constructed. He worked hand-in-hand with the employees he supervised, doing whatever task needed to be done. He worked for Westport Construction, Clinton Cabinet Shop and the Meadows, donating many extra hours to see that the job had been done to his satisfaction. He could just look at a picture of listen to an idea someone had and draw up the plans to construct what they wanted, all without any extended education - It was his God-given talent. On September 2, 1956, he married Opal Marie Huenefeldt, who preceded him in death in October 1994. To this union was born one daughter, Carla Marie Sorrels, whom he loved dearly. He insisted that this daughter have the new home that Opal wanted her to have. He put much loving care into building and furnishing it for her. His life was centered around his wife, Opal, and daughter, Carla. They enjoyed many fun-filled vacations jeeping out west finding the true beauty of the area. He looked forward to the times that he and Carla could get away to see the mountains and enjoy the cool mountain air. He was a lifelong member of Drake's Chapel United Methodist Church. C. O. and Opal donated many hours of service to their church, taking much pride in keeping the church and cemetery grounds groomed to perfection. C. O. continued this service after Opal's death and initiated a perpetual fund for the cemetery so that its upkeep will continue for many years to come. During his leisure time he enjoyed the "Birthday Club" consisting of his classmates and for 30 some years on Sunday mornings meting his best friends for coffee known as his "Sunday School at Hardee's". He was close to his extended family and welcomed them into his home for a visit. He was hard working, easy going, willing to stop and listen to anyone. He would give you his quick easy smile and let you know he understood, tell you a story and make you feel special. He never had a bad word to say about anyone nor was there one said about him. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and his wife Opal. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Carla, numerous relatives and many, many friends. Funeral services were Monday, April 26, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SORRELS, Lillian Irene WILEY
b: Dec 30 1907, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 23 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 3 2002 - Lillian Irene Sorrels, daughter of Tom and Edith Burch Wiley, was born December 30, 1907, on a farm near Lewis Station. Lillian and her younger sister, Mildred, had a very happy childhood and were blessed with a loving Christian family. She attended East School through all eight grades. She said she went to school every way possible - she walked, rode horseback or wagon and sometimes even swam the creek when the water was high. She graduated from Clinton High School at the age of 17. She then went to teachers college in Warrensburg and later taught school at East, Star and Highland schools for eight years. Lillian married Olan Sorrels on April 15, 1933. To this union two sons were born, Billy Keith Sorrels, who died at birth, and C.O. Sorrels. Olan and Lillian lived in the Drake's Chapel community for 41 years. They moved to Clinton in 1974. She loved working outdoors in her garden and flowers. Lillian was a member of Drake's Chapel Church since 1920 and was in fact the oldest living member. She took her church service very seriously and was a very faithful and devoted member and Sunday School teacher as long as her health permitted. She moved to Westwood Nursing Center in 1996. She was a member of the Residents Council. She absolutely loved her years at Westwood and was a big participant in many activities. Her mind stayed very alert and her memory was a sharp as a tack. She was an inspiration to the residents, staff and visitors. She was a vast wealth of knowledge concerning names and dates of happenings in regard to family and history of the community and many family members and friends went to her for answers. She died August 23, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Center at the age of 94. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Olan; son, Billy Keith; daughter-in-law, Opal Sorrels, and sister, Mildred Combs. Survivors include a son, C.O. Sorrels; granddaughters, Carla Sorrels, both of Clinton, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be greatly missed, not only by family and friends, but also by anyone who was acquainted with her. Funeral services were held August 25 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

SORRELS, Opal Marie HUENEFELDT
b: Feb 2 1938, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 6 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Marie Sorrels, daughter of Henry William and Lillian Seaton Huenefeldt, was born February 2, 1938, near Montrose. She died October 6, 1994, at her home. She attended Montrose school and graduated from Miami High School. After the death of her father she and her mother moved to Clinton. She worked at the United Telephone Company for several years. On September 2, 1956, she was married to C. O. Sorrels at Drake's Chapel United Methodist Church. To this union a daughter, Carla Marie Sorrels, was born. She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Montrose at an early age, later moving her membership to Drake's Chapel. Her life was centered around her family and her home. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and daughter-in-law. She loved to work in her flowers and garden and everything that she put in the ground seemed to flourish for her - making an array of beauty in her yard that was admired by many. Her love and steadfast faith in God never wavered. She was a survivor to the end, firmly standing on God's healing promises, believing, by faith, that she would conquer her illness. Her mother, father and a brother, Raymond L. Dyer, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her devoted husband, daughter, and mother-in-law, Lillian Sorrels, numerous relatives and many friends. Thus ends a beautiful life, lived to its fullest by one who was always ready to lend a helping hand to her relatives, neighbors and friends when needed. Funeral services were Saturday, October 8, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SORRELS, William Kennedy
b: Nov 26 1870, Murphysboro, IL
d: Oct 11 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
William Kennedy Sorrels was born November 26, 1870, in Murphysboro, IL. He moved to Missouri when just a child, and had lived in and around Calhoun most of his life. He was married to Miss Mary Susan Woolery, November 17, 1896. To this union three children were born - one son, Olen, at home; twin girls, Mrs. Ruth Holt, and Mrs. Ruby Sauerhagen, near the home. Mr. Sorrels took his bed September 28, and was taken to the Stebbins hospital in Clinton, October 8, for an operation, but his condition was such that they could not operate, and he died October 11. He was 57 years, 10 months and 14 days old. He leaves his wife, three children and three grandchildren, here, and one brother, John Sorrels, of Barstow, TX. The funeral was preached at Drakes Chapel Saturday and his body was laid in Calhoun cemetery under a bed of flowers to await the resurrection morn.

SOUCIE, Leo Joseph
b: 1917
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 12 2001 - Leo Joseph Soucie, 83, Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 13 2001 - Leo J. Soucie died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. At 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, a memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Lexington, Nebraska. A memorial service will also be held in Columbia on Saturday, July 28. He was born September 15, 1917, in rural Franklin County, Nebraska, to Sylvester and Nellie Gangner Soucie. On July 20, 1939, he was married to Leone P. Watson in Campbell, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1992. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served aboard a troop and supply transport from the U.S. to France and England. During his last months in the service, he learned the meat cutting trade in the commissary. It became his life work for 37 years. He was a meat cutter in Campbell, Nebraska, Central City, Nebraska; Shenandoah, Iowa; Fayette, Columbia and Fulton. The last part of his career was spent working for Safeway. He retired in 1983. December 14, 1967, he was married to Lillian "Fran" Kruse in Lexington, Nebraska. He is survived by his children, LaJean Bossung and husband, Ronald, Lexington, Nebraska, Joe Soucie and wife Jan, Russellville, Diana Powell and husband, Ralph, Warsaw, Wayne Soucie and wife, Marilyn, Columbia, Denise Strothmann and husband, Wayne, Clinton; two step-daughters, Linda Shaw and husband, Gene, Hastings, Nebraska, and Cheryl Lobdell and husband, Shane, Lexington, Nebraska; one brother, Ernest Soucie and wife, Ann, Campbell, Nebraska; two sisters, Irene Loschen and husband George, Kearney, Nebraska, and Blanche Abood, Wahoo, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Stella Soucie and Olive Kile; three brothers, Oliver, Calvin and Duane Soucie.

SOUTH, Edward
b: abt 1935
d: 2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2003 - Edward South, 68, formerly of Clinton, died in Denver from a long bout with cancer Tuesday, March 4, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of the home; two sons, Timothy South and his wife Barbara, Milltown, New Jersey, and Daniel and his wife Brenda, and two grandchildren, David and Laura of Denver; four sisters and brothers-in-law; one sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Kay LaBounty of Clinton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be October 10 - Olinger-Crown Hill Mortuary, 777 West 29th Avenue, Wheatridge Colorado.

SOUTHERLIN, Eugene Hiram
b: Sep 13 1924, Greenville, SC
d: Jul 16 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 22 2001 - Eugene Hiram Southerlin, son of William Washington and Lillie (Coleman) Southerlin, was born September 13, 1924, in Greenville, South Carolina, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on July 16, 2001, at the age of 76 years. He was in the United States Army for over 21 years where he retired as a Sergeant Major. After retiring he worked for the Highway Patrol and owned Southerlin Electrical Contracting in Jefferson City. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Jefferson City and VFW Post #35, St. Martin's. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Paula, of the home; two sons, Mike Southerlin of Clinton and Barry K. Southerlin of Jefferson City; two daughters, Abby L. Southerlin of Jefferson City and Clarissa Zumwalt of Ohio; two brothers, John Southerlin of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and Charles Southerlin of Easley, South Carolina; four sisters, Annie Johnson of Greenville, South Carolina, Willie Epps and Margaret Stroud, both of Marietta, South Carolina, and Pat Bishop of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and four grandchildren, Ryan Southerlin, Miranda Southerlin, Christopher Southerlin and Zack Zumwalt. Graveside services and burial were in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Thursday, July 19.

SOUTHERS, Albert
b: Sep 29 1897, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 14 1981, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Albert Southers, son of William and Ona Bell (Snyder) Southers, was born Sep 28, 1897, in Henry County, MO. On August 14, 1932, he was united in marriage to Wilma Ollie Bradley. They lived in the Huntingdale community for about 32 years, where they ran a general store. Four children were born to this union. The four children born to this union now survive, along with their mother. They are: Nancy Jones, A. J., and Annabell Breshears. Mr. Southers passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Dec 14, 1981, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bill, and a sister, Minnie. Funeral services were at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SOUTHERS, Janie Lea PERIMAN
b: Feb 1 1942, Cook Co, IL
d: May 25 2007, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2007 - Janie Lea Southers, 65, Clinton, died May 25, 2007, in North Kansas City. She was born February 1, 1942, in Cook County, Illinois, to Clifford and Jessie Lea Shouse Periman. Janie worked for Sprint United as a telephone operator for 23 years, retiring five years ago. She was a member of Allen Street Baptist Church, O.E.S. and Eagles Auxiliary of Clinton. Survivors include her husband A. J. Southers of the home; two daughters, Lora Jane Hathcock and husband David, Clinton, and Kara Lea Foster and husband Kevin, Deepwater; her father Clifford Periman, Harlingen, Texas; two stepsons, Chris Southers of Sedalia and Doug Southers and wife Nina of Clinton; one sister Virginia (Ginger) Bailey and husband Shandy, Clinton, as well as ix grandchildren, Dustin Foster, Kyle Foster, Ashlee Green, Anthony Hathcock, Kendal Hathcock and Johnathan Foster; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Foster, Bailey Foster and Kylie Foster. Preceding her in death were her mother; first husband John Lynn Church, and a sister Vivian. Services were held Tuesday, May 29, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SOUTHERS, Maxyne WOLFF
b: Dec 9 1911
d: Jul 20 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 23 2001 - Maxyne Wolff Southers, 89, Clinton, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Rev. Roy Southers, who served the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. She was the pianist/organist during those years. She also served as organist for the local funeral homes for many years. She had been a teacher for many years and was an accomplished pianist/organist. She is survived by five nephews and two nieces, one of whom she relied on extensively after she was widowed, Joe Southers of Clinton. Graveside services will be conducted at the Englewood Cemetery Tuesday, July 24, at 10 a.m.

SOUTHERS, Nellie Grace JOHNSON
b: Mar 4 1929, Latour, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 16 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 1999 - Nellie Grace Southers, 70, of Clinton Mo. (formerly of Odessa, Mo.) died Saturday October 16, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 20, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden, Mo. Burial will follow in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. Grace was born Monday March 4, 1929, in LaTour, Mo., the daughter of William Edward and Nannie Selma Martin Johnson. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Grace had worked at Western Electric Co. in Lee`s Summit in the 1960`s, Walmart in Odessa in the 1980`s and later the Odessa Community Day Care Center. She married Robert Southers December 24, 1965, in Chilhowee, Mo. He preceded her in death March 23, 1998. Grace is survived by a daughter, Diane Manford Dean and husband Larry; a son, Danny Manford and wife Sharon, all of Holden, Mo. A sister, Catherine Nichols, Holden, Mo. and a brother, Orville Johnson and his wife Eunice, LaTour Mo. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SOUTHERS, Robert W.
b: Jun 12 1934, Huntingdale, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 23 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert W. Southers, 63, Clinton, Mo. (formerly of Odessa, Mo.), passed away Monday, March 23, 1998 at his residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 26, at Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden, Mo.; burial in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. Mr. Southers was born June 12, 1934, in Huntingdale, Mo., to William and Hannah Frances Riley Southers. He had been a truck driver for M.F.A. Feed Company in Odessa, Mo. for several years until he retired in 1996. He served in the United States Army from February 6, 1957 to January 15, 1959. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He married Grace Manford on December 24, 1965, in Chilhowee, Mo.; she survives at the home. Survivors also include one daughter, Diane Dean and her husband, Larry, and son, Danny Manford and his wife, Sharon, all of Holden, Mo.; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; mother Mrs. Frances Southers, Clinton, Mo.; and three brothers and their wives, Jim and Pat Southers, Keiser, Or., C. W. and Carolyn Southers, Clinton, Mo., and Lawrence and Chris Southers, Neskowin, Or.

SOUTHERS, Wanda Charleen GROSS
b: Apr 4 1942, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 8 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Wanda Charleen Southers, 56, Clinton, died Friday, January 8, 1999, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born April 4, 1942, the daughter of Edna Marie (Michel) and Raynard Fredrick Gross, in Clinton. She was united in marriage to A. J. Southers on March 23, 1968. To this union was born one son, Douglas Scott Southers. She attended the Quarles Baptist Church. Wanda enjoyed being a homemaker. Her many enjoyments included needlecrafts and her many family members and friends and reading. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Gene Gross. Survivors include A. J. and Doug of the home; one step-son, Chris Southers of Sedalia; two brothers, James L. Gross and wife, Bettie, Urich, and Roger L. Gross and wife, Sheila, Windsor; one sister, Mollie M. Cline and husband, Butch, Mesa, Arizona, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 11. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SOUTHERS, Wilma Ollie BRADLEY
b: Jun 14 1911, near Quarles, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 30 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery SL-SP, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilma Ollie Southers, 86, Clinton, died October 30, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born June 14, 1911, near Quarles, to Ernest Leander and Ollie Belle Gilbert Bradley. In August 1932 she married Albert Southers and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert, and infant daughter and three brothers, Paul Bradley, Ernest Bradley and Gilbert Bradley. She enjoyed her family very much. While her health allowed it she enjoyed her church, the First Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed her clubs, the Rebeccas, LEA and the Quarles Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She is survived by four children, Nancy and husband Homer Jones of Livingston, Texas, Joe Southers of the home; A. J. Southers and wife Wanda of Clinton, Annabell Breshears and husband Randy of Clinton, as well as 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by one sister Evelyn Weaver and husband Chuck of Kansas City, and a special friend, Angie Gill and family of Pilot Grove, and three sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, November 1. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

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