Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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TABOR, Betty Faye SMITH
b: Jan 5 1930, near Dayton, Cass Co, MO
d: Oct 24 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 29 2003 - Mrs. Betty Faye Tabor of Creighton was born January 5, 1930, near Dayton, the daughter of Charles "Charlie" and Maudie Beatrice (Briviande) Smith. She departed this life Friday, October 24, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 73 years, nine months and 19 days. On December 18, 1948, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth Franklin Tabor in Harrisonville. Betty was employed as a school bus driver for Sherwood Cass R-VIII, Creighton, for 29 years until her retirement in 1995. She was a 1948 graduate of the Archie High School. She was an avid homemaker, mother and grandmother. She loved to spend time with her daughters and friends. She was a member of the Creighton Christian Church since June 16, 1968. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Tabor, on May 22, 2001. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Page and husband Gary Lee, and Theresa Thomas and husband Keith Lee, all of Creighton; five grandsons, Toby Page and wife Kim, Frisco, Texas, Chad Page, Jason Thomas and wife Stephanie, Justin Thomas and fiance Brooke Gibson, Jeremy Thomas, all of Creighton; two step-great-grandsons, Joe and Justin Daugherty; one brother, Donald Smith and wife, Betty Jean, Ballard; one sister, Nancy Akins, Creighton; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, October 27, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Dayton Cemetery, near Garden City.

TABOR, Kenneth Franklin
b: Aug 17 1925, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: May 22 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 29 2001 - Kenneth Franklin "Catfish" Tabor was born August 17, 1925, at Urich, the son of Joseph Franklin and Fannie May (Williams) Tabor. He departed this life Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 75 years, nine months and five days. On December 18, 1948, Kenneth was united in marriage to Betty Faye Smith in Harrisonville. Kenneth was employed as a repairman for General Motors Leeds Plant, Kansas City, until his retirement on May 15, 1988. He was later employed at Kingsville Livestock Auction until 1996. Kenneth was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of UAW Local 93 Kansas City and American Legion, Urich. He was an avid fisherman. Kenneth had lived near Garden City before moving to Creighton in 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty F. Tabor of the home; two daughters, Linda Page and husband, Gary Lee, Teresa Thomas and husband, Keith Lee, all of Creighton; five grandsons, Toby, Chad and wife Patty, Jason Justin and Jeremy; two great-grandsons, Joe and Justin; a brother, Marvin E. Tabor and wife, Barbara, Deepwater; two sisters, Thelma Arnold of El Dorado Springs, and Wilma Williamson of Garden City, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were Friday, May 25, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Interment was in Dayton Cemetery near Garden City with the Harrisonville honor Guard conducting military services.

TALBERT, May Eleanor LEVY
b: 1868
d: 1927
bur: Walnut Hill Cemetery, Kingman, Kingman Co, KS
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - Mrs. Joseph Talbert died in Kansas Tuesday at 2:15 a.m., the message was received by Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Jennings. She had been in poor health for some time, suffering with a chronic heart trouble. Two years ago, with her husband and their youngest son, Robert and wife, they visited Clinton and Henry county friends. Mrs. Talbert was about 60 years old and was born and raised in the Bethlehem neighborhood, her maiden name being Miss May Levy. She was one of Henry county's best school teachers. She was married about 38 years ago to Joseph H. Talbert. To this union four children were given, two infants being buried here. Two sons are living - Herbert, who is in business at Lyons, Kans., and Robert, who also lives in Kansas. Robert has a baby. Mrs. Talbert had four stepchildren, whom she gave motherly care and love for many years, and they were devoted to her. They are - Mrs. Nellie Vickers, William and Russell Talbert, and Mrs. George E. Burket, the latter living at Kingman, Kans. Mr. Talbert was one of Clinton's leading jewelers for many years, moving away from here about 24 years ago, going to Kingman, Kans., where he had a splendid business for a number of years. He sold out some time go on account of his health. Mrs. Talbert was converted in her girlhood and united with the Bethlehem church. She always gave unstinted service to the Baptist church of the town in which she lived. For many years they were leading members of the Clinton church and during her residence in Kingman, was the leader of the activities for women in the Baptist church. Mrs. Talbert and the entire family are remembered by the Eye family as the best of neighbors. The time of the funeral and place was not known at the time of going to press.

TALLEY, Alpha Omega
b: May 27 1899, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 12 1992, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alpha Omega Talley, 93, of Springfield, passed away October 12, 1992 at St. John's Mercy Villa in Springfield after a lengthy period of declining health. He was born at Deepwater, May 27, 1899, the son of Andy and Nancy Talley. Alpha, or "A. O." as he was affectionately known, grew up in the Deepwater community and attended Deepwater schools. When he was a young man he went to Kansas City. After working there for a time he became a salesman for Sunshine Biscuit Company in 1921. He was assigned to the Springfield area and was promoted to sales manager in 1939. He retired in 1964 after 43 years of service with the company. Alpha Talley was married August 20, 1927 to Audra E. Snyder of the Mt. Zion community. They established their home in Springfield and lived there the rest of their lives. Audra passed away May 16, 1991. "Talley" felt this loss deeply and often reminisced about their many happy years together. Audra and Talley were favorites with their nieces and nephews. "Talley" with his ready wit and sense of humor was always popular with all who knew him. Mr. Talley was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, having received his fifty year pin in 1970. He was also a member of the Ararat Shrine Club. Survivors include two sisters, Una Morris and Ruth Smith of Clinton, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were Friday, October 16, 1992 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

TALLEY, Grace Merle HOWARD
b: Feb 10 1909, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
d: May 6 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 6 2007 - Grace Merle Talley died May 6, 2007, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton. Grace was born February 10, 1909 in Climax Springs to Lester and Maude Buchanan Howard. Grace was a business owner, running the West Side Cafe and The Diner in Clinton. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church and PAWS of Clinton. Preceding her in death were her husband Wilson S. Talley on April 30, 1988; her parents; a sister Helen Maxine Lasswell, and a brother Wilbur Wayne Howard. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including a nephew Joe Lasswell, Clinton, and a niece Nancy Lu Smith, Columbia, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 8, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TALLEY, Kathryn Moye MITCHELL
b: Jun 28 1918, Clay Co, TX
d: Aug 15 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 24 2004 - Kathryn Moye (Mitchell) Talley was born in rural Clay County, Texas, on June 28, 1918. Early Sunday morning, August 15, 2004, after 86 years of sharing the unique gifts and qualities of her life with so many, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, she quietly departed this life and went home to God. Kathryn was the fourth daughter in a family of five girls and four boys. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Ethel Mitchell, seven of her siblings, and by her beloved husband of 61 years, Bob, who died August 17, 2003. She is survived by her son Ed; daughter and son-in-law Kay and Rolland Klingbeil, and daughter and son-in-law Jeanie and Jerry Martin; also two granddaughters, Karen Klingbeil and Julie Szymankowski and husband Tony; her sister Allene Penrod, Roosevelt, Oklahoma, and many nieces and nephews, and a great host of friends. Kathryn and Bob lived in California during World War II, then moved back to Missouri to farm and operate several businesses, including a grocery store in Polo and a motel in Cassville. Kathryn used good management skills as she reared her family and helped with the businesses. Kathryn and Bob moved to Clinton in 1986 and were active members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Clinton. The church and love of the Lord were an essential part of Kathryn's life. She valued all her church friends, as well as the life and work of the church. Her family came first in her priorities and family celebrations were her favorite gatherings. But as an interest and hobby, Kathryn also knew and loved sports. She kept up with baseball, football, basketball, etc. and was known to do some armchair quarterbacking, especially when it came to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Kathryn also loved to outdoors and had a deep appreciation for God's gifts of beauty in nature and scenery. She was an avid and skilled gardener and gladly shared the abundance of the harvest with family and friends. But probably her greatest outdoor joy was fishing at Bennett Springs. There are many treasured family memories from trips there when the trout were biting. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Clinton, Tuesday, August 17. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TALLEY, Robert Julius "Bob"
b: Oct 9 1912, Morris, OK
d: Aug 17 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2003 - Robert Julius "Bob" Talley was born in Morris, Oklahoma, on October 9, 1912, and died August 17, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Bob was the fourth of five sons born to Lee and Mattie Talley. He was married to Kathryn Mitchell. Bob and Kathryn lived most of their married life in Polo, where they owned and operated a grocery store with the best meat market around. He was a faithful member of the First Christian Church and a 55-year member of the Masonic Lodge. Bob and Kathryn moved to Clinton in 1986 and were active members of the First Christian Church. Bob loved life and had a deep appreciation of living. He loved being outdoors, working in the yard and garden. He took great joy in raising wonderful vegetables and giving them away to friends and family. He also enjoyed fishing, especally at Bennett Springs, where he caught many nice rainbow trout. Bob was an avid sports fan, especially tuning in the Royals and Chiefs. His greatest joy has been watching his family grow and spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; son Ed; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Rolland Klingbeil; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie and Jerry Martin; two granddaughters, Karen Klingbeil and Julie Szmankowski and husband Tony, and lots of cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, August 19. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TALLY, Eugene J. "Gene"
b: Apr 8 1916, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 23 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Wright Creek Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 7 2001 - Eugene "Gene" J. Tally, 85-years-of-age, retired vice president of Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Louis passed from life on October 23, 2001, at Clinton. Mr. Tally was born April 8, 1916, a descendant of a pioneer St. Clair County family (1835) and was the son of John W. Tally and Stella Bobit Tally. He was a 1933 graduate of the Lowry City High School and later attended Southwest Baptist College at Bolivar. Gene taught in rural schools in St. Clair County for six years prior to being drafted for service in World War II. In the service, the European Theater, he was the lead NCO with the 489 field artillery medical detachment. when he was discharged in late 9145 with four-plus years of service, he had received the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters and the Chevalier De La Ordre De Leopold II (Belgium) Following his return from service, he was married to Freda A. Wright and they farmed for eight years in the Tally Bend area until he took a position as field representative for the Warrensburg Production Credit Association at their Higginsville branch. In 1961, he was promoted to president of the PCA and moved to Warrensburg. In 1965, he transferred to Springfield to head the Ozark PCA covering 20 southwest Missouri counties. In late 1973, Gene accepted a position with the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Louis. He retired in 1981 after 28-plus years of service in the Farm Credit System. The family then moved to the rural Clinton area. The Tally marriage produced two children, Jeanie Sue and Rick. Gene was preceded in death by his son, Ricky, in 1973 and by his wife, Freda, in 1994. During retirement, Gene served on the Board of the Osage Valley Electric Trust for four years. He also served as a trustee for the Wright's Creek Cemetery Board. He was also an early worker and promoter of the Henry County Public Water Supply District #3 and served on its original board of directors as long as he was eligible. He and his wife were also regular volunteers at the Clinton Senior Center for years where Gene was also secretary of the Building Committee. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894 in Clinton. On June 24, 1995, Gene was united in marriage to Mildred Imogene (Stewart) Thomason. They have been active members of the Lowry City United Methodist Church. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Imogene, of the home; his daughter, Jeanie S. Butcher; a stepson, Harry Thomason and wife, Kim, and step-grandchildren, Erin and Adam, Lawrence, Kansas; step-granddaughter, Heather Rucker and her husband, Bryan; great-granddaughter, Emily, Omaha, Nebraska; a step-grandson, Jeremy Thomason of Omaha, Nebraska; numerous cousins and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, October 26, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Wright's Creek Cemetery.

TALLY, Josephine F. MINTUN
b: Jul 14 1923, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 12 2006, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 24 2006 - Josephine F. Tally, 82, of Independence died May 12, 2006 at the Regency Care Center. Inurnment will be in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Josephine was born on July 14, 1923 in Independence, Missouri the daughter of Homer and Josephine (Gunn) Mintun. She married Loy Tally on September 7, 1940 in Clinton, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1997. She was a loving wife and the mother of five children. She is survived by her children: C.L. Tally of Independence, MO., Bob Tally and wife Joyce of Independence, MO., Linda Foster and husband Ron of Independence, MO., Debbie Dunger and husband Rick of St. Louis, MO., and Kris McNeill and husband Gary also of Independence, MO. Josephine is also survived by two brothers, Gene Mintun and wife Wilma and Jim Mintun and wife Donna both of Clinton, MO., eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter.

TALLY, Vernon Lester
b: Jan 3 1928, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 13 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 16 2006 - Vernon Lester Tally died Thursday April 13, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 10 days. He was born on January 3, 1928 in Deepwater, Missouri the son of Jack and Almeda Kincade Tally. Vernon began school in Johnson City. Later He moved with his parents to the Nevada area, Vernon County; where he attended the Walker Schools and graduated from high school in 1945. Vernon was married on May 17, 1947 to Marilyn Maxine Oyler in Fort Scott, Kansas. To this union two daughters were born, Karen Sue and Denise Ann. Vernon farmed from 1945 to 1951, leaving the farm to answer his country's call for service in the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged on November 8, 1955. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 14, Masonic Lodge 548, O.E.S. 73, Rainbow Father advisor of Rainbow Girls from 1966-1971, and a 25 year perfect attendance member of the Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club. He was a member and Elder Emeritus of the Clinton Christian Church, a volunteer and life member of the Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary. He was employed by Missouri Public Service from 1955 to 1990 and was a member of IBEW local 814. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Almeda Tally, four brothers, Ferman, Buel, Harold, and Leroy, and two sisters, Blanche and Mildred. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of the home, two daughters, Karen Kennedy and husband Ron, of Clinton, Missouri, and Denise Himes and husband Gary of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, James and Ryan Kennedy, and Elizabeth and Saralyn Himes; two great grandchildren, Audrey Strope and Payton Kennedy and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Clinton Christian Church. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

TALLY, William Gerald "Jerry"
b: Oct 30 1940, Falls City, Nebraska
d: Feb 13 2005, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 15 2005 - William Gerald "Jerry" Tally, (Col) USA retired, Warrensburg, former owner of Jerry Talley Motors, Ford-Lincoln, Mercury of Warrensburg, died Sunday, February 13, 2005, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born October 30, 1916, in Clinton, to Waltine Schruesbery Tally and Mary Arletta (Moreland) Tally. On August 30, 1940, in Falls City, Nebraska, he married Margaret Elizabeth Douglass of Windsor, who died September 2, 1992. In November 1993 he married Geraldine Virginia Panter and she survives. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1934. In 1935 he joined the Missouri National Guard while attending Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg. Upon graduation in 1940 he taught business and coached basketball in Malcom, Nebraska, until the 35th Division was called to active duty. He rose to Master Sergeant in the Ordnance Battalion before proceeding to earn a commission at the officer candidate school in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. By the time his active duty ended, he had graduated from the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He continued in the National Guard with the 35th Infantry Division until 1955 when he took command of the 735th Ordnance Battalion headquartered in Jefferson City with units in DeSota and St. Louis. In 1968 he was made commander of the 235th Engineer Group with headquarters in Kansas City. He was in charge of all National Guard troops during the Kansas City riots of 1968. In 1972 he retired from the National Guard after 37 years of service. A member of the first Baptist Church in Warrensburg since 1935, he served as a trustee, a member of the Finance Committee and a member of the steering committee for the building of the new church at DD and 13 Highway. He is survived by two daughters, Mardee Ann Kroeck and husband Gary, and Jeri Elizabeth Lamb and husband Ernest Lee Lamb, all of Warrensburg; five grandchildren, Cinnemon Ann Kroeck, North Kansas City, Gary Douglas Kroeck, Warrensburg, Elizabeth Sue Lamb, Warrensburg, Tally Ann Baker, Lee's Summit, and William Lee Lamb, Warrensburg; one great-grandson, Nicolas James Lamb, Warrensburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16, at First Baptist Church in Warrensburg. Burial with Masonic Rites and military honors will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

TANDY, Iva Pearl PERKINS
b: Aug 23 1896, near Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 9 1993, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Iva Pearl Tandy, 97, of Appleton City, formerly of Roscoe, died Tuesday evening, November 9, 1993 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Mrs. Tandy was born near Roscoe, and spent most of her life in the Vista and Roscoe communities. She is survived by one son, Ray Tandy of Oxford, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Lovewell of Osceola, and Mrs. Ruth Waite of Appleton City; one brother, Asa Perkins of El Dorado Springs; one sister, Mrs. Stella Patterson of Humansville; one half-sister, Mrs. Neva Herbst of Lee's Summit; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.

TANNER, Benjamin A.
b: Sep 25 1842, Monroe Co, MO
d: Apr 14 1902, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 19 1902 - Benjamin A. Tanner was born September 25, 1842; died in Kansas City April 14, 1902 being 59 years of age. He was born in Monroe County, Missouri, came to Henry in 1870, united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church in 1874. He married Lizzie Hunt in 1869. Leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. Burial at Bethlehem. A large crowd attended the funeral. - B. A. Tanner of Clinton, one of General Shelby's men, died in Kansas City April 14, 1902. Mr. Tanner was born in Monroe County, this state, in 1842 and grew to manhood in his native county. In January, 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He was captured by the federal forces in 1863 and sent to St. Louis as a prisoner of war. He was refused a parole for exchange on the ground of his having participated in guerilla warfare and was sentenced to death. The order was revoked, however, on account of his age. He was kept in St. Louis nearly a year, then transferred to prison at Atlon, Ill., where he was released on parole in December 1864. He never afterward rejoined the army. In 1865 he went to McConough County, Illinois married Lizzie J. Hunt of Clinton, who was visiting relatives in Illinois, in 1869. In 1870 they came to Henry County and lived here continuously till last fall, when he moved to Kansas City. He jointed the Bethlehem Baptist Church in 1872 and and was a member at the time of his death. About five or six years ago he became afflicted with tuberculosis. Mr. Tanner was a man of unusually good judgment and reserved in speech and manner. He used but few words but always meant exactly what he said. His friends could always rely implicity on his constancy. He was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery.

TATE, Beryl
b: Aug 4 1927
d: Dec 22 2004, Pittsville, Pike Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 23 2004 - Clinton friends received word Thursday morning of the death of former Clinton resident Beryl Tate, in Pittsville, Illinois. Mrs. Tate and her late husband Bill lived in Clinton and were owners of Clearfield Cheese Company here (the forerunner of Schreiber Cheese). The Tates lived on South Second Street and were a well-known and popular couple. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday morning.

TATE, Beryl Elizabeth ROSS
b: Aug 4 1927, Kerrmoor, PA
d: Dec 22 2004, Pittsfield, IL
bur: Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2005 - Beryl Elizabeth Tate, 77, Pittsfield, Illinois, died 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at her home. She was born August 4, 1927, in Kerrmoor, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Wilbur L. and Nellie McGarvey Ross. She married William H. "Bill" Tate June 26, 1948, in Lumber city, Pennsylvania, and he preceded her in death February 8, 1990. Surviving is one daughter, Alicia Dierker and husband Joe, Pittsfield, Illinois; two sons, Hamer Tate and wife Jenny, Griggsville, Illinois, and David Tate and wife Brenda, Pittsfield, Illinois; four grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Anne Dierker and Tyler Tate, both of Pittsfield, Illinois, Ryan Tate of Detroit, Michigan and Jeremy Tate and wife Alicia, Naperville, Illinois; one great-granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth Tate, Naperville, Illinois; two sisters, Alta Bears and husband Art, Stockton, California, and Marilyn Baldwin and husband Dean, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; two brothers, Lawrence Ross and wife Nancy, Peterborough, New Hampshire, and Gerald Ross of Atlanta, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister Ruby Jane Ross in infancy, and three brothers, Roger Ray Ross, H. James Ross and Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Mrs. Tate was owner and operator of The Cheddar Lane Country Store in Valley City, Illinois from the 1980s until late 1990s and was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Beryl loved to play bridge and enjoyed crafts. She also loved children and enjoyed traveling, reading and watching old movies and visiting with friends, but her greatest love was for her family. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 29, at Pittsfield United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, Illinois. Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, Illinois. - Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Illinois

TATE, Donald E. Sr.
b: Feb 1 1948, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Jul 14 1992, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Donald E. Tate Sr., Mound City, Ks., died July 14, 1992 in Kansas City, Ks. Services were Friday at the Maple Hill Chapel with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Mr. Tate was born in Kansas City, Ks. and lived in the area most of his life. He moved to Mound City in 1991. He was a brakeman for the Erman Corp. Inc. for eight years. He was a member of the United Steelworkers union. He was a member of the First Central Church of the Brethren. Survivors include his wife, Effie E. Tate of the home; two sons, Donald E. Tate Jr., Kansas City, Ks., and William W. Tate of the home; two daughters, Linda Blackwell and Crystal Clark of Kansas City, Ks.; his mother, Twila J. Williams, Bonner Springs; four sisters, Georgia K. Palmer, Hawthorne, Nv., Mary E. Shulse, Clinton, Martha J. Rivera, Bonner Springs, and Margaret C. Tribble, Kansas City, Ks., and three grandchildren; also two nephews, Brent Mosley and William Moore, and a niece, Molly Moore of Clinton.

TATE, Donald Ray
b: Nov 2 1954, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 17 2001, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 9 2002 - Donald Ray Tate was born November 2, 1954, at Warrensburg, son of Eugene P. and Ruth Hoover Tate. He died December 17, 2001, at his home. He had lived the last three years in Chilhowee. He was a member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church and the Chilhowee volunteer Fire Department. He worked for the Clinton Housing Authority. Survivors include his wife, Janet, of the home; his parents, Eugene P. and Ruth Tate, Warrensburg; one son, Lynn Tate, Warrensburg; three daughters, Sonya Severini, Osceola, Nanette Knowles, Tricity Dehn, both of Clinton; one stepson, Derek Thornley, of the home; four stepdaughters, Tar Thornley, Holden, Tiffany Thornley, of the home, and Audra and Davida, both of Warrensburg; two brothers, David Tate, Warrensburg, and Henry Tate, Chilhowee; three sisters, Ina Miller, Springfield, Evelyn Roderick, Tina Saenz, both of Warrensburg; 13 grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 19 at the Consalus Chapel-Chilhowee. Burial was in Chilhowee Cemetery.

TATE, John T.
b: Mar 9 1841, Erie Co, PA
d: Sep 18 1935, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Huston-Turner Funeral Home, Windsor, MO (historical)
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Sep 26 1935 - John T. Tate was the second son of John and Mary Tate, and was born March 9, 1841, in Erie County, Pennsylvania. He was one of a family of ten children, and was the last to pass away. Mr. Tate was married to Frances Chase July 30, 1863, in Erie, Pennsylvania. To this union was born seven children, four boys and three girls. Three boys and two girls preceded to the Great Beyond. Two girls, Mrs. L.A. Ford and Mrs. Lillian Millner, both of Windsor survive. He joined the order of I.O.O.F. in Windsor November 19, 1909, at the age of 68 years. Mr. Tate had been a faithful member of the M.E. Church, South, for thirty years. He departed this life Wednesday, September 18th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ford, with whom he had made his home for the past four years. Mr. Tate was one of the oldest, if not the oldest, citizen of Windsor. He had always been a very active man for one of his years, until a few years ago when he fell and broke his hip and since that time had to use crutches. He was on his way uptown from his daughter's home when he fell and died a few days later from the shock more than from the injuries sustained. Funeral services were held from the Huston-Turner Chapel Friday, September 20. Interment was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

TATE, Mary Jane LEWIS PEASE
b: Aug 20 1853, Indiana
d: Jun 24 1931, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Jun 26 1931 - Mrs. John Tate Dead - Mrs. Anna Pease Tate, aged 81, died at the family home on East Benton Street Tuesday night after an illness of many months. Mrs. Tate was born in St. Charles, MO., and came to Windsor about twelve years ago. Eight years ago she was married to John Tate, who with a son by a former marriage, survive. The son, Ed Pease, lives in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Tate had been a member of the Baptist Church since childhood and was always regular in attendance until prevented by ill health. The funeral service will be this (Thursday) afternoon at the Huston Funeral Chapel, and the interment will be made in Laurel Oak Cemetery. - (Note: Obit has some discrepancies. Maiden name was Mary Jane Lewis, daughter of John H. and Roda E. Lewis from Virginia, born 20 August 1853 in Indiana, likely in Celestine, Dubois County, married (1) to Edgar W. Pease in St. Charles, Missouri, 1875, married (2) to John T. Tate in Windsor, Missouri, 1923. Died June 24, 1931 in Windsor, MO. Not sure why obit gives a name Anna, perhaps it was a nickname. - Yolanda Lewis)

TAVIS, Billy Corbett
b: May 13 1942, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
d: Mar 4 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Billy Corbett Tavis, 55, Clinton, died Wednesday, march 4, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born at Harrisonville and retired from the Navy. He was a truck driver after he came to Clinton. He is survived by his mother, Mary Gowin, Clinton. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 10, at Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Clarence D.
b: May 16 1925
d: Dec 16 2002, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
bur: Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 17 2002 - Clarence D. Taylor, 77, Stover, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died Monday, December 16, 2002, at his home. He was a member of Local #1179 in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, Norma, of the home; a son, Don of the home; three daughters, Nancy L. Jones, Carol D. Taylor and Patricia A. Taylor, all of Kansas City; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 19, at 1 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Garden Cemetery near Osceola.

TAYLOR, Evelyn M. TRIBBLE
b: Nov 9 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 27 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Evelyn M. Taylor, 74, formerly of Henry County, died Tuesday, October 27, 1992 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Englewood in Clinton. Mrs. Taylor was born November 9, 1917 in Henry County, the daughter of Thomas M. and Hattie R. Whitchurch Tribble. She is survived by one son, William L. Taylor of St. Charles.

TAYLOR, Frank C.
b: Mar 25 1835, Kentucky
d: Dec 24 1885, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chipman-Berry Cemetery, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 26 1885 - Out about three miles from Windsor, on Thursday morning, Dec. 24, 1885, Frank Taylor, a well-to-do farmer, became tired of living and took a dose of morphine. His family relations, so far as is known, were pleasant, with good financial standing. Some little time after taking the poison, he called his son in and told him what he had done. A doctor and neighbors were called but assistance was of no avail and at nine o'clock in the evening, he died.

TAYLOR, George Allen Jr.
b: Aug 22 1966, Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO
d: May 29 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2005 - George Allen Taylor Jr., son of George Allen and Mandy (Adams) Taylor, was born August 22, 1966, in Salisbury and died May 29, 2005, in Truman Lake, Clinton, due to a drowning accident. George was a cabinet maker for Country Side Cabinets in Urich. He was a member of Save Our World Ministries, Clinton. He is survived by his fiancee, Pamela Martin of the home; his mother Mandy (Adams) Taylor of Boonville; two daughters, Tearr'a Taylor and Annastasia Hall; one brother Adonis Adams, Boonville; three sisters, Ida Adams, Columbia, Georgia Taylor, Slater, and Veronica Taylor, Moberly. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, June 4. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TAYLOR, Geraldine Lola
b: Aug 15 1918, Columbus, Cherokee Co, KS
d: Nov 25 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 3 2004 - Geraldine Lola Taylor, 86, Clinton, died Thursday, November 25, 2004, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 15, 1918, in Columbus, Kansas, the daughter of Lafe and Ethel (Collins) Taylor. She moved with her family to Missouri as a child. She attended Sedalia Beauty School, becoming both a beautician and an instructor. She worked in Clinton, Sedalia and Warsaw. Retiring in the late '90s to Clinton, she was baptized and became a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She had been a resident of Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center since 2002. Survivors include one brother Melvin "Chuck" Taylor and his wife Fern, Clinton; one sister Peggy Hetherington and her husband Dick, Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Dale, Max, Bill and Gordon, and two sisters Leota Johnson and Lois Harrelson. Funeral services were held Monday, November 29, at Sickman Dunning Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Gordon Earl
b: Feb 14 1932, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 2 2004, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 13 2004 - Gordon Earl Taylor, youngest son of Maggie Ethel (Collins) and Lafe Taylor, was born February 14, 1932, in Osceola, and died at his home near Lewis on February 2, 2004, at the age of 71. As a young boy he attended Osceola school and moved with h is family to Clinton in 1941. He finished his education here. He went into the Army in 1952 and served his country in Japan and the Korean War. He received his honorable discharge in October 1954. He worked in plastering and cement work until his health failed. He had his left lung removed because of cancer in June 1995. He continued to struggle with his health until his death. He was of the Lutheran faith and a member of the American Legion. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Dale, Max and Bill; two sisters, Leota Johnson and Lois Harrelson. Surviving are one brother, Melvin (Chuck) and wife Fern, Clinton; two sisters, Geraldine Taylor and Peggy Hetherington and husband Dick, all of Clinton; one brother-in-law, Tom Harrelson, Belton, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home February 6. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TAYLOR, Harold E.
b: Jun 14 1921
d: Sep 8 2003, Longview, Cowlitz Co, WA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 9 2003 - Harold Taylor, 82, Longview, Washington, died Monday, September 8, 2003. Funeral services will be Friday, September 12, at the First Baptist Church in Longview. Mr. Taylor was a brother of Joyce Bennett of Clinton, who was in Washington and Oregon just last week to visit her brother and his family and she says they had a wonderful visit. After Ms. Bennett returned home to Clinton, her brother fell and broke his hip, arm and ribs and was unable to survive the fall. His survivors include Sue, his wife of 62 years; five children and his two sisters, Ms. Bennett of Clinton and Mona McReynolds of Sikeston, Mo., also many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

TAYLOR, Henry
b: May 7 1924, Palo, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2004 - Henry Taylor, 79, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, January 6, 2004, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. He was born May 7, 1924, at Palo, the son of Henry Kalfus Taylor and Ada Ellen (Love) Taylor. On June 13, 1946, in Kansas City he married Billie Louise Harned, who died September 15, 1997. He was a farmer working mainly with dairy cattle. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, Clinton, and the Democratic National Committee. Survivors include two sons, Hank Taylor, Calhoun, and Tony D. Taylor, Windsor; two daughters, Nancy Tomek, Lee's Summit, and Joan Taylor, Windsor; three brothers, Leonard Taylor, Sweet Springs, Norman Taylor Sr., Windsor, Paul Ed "Pete" Taylor, Weiser, Idaho; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jennye Graham, Windsor, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Glenford Taylor; a son-in-law, Jerry Smith. Funeral services were Monday, January 12, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

TAYLOR, Jemima H.
b: Oct 23 1816
d: Feb 23 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 27 1904 - Mrs. R. F. Taylor passed peacefully away at her home, two miles east of Fields Creek church, Tuesday evening, Feb. 23. She was 87 and had been a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church 72 years. She had been a cripple over 39 years and bore her sufferings without a murmur, always patient and finding comfort in her Saviour's words. All feel sure she is safe in the arms of Jesus. Funeral at the home and then she was laid to rest in Fields Creek cemetery.

TAYLOR, John R.
b: 1992
d: Aug 8 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John R. Taylor, infant son of Susan Taylor, died Saturday, August 8, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. Arrangements are pending.

TAYLOR, Lane Estelle
b: Dec 28 1898, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 16 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 20 1902 - The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, of scarlet fever, after an illness of two weeks and four days. The little one was named Lane Estelle Taylor and was 4 years, 8 months and 20 days old. The little one was laid away in Englewood Wednesday afternoon. The family have observed the strictest quarantine, not even their nearest relatives being able to go near them in their sorrow. They have no idea how the disease was contracted and physicians think their other two children will escape the disease.

TAYLOR, M. B. Dr.
b: Dec 28 1832, Bourbon Co, KY
d: Aug 6 1920
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1920 - Dr. M. B. Taylor died at his home in Brownington last Friday night. He had been very feeble for some time. He was born in Bourbon county, Ky., Dec. 28, 1832. There were no free schools but he attended the district school and the Bacon Seminary, then went to the Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he graduated in the winter of 1857-58. He commenced to practice medicine the following spring and practiced continually until about three years ago, when he found his memory failing so badly he thought it best to retire. After his old patients would come to his home preferring his prescriptions and remedies to any other. He was twice married, his first wife dying many years ago and one daughter, Mrs. Wallace Mercer, of North Powder, Wash., survives this marriage. Nov. 27, 1867 he married Miss Mary F. Wilkinson, who survives him. He and his wife have lived in Brownington for nearly 50 years in the house they first built. He was a member of the Christian church for years and had served as deacon and in other capacities. The other living children are: Mrs. Frank Wright of Springfield; Mrs. Bird Witherspoon of Deepwater; Dr. C. D. Taylor of Brownington. They raised one granddaughter, Russie Hobbs, as their child. she is now Mrs. Frank Smith. The funeral services were conducted at the Brownington Christian church by Rev. West of Warrensburg, assisted by Rev. J. M. Ramsey, after which his remains were laid in the Maplewood cemetery. The Masonic Lodge of Clinton, of which he was a member, had charge of the graveside service.

TAYLOR, Mary Frances
b: Jun 14 1839, Callaway Co, MO
d: Feb 18 1925, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 1925 - Mrs. Mary Frances Taylor, beloved wife of the late Dr. M. B. Taylor, of Brownington, Mo., departed this life Wednesday morning, Feb. 18th, 1925, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Witherspoon in Deepwater, where she had been visiting for the past two months. She lived to the good age of nearly 87 years, born June 14, 1839, in Callaway county, Mo. since her marriage to Dr. Taylor, she had resided in Brownington where their three children were born and reared - Mrs. Frank Wright of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Witherspoon of Deepwater, and Dr. C. D. Taylor of Brownington. Her husband preceded her to the Great Beyond four years ago. Mrs. Taylor was a true type of gentlewoman, a devoted wife and mother, a kind friend. She was for many years a faithful member of the Christian church, always found in her place at the house of worship as long as she was able to go. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Taylor was known as the home of their pastors during their visits in the town. The past two years Mrs. Taylor had spent the winters with her daughter, Mrs. Witherspoon. Her illness was only a few days duration. She had every care that could be given with her three children constantly at her bedside. Her mind was clear to the last. She was patient in suffering and appreciative of every attention shown her - thus living out to the last day and hour of her earthly life the beautiful character which she had built through the passing years. Her body was tenderly laid to rest beside that of her husband in Maplewood cemetery, at Brownington. Beautiful flowers covered her casket, bearing silent testimony to the love and esteem in which she was held. Her grandson, George Painter of Springfield, Mo., and step-granddaughter, Mrs. Russie Smith, of Colby, Kas., whom Mrs. Taylor had raised, came for the funeral. The family has the sympathy of many friends in the loss of the mother.

TAYLOR, Mary T. DOYLE
b: Nov 15 1833, White Co, TN
d: Apr 27 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 3 1902 - As the shades of night were falling Sunday evening, April 27, 1902, the death angel entered the home of Oba Taylor at the end of South Main Street and, bidding his beloved companion "come," wafted her spirit to the beautiful realms above. She was taken very suddenly ill on Wednesday with pleuro-pneumonia, her sufferings being intense. Her maiden name was Miss Mary Doyle. She was born in White County, Tenn. November 15, 1833. Here she was raised to womanhood and married Oba Taylor and made a loving and faithful helpmate for almost 52 years. Two children, one dying in infancy, and Mrs. Clinton Clenny, now living in Kansas City. In 1884 they came to Clinton where they lived 6 years, then bought a farm near Calhoun, living there until the 15th of last January, when they sold their farm and moved back to Clinton. She was a sister of Joe and Wm. Doyle and leaves, besides the aged companion and daughter, two brothers, George and Dr. Henry Doyle of Colorado and one grandson, Leslie Clenny of Olathe, Kansas.

TAYLOR, Nancy A. "Nannie" NASH
b: Mar 15 1840, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 6 1905, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 11 1905 - Monday, February 6, 1905, the lifework of Mrs. J. W. Taylor ended, after a short illness with liver trouble. She was born in Calhoun, March 15, 1840 and February 5, 1861 was married to John W. Taylor, who was called to the haven of rest about five years ago. Three children, two surviving - Dr. W. E. Taylor, who lives at Ohio Post Office in St. Clair county, and Mrs. Kate Beanland, who will reside at the home place for the present. One brother Frank Nash on East Ohio Street. Some 33 years ago, she and her husband bought and improved the place where she passed away, some three miles northwest of Clinton, and to her it was the dearest spot on earth. She was beloved by a wide circle of friends. A member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 35 years. Funeral and burial at Fields Creek.

TAYLOR, Oba
b: Feb 14 1823, White Co, TN
d: Mar 30 1903, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 4, 1903 - Died - Oba Taylor, who went to Kansas city sometim during last summer, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clinton Clenny, Monday morning. About 82 years of age. Remains taken to Calhoun for burial. Truly a good man has passed over the river to rest with his beloved wife who died in April. - Clinton MO, Apr 11 1903 - The body of Mr. Obe Taylor was brought to Calhoun from Kansas City Tuesday evening and laid to rest in the Calhoun cemetery. Rev. H. S. Thornhill conducting the service. Mr. Taylor was a highly respected citizen of Henry county, where he had lived for more than twenty years. He died March 30 1903, at the home of his grandson, Leslie Clenny, in Kansas City. Was born February 14, 1823, in White county, Tennessee. He leaves one only surviving child, Mrs. Clinton Clenny, of Kansas City. His wife, Mrs. Mary Taylor, preceded him to the other shore eleven months and three days. - Clinton MO, Apr 11 1903 - Oba Taylor, dec'd, was born in White County, Tenn. Feb 14, 1823 and died in Kansas City March 30, 1903. He was more than 80 at the time of his death. He married when 28 to Miss Mary Doyle, daughter of Harvey Doyle of White county, Tenn. and sister of William and Joseph A. Doyle, both deceased, of Henry county. He was engaged in farming all his life, conducting that business near the town of Doyle, Tenn. until 1884 when he moved to Clinton and soon after bought and moved to the Mortemore Hukill farm near Calhoun, where he lived till last year. He then moved to Clinton, where his wife died April 27, a little more than 11 months prior to his own death. Since then he has made his home with his only child, Mrs. Lizzie Clenny, of Kansas City. Buried at the Calhoun cemetery by the side of his wife. He was for many years a sufferer from bronchial troubles and was always an honest and hospitable gentleman, a kind father and neighbor.

TAYLOR, Pamalee Jean RHODELANDER
b: Jun 18 1933
d: Apr 8 2007, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2007 - Mrs. Pamalee Jean Taylor, 73, Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, April 8, at her home. She is survived by her son Eddie Joe Taylor, Urich; three daughters, Diane Taylor-Bush of Kingsville, Brenda Wright of Adrian and Sandra Lewis of Pleasant Hill; three sisters, Sheila Ridenhour of Springfield, Charlene Cooley of Harrisonville and Frieda Reed of Bolivar; two brothers, Dewey Rhodelander of Galt and Sanford Rhodelander of Famersville, Texas; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 12, in the Montgomery-Viets Chapel of Buffalo. Burial will be in Plad Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Pauline Elizabeth
b: May 14 1981, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 5 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 7 2004 - Pauline Elizabeth Taylor, 22, Clinton, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at her home. She was born May 14, 1981, in Clinton, daughter of John Edward and Susan Jane Terry Taylor. She was a graduate of Clinton High School. Preceding her in death were her father and one brother, John Robert William Taylor. Survivors include her mother, Susan, of the home; one brother, Orva Taylor and wife Anna, Clinton; a half-brother, Christopher Claude Taylor; two nieces, Jennifer Gibson, April Taylor, and one nephew, John Dine. Cremation is under the direction of Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home.

TAYLOR, Thelma M.
b: Oct 24 1910
d: Sep 26 1999, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 1999 - Thelma M. Taylor, 88, Windsor, died Sunday evening, September 26, 1999, at the Truman Valley Healthcare Nursing Home in Windsor.

TAYLOR, William
b: Aug 8 1839, Ireland
d: Apr 1 1897
bur: Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 17 1897 - William Taylor died at Warsaw April 1, 1897 of inflammation of the bowels. Born in Ireland August 8, 1839 and came to this country when a child. He married Miss Mary Wilson in 1857 and she and their ten children mourn his loss. They, with his two brothers and sister, were present to see his body consigned to mother earth. He was conscious to the last and was willing to die. He was a member of the Presbyterian church for years but joined the Missionary Baptist church last November. He had lived near Warsaw since 1862 and after the funeral at their home, preached by Bro. stone, the body was followed by a large crowd and laid to rest in Shady Grove cemetery. Burlington, Kans. papers, please copy.

TAYLOR, Zilpha Jane COLLINS ADKINS
b: Jan 4 1833, Nashville, TN
d: Sep 17 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 24 1904 - Mrs. J. F. Taylor was born in Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 4, 1833; died in Clinton Saturday, Sept. 17, 1904, at 1 a.m. after scarcely one week's illness from paralysis and complicated diseases. She moved with her parents, when only 10, to Warren County, Mo., where May 1, 1853, she married H. G. Adkins; after living there four years, they moved to Henry, in 1857, and located on a farm six miles south of Clinton, near LaDue, where the Indians roamed at will and everything was a "wild west" in this part of the county. Her husband preceded her to that better world in Jan. 1876 and she was again united in marriage Feb. 25, 1897 to J. F. Taylor who survives her. She was the mother of 10 children, four having gone to that heavenly home. The six who are left to mourn, with the aged companion are - Mrs. J. Harness, Clinton; Mrs. H. J. Hinkle, Montrose; Mrs. Frank White, W. H. and M. C. Adkins, all of Clinton, and J. T. Adkins of LaDue. Funeral services were at the residence on East Green by Rev. L. C. Kirkes of the C. P. Church, of which denomination she had been a devoted member since 1866. The remains were then taken to the Adkins Cemetery near LaDue, where, after short services, all that was mortal of a once grand and noble woman was laid to rest in the family lot.

TEAGUE, Inez FOULDS
b: Dec 26 1913, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jul 1 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 16 2004 - Inez Foulds Teague, 90, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died Thursday, July 1, 2004, at a Kansas City health care center. She was born December 26, 1913, in Higginsville to Frank and Nell Dobson Foulds. She was employed as a seventh grade math teacher with the Clinton School District for many years. On July 8, 1945, she married Alfred Teague in Higginsville. He preceded her in death July 11, 1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Risley; one brother, Laurence Foulds, and two sisters, Louise Wilson and Edna Jean Littlejohn. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Gerrity and husband Tom, Overland Park, Kansas, and Marilyn Thomas and husband Fred, Kansas City; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one sister, Elizabeth Miller, Edwardsville, Illinois. Funeral services were held at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, Tuesday, July 6. Interment was at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

TEAGUE, Lelia L. LEDBETTER
b: Nov 7 1908
d: Aug 12 2004, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 13 2004 - Lelia L. Ledbetter Teague was born November 7, 1908, the daughter of Robert McHenry and Olive Florence (Boots) Ledbetter. She completed her elementary education at Lewellen School in the Ohio community and graduated from Appleton City High School in 1927. She continued her education at the University of Missouri at Columbia, with the distinction of being only the second female student thus far to attend the university from St. Clair County. After gaining 30 credit hours, she taught three years in elementary schools while continuing correspondence and summer school classes. She returned to Columbia and gained her Bachelor of Science degree in 1932 earning membership in Pi Lamda Theta, an honorary education organization. She was awarded the S.H. Ford Scholarship. She then taught elementary school one year in Marshall and joined the United Methodist Church. In the following years she was a teacher and counselor in the Clayton Schools in St. Louis County. She received her Master's degree from Missouri State University in Columbia. In that time she worked at the Missouri State Department of Education in Jefferson City and also became a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and a lifetime member of NEA and Ph.T. She taught one summer at S.W. Baptist University. At mid-life, she married Fred L. Teague, an accountant. He died in 1970. After her retirement in 1973 she moved to Osceola to be near her sisters and enjoyed working with the senior center and Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Fred Teague; two sisters Sylvia Hunt and Edna Fenwick, and a brother who died in childhood. She is survived by the V.J. Teague family, Russel and Barbara and John Teague and two sisters, Maude Long and Julia Carpenter, both of Osceola, several cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services will be Monday, August 16, at Harmony Cemetery, Lowry City.

TEEMAN, Albert
b: Jul 26 1883, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 29 1961, Missouri
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 4 1961 - Albert Teeman, 78, a retired farmer of the Germantown community, died about 3:45 a.m., July 29, at the Moore Rest Home where he had been for more than a year. Funeral services were held Monday, July 31, at St. Ludger's Catholic Church. Burial was in Germantown Cemetery. Mr. Teeman was born July 26, 1883, near Montrose, the son of Henry and Mary Kleine Teeman. He was reared and educated in the vicinity, his entire life being spent in the Germantown-Montrose vicinities until entering the rest home. He had never married. He leaves his sister, Mrs. Theresa Fick, Montrose; a brother, Henry, of California state; a number of other relatives and friends.

TEEMAN, Basil Aloysius
b: Sep 25 1915, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 16 2003, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2003 - Basil Aloysius Teeman, 87, butler, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville. He was born September 25, 1915, to Leo William and Johanna M. Cook Teeman in Montrose. One of two sons, he was raised in Montrose and attended grade school in Germantown. He worked on the family farm in Montrose for many years. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army. For 15 years, he worked at Clearfield Cheese Factory in Clinton. In the early 1970s, he moved to Butler where he continued farming. He attended the Germantown Catholic Church before it closed and most recently attended the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Butler. He is survived by a brother, Roy Teeman and wife Lafon, Butler; two nephews, John Teeman and wife Teresa, and Jim Teeman and wife Lisa, all of Butler; two nieces, Barbara Teeman, Kansas City and Johanna Rice and husband Dewane, Appleton City; several great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral mass was held Thursday, September 18, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Butler. Burial was in St. Ludger's Catholic Cemetery in Germantown.

TEEMAN, Elizabeth Kathryn DAHLMAN
b: Jul 3 1878, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 9 1931, near Kaw City, OK
Kaw City, Oklahoma - Elizabeth Kathryn Dahlman Teeman was born in Montrose, Mo, July 3, 1878, and died of pneumonia at her home four miles north of Kaw City, Okla., February 9, 1931. On February 1, 1898, she was united in marriage to Robert H. Teeman. She leaves to mourn her death, a husband, Robert, one son, Richard, two daughters, Leona Teeman and Mrs. Augusta (Teeman) Akers of Aline, Okla. and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home on February 10. Interment was made in the Granview cemetery near Kaw City.

TEMPEL, Floy V. PARK
b: Jul 17 1914, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 24 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Floy V. Park Tempel, 84, Clinton, died Monday, December 24, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 31, 1998, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Warrensburg. Mrs. Tempel was born July 17, 1914, in Chilhowee, the daughter of General Lafayette and Adah (Valentine) Park. She lived in Chilhowee many years before moving to Clinton. On February 14, 1934, she married Karl Tempel, who preceded her in death. She was the head seamstress for Kemper Military Academy and a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Chilhowee. She is survived by one son, William Tempel, Oakton, VA, and two grandchildren, Julia Tempel Nothnagel, Leawood, KS, and Carolyn Tempel Dingman, Norcross, Georgia. (A sister of Beulah Park Journey, Clinton).

TENHOLDER, Alfred Joseph
b: Sep 18 1928, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 18 2004, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2004 - Alfred Joseph Tenholder, 76, Butler, died Saturday, December 18, 2004, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born September 18, 1928, to George Henry and Gertrude Mary Bettels Tenholder in Germantown at the farm house where he grew up. Alfred, an only child, lived his early years at Germantown, until moving to rural Butler in 1956. He attended grade school at St. Ludger's Catholic School at Germantown. He served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War 1951-1952. Upon returning home from the service he farmed near Montrose. On May 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Kantner and to this union three sons and a daughter were born. After marriage, they made their home on a farm near Butler. Alfred was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler, a charter member of Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association, member of the Greater K.C. Two-Cylinder Club, MFA Oil Board member, past board member of MFA Coop and a life member of Montrose VFW Post #8820. Alfred enjoyed attending antique tractor shows and swap meets, meeting new friends, traveling, farming and collecting old tractors and toys. He was proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandson, and was a strong family man. Like a true farmer, he never really retired - still worked with equipment, ran errands and managed to stop by the coffee shop a couple days a week. Alfred is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty Tenholder of the home; three sons, James Joseph "Jim" Tenholder and wife Lisa, Butler, Darrell Eugene Tenholder and wife Donna, Adrian, and Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Tenholder and wife Dawn, Butler; a daughter Deborah Ann "Debbie" Hughes and husband Phillip, Butler; 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brian and wife Nikki, Delaina, David, Mark, Wade, Kendall, Dillon, Kaitlyn, Justin, Jeremy and Jill; one great-grandson, Brunson, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, December 22, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Butler. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

TENHOLDER, Alma Marie COOK
b: Jul 24 1908, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 26 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2002 - Alma Marie Tenholder, the daughter of John L. and Caroline (Greufe) Cook, was born on July 24, 1908, in Germantown. She died at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton on April 26, 2002, at the age of 93 years. Alma worked in Boonville early in her life. She returned to Germantown to marry Ted Tenholder on October 7, 1930. She spent the remainder of her life in the Germantown and Montrose areas, except for the eight years spent at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. Alma was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved to quilt, crochet and embroider. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted, in 1981; three brothers, Edmund, who died early in his life, and Bernie and Zeno Cook; three sisters, Loretta Putthoff, Josephine Munsterman and Geneva Kalwei; a son-in-law, Ralph Jurgensmeyer, and a great-grandson, Conner Tenholder. She is survived by two sons, Don and Paul Tenholder, both of Montrose; four daughters, Florence Tenholder of Washington, Missouri, Blanche Jurgensmeyer and Joan Engeman, both of Montrose, and Judy Steiger of Coffeyville, Kansas; three brothers, Joe Cook of Urich, Irwin Cook of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and Paul Cook of Independence; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Tuesday, April 30. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

TENHOLDER, Annetta C. "Nettie" SWATERS
b: Apr 16 1908, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 31 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Annetta C. "Nettie" Tenholder, 85, Clinton Residential Care Center, died Tuesday, August 31, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital. Services will be Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose. Mrs. Tenholder was born in Montrose and live there until moving to Clinton in 1978. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Willard H. Tenholder, Leeton, and Charles Tenholder, Columbia; two daughters, Dorothy F. Harrison, Green Ridge, and Jean Nolting, Clinton; a brother, Leonard Swaters, Montrose; four sisters, Irene Goth and Helen Gengler of Montrose, and Gertrude Swaters and Florene Putthoff of Kansas City; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tenholder's husband, Bernard, died in 1979.

TERRILL, William H.
b: Aug 6 1844, Marion Co, MO
d: Aug 6 1898, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 20 1898 - Died August 6, 1898 at his home near Gaines, of bronchitis, Wm. H. Terrill. born in Marion County, Mo. August 6, 1844 and was just 54 the day of his death. Married to Elizabeth Slavens of Bethlehem township about 31 years ago. United with Bethlehem Baptist church in 1866 and was a regular communicant. He was a man entirely destitute of rashness of impetuousity and always weighed matters fairly before drawing conclusions. He seldom uttered a superfluous word. We were called to his home to assist in drafting his will before his death and during this trying ordeal to most persons, he spoke calmly of the end soon to come, as if he were only going on a business trip. Interment at Bethlehem in the presence of probably the largest number of persons ever assembled at a burying in this community.

TERRY, Charles E. Sr.
b: Dec 19 1940, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Aug 25 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 27 2004 - Charles E. Terry Sr., Clinton, died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born December 19, 1940 in Osceola, the son of the late Bill and Pauline (Bingham) Terry. He married Shirley Kirk February 14, 1970. She survives of the home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Charles Terry Jr. of Moberly, David Albin and his wife Rebecca, Clinton, and Donald Terry and his wife Amie, Clinton; his daughters Janice Terry of Gerster and Charlotte Salezman of Springfield; his stepdaughter La Dawn Peyton of Clinton; his stepson, James Ward, Texas; his brothers Gerry Terry, Clinton, and Larry Terry Sr. of Post Oak; his sister Susan Taylor of Clinton; his brothers-in-law Clarence Kirk of Florida and Roy Kirk, Clinton; 10 grandchildren Jonathan Birshette, Lukus Albin Jr., Bryon Albin, Becca Albin, Christopher Salezman, K. C. Salezman, Donavon Terry, Creasie Dew, Toby Terry and Kay Lee Dew and numerous other family and friends. His parents; brothers Billy and Gene Terry; niece, Pauline Taylor, infant daughter Serena, and nephew John Taylor, preceded him in death. He worked in the automotive field as an auto mechanic. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 28, at Osceola Cemetery.

TERRY, Gerry Lee
b: Jun 12 1944, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 12 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2008 - Gerry Lee Terry was born on June 12, 1944, in Kansas City, the son of Bill and Pauline Elizabeth (Bingham) Terry. He died at his home on Feb. 12, 2008, at the age of 63 years. Gerry was a foreman for Morton Building before he retired. He was a member of the Eagles Club and Viking Club in Clinton. He loved the out of doors, fishing, hunting, camping, boating, anything to do with the out of doors. He loved living in the country. He loved his family and the grandkids were his pride and joy. Gerry was preceded in death by his wife Judy. He is survived by one son Shelby Terry of Clinton; one stepson Gene Arnett of Clinton; one daughter Rowena Terry of Quinton, Oklahoma; one brother Frank Terry of Post Oak; one sister Susan, Appleton City, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, Feb. 15. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery.

TERRY, Milford Lee
b: Dec 16 1933, El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
d: Apr 12 2009, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Cass Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2009 - Milford Lee Terry, 75, Windsor, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler. funeral services will be Friday, April 17, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman. Mr. Terry was born December 16, 1933, in El Dorado Springs, the son of Jessie McKinley and Julia Lucille (Lacy) Terry. He had managed the Elite Laundry in Clinton for several years before retiring.

TETER, John S.
b: Feb 20 1922, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 15 2005, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 16 2005 - John S. Teter, 82, Deepwater, formerly of Kansas City and Buckner, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 1 p.m., under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home at Sickman-Dunning Chapel with burial at Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Teter was born February 20, 1922, the son of John S. and Alice Belle Demery Teter in Deepwater. On July 3, 1945, he married Rose Marie Mosser. He was employed at Vendo Company for 27 years. He also worked for the City of Buckner. Preceding him in death were his wife; parents; four sisters, infant brother; several nephews, and one grandson. Surviving are two sons, John S. Teter and wife Marlys Mae, Kansas City, and Thomas L. Teter and wife Judy Mae, Buckner; four daughters, Joann Smith and husband Jack, Independence, Darlene Barbee and husband Larry, Kansas City, Kay Nevels and husband Robert, Lexington, and Gloria Reed and husband Robin, Clinton; two sisters, Mary Shepherd and Henrietta Smith; 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

TETER, Rose Marie MOSSER
b: May 20 1922, Hague, ND
d: Mar 12 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery ST-TY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 2004 - Rose Marie Teter was born May 20, 1922, at Hague, North Dakota, daughter of Nichlos and Matilda Mueller Mosser. She died March 12, 2004, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 81 years. She married John S. Teter on July 3, 1945, in San Francisco, California. Preceding her in death were her parents; one grandson, Timothy Joseph Teter; eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband, John, of the home; two sons, John S. Teter and wife Marlyn Mae, Kansas City, and Thomas L. Teter and wife Judy Mae, Buckner; four daughters, Joann Smith and husband Jack, Independence, Darlene Barbee and husband Larry, Kansas City, Kay Nevels and husband Robert, Lexington, Gloria Reed and husband Robin, Clinton; one brother, Eddie Mosser, Shakopee, Minnesota; two sisters, Kay Barr, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Jean Huber, Watertown, Minnesota; 21 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and caregiver Darroll Bennett of the home. Funeral services were held March 15 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

TEVIS, Charles C. Jr.
b: May 20 1938, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 2 1992, Liberty, Clay Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles C. Tevis, Jr., 53, Liberty, passed away Sunday, February 2, 1992, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty. He was born May 20, 1938, in Holden, the son of Charles, Sr. and Helen (Hodges) Tevis. He was reared and educated in Holden and lived in Independence for 25 years before moving to Liberty in 1990. He had worked as a construction laborer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the mid-1950's. Surviving are one son, Charles C. Tevis, Buckner; two step-sons, Bruce Tevis, Buckner, and Tim Tevis, U.S. military; three brothers, John Tevis, Kingsville, Butch Tevis and Rick Tevis, both of Holden, and a sister, Peggy Herzog, Tacoma, Washington. Graveside services were Wednesday, February 5, 1992, at Holden Cemetery, Holden.

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