Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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UDO, Harry Lee
b: Jan 26 1906, North Dakota
d: Sep 2 1991, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harry Lee Udo was born January 26, 1906, in North Dakota, the son of Neal and Tonia Udo. He passed away at the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City September 2, 1991, at the age of 85 years seven months and seven days. He was a farmer and lived south of Coal for many years. The past few years he and his wife, the former Ruth Puckett, have been in the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and by one son, Kevin Udo of Kansas City; a grandson, Christopher Udo, and a granddaughter, Jeanette Udo. He was preceded in death by another son, William Leslie Udo, who died June 22, 1980. Funeral services were Thursday, September 5, 1991, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

UDO, Ruth Eileen PUCKETT
b: May 1 1915, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 5 1994, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruth E. Udo, 79, Lowry City, died Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. - Ruth Eileen Puckett, youngest daughter of William M. and Eva O. (McQueen) Puckett, was born May 1 1915, near Leesville. She obtained all her elementary training at the Shady Grove School near her home. At an early age, she professed an urgent desire to become a teacher. She rode horseback four miles to high school at Coal and often walked when it was very cold. The junior and senior year's high school training was obtained at Clinton High School, graduating in 1933. As she had taken teacher training, she received a certificate and taught Turner Rural School and the following term. She taught a total of 10 years at the following schools; Turner, Shady Grove, Logan and Mound Springs. She often made the statement, "Those were 10 very good years in my life." May 8, 1940, Harry Udo and Ruth Puckett were married. This union was blessed with two sons, Lester Kevin (birth date removed), and Leslie William, born October 5, 1946. They worked hard on their farm south of Coal to provide an education for their sons. Then the Kaysinger Dam and Reservoir Project caused an involuntary sale of the farm on March 19, 1969. They then moved to a small farm near Ballard, where they remained until their health failed. She had much illness and some surgery but always tried to be thankful when she was on her feet. She is survived by one son, Kevin Udo, Kansas City; two grandchildren, Christopher Udo and Jeanette Udo, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, on September 2, 1991, and her son, Leslie William, on June 22, 1980. Funeral services were Friday, July 8, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

UHLENBOCK, Fannie Lee SCHRUM
b: Jul 17 1860, Benton Co, MO
d: Apr 24 1923, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Antone Uhlenbock - After having been seriously ill of heart trouble at her home hear Roseland, Mrs. Fannie Uhlenbock passed away at 2 o'clock, Tuesday morning, April 24th. Fannie Lee Schrum was born in Benton county, Mo., near Windsor, on July 17th, 1860, thus being 62 years and 9 months old at the time of death. She was married to Antone Uhlenbock November 9, 1899, who with two foster children, Leota Mantonya, at home, and Beecher Schrum, in Yankton, South Dakota, survive her. This young lady and young man were taken into the Uhlenbock home when they were left motherless babies and have ever received a mother's care and affection. Besides the husband and two children to mourn her death, she leaves five brothers and two sisters; Mrs. Sue Raney and Della Schrum, of Calhoun, Mo.; Walter Schrum, of Windsor; Hogan Schrum, of Lincoln, Mo.; Ben Schrum, of Oakland, California; Joe Schrum, Oklahoma, and Will Schrum, Arizona. Mrs. Uhlenbock made profession of her religion in her teen years and united with the Clear Creek Baptist church, afterwards moving her membership to Mt. Olivet church, where she was ever an active and faithful member. She was the Primary Sunday School teacher, also an accomplished and dependable member of the choir, both day and night. She was ever ready to do her part, her motto being, "We can." Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. She was a kind and truly neighborly neighbor. She was a true helpmate and painstaking home maker, and the beautiful life Mrs. Uhlenbock lived tells us she has gone to live in a beautiful city. Funeral services were held at Mt. Olivet church Wednesday, and the body laid to rest in Mt. Olivet cemetery.

UHLENBOCK, Pearl L. FREEMAN
b: Aug 16 1903, near Miami, OK
d: Jul 7 1996, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Pearl L. Uhlenbock, 92, died Sunday evening, July 7, 1996, at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home in Lincoln. She was born in the Oklahoma Indian Territory near Miami, Oklahoma, on August 16, 1903, the daughter of Henry and Mattie Owens Freeman. At the age of three, she moved with her family to Benton County. She grew up there and graduated from Windsor High School in the class of 1922. She then attended college at Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar and later received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the Central Missouri State Teachers College at Warrensburg. She then began a 29 year career, teaching in rural schools in Benton, Henry and Pettis counties. On June 25, 1930, she married William F. Uhlenbock at Sedalia. Following their marriage they made their home near Roseland. To this marriage one daughter and one son were born. Following her retirement in 1969 they moved to their home in Lincoln. Mr. Uhlenbock preceded her in death on May 10, 1975. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. She is survived by one son, William E. Uhlenbock and his wife, Karen of Calhoun, and one daughter, Frances Wright, and her husband, Wilbur, of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Steve Wright, Stanley Wright and Sheree Eckhoff, all of Lincoln; three great-grandchildren; three nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 10, at the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, near Roseland.

ULSHAFER, Betty A. STEWART
b: Jan 10 1940
d: Dec 24 2007, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 28 2007 - Betty A. Ulshafer, 67, Raymore, died Monday, December 24, 2007. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 29, at Belton Assembly of God Church. Graveside services will be Monday, December 31, at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. She was born January 10, 1940, the daughter of Samuel and Maggie Stewart. She is survived by her children, Ed Ulshafer, Brenda Ball, Kevin Ulshafer, Tara Rose; eight sisters, frances Harryman, Norma Kohler, Ethyl McNeal, samuel Earl Stewart, Billy Gene Stewart, Mary Serrano, Eula Hines, Viola Bailey; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Belton Assembly of God Church.

UMSTATTD, Asa C.
b: Jan 30 1832, Kentucky
d: Mar 13 1914, W of Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
bur: Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Mar 20 1914 - A. C. Umstattd died at this home west of Johnstown, Mo., on Friday, March 13th 1914 at a ripe old age of 82 years. Grandpa Umstattd, as everyone in this community knew him. He united with the Christian church about four years ago in Johnstown. He was a good worker for the cause and he strived to live a Christian life and advised everyone that way and he was prepared to meet his master when the end came. Everyone that knew him will miss him but he never will be forgotten for the good he has done in this community. He was a kind husband and loving father. He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters which were all present. The funeral services which were beautiful and impressive and the remains laid to rest in the Johnstown cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

UMSTATTD, Charles Wilbur "Wigg"
b: Jun 22 1924, near Ballard, Bates Co, MO
d: Jun 27 2003, Bates Co, MO
bur: Bethel Cemetery, Ballard, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2003 - Charles Wilbur "Wigg" Umstattd, 79, Ballard, died Thursday, June 27, 2003, at his home in rural Bates County. He was born June 22, 1924, to Charles Arthur and Ethel B. Greer Umstattd at home near Ballard. He graduated from Ballard High School in 1943. During World War II he took his U.S. Navy basic training in Fairgate, Idaho and was stationed on several islands in the Pacific. On December 3, 1950, he married Jennie Mae Lynn. He was a farmer by occupation, but also worked at Fischer Body in Kansas City. He was a member of the Montrose VFW #8820, helped with fund-raising and suppers and took part in parades and funerals. He was also a member of the National Rifle Associating, the 49ers Card Party and the Ballard Coffee Gang. He attended Mt. Olivet Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jennie Umstattd of Ballard; two sons, Roy Umstattd and wife Debbie, Adrian, and Tod Umstattd and wife Lisa, Blue Springs; two daughters, LynnDa Roberts and husband Don, Raymore, and Carolyn Rowland and husband Ryan, Butler; one brother, Delbert Umstattd and wife Shirley, Butler; two sisters, Delena Robertson and Ruby Ellen Wry, both of Butler; nine grandchildren, several nephews and nieces and his canine companion, Gladys. He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew, Clint Daniel; four brothers, Arnold, John, Ralph and Donald; an infant sister, Rosalee, and two brothers-in-law, Lee Robertson and Chauncy Wry. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 1, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with burial in Bethel Cemetery, Ballard.

UMSTATTD, Donald E. "Sweede"
b: Oct 23 1922
d: Jul 18 2002, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Bethel Cemetery, Ballard, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 22 2002 - Donald E. "Sweede" Umstattd, 79, Ballard, died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Umstattd, Ballard; two sons, Robert Umstattd and wife Judy, Montrose, and Dennis Umstattd and wife Marsha, Butler; one daughter, Kathy Fjoser and husband Stan, Belton; two brothers, C. W. Umstattd and wife, Jennie, and Delbert Umstattd and wife, Shirley, all of Butler; two sisters, Delena Robertson and husband, Lee and Ruby Wry, all of Butler; mother-in-law, Ruby Wendleton, Butler; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, July 22, at the Bethel Cemetery near Ballard.

UNDERWOOD, Berniece WHEATLEY
b: Jun 13 1933, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 10 2000, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2000 - Berniece Underwood, 66, Leeton, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at Health Midwest in Lee's Summit. She was born June 13, 1933, in Leeton, the daughter of Noah Herbert Wheatley and Ruby Phillips Wheatley. On November 2, 1952, in Leeton, she married Gerald Underwood. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2000. She was a graduate of Leeton High School in 1952 and a graduate of Central Missouri State University in 1975. She was a teacher in the Leeton School District. She was a member of the Brethren Church of Leeton, Missouri State Teachers Association and Johnson County Historical Society and a lifelong resident of Leeton. She is survived by three sons, Michael Underwood, Stephen Underwood, both of Leeton, and Mark Underwood, Knob Noster; two daughters, Debbie Lake, Leeton, Susan Vollmer, Warrensburg; her mother, Ruby Wheatley, Warrensburg; a brother Ivan Wheatley, Leeton, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Friday at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

UNDERWOOD, Clell Edward
b: Apr 4 1909, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 4 2000, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Thurs, Jan 27 2000 - Clell Edward Underwood died January 4, 2000, at his home in Pleasant Hill. He was born in St. Clair County April 4, 1909, to Elmer B. and Beatrice Inskeep Underwood, the ninth of 11 children, all deceased except for Blanche Manbeck of Clinton. Clell was united in marriage to Ellen Arminta Knight on December 1, 1931, in Deepwater. Ellen preceded him in death on August 3, 1998. Clell and Ellen settled around Chalk Level and Ohio Post Office and farmed during the Depression days, trading lots of animals and squirrel hunting. Clell moved his family to his father's farm in 1940 when his father moved to Stotesbury to run the general store. In the spring of 1946, Clell bought the general store from his father and they exchanged residences. Fifteen months later Clell sold the store and moved the family back to Chalk Level and went to the wheat harvest that summer and helped with plowing. After returning home he moved to Deepwater. He then joined the Labor Union in Sedalia where he worked on construction around Clinton as labor foreman. He was a concrete finisher for Highway 52, the Clinton High School, Montrose Power Plant and many local bridges. Retiring at age 62, he built his home in Appleton City and worked on Ellen's home place around Chalk Level. His interests were hunting, fishing and caring for his cattle. He also loved to garden. Clell is survived by two sons, Rolla and wife, JoAnn of Pleasant Hill and Lynn Underwood and wife, Shirley of Sedalia; four granddaughters, Jackie Flathers, Sondra Eaton, Kameha Underwood and Dana Winebrenner; two grandsons, Roger Underwood and Randy Underwood, as well as nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, January 8. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

UNDERWOOD, Ellen Arminta KNIGHT
b: Oct 28 1910, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Aug 3 1998, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ellen Arminta Underwood was born October 28, 1910, to James and Stella Knight in St. Clair County. She attended Chalk Level and Lowry City schools. Ellen confessed Jesus Christ Lord and Savior when she was 10 years old, and attended Kidd's Chapel Church and later the Ohio Christian Church. On December 1, 1931, she was married to Clell Edward Underwood in the home of Rev. Walkup, minister of the Deepwater Presbyterian Church. Clell and Ellen made their home in the Chalk Level and Ohio neighborhood until 1946 and then in Deepwater for 31 years. They lived in Appleton City then until about four years ago when they moved to the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Ralph and Arnold, and one sister, Lillian, who died at nine months of age. Ellen is survived by her husband, Clell, their two sons, Rolla Wesley Underwood and his wife, JoAnn, Pleasant Hill, and their four children, Jacqualine Sue, Roger Lynn, Sondra Louise and Randall Gene, and Wendell Lynn Underwood and his wife, Shirley Darlene of Sedalia, and their two children, Kameha Ruth and Dana Rae. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Ellen died Monday, August 3, 1998, at about 4:30 in the afternoon at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, August 7. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

UNDERWOOD, George
b: Aug 15 1930, Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Apr 9 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Bates Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Home
George Underwood, 76, Adrian, MO, died Monday, April 9, 2007 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11 at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. George was born August 15, 1930 in Butler, MO, the son of Frank and Hazel (Gish) Underwood. He was six months old when his family moved to the Ballard and Adrian communities. George lived and worked in Bates County, MO all of his life, except for the two years he served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. His favorite war story was how he celebrated the Fourth of July two days in a row when the ship taking him home from Korea crossed the International Dateline. After returning from Korea, George worked with his father in the rock quarry business, blasting, crushing and hauling rock. In his later years, he cut back to just driving a dump truck. He married Nilene Smith after returning from Korea and to this union four daughters were born, Debbie, Dianna, Alice and Georgia. One of his fondest memories was seeing all four of his girls waiting at Mrs. Brent’s corner. They would climb up on the running boards and hold on to the mirrors as George made it the last half-mile home. One special quality George passed on to his daughters was his love of animals. George was a man of many talents. He could fix anything. He was always fixing things for his family, friends and neighbors. He never accepted any type of payment for his work. There are probably a lot of people who wrote him a check but never saw it clear the bank. It’s probably still in his billfold. George could tell the best stories, the best jokes and could find the humor in any situation. George’s shop, aka "the chicken house" or "the Skunkworks", saw a lot of work, but oh if those walls could talk. There were countless hours spent sitting by the wood stove just visiting. Many a poor man got a good chewing from his wife for coming home at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00 AM and saying, "I was visiting with George." Many a boyfriend got home past his curfew because George would keep talking as they tried to leave. George was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Alice, two brothers, Jim and Frank Underwood and his beloved brother-in-law, John Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nilene, of the home; four daughters and four sons-in-law, Debbie and Bret Still, Dianna and Tom Meyer, Alice and Clay Gregg and Georgia and Mike Keiser. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Andy and Molly Still, Randy and John Meyer, Tom, Phil and Sam Gregg and Kalene Kiesel; one brother, Bill Underwood and wife, Dixie; three sisters-in-law, Linda Underwood, Doris Underwood and Linda Kay Smith; one brother-in-law, Carl Smith and wife, Shirley, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

UNDERWOOD, Gerald Dean
b: Feb 2 1933, Sweet Springs, Saline Co, MO
d: Mar 7 2000, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gerald Dean Underwood, 67, Leeton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at his home. He was born February 2, 1933, in Sweet Springs, the son of Clay Underwood and Gladys Miller Underwood. On November 2, 1952, in Leeton, he married Berniece Wheatley, who survives of the home. He was a graduate of Leeton High School and attended Central Missouri State University. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1973. He started his own business, Underwood & Sons Construction Company after his service career. He was a member off the Cold springs Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shriner. He was also a member of the Leeton Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Berniece Underwood of the home; three sons, Michael Underwood of Leeton, Mark Underwood, Knob Noster, and Stephen Underwood, Leeton; two daughters, Debbie Lake, Leeton, and Susan Vollmer, Warrensburg; a sister, Arlene Poort, Green Ridge, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Galen, Leon and Paul Underwood. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

UNDERWOOD, James Alfred
b: Apr 27 1895, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 1 1980, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Westfield Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 14 1980 - James Alfred Underwood was born April 27, 1895 in St. Clair Co., Missouri to Elmer and Beatrice Inskeep Underwood He died July 1 1980 at the Independence Medical Center at the age of 85 years, two months four days. Jim Underwood spent most of his life in St. Clair and Henry County areas. He was a construction worker and worked at the Dickey Clay Factory in Deepwater until its closing. He was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. In 1926 he married Wanda May Emerson. To this union four children were born. He is survived by three sons, James E. of Windsor, Elmer of Tarsney Lake and Billy L. of Lee's Summit; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Rose West of Lone Jack; one brother, Clell Underwood of Appleton City; three sisters, Blanche Manbeck and Faye Ballew, both of Clinton, and Grace Richardson of Appleton City; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were July 3 at the Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Westfield cemetery.

UNDERWOOD, James E. "Jamie"
b: Aug 5 1932
d: Apr 12 2010, rural Windsor, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
James E. "Jamie" Underwood, 77, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at his home. He was born August 5, 1932, the son of James Emerson Underwood and Wanda Mae (Emerson) Underwood. On August 5, 1961, at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor, he married Loretta Morarity and to this union 3 children were born. He later married Diane Ward in Miami, Oklahoma. Jamie was a graduate of Deepwater High School, Deepwater, Mo., where he played on the basketball team that won the 1950 State High School Championship. He was a Supervisor with the United Telephone Company (now CenturyTel), where he had worked for over 35 years, before his retirement. He had served in the United States Navy, with the VC-7 Squadron, during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge from the Navy, Jamie joined the Missouri National Guard, where he served for over 20 years. Jamie was a member of the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor; 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus; Windsor Lions Club; Windsor Chamber of Commerce; was a charter member of WACO; Windsor VFW Post #2610; and the American Legion Post #82, Windsor. He was also an auctioneer and enjoyed horses and working with equestrian tack. Survivors include 2 sons, James Emerson "Jay" Underwood, II, Windsor, Mo; and Barry Alan Underwood, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; a daughter, Susan Ann Underwood, Windsor, Mo.; 2 grandchildren, Blake Everett Underwood and Kelsy Dawn Hampton; and 2 brothers, Billy Underwood, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; and Elmer Underwood, Tarsney Lakes, Mo. Jamie was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Rose West. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, April 16, 2010, at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

UNDERWOOD, John Franklin
b: Jan 11 1945, W of Stockton, Cedar Co, MO
d: Oct 21 2006
bur: Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Cedar Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 26 2006 - John Franklin Underwood was born January 11, 1945, at home, west of Stockton, to George and Delta Underwood, and died Saturday, October 21, 2006. He is survived by his wife Donna Rae (Barnes) Underwood of the home, and his two sons, David and wife Jennifer, Butler, and Matt and his wife Vanessa, Stockton; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, October 27, in the New Hope Baptist Church in Stockton. Burial will be in Lindley Prairie Cemetery in Stockton.

UNDERWOOD, Pauline Alice WOIRHAYE
b: Jul 7 1908, Bates Co, MO
d: Oct 15 1994, Cheyenne, WY
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Underwood-Steinbeck-Brandtonies Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Pauline Alice Underwood, daughter of Richard and Cora Woirhaye, was born in Bates County on July 7, 1908, and died October 15, 1994, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, at the age of 86. On October 19, 1927, she was married to Henry Taylor Underwood, who preceded her in death April 9, 1963. October 19, 1994, would have been their 67th wedding anniversary. She was converted at the age of 15 at the Aaron Methodist Church and later she and her husband united with the White Oak Methodist Church. Thereafter, she attended as long as her health permitted. She loved life and was always interested in all its changes. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and taking care of her flowers. She was especially interested in her grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. She leaves two daughters, Mary Lou Green and husband, James L., of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Bonnie Lou McElwain and husband, Marvin, of Lee's Summit; four grandchildren, Danny Taylor McElwain of Lee's Summit, Jimmy Dale McElwain of Independence, Jane Ann Dunlap of Lee's Summit, and Stuart Taylor Green of New York, New York, and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 19, at the Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home, Butler. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

UNDERWOOD, Shirley Darlene BRYANT
b: Mar 30 1939, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 3 2009, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: McLaughlin Funeral Chapel
Shirley Darlene Bryant Underwood, 70, Sedalia, died in her home with family present on Saturday, October 3, 2009, after a 21-month battle with cancer. She was born on March 30, 1939, in Deepwater, the daughter of Reuben Francis Bryant and Mildred Ruth Martin Bryant. She attended Deepwater High School where she was a cheerleader, class president and valedictorian. Thereafter, she attended State Fair Community College. In August 2009, she celebrated 50 years of marriage with Wendell Lynn Underwood, also of Deepwater. She held secretarial positions in earlier years and worked as an accountant until her retirement in January 2008. Sports that she enjoyed throughout her life included bowling, tennis and golf. She also took great pleasure in horseback riding, reading and caring for stray animals, but her greatest passion was her family. She lived her life in Deepwater, Clinton, Kansas City, Blue Springs and Sedalia, and most recently had a residence in Frisco, Texas. Shirley is survived by her husband of Sedalia; two daughters, Kameha Underwood of Jefferson City and Dana Winebrenner and husband, Tom, Frisco, Texas; two grandchildren, Austin and Alec Winebrenner of Frisco, Texas, and family pets, Sugar and Blue; brother-in-law and wife, Rolla and JoAnn Underwood of Blue Springs, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be Thursday evening, October 8, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be at Maplewood Cemetery.

UPTEGROVE, Harold Lee
b: Apr 22 1938, Gravois Mills, Morgan Co, MO
d: Aug 30 1996, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Lee Uptegrove, 58, rural Windsor, died Friday afternoon, August 30, 1996, at his sister-in-law's home in Blue Springs. He was born April 22, 1938, in Gravois Mills, the son of Harold Milo Uptegrove and Rose Laverne (Fletcher) Uptegrove. On September 7, 1956, in Stover, he married LaDonna Carolyn Fletcher, who survives of the home. Mr. Uptegrove was a carpenter all of his working life, spending the last 20 years as a foreman for the J. E. Construction Company in Kansas City. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church near Windsor and was a member of the Carpenter's Union. Local #61, Kansas City. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially loved his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Rhonda DeLong, Odessa, Renee' Peel, Adrian, and Laura Reis, Lee's Summit; two brothers, Larry Uptegrove, rural Windsor, and Ken Uptegrove, Gravois Mills; a sister, Frona Bruce, Warrensburg; nine grandchildren, Andrea', Travis, Brandon, Aaron, Brenna, Brice, Hannah, Brooke, Rachel, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 3, at the Harmony Baptist Church. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

UPTON, Joe
b: Mar 6 1929, near Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jul 4 2010, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Joe Upton, 81, of rural Green Ridge, Missouri, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. He was born March 6, 1929, in Pettis County, near Green Ridge, Mo., the son of Albert Edward Upton and Audrey Belle (Paige) Upton. On January 1, 1964, in Stover, Mo., he married Cletta Faye Dority, who preceded him in death February 20, 1972. Mr. Upton was a truck driver, driving for Street Trucking of Green Ridge, and Howard Construction of Sedalia, Mo., for over 40 years. Joe also worked, for a short period of time, as a groundskeeper at the Pertle Springs golf course, in Warrensburg, Mo. He was a member of the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, Green Ridge. Survivors include 2 brothers, George L. Upton and his wife DeLaine, Higginsville, Mo; and Clyde M. Upton and his wife Betty, Lincoln, Mo.; 2 step-daughters, Melva Jean Yoder, Green Ridge, Mo.; Sandra Braden, Lincoln, Mo.; 3 nephews, 5 nieces and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his wife, Joe was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Bronson. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge.

URBANEK, Jack Duane
b: Jun 26 1924, Blackworth, KS
d: Oct 6 2005, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Reser Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2005 - Jack Duane Urbanek, 81, Warsaw, died Thursday, October 6, 2005, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on June 26, 1924, in Blackworth, Kansas, the son of Carl and Anna Krizek Urbanek. He grew up in Ellsworth, Kansas, where he lived most of his childhood days. He was a united States Army veteran serving overseas. On February 28, 1975, he married Betty Norris in Clinton. After marriage they made their home in Kansas City, where he worked for Taylor Homes for many years. He is survived by his wife Betty, of the home; one daughter, Jacqualyn Younglove and her husband Dr. Hal Younglove; two granddaughters, Erin and Hillary Beck, and one grandson, Tervor Beck, all of Overland Park, Kansas; two brothers, Cliff Urbanek and his wife Shirley, Salina, Kansas, and Dale Urbanek, Ellsworth, Kansas; two sisters, Arlene Van Valey and her husband Roger, Gig Harbour, Washington, and Blanch Woodmansee, and her husband, Harvey, Wilson, Kansas; three stepdaughters, Linda Simsheuser of Clinton, Judy Bagby of Odessa and Sandra Stark, Blue Springs; two stepsons, David Palmer of Fredricksburg, Virginia, and Kenneth Palmer, Odessa, and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends. Cremation. No services.

URE, Lorrie Lynn ANDERSEN
b: Mar 31 1960, Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY
d: Jul 1 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2004 - Lorrie Lynn Ure, 44, Deepwater, died Thursday, July 1, 2004, in Kansas City. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 3, at Central Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church, 8929 Holmes, Kansas City. Mrs. Ure was born March 31, 1960, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Sonya Disney Johnson and Herbert John Andersen. She married John "Duffy" ure in Kansas City. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists. She attended Ozark Technical College for one year. She is survived by her husband, John "Duffy" Ure, Deepwater; daughters, Shannon Sibert, Denver, Colorado, Brandie Ure, Quincy, Illinois, and Codie Ure, Deepwater; mother and stepfather, Sonya and Neil Johnson, Escondido, California; father and stepmother Herbert and Beverly Andersen, San Diego, California; sisters, Kellie Newbold, Overland park, Kansas, and Amy Andersen, San Francisco, California; stepsons, Shawn Sorter, Shawnee, Kansas; grandsons, Dean Sibert, Denver, Colorado, and Logan Eaton, Quincy, Illinois; granddaughters, Zoe and Alexa Sorter, Cedar Lake, Michigan, and stepbrothers, Mark Johnson, Middletown, New Jersey, Randall Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of West Hollywood, California, and Michael Johnson, Vista, California. Arrangements are by Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home.

URFER, John H.
b: Dec 12 1927, DeSoto, Jefferson Co, MO
d: Jun 25 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shiloh Cemetery, Post Oak Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 26 2006 - John H. Urfer, 78, Leeton, died Sunday morning, June 25, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 12, 1927, to the late O.A. and Pearl Bryson Urfer in DeSoto. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, and served in the United States Army during World War II. After his service in the Army, he went to work in the stockroom of Unitog. He eventually became the head of maintenance before retiring after more than 40 years of service. He also enjoyed volunteering in the kitchen at Leeton R-X School District. On January 3, 1969, he married Lula Pauline Hutchins, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Oren Allen Urfer and wife Janice, Bonne Terre, and Jimmy Dean Urfer and wife Cathy, Higginsville; three sisters, Louise Buhen and husband Bud, Sedalia, Betty Oatman and husband Virgil, Pleasant Hope, Mary Ruth Clements and husband Roy, Ponca City, Oklahoma; two brothers, Raymond Urfer, Piedmont, Marvin and Donna Urfer, Eldon; eight grandchildren, Trisha, Heather, Sean, Mikki, Tracy, Tammy, Angie, Kristen; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Edward Urfer and Ralph Urfer. Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 28, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, followed by burial at Shiloh Cemetery, west of Leeton.

URICK, Mary E. DOLL
b: Feb 25 1916, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 20 2005, Gower, Clinton Co, MO
bur: Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2005 - Mary E. Urick, 88, Kansas City, died Thursday, January 20, 2005, at Gower Convalescent Home, Gower, Missouri. Graveside services will be Monday, January 24, at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. She was born February 25, 1916 in Urich, to Jacob Leonard and Leona (Walsh) Doll. She was a seamstress for many years with the Nelly Don garment Company. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel E. Urick (1994) and grandson Seth Andrew Young. Survivors include daughter Mary Jean (Wallace) Young and her husband Dr. Thomas J. Young, Ft. Collins, Colorado; granddaughter Rachel Runde and her husband Eric, and grandson Paul Young, all of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

URTON, Maude Alice RUSH
b: Feb 4 1875, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 11 1938, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Maude Urton of Blairstown died at the home of her daughter, Pauline, at 5 p.m. Monday, December 12, near Jefferson City, where she had gone three weeks ago for a visit. She had not been robust since a stroke about two years ago but was as well as usual and pneumonia, contracted while on the visit, claimed her life. Maude Rush was born in February 1875, the daughter of John Rush and Mary Wall Rush of old and distinguished Henry County family. She attended the local schools and became a member of the Christian Church, a fine noble woman, generous to all, pleasant and kind, trusting to the extent of personal loss at times, but never losing her confidence in the goodness of mankind. Marrying Mr. Urton in early life she made her home at several different places in Missouri where he was employed by the Katy R.R., last living at ElDorado Springs where he died about three years ago. After the death of her husband Mrs. Urton moved back to the home of her girlhood, near her mother, who is now 89 years old. Mrs. Rush gave her daughter 80 acres adjoining Blairstown and there she built a little new frame house and with her lived her daughter, Mrs. Roy Nichols, and her husband. The other two Urton daughters also married, the above mentioned daughter of near Jefferson City, and a third daughter, Mrs. Glenn Harggart, of Kansas City. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church, Blairstown, and interment was in the Blairstown cemetery.

URTON, Wilma Aline HUTCHINSON
b: May 20 1909, Cleveland, Cass Co, MO
d: Jul 6 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cass Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilma Aline Urton, 86, Belton, died Thursday, July 6, 1995, at Meadowbrook Manor of Kansas City. She was born May 20, 1909, in Cleveland, the daughter of Tom and Mattie Hutchinson. She lived in and around the Archie and Harrisonville area most of her life. She was a school teacher, with a master's in special education. She retired from teaching n 1975. She was a member of the Grandview Assembly of God Church, Grandview. She is survived by three sons, Gary Urton of Belton, Gilbert Urton of Kimberling City and Harold Urton of Denver, Colorado; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, July 10, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial was in the Cleveland, Mo., Cemetery.

UTT, Noah Webster
b: Nov 5 1899, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 7 1996, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Noah W. Utt, 96, Windsor, died Monday evening, October 7, 1996, at the Truman Valley Healthcare nursing home in Windsor. He was born November 5, 1899, in Holden, the son of William David Utt and Sallie Gertrude (Fergerson) Utt. On June 19, 1919, in Springfield, Colorado, he married Edythe Leona Oglesby, who preceded him in death November 5, 1983. Mr. Utt was a farmer and had also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Ross Feaster Sunday School class of the church. Survivors include a son, Warren W. (Bud) Utt, Windsor; three daughters, Juanita E. Cook, Sedalia, Dorothy G. Stevens, Windsor, and Darlene Christy, Lathrop; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Utt was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, two sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

UTT, Warren W. "Bud"
b: May 9 1931, Stonington, CO
d: Dec 6 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery SU-VO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 9 2002 - Warren "Bud" Utt, 71, Windsor, died late Friday evening, December 6, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born May 9, 1931, in Stonington, Colorado, the son of Noah Webster Utt and Edythe Leona (Oglesby) Utt. On June 17, 1955, in Windsor, he married Diane Sue McAllister, who survives of the home. He worked for the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 33 years before the factory closed. He then became a cable splicer, working in Texas and the Jefferson City area for several years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. He was an active volunteer for the Samaritan Center in Clinton and delivered meals for the Windsor Senior Center. He was also a member of the Kansas City Air Stream Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bruce W. Utt, Windsor, and Brian L. Utt, Bay Point, California; two daughters, Valerie D. Hill and Vanessa K. Butterwick, both of Windsor; three sisters, Juanita Cook, Sedalia, Dorothy Stevens, Windsor, and Darlene Christy, Lathrop; nine grandchildren, Dana Adams, P. K. Butterwick, Nick Hill, Andy Hill, Noah Hill, Jaime Utt, Brooke Utt, Ryan Utt, Kendrick Utt; a great-granddaughter, Dacia Adams; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, a nephew and a sister, Eula Brooks. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

UTTER, Harley James
b: Oct 8 1910, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Nov 25 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2001 - Harley James Utter, 91, Clinton, was born October 8, 1910, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of Herbert Lee and Sarah Frances Howard Utter. He died November 25, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. He attended Wyandotte High School and McPherson, Friends and Wichita State universities. He was a member of the Brethren Church. His writings were published regularly in their papers. He was a World War Ii veteran of the Army Air Force, serving in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Buffalo, new York, where an eye injury caused his medical discharge. He was employed by North American Aviation in Kansas City, Kansas, and by Boeing Aviation in Wichita, Kansas. His interest in recycling began as a child at his father's side. He was a familiar sight on his bicycle in Wichita, as he worked the roads and highways nearby. he was a lover of small animals and fed all the stray cats. Preceding him in death his parents and one brother, George Wilbur Utter. He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews, Opal Irene Paine, Arthur Utter, Kansas City, Kansas, Carolyn Bloomquist, Newport News, Virginia, Ruth Scheuler, Dorothy Nixon, Richard Utter, John Utter, Kansas City, Ginger Scott, Lake Lotawanna, Anna Lynch, Warrensburg, and Mary Frances Brand, Clinton. Cremation.

UTTERBACK, Franklin D.
b: Nov 18 1940, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 13 2010, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2010 - Franklin D. Utterback died at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, on October 13, 2010, at the age of 69 years. He was born November 18, 1940, in Kansas City, the son of Curtis Marian and Lena Leota (Bishop) Utterback. He was married to Shirley (Staggs) Utterback. He served in the united States Air Force. He worked as a chef for various places. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters. Franklin is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; four sons, Steven Manley, Clinton Marek, and Curtis Marek, all of Kansas City, and Gary Lowman of Montana; five daughters, Janet Dick and Marcia Miller, both of Independence, Penny Lowman of Springfield, Oregon, Velvet Anderson of Sedalia, and Sandra Walter of Marshall, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, October 16.

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