Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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WANKUM, Agnes "Sister Wilfreda"
b: 1905
d: 1985
Atchison Globe, Atchison KS, Tuesday, Oct 22 1985 - Sister Wilfreda Wankum, 79, died yesterday at Mount St. Scholastica Convent following an extended illness. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Scholastica Chapel and a vigil will be held there at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Harouff-Arensberg Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Sister Wilfreda was born Dec. 24, 1905, at St. Thomas, Mo., the daughter of Caroline Groner and Henry Wankum. She was the former Agnes Wankum and moved with her family to Montrose, MO. (in 1920). She did domestic work in Jefferson City, Mo., from 1922 to 1924 before joining the Benedictine Sisters in Atchison in 1925. She made her religious profession in 1927. She received a master's degree in education from Creighton University and served as an elementary school principal at St. Benedict, Ks., for 17 years. An educator for 50 years, she had earlier taught briefly in Paxico, Blaine, Seneca, Kelly, Marysville, Fidelity, Good Intent, Shawnee, Kansas City, and Colorado and Iowa. Survivors include a brother, Joseph L. Wankum, Aurelia, Iowa; and two sisters, Ann Wiesmann, Shawnee Mission, and Caroline Johnson, Windsor, MO. A sister, Sister Hubertine, a member of the Mount St. Scholastica community died in 1971. She was also preceded in death by two other sisters and four brothers.

WANKUM, Caroline Anna GRONER
b: Sep 30 1880, St. Thomas, Cole Co, MO
d: Dec 11 1949, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Tidings, Montrose MO - Eternal rest came Sunday morning to Mrs. Henry Wankum at 3:00 a.m., December 11, 1949, in her home in Montrose. Caroline A Wankum nee Groner was born September 30, 1880, to Benedict and Anna Groner, at St. Thomas, Missouri, where she grew to young womanhood, and was united in marriage to Henry Wankum, on October 1, 1901. Eleven children were sent to bless their home. Two died in infancy, the oldest, John, gave his life for his country, September 4, 1942. She is survived by her husband and eight children, Sister M Hubertina, OSB, Sister M. Wilfreda, OSB (both) of Atchison, Ks.; Mrs. Fred Distler, Jefferson City, MO; Mrs. Ben Wiesmann, Kansas City, Ks; Mrs. James Johnson, Windsor; and Urban, Paul and Joe of Marcus, Iowa; and 23 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Agnes Yansing, Westphalia; twin brothers, Peter of St. Thomas and Paul of Hermann, MO; and Leo of Kansas City, besides a host of relatives and friends. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Altar Society of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a good neighbor, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13, 1949 at the Immaculate Conception Church. She was laid to rest at the side of her son, in the Montrose Catholic cemetery.

WANKUM, Hilda "Sister Hubertina"
b: 1903
d: 1971
Atchison Globe, Atchison KS, Tuesday, Apr 6 1971 - Sister Hubertina Wankum, 67, died last night at Mount St. Scholastica after protracted heart illness. She had been a Benedictine sister for 41 years. Born Dec 16, 1903, at St. Thomas, Mo., Hilda Wankum was the daughter of William and Caroline (Groner) Wankum. She entered the Sisters of Mount Scholastica, Jan. 1929, making first profession Aug 15, 1930, and perpetual vows, Jan 1, 1934. Sister Hubertina served as sisters' housekeeper on 16 missions of the Atchison convent: Wamego, Kelly, Kinney Heights, Beattie, Lenexa, St. Benedict's near Seneca, Baileyville, Purcell and St. Benedict's school, Kansas City, Ks; at Maryville, St. Joe, Guardian Angels in Kansas City, and Montrose, MO.; at Papillion and Steinauer, Neb; and at Walsenburg, Colo. Sister also served with the domestic staff at Maur Hill and St. Benedict's college. For the past eight years, Sister helped with the domestic work at the motherhouse and was active in the work and prayer of the convent. Sister Hubertina is survived by four sisters - Sister Wilfreda of the Atchison Convent; Mrs. Fred Distler, Jefferson City, Mo.; Mrs. Ben Wiesmann, Shawnee Mission, Ks.; and Mrs. James Johnson, Windsor, Mo.; and by two brothers, Paul Wankum, Marcus, Ia. and Joseph Wankum, Aurelia, Ia. A vigil service for Sister Hubertina will be held this evening at 7:30 in the convent chapel. The Mass of Requiem will be Wednesday morning at 10:30. Harouff-Dyer is in charge of arrangements.

WANKUM, John Peter
b: Aug 23 1902, St. Thomas, Cole Co, MO
d: Sep 4 1942, Ft. Sill, OK
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - John Peter, oldest son of Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Wankum, was the first Bear Creek boy to make the supreme sacrifice for his country in this emergency when, only 15 days after he returned to army service following his 14-day induction furlough, he passed away at Ft. Sill, OK., according to word received by hiss parents Saturday forenoon. John Peter Wankum was born August 23, 1902, at St. Thomas, Cole County, Missouri, and died September 4, aged 40 years, 11 days. He leaves to mourn his passing his parents and eight brothers and sisters: Sister Hubertina of Papillion, Nebr., Sister Wilfreda of Denver, Colo; Ida (Mrs. Fred Distler) of Jefferson City, MO; Urban and Paul of Marcus, Iowa; Ann (Mrs. Ben Wiesmann) of Kansas City, Ks; Pfc Joseph of Ft. Rosecrans, San Diego, Calif; and Caroline (Mrs. Jimmie Johnson) of Kansas City, Kansas. A year old brother and three-month-old sister preceded him to the better world. John answered his country's call gladly and went to its service with a smile and words of hope. Not one of his fold or friends heard him utter a word of complaint because of having to give up a good job to fight for freedom and he was ready to go and to do whatever was needed. His death places an even greater responsibility upon those who are likewise called; to live as he would have lived and to die even as he, in the fulfillment of their duty. The body was accompanied to the home by Sergeant Alexander and arrived Monday night. Funeral and burial were Wednesday morning when requiem high mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church at Montrose. The arrival of Pfc. Joseph Wankum Tuesday evening from his post at San Diego completed the gathering, at the home, of all John's brothers and sisters for the funeral. Burial was at the Catholic cemetery.

WANKUM, Joseph Leo
b: 1918
d: 2000
bur: Resurrection Mausoleum, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Post Tribune, Jefferson City MO, Jun 27 2000 - Joseph Leo Wankum, 81, Aurelia, Iowa, died June 24, 2000, at Moore Foster Care, Rochester, Mn. He was born August 31, 1918 in St. Thomas, a son of William H. and Caroline Anna Groner Wankum. He was married July 18, 1942, in San Diego, Ca., to Mildred Margaret Distler, who survives at the home. He was a self-employed mechanic in Iowa and then was a rural letter carrier in Aurelia until retirement. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War 99 and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cherokee, Iowa. He was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Cherokee, and a member of the Retired Rural Letter Carriers Association. Other survivors include: three daughters, Mary Evelyn Karkut, Staunton, Il., and Carol A. Robson and Paulette C. McMahon, both of Rochester, MN; two sons, Gary J. Wankum, Lohman, MO., and Richard W Wankum, Oswego, Il.; two sisters, Anne Wiesmann, Kansas City, Ks., and Caroline Johnson, Clinton, MO.; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at St. Martin Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum, Jefferson City, MO.

WARBURTON, Lloyd Jay
b: Mar 7 1913, Strafford, Greene Co, MO
d: Dec 30 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lloyd Jay Warburton died Tuesday, December 30, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 84 years, nine months and 23 days. He was born March 7, 1913, in Strafford, the son of Charles W. and Mary Elsie Holmes Warburton. He was raised near the Gaines Store, southeast of Clinton. On December 19, 1938, in Warrensburg, he married Bertie M. McLerran, a marriage of 59 years. They had three children, Audria Marie, Willis Lloyd and Linda Darlene. He was a farmer prior to his retirement and moved into Clinton in 1975. Surviving are his wife, Bertie, of the home; his daughter, Linda Tatman, son-in-law, Bob Tatman; two grandchildren, Robert Leslie and Michael Lloyd, all of New London. Also surviving are two sisters, Betty Trout, Independence, and Nadine Peek, Athens, Georgia, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Warburton was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Audria Marie and Willis Lloyd; three sisters, Louise Gilbert, Rose McFall and Frances Scott, also one brother, Alfred Warburton. Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 1998, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial waas in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WARD, Adolphus
b: n/a
d: May 31 1887, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 4 1887 - Terrible Death! - Adolphus Ward, who was helping dig a well for Dr. H. P. Gilkerson on North High Street, met with a sad fate Tuesday afternoon about four. He and W. J. Griffith had just made a blast, when Ward started down in the well. Before going far, he called to be hoisted, which Griffith started to do, but Ward was so smothered with smoke, he fell out of the box, a distance of 25 or 30 feet,and was instantly killed. On undertaking to rescue the body of Ward, Dr. Gilkerson, after going down some distance, called to be raised and was so overcome with the damp and smoke that it was some time after reaching the top before he regained consciousness. J. C. Lepscum succeeded in bringing the body up and Wednesday afternoon, the remains of the unfortunate man were laid to rest in Englewood. He leaves a wife and two children.

WARD, Alfred Franklin
b: Mar 7 1925, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 28 2012, Olympia, Thurston Co, WA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2012 - Alfred F. "Franklin" Ward, 87, Olympia, Washington, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born in Deepwater on March 7, 1925, to Fred and Nora Taylor Ward. He graduated from Clinton High, Clinton, enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in the Aleutian Islands as a signal man. Frank married Jeannette Calvin on October 1, 1945. They moved to Southern California where he managed Long's Drug Stores for 32 years. In 1978, they moved to Toledo, Washington, Jeannette's hometown. They bought a farm and lived there until they moved to Olympia. He was preceded in death by daughter Melinda Jane; infant grandson Jeffery Calvin Lyon, and sister Mildred Renfro. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; daughters, Kerri (Jim), Joan Wright (Greg) and Denise Gere; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Bonaventure of Lacey on Saturday, April 14.

WARD, Charles Ray
b: Sep 3 1912, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 10 1987, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Mar 1987 - Charles Ray Ward Sr., 74, Blairstown, MO., died March 10, 1987, at the hospital in Clinton. He was a lifelong Blairstown resident. Mr. Ward was a dairy farmer and retired in 1984. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Blairstown. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ward of the home, three sons, Charles Ray Ward, Jr., Raymore in Cass County; Jerry Ward, Polo, MO., and Don Ward, Blue Springs; a brother, Harold Ward, Blairstown; a sister, Alberta Roberson, Tucson, AZ., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday at the Ward Chapel, Chilhowee, MO.; burial in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

WARD, Don Ernest
b: Jul 21 1925, Blairstown, MO
d: Mar 19 1985, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Don E. Ward, 59, Blairstown, MO., died Tuesday, March 19, 1985, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. He was a lifelong Blairstown resident. Mr. Ward was a farmer and also was a carrier for the US Postal Service before he retired in 1984. He was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers Association, and the Henry County (MO) Letter Carriers Association. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Clinton (MO) Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge, the Scottish Rite bodies and the American Legion. He leaves his wife Mrs. Nadene Ward of the home; three sons, Darrell Ward and Randall Ward of Blairstown, and Larry Ward of Raytown; two brothers, Ray Ward and Harold Ward of Blairstown; a sister, Mrs. Alberta Roberson, Tucson, AZ., and four grandchildren. Services were Friday at the Ward Chapel, Chilhowee, MO.; entombment in Carpenter Mausoleum, Chilhowee.

WARD, Dorothy Mae DAVIS
b: Oct 10 1912, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 17 2004, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 17 2004 - Dorothy Mae Ward, 92, Pleasant Hill, died Friday, December 17, 2004, at Pleasant Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 10, 1912, in Blairstown, the daughter of Maude Albin and John Covington Davis. She lived her entire life in Blairstown community before moving in 2004 to Pleasant Hill to be closer to her children. She graduated from Blairstown High School in 1931. She married Charles Ray Ward March 21, 1935. He died March 10, 1987. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church of Blairstown. She was a Sunday School teacher and member of church and community organizations. She is survived by three sons, Charles Ray Ward, Jr. and wife Janet, Raymore, Jerry L. Ward and wife Neva, Polo, Donald E. Ward and wife Betty Lynn, Pleasant Hill; a sister Mrs. Frances Dickens, Watonga, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Dorothy Davis, Ft. Worth, Texas; three grandchildren, on step-granddaughter; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter and one great-great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Elmer Davis, August 10, 1976. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 21, at Blairstown Presbyterian Church, burial will follow in Carpenter Cemetery, southwest of Chilhowee.

WARD, Edith May ADKINS
b: Nov 4 1887, near Blairstown, Henry co, MO
d: Sep 10 1954, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Sep 1954 - The entire communities of Blairstown, Norris and Chilhowee were bowed with grief when word was received September 10, 1954, of the passing at Menorah Hospital, Kansas City, of one of their most beloved and valued women, Mrs. Earnest Ward, lifelong resident of north Henry County. Mrs. Ward became unexpectedly ill and was rushed to the hospital Sept. 5 where, despite a valiant fight, the end came on the Friday following, leaving a sense of unutterable loss to the hundreds who knew, loved and had been blessed by her kindness. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown Sunday. The body was laid in the old Carpenter Cemetery. Edith May Atkins, daughter of R. O. and Dora Doak Atkins, was born Nov. 4, 1887, near Blairstown, where she was reared and educated. In early life, she joined the Presbyterian Church in which she was a diligent and consistent member to the end of her pilgrimage. Dec. 20, 1908, she became the wife of Earnest Ward and for 46 happy years they trod life's way together, meeting its problems with faith in each other and themselves, sharing its happiness with all about them, and serving as only consecrated Christians can influence and guide. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ward were given one daughter and three sons, all of whom grew up to cherish and call their mother blessed. They survive as follows, with her devoted husband: Mrs. Harmel Wehmeyer, Don, Ray, and Harold Ward; also seven grandchildren; three brothers, John, Jennings, and George Atkins, and two sisters, Mr. H. J. Salsbury, and Miss Mary Atkins.

WARD, Elsie R.
b: abt 1922
d: 2003
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2003 - Elsie R. Ward, 81, Urich, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003. Arrangements are pending at Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home.

WARD, Hazel CHITWOOD
b: May 16 1895
d: Mar 1986, Taylorville, Christian Co, IL
Mrs. Hazel Chitwood Ward, 90, of Mattoon, IL, died March 13 after a long illness. She was the widow of Paul Ward. Both were raised in the Norris community and both taught school in the community. She was preceded in death by her husband and by her oldest son, Paul Jr. She is survived by two daughters and one son. Her funeral was held at Taylorsville, IL, Saturday, March 15. Burial was at the side of her husband at Taylorsville.

WARD, Hazel Nadene JONES
b: Oct 22 1926, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 26 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 9 2004 - Hazel Nadine Jones Ward, 77, Blairstown, died suddenly Thursday, February 26, 2004, upon arrival at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Nadene was the youngest daughter of Lee and Maude Dannatt Jones, born October 22, 1926 at Calhoun. She attended Calhoun schools and graduated from Calhoun High School in 1943. Nadene attended Central Business College in Kansas City and in 1944 accepted a clerical position in the purchasing department of the Gernes Garment Company. On September 1, 1946, she was united in marriage with Don Ernest Ward, son of Earnest and Edith Atkins Ward of Blairstown. The double-ring ceremony was held at Calhoun Baptist Church. Their early married life was spent in Kansas City before moving to Blairstown to the farm where they lived for over 35 years, until Don's health caused them to move into Blairstown where Nadene had lived until her death. Nadene was always a gracious and loving hostess to her many friends and family who came to visit. She loved to drive to Clinton and enjoy the many new friends she met over the years. Nadene was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown and was always active in Sunday School and other events of the church. On March 19, 1985, Nadene's beloved husband, Don, passed away. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd Jones and infant Louis Dale Jones; three sisters, Ethlyn Jones, Ada Searcy and Elsie Cooper. Surviving her are her three sons, Darrell D. of Independence, Larry K. of Lee's Summit, and Randall D. of Blairstown; five grandchildren, Heather, Tiffany and Brad Ward, Steven Ward and Tara Ward; two brothers, Melvin "Billy" Jones and Veryl Jones, both of Clinton; a host of nephews and nieces and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2, at Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Entombment was in Carpenter Cemetery.

WARD, Helen Marie PRYOR
b: Aug 9 1916, Northview, Webster Co, MO
d: Jan 28 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 30 2006 - Helen Marie Ward, 89 of Chilhowee, MO passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg, MO. Services will be Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Chilhowee United Methodist Church, Chilhowee, MO, with Entombment in Carpenter Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born on Aug 9, 1916 to Elver James and Violet Laura (Stever) Pryor in Northview, MO and had lived in Blairstown, MO until moving to Chilhowee in 1975. She then moved to Warrensburg in 2004. Earlier in life she lived in Northview, Collins and Sleeper, MO where she attended Northview grade school and high school, Collins High School and graduated from Blairstown High School in 1935. She was married to Orval L. Ward, March 19, 1937 at Lebanon, MO. Marie along with her husband, Orval, had owned a Dairy Farm near Blairstown and together worked side by side until retiring in 1977. For many years Marie was the Clerk for the Session and an Elder in the Blairstown Presbyterian Church. She had been a member of the Chilhowee United Methodist Church since 1977. She was a member of the Chilhowee Senior Citizens. Marie was a wonderful homemaker and in her later years loved to travel. She enjoyed listening to all kinds of music. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Orval Lafayette Ward in 1984. She is survived by four children, Donna Higgins and husband Rodney of Chilhowee, MO, Carol Belanger and husband Bob of Chino Valley, AZ, Lee Ward and wife Emily of Independence, MO and Earl Ward and wife Jamie of Chilhowee, MO. Eleven grandchildren, Steven Muse, Scott Muse, Mark Higgins, Sharon Higgins Shipley, Jeff Mangan, Troy Mangan, Darrell Mangan, Blaine Ward, Betsy Ward Bain, Christopher Berry and Jessica Berry. Sixteen great grandchildren, Steven, Conner and Shayden Muse, Brad Baker, Drake, Luke, Noa and Max Higgins, Macy, Amanda and Tony Mangan, Stephanie Shipley, Shelby and Jordan Bain, Mason Berry and Emily E. Ward; A sister-in-law, Betty Beaty, Chilhowee and a cousin, Boyd Bumgarner of Ozark, MO. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her only aunt, Jessie Bumgarner, and three sisters-in-law, Forrest Tubbesing, Irene Wehmeyer Pickett and Elva Ruth McIntire.

WARD, James E.
b: Apr 12 1835, Ireland
d: Jan 30 1899, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - James E. Ward, a highly respected citizen of this county, died January 30, 1899, with grip, bronchitis and congestion of the brain. He was born in Ireland April 12, 1835; came to America when between 9 and 10, living in N.Y. and N. J. for a few years, then moving westward into Indiana and Illinois. He married Sarah Jane Benton May 20, 1857 to which union 11 children were born, six of whom still survive him. They lived in Illinois until after the close of the Rebellion, moving to Missouri in the fall of 1866, where he has lived on the same place for 33 years. Remains laid to rest in Bethlehem Cemetery.

WARD, Kenneth Don
b: Aug 16 1941, New Hampton, Harrison Co, MO
d: Nov 25 2005, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 22 2005 - Kenneth Don Ward, 64, Deepwater, died at his home Friday, November 25, 2005. He was born August 16, 1941, to Gwendolyn (McDaniel) Williams and Kenneth Leo Ward in New Hampton. Don worked for the South Harrison School District in Bethany for 17 years. He was COE teacher from 1972 to 1980. In 1981 he became the first director of the North central Career Center upon its opening. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of the football stadium for South Harrison School. In 1989 Don moved to Arrow Rock and took the position of vocational director of Marshall Public Schools in Marshall. He played a big part in getting an A Plus in the Marshall School system. He was active and worked very hard in the National VICA competition each year in Kansas City. He was chosen Director of the Year by the Missouri Placement Association. Don served two years in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a past Rotary member as well as a member of MSTA. He has numerous awards and trophies showing some of his accomplishments. He lived in Arrow Rock until he met Beverly Smart of Clinton. They were married January 2, 1995, and purchased the place where he was currently living. He loved his home and worked so hard making improvements. He loved cutting the trees and clearing brush. He built buildings on the property and was constantly working on something. He loved living in this area and made many new friends; he loved having friends and family come to visit. He was always finding new interests and had a project or a new challenge that he was working on all the time. He had many different hobbies; his most loved hobby was his homing pigeons. He worked with them and raced them. He was a very competitive individual. He always said that he did not start out to lose but at the same time if he lost, he took it well. He loved life. To him, "The best way to know life, is to love many things." He was preceded in death by h is father Kenneth Leo Ward. Survivors include his wife Beverly of the home; his mother Gwendolyn Williams, and his brother Jim Ward and wife Kathy, Albany; two daughters, Wendy (Ward) Kriewitz and husband Greg, and Melanie (Ward) Rucker and husband Lee, all of Bethany; granddaughters, Lauren Kriewitz, Shelley Rucker, Kaylee Rucker and Halle Rucker, and nephews, Darin Ward, Albany, and Kevin Ward, Liberty. He also leaves a stepson Brad Smart, Clinton; a stepdaughter Kim Cook, and a step-granddaughter, Kara Cook, both of Blue Springs. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, November 28. Burial was in Smith Bend Cemetery, Osceola.

WARD, Martha Petricia "Pat" SPERRY
b: Jun 17 1957, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 15 2012, Des Moines, IA
Martha Petricia (Pat) Sperry Ward, daughter of Wilma Jane Batschlett Sperry and Thomas Jefferson Sperry of California, MO, died Monday, October 15, 2012 in Des Moines, IA where she lived with her husband John Ward, an attorney. She was born June 17, 1957 in Clinton, MO and lived as a child in California, Missouri. A graduate of the University of Central Missouri at Warrensburg, she was a public and government relations executive. Pat, elected as Iowa State Senator, 30th District in 2004, continued to represent that district. She was a candidate for election this fall to her new Iowa Senate District 22. She was preceded in death by her mother Wilma Jane Batschlett Sperry in 1995, grandparents John Edwin Batschlett and Helen Louise Anderson Batschlett, Judge Floyd L. Sperry, SR and Effie Carolina (Pet) Sperry, all of Clinton, her sister Theodosia Carolina (Carol) Sperry Hartley, her Great Uncle and Aunt Reverend Hugh (W. H.) Sperry and Cora Cline Ashley Sperry and her Uncle Judge Floyd L. Sperry, JR (wife Wanda of Clinton). In addition to her husband, her daughter Chelsea Julian Reynolds, her son Ethan Logan Reynolds, stepdaughter Wendy Ward of Wichita, KS and stepson Tom Ward of Denver, CO survive her. Other survivors are her Sister Peggy Sperry Bollinger (Husband Teddy), Brother Thomas Sean Sperry of California, MO, Aunts Martha Jane Sperry Hickman, Kansas City, MO, Nancy Sperry Burton Parks (husband Robert), Lee's Summit, MO, Uncles William Joe Sperry (wife Darline Fewell Sperry, deceased), Independence, MO, Hugh Gray Sperry (wife Janice), Clinton, MO, great niece Emma Jane Bollinger and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Senior Minister David R. Rube conducted services on Friday October 19, 2012 at Plymouth United Church of Christ, Des Moines, where she was a member. Iowa Governor Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds gave the eulogies. Her remains were buried at the church.

WARD, Melvina Fern HARNESS
b: Aug 8 1899, Missouri
d: Aug 18 1921, SW of LaDue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Fern Harness Ward died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harness, southwest of LaDue, at 8 a.m. August 18th. About a year and a half ago when she was living in Oklahoma, she wrote to her folks that she was ill and gradually growing weaker. Her parents and sister went and after an examination the doctors told them it was tuberculosis and she had probably had it for a number of years. They took her at once to Phoenix, Ariz., and Pasadena, Calif., but climate, physicians or nursing could not cure and her desire was to be brought home. This was done and she was brought to the beautiful old brick homestead on the hill that had been in the family for several generations. It seemed appropriate that her going should be in the morning, for she was just in the morning of her life. She called her mother and asked to be lifted up. Her mother started to lift her head to put a pillow beneath and Fern's spirit went to Heaven. She was but 22 years and 10 days old. A life but very short, but in it crowded experiences that seldom come to one so young. When but a tiny girl, she showed great musical talent and also for drawing and painting. Her parents desiring to give their little daughters the best life had to offer started them to Cottey College at Nevada, when she was just about 8. At 9 she was converted and gave her heart and life to her Master. As the years went on she led in scholarship and became a violinist of unusual skill. Her fingers talented, too, with the brush, produced many pictures for her loved ones to treasure. For six months she had known she was not going to get well, but never had complained, just been so ready and willing for the time to come, as she often stated, ti was no use to worry over her going away as she knew in Whom she had believed and it was but a more beautiful city that was awaiting her. She chose the scripture lesson, the songs and the subject for Rev. Patison to speak on at her funeral. She had known him when he was pastor at the Montrose Methodist church. She chose her cousins for pall bearers but part of them were unable to be present. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harness near LaDue and one sister, Miss Faye of Kansas City. The funeral services were held in the Bear Creek church Saturday afternoon. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

WARD, Orval Lafayette
b: Jan 19 1913, near Blairstown, MO
d: Jul 16 1984, Chilhowee, Johnson co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Orval L. Ward, 71, of Chilhowee passed away Monday evening, July 16, 1984 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1913 near Blairstown, the son of Oscar T. and Alice May Albin Ward. He was married to Helen Marie Pryor on March 19, 1937 at Lebanon, Missouri. They established their home on the county line road near Blairstown where he was engaged in dairying and farming until his retirement. Mr. Ward was active in the Blairstown community, serving on the school board and on many church boards. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blairstown for more than 60 years, where he taught Sunday School, served as Superintendent and was an Elder. For several years he served the Presbyterian Church at Climax Springs, Missouri as a lay pastor, and at several other area churches. After his retirement from farming in 1975, he moved to Chilhowee where he continued to work with his son Lee in the Ward Funeral Home. In 1976, he received his funeral directors license which he was very proud of. He was an active member of the Community United Methodist Church in Chilhowee at the time of his death, where he was Sunday School teacher. He also served on the City Council of Chilhowee for two terms. He was a member of the Chilhowee Senior Citizens Organization and the Chilhowee Masonic Lodge. He was serving as Johnson County Republican Committeeman for Chilhowee township at the time of his death. Following in the tradition of his father, he was the president of the Carpenter Cemetery Board of Directors and served as its sexton for more than 21 years. He is survived by his wife, Marie of the home; two sons, Lee and his wife Emily of Chilhowee; Earl of Chilhowee; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Higgins and her husband Rodney of Chilhowee; and Mrs. Carol Belanger and her husband Bob of Fountain Valley, Ca.; seven grandsons, Steven and Scott Muse, mark Higgins, Jeff, Troy, and Darrel Mangan and Blaine Ward; two granddaughters, Sharon Higgins and Betsy Jane Ward; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet Pryor of Chilhowee; four sisters, Mrs. Forrest Tubbesing, Mrs. Irene Wehmeyer, and Mrs. Betty Beaty, all of Clinton, and Mrs. Elva Ruth McIntire of the Norris Community near Blairstown; and a host of other relatives and friends who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 19, at the Community United Methodist Church of Chilhowee. Entombment was in the Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee.

WARD, Oscar Theodore
b: Mar 13 1879, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 17 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services were held March 20 at the Blairstown Presbyterian Church for Oscar Theodore Ward, who died at 6:40 p.m. March 17 (1961) at Clinton General Hospital. Mr. Ward was a lifelong resident of the Blairstown community. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery. Pall bearers were four nephews, Don, Harold, Ray and Paul Ward, and Valjean Whitaker and Leonara Solomon. Mr. Ward the son of Lafayette and Melissa Waugh Ward was born March 13, 1879 at Blairstown. On Dec. 22, 1901, he married Alice Albin and the family home was established on a farm near Blairstown until his wife's death Oct. 16, 1954, in a car accident. Then it was he moved to Blairstown. For more than 60 years Mr. Ward was a faithful member of the Blairstown Presbyterian Church. For many years he served as superintendent as well as deacon. If he had lived until May he would have served Carpenter Cemetery a half century having served many years as secretary-treasurer and trustee. Especially since the death of his wife he took special pride in looking after cemetery affairs. He, at one time, had been a member of the Blairstown Masonic Lodge. A public spirited citizen he was much interested in civic and community affairs. He was a loyal friend as well as a devoted husband and father. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Forrest) Tubbesing, Clinton, Mrs. Glen (Irene) Wehmeyer, Mrs. Robert (Elva Ruth) McIntyre, Blairstown, Mrs. James (Betty) Beaty, Chilhowee; a son Orval, Blairstown, two brothers, Ernest Ward, Blairstown, Loyd Ward, Bozeman, Mont.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A brother and two half sisters preceded him in death.

WARD, Percy Ernest
b: Apr 5 1881, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 20 1971, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 1971 - Earnest Ward, 90, of Blairstown, passed away Friday morning, August 20, at Wetzel Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Ward was born April 5, 1881 at Blairstown, the son of Lafayette and Melissa (Waugh) Ward. He was married to Edith Atkins on December 20, 1908 at Blairstown. Mrs. Ward preceded him in death on September 8, 1954. Mr. Ward spent his entire lifetime on the same farm where he was born. He remained active as a stockman until his recent illness. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown. Mr. Ward is survived by three sons, Ray, Harold, and Don, all of Blairstown, and one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Alberta) Roberson of Tucson, Arizona; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday August 23 at the Cook Funeral Home at Chilhowee. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery.

WARD, Robert Harold
b: Aug 25 1916, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 10 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Harold Ward, 74, Clinton, passed away Saturday, August 10, 1991, at the Westwood Home in Clinton. He was born August 25, 1916, at Blairstown, the son of Ernest and Edith (Atkins) Ward. He had spent his entire life in the Blairstown community before moving to Clinton in 1988. He was a member of the Norris United Methodist Church near Blairstown and served on the school board of the Norris School for many years. He was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He had farmed until his retirement in 1985. On January 22, 1942, he was married to Maxine Duke at Higginsville. Surviving him are his wife of the home in Clinton; two daughters, Deanna Holloway of Clinton, and Dr. Chris Southers of Corvallis, Oregon; one son, Dale Ward, Wichita, Ks.; one sister, Alberta Robertson of Tucson, Arizona; three grandchildren, Tim and Lori Holloway and Laura Southers, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Don Ward. Funeral services were held Monday, August 12, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

WARD, Ruth DEVINE STONEKING SWISHER
b: Oct 5 1922, Garland, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 15 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2003 - Ruth Ward, 81, Urich, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 18, at Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home, Urich. Burial will be in Urich Cemetery. Mrs. Ward was born October 5, 1922, in Garland, the daughter of Joseph Clinton and Omenia Arminta Demaree Devine. She was employed as a supervisor for Calmar Dispensing Systems in Lee's Summit. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Stoneking; her second husband, Bert Swisher; her third husband, John Ward; one son, Henry Clay Ward; one brother, Tom Devine, and one sister, Evelyn Devine. Surviving are five sons, John W. Devine and wife Sandra, Panama City, Florida, Alfred E. Stoneking and wife Kathy M., Garland, Joseph D. Swisher and wife Jane, Clinton, Thomas William Ward, Independence, and Robert L. Ward and wife, Debra K., Independence; four daughters, Lois Stewart and husband, Melvin, Urich, Twila J. Hayward and husband Bob, Independence, Mary S. Henehan and Philip of Belton, and Ruth A Green and husband Joe, Seligman; 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe Devine and wife Kathryn, of the state of California; one sister, Ethel Stoneking, Garland, and numerous nieces and nephews.

WARD, Sarah Jane BENTON
b: Mar 14 1835, Ohio
d: Jan 1 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry Co, MO - Mrs. Sarah J. Ward passed away at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. W. W. Huey, near LaDue, at 3 a.m. Sunday, from indigestion and infirmities of advanced age. She had been in declining health a number of years, but only took seriously ill on Saturday morning before she died. Deceased was born in Ohio and was 86 years old the 14th of last March. She was united in marriage about 68 years ago to James Ward, who preceded her in death about 22 years ago. They came to Missouri in the fall of 1866, from near Springfield, Ill., and lived in the Bethlehem neighborhood. To them were born 11 children, six of whom survive: Mrs. Etta V. Cook, Clinton; Wm. E. Ward, north of Clinton; Mrs. Edith Panter, Los Angeles, Calif.; Oscar Ward, Sterling, Colo.; W. O. Ward, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Mrs. Eva Wells, Eaton, Colo. There are 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and she is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Angie Rood, Guthrie Center, Iowa, and one brother, Levi Benton, who is in the old soldiers home in California. Mrs. Ward came to Clinton from the Bethlehem neighborhood about 8 years ago and lived some time with her daughter Mrs. Wells; then later lived on West Allen street, and about a year ago she went to the home of her granddaughter to make her home. She was a good Christian woman and had been a member of the Bethlehem Baptist church for many years. She was loved by a wide circle of friends and all deeply sympathize with the children and other relatives in this time of deep sorrow. Funeral services were conducted about noon Wednesday at the Bethlehem church and the remains interred in the Bethlehem cemetery.

WARD, William Ross
b: 1905
d: Nov 12 1941
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Ross Ward, 36-year-old operator of a barber shop on South Main Street in the Poague Building, Clinton, was found dead in the rear seat of his 1933 Chevrolet sedan about three miles southeast of Clinton near the Fred Kayser farm about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday by Jack Craig and Albert Weess, Clinton WPA workmen, who were picking up road markers on WPA constructed roads. Ward had told relatives he was going quail hunting Wednesday. He was slumped on his right side in the rear seat, the 12-gauge Parker double barrel shotgun at his feet, and with his left shoe off, apparently having used this foot to pull the trigger. The charge entered his chest near the heart. After discovering the body, Craig and Weess immediately came to Clinton to notify Sheriff J. D. Teays, who notified Prosecuting Attorney Mark Wilson and Coroner Dr. W. T. Jennings, and who with his deputy, R. M. Eberting, accompanied them to the scene, where they found the car parked on the right side of the road headed west. The keys were intact and a few cigarettes were lying in a package on top of the front seat and a paper sack beside them, giving evidence a half-dozen shells had been purchased. Deputy Sheriff Eberting returned to Clinton and with Constable Robert s. Allen, summoned a jury composed of O. K. Clay, foreman, E. A. Vansant, J. L. Miller, Fred Ward, Bruce Rucker and Bob Eberting. An inquest was conducted at the scene after an investigation in which Craig, Weess, Sheriff Teays, Constable Allen, Henry Dickman and Frank Wagner were called. Craig and Weess stated the time they found the body at 2:45, leaving immediately to notify the sheriff. They saw no one about when they made the discovery. Dickman stated he saw the empty car parked there about 9:00 a.m. Wednesday as he went to Clinton in his pickup truck. Returning about 11:30 Wednesday morning he saw the car still there, but noticed a man coming from the Fred Kayser timber toward the car. He said he didn't pay particular attention as there were many hunters frequently in that vicinity, but believed the man was Ward. Dickman said he again went by the car at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday but didn't notice whether anyone was in the car. Wagner, who works for Dickman, stated he went by the car in a wagon about 9:00 a.m. and saw a man lying in the back seat, but supposed he was just sleeping. Sheriff Teays told of being notified by Craig and Weess and going immediately to the scene. Sheriff Teays testified he had investigated a report over a year ago, that Ward was about to commit suicide, but succeeded in discouraging the attempt. After the testimony of the witnesses, the jury announced a verdict of "Death by a self-inflicted wound." The body was brought to the Wilkinson funeral Home in their ambulance about 5:00 p.m. Ross is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ward, one mile northwest of Clinton on Highway 35 who survive with his wife, the former Fannie Allen, and two daughters, Shirley Glee, six years old, and Gloria Jean, 11, of the home at 207 North Carter Street; two sisters, Mesdames Sam Nuss and Grover Harrison, both of near Clinton. He was a member of the Clinton First Baptist Church. funeral arrangements were not complete at press time; for further information call Wilkinson Funeral Home.

WARD, William Sherman
b: Feb 19 1868, near Thorntown, Boone Co, IN
d: Jun 5 1946, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
The Standard Herald 1946 - William Sherman Ward, eldest son of Lafayette and Melissa Ward, was born February 19, 1868, near Thorntown, Boone Co., Indiana. He moved with his parents to Henry Co., Missouri, in 1869 where he lived all of his life. He departed this life at Blairstown, MO., June 5, 1946, at the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Kate R. Shelton December 25, 1889. Three children were born to this union, all of whom survive. They are Otto of Vermont, Ill.; Paul of Maysville, Mo.; and Mrs. Carol Uhland of Breckenridge, Mo. There are seven grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. Surviving also are three brothers, Lloyd of Bozeman, Mt., O.T. and Earnest of Blairstown, Mo. He united with the United Brethren Church when quite a young man. Later he transferred his membership to the Norris Methodist Church which he served faithfully as long as he was physically able. He was a progressive farmer, interested in better agriculture, education, and community activities. He helped organize the Norris High School and served his community faithfully in many capacities. Funeral services were held at Blairstown Methodist Church Friday afternoon. Pallbearers were his nephews, Orville, Ray and Harold Ward, Harmel and Glenn Wehmeyer, and Bob McIntire. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery. Among those attending the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Adams and son Jimmie; Miss Nora Hughes, Mr. Oscar Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Neal Peyton and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dunham.

WARE, Francis Samuel "Frank" Sr.
b: Dec 3 1844, Woodford Co, KY
d: 3 Mar 1896, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died at his residence on East Jefferson Street Tuesday afternoon, Frank Ware, whose genial soul took on the sleep of Death. And the words "Frank is dead", soon were current over Clinton. That dread malady, rheumatism, with ceaseless encroachments on his vitality, had at last triumphed. He had been uptown just Monday morning, to assist Collector McDonald in the preparation of his papers for the annual settlement with the County Court. But he was feeling so badly, he was forced to return to his home, which he scarcely reached before being stricken down. Alarmed friends immediately summoned Drs. Gibbins, Barr and Britts and until the hour of his death, either or all of them were in constant ministration. The funeral was held at the family residence. He was born in Woodford county, Ky., Dec 3, 1844 and was the second of four children of H. P. and Eliza J. (Watkins) Ware. When he was 8, the family moved to Henry county, Tenn., there residing until 1858, when they moved to Calhoun, where Frank engaged as clerk in an uncle's store. In 1862, he went to Sedalia and in 1870 came to Clinton where he has since resided. For several years, from 1875 to 1881, he served as deputy collector of Henry county, then was elected collector. He also was bookkeeper in the Salmon & Salmon Bank. Was married September 15, 1881 to Miss Jennie S. Salmon, who, with five children mourn the loss of husband and father. Rest and peace to thee, friend Frank and a tear to thy memory!

WARE, Russell George
b: abt 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 19 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 27 1891 - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ware mourn the loss of Russell, their little 8 month old babe, which died the 19th with the measles and was buried Saturday at Englewood.

WAREHAM, Charles Jacob "Chuck"
b: Oct 12 1924, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 22 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 20 2007 - Charles Jacob "Chuck" Wareham was born October 12, 1924, in Clinton, the youngest son of Phillip Leroy and Bessie Mae (Cramner) Wareham. Chuck, 82, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. On April 23, 1954, Chuck married Shirley Ann Dunning. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Baird Scott and John Phillip. Shirley died April 29, 1967. On June 16, 1985, Charles and Barbara Jean Hunter Roberts were married. Barbara's children and Charles' stepchildren are Brenda Rae (Roberts) Stewart and John Eugene Roberts Jr. Charles entered the United States Army on June 6, 1944, and was sent to Europe in October 1944 as a replacement rifleman in the 100th Infantry, Division 399, Company F. He spent 18 months in Europe, returning to the United States in 1946 when he was honorably discharged. Charles worked for Stewart-Nattinger for 34 years and later was a custodian for the Clinton Schools for five years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton, the Elks Lodge and the Eagles Lodge of Clinton, the VFW Post 1894 and the American Legion Post 14, Clinton. He also belonged to the NRA. He is survived by his wife Barbara of the home; two sons, Scott Wareham and wife Norma, Clinton, and John Wareham and wife Sandra, Kansas City; one stepdaughter Brenda Stewart and husband Paul, Las Vegas, Nevada; one stepson John E. Roberts Jr., Deepwater; two sisters, Sadie Witt, Sedalia, and Genva Grisham, Kansas City; two grandchildren, Matthew Wareham and Stephanie Sullivan and husband Tom; one great-granddaughter Ava Marie Sullivan; three step-grandchildren, Melissa Witt, Tammy Ballard and Jason Bourland, and four step-great-grandchidlren, Logan, Waylon and Morgan Anderson and Levi Bourland. Funeral services were held July 26, at the First Christian Church, Clinton, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WARING, Barbara Ann
b: abt 1935
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2002 - Barbara Ann Waring, 67, Victor Valley, California, died Wednesday, October 9, in the Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, California. She was a retired nurse. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 17, 2 p.m., in the First Assembly of God Church, Osceola. Burial will be in Taberville Cemetery.

WARNER, Bill J.
b: 1927
d: 1991
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bill J. Warner, 64, Joplin, formerly of Kansas City, died August 3, 1991, at the home. He was born in Holden, and lived in Kansas City before moving to Joplin 30 years ago. He was an account executive for Promarco Food Brokers in Joplin before he retired in 1990. He earlier worked for the Wilson Foods Corp. for 33 years until 1981. He was a member of the Solomon Masonic Lodge, Springfield. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late Martha Coskey, Holden. Survivors include his wife, Norma Warner, of the home; a daughter Pam Adrian, Olathe; a stepdaughter, Vicki Williams, Joplin; two brothers J. C. Warner, Tucson, Ariz., and Curtis Warner, Warrensburg; four sisters, Nell Charlton, Leawood, Pearl Lowe, Kansas City, Juanita Fleming, Overland Park and Ruby Turner, Shawnee and two grandsons. Services were held Monday August 5, at the church. After the Masonic services, burial was in the Holden Cemetery.

WARNER, Charlie
b: 1905
d: 2003
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2003 - Charlie Warner, 97, Holden, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003, at Willshire at Lakewood in Lee's Summit. He was born August 5, 1905 in Ava, the son of George Washington Warner and Ida May Schaublin Warner. He was a farmer and had worked at Westinghouse in Kansas City from 1953-1957. He had been a member of New Liberty Presbyterian Church in Denton and later a member at First Presbyterian Church in Holden. On June 30, 1934, in Clinton, he married Iscie Irene Hough, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Charlotte Ann) Timmons and Mrs. Aubrey C. (Donna Lou) VanMeter, Jr., both of Holden; a son, Calvin Dee Warner and wife Judy, Lee's Summit; a sister, Elsa Willcockson, Chilhowee; nine grandchildren, Randy Timmons, Melody Bertrand, Pami Lowe, Sheri Stever, Stanley Warner, DeeAnn Hendrickson, Janet Totten, Becky Harrison and Matt VanMeter; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Cleda Alice Warner, Lola Belle Warner, Wilma June Quick, Dorothy Gudde and Gladys Warren, and one brother, Fred Warner. Funeral services will be Friday, January 10, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in the Holden Cemetery.

WARNER, Curtis Alford
b: Feb 26 1921, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Mar 27 1992, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Curtis Alford Warner, 71, Warrensburg, passed away Friday, March 27, 1992 at his home. He was born February 26, 1921 in Holden, the son of Ben A. and Martha Ann (Ellis) Warner. He lived in Holden until moving to Warrensburg in 1949. Mr. Warner was an auto mechanic for Jerry Tally Motors in Warrensburg for many years before retiring. He was a Baptist and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a life member of VFW Post #2513 in Warrensburg and a life member of American Legion Post #131 also in Warrensburg. He leaves one son, Curtis Raymond Warner, Overland Park, Ks.; two daughters, Diana Durrill, Sedalia, and Linda Blankenship, Lafayette, Louisiana; one brother, J. C. Warner, State of Arizona; three sisters, Juanita Fleming, Overland Park, Kansas, Nell Charlton, Leawood, Kansas and Pearl Lowe, Kansas City; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 29, 1992 at Holden Cemetery.

WARNER, Joanne PATE
b: Jan 6 1923, Neosho, Newton Co, MO
d: Oct 14 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Wall Cemetery, Jefferson Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2005 - Joanne Warner, 82, Clinton, died Friday, October 14, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 17, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Wall Cemetery. Joanne was born on January 6, 1923, in Neosho, Missouri, daughter of Robert C. and Maude Ainsworth Pate. She married Robert A. Warner on March 29, 1942 and preceded her in death on November 27, 1981. She worked at the Kreisler Drug Store soda fountain. She enjoyed cooking and visiting with her grandchildren. One of her greatest joys was volunteering at the Samaritan Center, which she did as long as her health permitted. In addition to her husband, her parents, one son, Robert Lee Warner and one daughter, Mary Ann Warner, precede her in death. Survivors include four sons, Larry, Lonny, Ronnie and Terry; one daughter, Mary Warren; sixteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

WARNER, Martha L. HOSTIN
b: Oct 10 1915, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 2 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2005 - Martha L. Warner, 90, Oak Grove and formerly of Knob Noster, died Wednesday, November 2, 2005, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born October 10, 1915, in Henry County, the daughter of Wilford Logan Hostin and Carrie Leona Johnson Hostin. On August 14, 1941, she married Burney Warner in Springfield. He died October 16, 1970. She was a 1933 graduate of Clinton High School. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master's degree from Central Missouri State University. She did teaching in rural Henry County and Johnson County until she began teaching junior high school at Knob Noster. She was a teacher and librarian from 1960 until her retirement in 1979 there. She was a member of Oak Grove First Baptist Church. She was a past board member of the Trails Regional Library in Warrensburg. She is survived by two sons, Derrel Warner, Clinton, and Marvin Warner and wife Sandra, Centerview; a daughter Carmen Hankammer and husband Phillip, Oak Grove. Her parents; a brother Wilford Hostin, and one sister, Marjorie Slack, also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 5, at Oak Grove First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Knob Noster Cemetery.

WARNER, Ray D.
b: Sep 8 1939, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 2 2004, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home
Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO, Dec 4 2004 - Ray D. Warner, 65, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2004, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 5, 2004, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Monday, December 6, 2004; burial in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Ray was born September 8, 1939, in Warrensburg, MO. He was a graduate of Warrensburg High in 1958. He worked as a meat cutter for Safeway Stores for 18 years and was an avid Race Car fan. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Warner. Survivors include his wife Gloria Warner, of the home; two sons, Donnie Warner and wife Lori and Kirby Yates; two daughters, Shari Faulkner and husband Jim and Kim Hobbs and husband Steve, all of Lee's Summit, MO; one stepson, John Raney and wife Cathy, of St. Louis, MO; one stepdaughter, Sue Fryer and husband Mitch, of Dundee, OR; mother Frances Warner, of Lee's Summit, MO; one sister, Rene Bond and husband Rich of Lee's Summit, MO; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

WARNER, Sarah Ruth WARREN
b: Mar 22 1927, Medford, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 25 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Medford Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sarah Ruth Warner, 65, Holden, passed away Saturday, April 25, 1992, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born March 22, 1927, in Medford, Missouri, the daughter of Elmo E. and Orpha (McCarty) Warren. She graduated from Holden High School and lived near Holden all of her life. On January 22, 1960, she married Charles H. Warner in Holden at the home of the Reverend Charles Nevels. She had been a sewing machine operator for Hipsh Tie Factory and Dunhill Manufacturing Company in Holden and then at Unifeme and Unitog Manufacturing Companies in Warrensburg. She was a member of the Medford United Methodist Church near Holden. She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Warner, of the home; three brothers, Louis Warren and Larry Warren, Holden, and Kelly Warren, Warrensburg; four sisters, Bessie Riner, Lee's Summit, Edith Ehlers, Concordia, Shirley Wiseman, Blue Springs, and Martha Everetts, Gunn City. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Richard Warren and Donald Wayne Warren, and one sister, Jessie Warren. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 28, 1992, at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Medford Cemetery, Holden.

WARNOCK, Carla Ann MOBERLY
b: Aug 29 1957, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 8 2006 - Carla Ann Moberly Warnock, 48, Clinton, died Monday, March 6, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Carla was born August 29, 1957, in Clinton, the daughter of Wendell E. and Annah Lee (Rader) Moberly. She was a certified nursing assistant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Carla was a giving person and her last act of giving was the donation of her eyes to the Missouri Eye Bank. She was preceded in death by her father Wendell E. Moberly. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda Warnock, Sedalia; her caregiver Jerry Warnock, Clinton; her mother Ann Moberly, and one brother Gary Moberly and wife Carla, all of Clinton; one niece, Devin Moberly, and one nephew, Mark Moberly, and a friend Patty McCormack and granddaughter Emma. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Thursday, March 9.

WARNOCK, Gloria Jean WARD PARKS
b: Mar 12 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 27 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gloria Jean Ward was born March 12, 1929, in Clinton, the daughter of Ross and Fannie (Allen) Ward. She died November 27, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, at the age of 66. For a number of years, Gloria worked as the executive secretary for the Missouri Jaycees at their headquarters in Sedalia. On November 20, 1970, she was married to William K. Warnock. She had lived in the Clinton area for many years. She was a member of the Christian Church in Clinton, the Eastern Star and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She is survived by her husband, William K. Warnock of the home; her mother, Fannie Gilbert; two sons, Phillip Mikel Parks and Stephen Parks; one daughter, Gail Jaynee Parks, all of Clinton; three stepsons, William M. Warnock, Harrisonville, Douglas Warnock, Warrensburg, Jerry Warnock, Clinton; two stepdaughters, Cindi Schmedding and Melinda Bradley, both of Clinton; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Daugherty. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 30, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WARNOCK, William Kenneth
b: May 6 1925, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Apr 3 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2002 - William Kenneth Warnock was born May 6, 1925, at Rich Hill, son of William W. and Viola Gillis Warnock. He died April 3, 2002, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City. He was retired from Kansas City Power and Light. He was a member of the Clinton Christian Church, Clinton Elks Lodge, Clinton Eagles Lodge, American Legion and IBEW International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Preceding him in death were his parents; first wife Babe L. Gulick; second wife Gloria J. Ward; one stepdaughter Gayle Parks and one step-great-granddaughter Asia Howell. Survivors include three sons, William M. Warnock and wife Angela, Harrisonville, Douglas E. Warnock and wife Cynthia, and Jerold P. Warnock; two daughters, Cynthia E. Schmedding and husband Jim, and Melinda J. Bradley and husband Jeff; two stepsons, Steve Parks and wife Debbie and Mike Parks and wife Linda, all of Clinton; one sister, Lois Ann Taber, Naples, Florida; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and close friend, Mary Brand, Clinton. Funeral services were held April 6 at the Clinton Christian Church. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

WARREN, Doyne Michael
b: Aug 10 1953, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 2 1993, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Medford Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doyne Michael Warren, age 39, Holden, passed away Sunday, May 2, 1993 at home. He was born August 10, 1953 in Clinton, the son of Louis and Alice Lillian (Warner) Warren. He lived near Holden all of his life. He served as Street Commissioner for the city of Holden from 1987 until 1992. Previously he had worked at Royal Industries in Holden, Stahl Specialty Company in Kingsville, and Waterloo Manufacturing in Sedalia. He was a member of Freedom of the Road Riders in Blue Springs. Surviving his passing are two daughters, Heather Warren and Sheena Warren of the home; his father and mother, Louis and Alice Warren, Holden; and one brother, Doug Warren, Holden. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Medford Cemetery, Holden.

WARREN, Estel "Dean"
b: Apr 12 1935, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 10 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 12 2002 - Estel "Dean" Warren, 67, Sedalia, died Tuesday morning, September 10, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born April 12, 1935, in Windsor, the son of William Stone Warren and Ila Mabel (Coffey) Warren. On February 21, 1955, in Clinton, he married Gerry Mae Poole, who survives of the home. He was a self-employed diesel mechanic in Sedalia. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, John Steven Warren and Stanley Dean Warren, both of the state of California; Christman Lea Warren, Dallas, Texas, and Ricky Lynn Warren, Sedalia; five daughters, Peggy Jean Britton, state of Arizona, Melody Dianne Humphrey, Jefferson City, Roberta Ann Bailey, Portland, Oregon, Kellie Rhea Seitz and Juliet Elizabeth Barman, both of Sedalia; a brother, Bill Warren, Windsor; three sisters, Betty Barber, Warsaw, Wanda Mae Dotson, Poway, California, Barbara Ann Williams, Green Ridge; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 14, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

WARREN, Harold Glen & Harley Roy
b: Jun 10 1925
d: Feb 17 1948, W of Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Huston-Turner Funeral Home
Unknown Newspaper article - Brothers Killed in Collision - Wreck Occured West of Windsor Tuesday Night on Crest of Hill - Two Windsor youths, brothers, were instantly killed in a car collision about 11:15 o'clock Tuesday night and the driver of the other car involved was injured, when their cars collided head-on about 100 yards west of the Windsor city limits on Highway 52, on the crest of a hill. Windsor is 25 miles southwest of Sedalia. Dead are Harold Glen Warren, 18, driver of a 1933 Chevrolet coach and his brother, Harley Roy Warren, 22, who was riding in the front seat with his brother. Injured was Jennings H. Palmer, 28, Leeton driver of the other car, a 1940 Lincoln Zephyr sedan. The Warren brothers are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warren, who reside in Pettis county, four miles east of Windsor, on Highway 52. According to information received here, the Warren brothers had attended a social at the Baptist church in Windsor, and had taken Miss Doris Jean Lockard to her home, two miles west of Windsor on Highway 2. After leaving the home of Miss Lockard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Lockard, thay had driven a little more than a mile when the accident occurred. Skulls Fractured When the two automobiles collided, the brothers were thrown out of their car while Palmer was pinned inside of his automobile and it was some time before the doors could be opened to get him out. Both brothers suffered fractured skulls. Palmer was badly bruised and suffered lacerations. He was taken to a hospital at Clinton, where his condition was reported as serious, but it is believed, not critical. Sheriff R. M. Eberting and State Trooper J. A. Rick, of the highway patrol, made an investigation. Dr. R. S. Hollingsworth, coroner, was called and viewed the bodies, after which he called an inquest. It was held Wednesday afternoon the jury returning a verdict the two came to their deaths immediately due to a collision of automobiles. Funeral Thursday The bodies of the two borthers were taken to the Huston-Turner funeral home at Windsor. Harold Glen Warren was born March 10, 1929 and Harley Roy Warren was born June 10, 1925. Besides their parents they are survived by one brother, Bobbie Warren, 14, of the family home. They were members of the Windsor Baptist church, where funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon. Interment will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetary.

WARREN, Infant
b: Dec 1885, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 10 1886, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1886 - Died on February 3, 1886 (burial permit has Feb 10 1886), the infant child of Albert and Georgia Warren, aged six weeks

WARREN, James
b: Aug 22 1801, Kentucky
d: Jan 7 1888, Lucas, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Death of an old Settler - James Warren, who died at his home in Lucas, in the early part of January, was a very old and respected citizen of Henry county, having come here about 30 years ago settling in Tebo township. He came from Cooper county. From Tebo township he removed to White Oak, locating in the neighborhood of Lucas where he has lived for about 20 years until his death. His age was about eighty-seven and death was brought on through the infinities of old age. His remains were interred in the Mullin cemetery.

WARREN, John L.
b: Dec 22 1844, Missouri
d: Mar 5 1886
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, 1886 - In the death of John L. Warren, White Oak township loses a most estimable citizen and well-to-do farmer. He died March 5, 1886 and was buried on the 6th by the Masons.

WARREN, Lillie CROY
b: Apr 28 1904, Laurie, Morgan Co, MO
d: Nov 14 1991, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Mrs. Lillie Warren, 87, formerly of Windsor, Missouri, died Thursday, November 14, 1991, in Independence. She was born April 28, 1904 in Laurie, Missouri, daughter of John and Hester Cantrell Croy. In 1942, she married Lee Roy Warren who died July 17, 1986. Survivors include three stepsons, Norris Warren of Blue Springs, Dale Warren of Fowler, Colorado, and Everett Warren of Independence; one stepdaughter Lois Pickett of Leeton; 21 step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Missouri. Burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

WARREN, Mrs. J. D.
b: n/a
d: 1886
The Clinton Eye - Died, in this city, Monday, August 2, 1886, at her home on South Washington, Mrs. J. D. Warren of consumption. The funeral services were conducted at the residence Tuesday afternoon, after which a large crowd of mourners followed the remains to their last resting place. She leaves a kind husband and two children to mourn her loss.

WARREN, Olinda Mae SCHEELE
b: Aug 5 1922, near Roseland, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 28 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Olinda Mae Warren, 74, Windsor, died Friday afternoon, March 28, 1997, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born August 5, 1922, near Roseland, the daughter of Harry Godfrey Scheele and Dona Belle (Williams) Scheele. On June 12, 1943, in Salem, Oregon, she married William Louis Warren, who survives of the home. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker and had also worked for the Windsor International Shoe Factory for 12 years and the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital for five years, before her retirement. She was a member of the first Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Janet Warren, Windsor, and a grandson, Eric Warren, Windsor. Funeral services were Monday, March 31, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

WARREN, William L. "Bill"
b: Sep 18 1922, Coelleda, Camden Co, MO
d: May 19 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 20 2004 - William L. "Bill" Warren, 81, Windsor, died early Wednesday morning, May 19, 2004, at his home. He was born September 18, 1922, in Coelleda, the son of William Stone Warren and Ila Mable (Coffey) Warren. On June 12, 1943, in Salem, Oregon, he married Olinda Mae Warren, who died March 28, 1997. He worked at the former International Shoe Factory in Windsor for many years. He was also a truck driver for the Foremost Dairy, Kansas City, and Tullis-Hall Dairy Products, Sedalia, for several years. He worked for Briggs & Tillman Gas Company in Clinton, retiring after many years of driving a gasoline truck for the company. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Jerry D. Warren, and his wife Janet, Windsor; a grandson, Eric Warren, also of Windsor; three sisters, Betty Lou Barber, Warsaw, Barbara Ann Williams, Green Ridge, Wanda Mae Dodson, state of California. He was preceded in death by three brothers, LeRoy Warren in infancy; Stanley Ray Warren and Estelle Dean Warren and a sister, Veda Warren. Graveside services will be Friday, May 21, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

WARTH, George Fayette
b: May 5 1835, Kanawha Co, WV
d: Dec 26 1906, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 29 1906 - The death of George F. Warth occurred at 11:30 p.m. December 26, 1906 at his residence, corner of Main and Wilson, from paralysis, from which he had suffered since September 18, two years ago. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, May 5, 1835 and came to Missouri with his parents in 1856. His was one of the sweet, unobtrusive natures that "vaunteth not itself, was not puffed up" and his first thoughts were always for those near and dear. He was one of a family of 10 children of George H. Warth, deceased. Sisters and brothers who survive are Mrs. P. J. Gaiter, Clinton; Charles H. Warth, Muskogee; Dr. E. J. Warth, Price, Utah; S. V. Warth, Nevada. Mr. Warth was married to Mary Ellen Sweeney in 1865 in Texas, bringing his wife back to Missouri where they made their home. Mrs. Warth died in 1889. Four children survive: H. L. Warth, Belt Junction, near Kansas City; Mrs. Clara Wymond, Warsaw, Indiana; Miss Anna Warth and Perry Warth, Clinton. Three grandchildren. In 1893 he married Miss Virginia Michael of Calhoun, who survives him. George F. Warth was bookkeeper in salmon's bank 37 years and was an Episcopalian and a Mason.

WARTH, George Harrison
b: Oct 12 1806, Jackson, Ohio
d: Apr 7 1896, Walker, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 11 1896 - George H. Warth, venerable and esteemed citizen, was born in Jackson, Ohio, October 12, 1806 and died April 7, 1896, at the home of a daughter Mrs. Dr. Kincannon in Walker, Missouri. He was married September 7, 1830 to Miss Mary English. They located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, engaging for years in the salt industry, then in 1856, he removed with his family to Henry County, spending a few months at Brownington, then known as White's Ferry. Mr. Warth finally located in Clinton in the hotel business, at the old Davis or St. Stephen Hotel for several years. He then spent a few years in Illinois, returning to Clinton to engage in civil engineering, a profession in which he was skilled and most devoted. He made the preliminary survey of the MK&T, then the Tebo and Neosho, from Sedalia to Fort Scott and the road was finally built on the line he had marked out. And to show the strong mental grasp he had on a subject, it will be remembered that a short time ago, a branch road from Eldorado Springs to Rich Hill, via Schell City, on a certain survey was being agitated. A few weeks before his death, when the matter was casually mentioned in his presence, he stated it couldn't be done - that he had gone over the line some years ago and found it wholly impractical. And the matter has since been abandoned. He is of a family of remarkable longevity. His oldest sister was the 1st white child born in Ohio - in Fort Marietta. Mrs. Hannah English of Jacksonville, Illinois, now in her 93 year. Mrs. Rebecca Michael of Calhoun is 84; Mrs. Julia Watson about 75 and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota; Judge John A. Warth of Charleston, West Virginia, an eminent jurist, is now 70 and all enjoy good health. September 7, 1880, Mr. Warth and his beloved wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. On March 5, 1891, the "mother in Israel" died at the age of 82. Uncle George then made his home with his son George F., visiting others of his children. Last fall he went to Walker and shortly after was stricken with paralysis. He was buried in Englewood.

WARTH, Mary Ellen SWEENEY
b: Dec 22 1844, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 21 1889, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Dec 21 1889 - Mrs. George F. Warth died December 21, 1889 and this quiet home lady leaves a large host of friends who were pained beyond words of expression by the sudden severing of the cord of life that bound her but their grief is naught in comparison with the loss to husband and children. Mary Ellen Sweeney was born in Clinton, December 22, 1844 and lived here until the breaking out of the war, when she moved to Texas with her parents and there was married to George F. Warth and afterwards came to Clinton. Joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1897. The eldest daughter, Alice is teaching music in Stillwater, Montana and the second daughter, Miss Anna, is one of our able teachers in the Franklin School. Two sons and one other daughter have yet to complete their education. George Warth has, for many years, been with the banking house of Salmon and Salmon and is well known throughout this part of the state.

WASEM, Frederick A.
b: Mar 1 1916, Lenzburg, IL
d: Feb 28 2006, Surprise, AZ
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2006 - Fredrick A. Wasem was born March 1, 1916, in Lenzburg, Illinois. He entered into rest February 24, 2006, in Surprise, Arizona at the age of 89. In 1937 he married Virginia Camp. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was senior vice president of the Andover State Bank in Andover, Kansas, retiring from this position in 1978. Fred loved the out-of-doors and nature. He loved to fish and knowing Fred he had some fish stories to tell. Probably about how the big one he caught got about from this far from the bank. He liked woodworking and made pieces of furniture. After his retirement and moving to Tightwad on the lake, he built a guest house. This gave him great pride and satisfaction. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church, being baptized in 1937. He loved the Lord and lived a life of faith, hope and love. While living near Clinton, he and Virginia attended the Clinton congregation and when they were ready to move to Arizona, they made the statement that they loved the little congregation and wanted to continue to support the congregation financially. Each month Fred would send his check and sometimes there would be a little note enclosed, but not always. But each time on the offering envelope he would draw a "smiley face". He was a happy and loving person. Fred leaves his wife Virginia of 69 years, Blue Springs; son Dean Wasem, Surprise, Arizona, daughter Charlene Boyer and husband David, Lee's Summit, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service was held Wednesday, May 31, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WASEM, Fredrick Dean
b: Apr 1 1941
d: Dec 28 2009, Surprise, AZ
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Dean Wasem, age 68 of Surprise, Arizona, formerly from Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away December 28, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dean graduated in 1959 from William Chrisman High School, Independence, Missouri. He began his career in marketing with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in the early 60's. He rose rapidly in management and worked at the company headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. He started the first professional marketing and sales training center for the company in Dallas, Texas. He was a strong leader, coach and motivator of people. He was a role model for sales executives in the telecommunications industry. He was a strong competitor and his sales teams led the company results for many years. He was well respected by all those who worked with him. He finished a strong sales management career in 1990 and soon after moved from Kansas City to Surprise, Arizona. Dean liked all kinds of sports and especially enjoyed playing golf and boating with friends and family. He organized many golf tournaments for the company and built lasting relationships both in business and personally. He enjoyed and supported the KC Royals and KC Chiefs for many years and he made opening dates special for his friends and clients. Dean liked to laugh and enjoyed having fun with close friends and family. His personal qualities served as a magnet in attracting new friends everywhere he traveled. Dean loved his three children Sean, Tonya and Chad. He often talked proudly of them and their accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his father Fred A. Wasem and Aunt Verda Pasdach. He is survived by his mother Virginia Wasem of Blue Springs, Missouri and his sister Charlene and husband David Boyer of Lee's Summit, Missouri. He leaves three children and their spouses, Sean (Victoria) Wasem of Wakeforest, North Carolina, Tonya (Steve) Nester of Leesberg, Virginia and Chad (Becky) Wasem of Lee's Summit, Missouri. He also leaves four grandchildren and a host of great friends around the country. Dean never met a stranger. He loved people and was loved by many in return. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WASEM, Virginia Mae
b: Sep 2 1917
d: Oct 30 2010, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Meyers Funeral Chapel
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2010 - Virginia Mae Wasem, born September 2, 1917, died on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She worked for the Fourth National Bank of Wichita, Kansas, from 1961 until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church. A memorial service will be held in Independence on Thursday, November 4, at the Community of Christ Church.

WASHBURN, Lydia Florene ORMSBEE
b: Apr 15 1923, Waynesville, Pulaski Co, MO
d: Apr 25 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2001 - Lydia Florene Washburn was born April 15, 1923, in Waynesville, daughter of Carl Leslie and Mabel Olentha Carter Ormsbee. She died April 25, 2001, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was a secretary at Central Missouri State University for 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Clinton First Baptist Church. She married Johnie Franklin Washburn January 25, 1941, at Manes, Missouri. He survives of the home. Preceding her in death are her parents; one daughter, Norma Lee Washburn, December 23, 1941; one son, Leslie Dean Washburn, October 11, 1942; one grandson, Kevin Lawler; one sister, Ethel Ormsbee, and two brothers, LeRoy and Ernest Ormsbee. In addition to her husband, survivors include three daughters, Patsy Lawler and husband, George Dean, Independence, Joyce Washburn, Mountain Grove, Sue Rabel and husband, Ron, Clinton; four grandchildren, Kimberly Williamson, Cedar Park, Texas, Randy Lawler, Independence, Bryce Rabel, Clinton, Emily Rabel, Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Kristen and Austin Williamson, both of Cedar Park, Texas; three sisters, Lillie Fulks, Sullivan, Jeretta Huey and Ruby Leach, both of Yakima, Washington. Funeral services were held April 28 at the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove.

WASHBURN, Valera C. NULL
b: Jun 20 1908, near Windsor, Pettis Co, MO
d: Feb 2 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 5 2003 - Valera C. Washburn, 94, Kansas City (formerly of Windsor), died Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2003, at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City. She was born June 20, 1908, in Pettis County, near Windsor, the daughter of Louis Herbert Null and Maude Evelyn (Martin) Null. On October 25, 1931, in Sedalia she married Worthington Benedict Washburn, who died January 6, 1969. She lived in the Windsor area most of her life. She was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Ragene Washburn and his wife Jo, Ashland, and Ernest Washburn and wife Mary, Stilwell, Kansas; a sister, Lucille Caldwell, Tulsa, Oklahoma; six grandchildren, Tammy Tice and husband Doug, Michael Washburn and wife Layne, Cynthia Malone and husband Michael, Troy Washburn and wife Denise, Wanda Atkinson and husband Craig, and Dann Washburn; four step-grandchildren, Teresa Green, Jeffrey Green, Tammy Green and Chris Tringer and Greg Green and wife Robin; nine great grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; a niece and husband, Zonnie and Dean Gardner, who assisted in her care, and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, February 7, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

WASHELESKY, William Roy
b: Sep 17 1949, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Jun 4 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 22 2005 - William Roy Washelesky, son of William and Emma Jean (Slitzbaum) Washelesky, was born September 17, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on June 4, 2005, at the age of 55 years. Bill worked for General Motors in the materials department before he retired. He was married to Nina Kay Morris Washelesky. He lived in Kansas City and Warrensburg, before moving to the Deepwater area. He is survived by his wife Nina of the home; one son William Washelesky of Centerview; one daughter Kimberly Ann Driskill of Franklinton, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Chessa Driskill, Kaitlin Driskill, Courtney Driskill, Ashley Washelesky and Dustin Washelesky; three brothers, Steven Lane Washelesky, Keith Lane Washelesky, John Washelesky, and one sister Velvet Washelesky, all of Kansas City. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, June 7. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

WASSON, Ada V. HOOD
b: abt 1915
d: Sep 15 1996, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat - Mrs. Ada V. Wasson, 81, Osceola, died Sunday, September 15, 1996, at her home. She was a homemaker. She was a lifelong St. Clair County resident. She is survived by five brothers, George Hood of Ms., Howard Hood of Cuba, Mo., Richard Hood of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ralph of Stewartsville, Jesse of Lorton, Va; one sister, Irene Sheperd-Quinn of Santa Ynez, Ca. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 19, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.

WASSON, Retta Joyce KETCHUM
b: Apr 4 1941
d: Feb 18 2001, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 22 2001 - Retta Joyce (Ketchum) Wasson, 59, St. Louis, born April 4, 1941, departed her earthly life Sunday, February 18, 2001. Joyce grew up in Calhoun, moving to St. Louis, when she graduated from high school. She received her RN degree from Missouri Baptist School of Nursing and for the last 30 years was a nurse practitioner for Planned Parenthood of St. Louis. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 39 years, Jim, of the home; a daughter, Lee Ann Wasson, St. Louis; three sisters, Judy Veuleman, Many, Louisiana, Carol Jean Ketchum, Clinton, and Nancy Ketchum and her husband, Len Cocke, Naperville, Illinois; mother-in-law, Mary Wasson, St. Charles; sister-in-law, Elaine Schlottman and her husband, Alan, Las Vegas, Nevada; two nephews, Billy Veuleman, Panama City, Florida, and John Veuleman, Shreveport, Louisiana, and a host of other relatives and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Syble Ketchum and Kenneth Ketchum; a brother-in-law, Bill Veuleman; a nephew, James Michael Veuleman, and her father-in-law, James W. Wasson. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, February 23, at the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

WATERMAN, Harold Andrew
b: Dec 18 1924, DePue, IL
d: Oct 27 2005, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 21 2005 - Harold A. Waterman was born December 18, 1924 in DePue, Illinois and went to be with his Lord on October 27, 2005 at his home in Harrisonville, Missouri. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 27 years, Sheila of the home; his sister, Ann Whitacre and husband, Carl; his children, Michael (Shannon) Waterman, David (Kathy) Waterman, Janice Alley, Debbie (Joel) Burdman, Michelle (Todd) LaManna, Deedee (Ed) Reynolds, Cindy (Troy) Davy; his wife's children, Una (Ben) Boatman, Stacey (Randy) Maloney and Shwan (Randy) Moschetti as well as several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945 serving aboard the USS Mobile known as the "Mighty- Mo" and attended many reunions. After retiring from service he earned his degree in accounting and went to work for Swift and Company in Chicago, Illinois. He was employed by Rodrique, Anderson and Somerville CPA's in Fortuna, California before retiring in 1992. Harold was an avid motorcyclist and belong to the Retreads Motorcycle Club where he enjoyed riding with his many motorcycle buddies. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten as he lives within our hearts. Private graveside services were held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri, under direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

WATERS, Reva Mae BRAMELL FERGUSON
b: Jan 18 1943, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 23 1998, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Reva Mae Ferguson Waters, 55, Carthage, died Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at her home after an illness. Mrs. Waters was born January 18, 1943, at Clinton. She moved to Carthage in 1987 from Clinton. She retired from Schreiber Foods, Carthage. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church, Carthage. Survivors include three sons, Benny W. Avis, Lake Ozark, Charles I. "Chuck" Avis, Clinton, and John Goodwin, Riverton, Kansas; three daughters, Mona L. Welch, Carthage, Revae Houk, Bellville, Texas, and Reda Kay Walden, Sedalia; her parents, Wesley and Erma Bramell, Clinton; a brother, Lester Bramell, Clinton; four sisters, Joyce Wright, Nancy Morrow, Marie Knight and Sheryl Kay Pennington, all of Clinton, and 17 grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, January 28, at Fasken Cemetery, Carthage. Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage, was in charge of arrangements.

WATKINS, Rachel Lynne
b: abt 1983
d: 2005
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2005 - Rachel Lynne Watkins, 22, West Chester, died suddenly Sunday, May 1, 2005, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of David F. and Laurie Watkins of Landenberg, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Avon Grove High School in 2001 and was an honors student at West Chester University. She worked for giant Food Stores at their West Chester and Kennet Square stores. She was engaged to be married to Jonathan Stuart of Litchfield Park, Arizona. In addition to her parents and fiance, she is survived by her brother David W. Watkins of Landenberg; her niece, Brittany; her maternal grandparents, William and Amaryllis Miley of Clinton, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, High and Union Streets, West Chester. Interment followed the service in Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery, 920 Sconnelltown Road, West Chester.

WATSON, Albert Junior
b: May 26 1929, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 26 2009, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery WA-WH, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Albert "Junior" Watson, 79, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Thursday morning, March 26, 2009, at his home in Windsor. He was born May 26, 1929, in Windsor, the son of Albert Ross Watson and Eula Mae (James) Watson. On May 26, 1950, in Windsor, he married Mary Ellen Bell who preceded him in death June 9, 1991. On September 21, 1992, in Terrell, Texas, he married Judy Neuenschwander and she survives of the home in Windsor. Junior worked, for several years with his father, as a chicken sexor, traveling all over the Midwest. Later, he owned and operated the "Tiny Tackle Shop" in Windsor, for many years selling fishing equipment, lures and custom made fishing rods. Most recently, until his retirement, he had operated "Shorty's Hooks" a fishing hook distributor sending specialty fishing hooks all over the United States. Junior was a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29. He was very interested in Boy Scouts and was a Scout Leader, in Windsor, for many years. Junior greatly enjoyed fishing. In addition to his wife, Judy, survivors include a daughter, Debbie Zinn and her husband Wiley, Belton, Texas; 3 grandchildren, Ary Franklin and her husband John, San Antonio, Texas; Jon Zinn and his wife Jennifer, Austin, Tx.; Laura Eitel and her husband Richard, Temple, Tx.; a great-granddaughter, Mary Grace Franklin, San Antonio, Tx.; a sister, Iris Pinkston and her husband Forrest, Calhoun, Mo.; a niece, Tisa Pinkston; 3 nephews, Scott Pinkston; Curt Watson; Jim Watson; and a great niece, Nissa Pinkston. In addition to his first wife, Mary Ellen, Junior was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Watson. Funeral services will be Monday, March 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

WATSON, Edith Christine
b: Jul 27 1901
d: Dec 12 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edith Christine Watson, 93, Clinton, died Monday, December 12, 1994, at the Meadowbrook Manor of Clinton. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 15, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Miss Watson will lie in state from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Miss Watson was born July 27, 1901, the daughter of William C. and Hattie Belle (Johnston) Watson. She was a long-time Clinton resident and worked for many years as secretary for a local chicken hatchery. She is survived by cousins, Bea Burge and Floydena Culber, Tulsa, OK; Mary Catherine Wayman, Dallas, TX, and Dolores Brenenstall, Sacramento, CA.

WATSON, Jesse Otis III
b: 1948
d: 2004
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 28 2004 - Jesse Otis Watson III, 56, Bolivar, died Monday, September 20, 2004, in an auto accident, nine miles north of Bolivar on Route PP, near his home. The son of Louise Sidwell Watson and Jesse O Watson Jr., he was born February 15, 1948 at Windsor. He attended his first two years of school at Davis R-9, LaDue. He was a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and completed his master's degree work at Baylor University. A resident of Bolivar since 1981, Jesse was a cattle rancher and a member of Bolivar First Baptist Church. He was a member of the board of directors of the Mastery Foundation and was a Libertarian Party candidate for state representative. He married Yin Lam on May 21, 1971. His father preceded him in death, also his paternal grandparents, Jesse O. and Dena Watson; his maternal grandparents, frank and Eula Sidwell. Survivors include his wife Yin; three sons, Travis Watson, Troy Watson and Price Watson, all of Bolivar; one daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Chris Menefee of Springfield; his mother Louise S. Watson of Bolivar; one brother, David F. Watson of Bolivar. Also surviving his aunt, Laverne, and husband, Orval Lee Roberts, Clinton. Memorial services were Thursday, September 23, in Bolivar First Baptist Church. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Windsor.

WAUGH, Edward Royston
b: Feb 16 1858, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 21 1931, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO 1931 - Ed R. Waugh passed away at one a.m. Tuesday in the Wesley Hospital, in Kansas City, following an operation for what was thought to have been a stomach ulcer, but when he was operated on, they found it to be a cancer in a very advanced state, and his relatives were told that he would soon pass into eternity. When he was told about his serious condition, he had but one request, and that was to go home to die, but his condition was never so that they could move him. Mr. Waugh had suffered with a stomach trouble for many years, and since March the pain had been intense. When he became much worse, July 7, it was decided that an operation might help, and his brother-in-law, Dr. L. L. Smith, of Urich took him to the hospital, where he underwent the operation July 14. Ed Waugh was born February 16, 1868, at the home of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Waugh, who came to Henry county, April 1866, and settled 1 3/4 miles west of Norris. The Waughs were of English lineage, the great grandfather (actually it was a gr gr gr grandfather) coming from Northern England. Ed's first wife was Miss Mamie Witt. Five children were given to this union, a daughter dying in infancy. The surviving children from this marriage were Harold, Orrick, Mo., Royston, Archie and Neal Waugh of near Norris. There are eight grandchildren from the first marriage. His first wife died April 15, 1899, and he was united in marriage July 28, 1901 to Miss Pinkie Martin. Six children were given to this union. One son, Boyd died two years ago. The others are Milo, who lives at Lamar, Frank, Charles, Walter Martin Waugh and Eddie Elizabeth, all at home. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. L. L. Smith, Urich, and Mrs. Jim Adair, Chilhowee, three brothers, Dick Waugh, Clarksville, Ia; Will Waugh, Pampa, Texas and J. H. Waugh near Norris. The deceased united with the Norris Methodist Church when he was a young man, and had served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He was a liberal contributor, both of time and money, to this church, never sparing himself. He had strong convictions, and was frank to state them on all occasions. Mr. Waugh was held in high regard by his neighbors, which is always an index of true worth. He was just and ever ready to defend anybody or anything he thought was right, disagreeing often with his best friends, but everybody knew where Ed Waugh stood, and there was never a shadow of a doubt of his "being on the fence". His word was as good as his bond. His neighbors knew that Ed was the man to go to for help. He was hospitable, and enjoyed company in his home. He enjoyed conversation and was bright in repartee. A shrewd businessman, but one who never took advantage of anyone. He was a prosperous farmer, and no matter what the price of farm products were, he knew the way to make money, and at the time of his death owned a 490 acre farm, one of the best in the county. He will be missed much in his community, as he was public spirited and ready to do his share. A few months ago, when a new road was suggested to cross his farm, he not only donated a right-of-way, but said he and his boys would keep the road in good shape. He was fond of music, and the better things of life. He not only supported his church, but also his school, being one of the substantial patrons of the Norris consolidated district, and ever ready to help toward its progress. The Clinton Eye was always cheered by his visits, and we enjoyed the discussion of any issue that he might bring up. In fact, we know that one of our friends has passed into his reward. We do not feel that he is dead, as he had a spirit that shall live on and as we sit at the desk writing this we can see the keen flash of his bright black eyes, and the interest he had in life and folks. He loved his home and provided the best for his family. All were regular in church attendance, as he believed in "seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will be added unto you." His children having had the rare privilege of being under his guidance to learn of the best things that life has to offer. He thoroughly understood his farm, and the raising of livestock, sharing his knowledge and the advantages of thorough study with neighbor and friend. He was a prominent Republican and counted it a high privilege to vote and have a part in the government of the land. Rev. Hargis, pastor of the Methodist church at Windsor, preached the funeral at the Norris church. The burial was beneath a wealth of flowers in the Carpenter cemetery.

WAUGH, Frank Milton
b: Sep 25 1906, Norris, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 27 1982, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Kansas City Times, Jun 28, 1982, Holden, MO - Frank M. Waugh, 75, Blairstown, MO., (born Sep 25 1906) died Sunday in a nursing home here. He was a lifelong Blairstown area resident. Mr. Waugh was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Norris United Methodist Church in the Norris community near Blairstown. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jessie M. Waugh of the home; two sons, James B. Waugh, Kansas City, Kan., and Walter W. Waugh, Grandview; four brothers, the Rev. John H. Waugh, Raytown, Milo Waugh, Princeton, Mo., Charles Waugh, Kansas City, Kan., and Martin Waugh, Clinton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Eddie Wehmeyer, Kansas City, Kan.; six grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. Services will be Wednesday at the church; burial in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo.

WAUGH, Gertrude Julia ALBIN
b: Sep 1 1891, near Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 14 1935, 2 mi N of Norris, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, Missouri, Thursday, October 24, 1935 - Mrs. Howard Waugh died at her home, two miles north of Norris, on the Mrs. L. A. Tiffy farm, at 5 p.m. Monday, October 14. About four weeks ago she complained of not feeling well. She was taken to a physician who found she was stricken with an incurable malady, and the following Monday her husband took her to Wesley Hospital. She remained there until Friday, then she was brought home and death released her Monday. Gertrude Julia Albin was born September 1, 1891, near Leeton and spent much of her life in or near Henry county. She was united in marriage to Howard H. Waugh, April 24, 1912, and they were given three children: Sylvia, 19, Gloria Jean 11, and Raymond Lee 6. Besides her husband and these children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Albin, Chilhowee, two brothers, Roy Albin, Blairstown, Chas. Albin, Watonga, Okla; and six sisters Mrs. O. T. Ward, Mrs. J. C. Davis, Blairstown, Mrs. Walter Doak, Chilhowee; Mrs. Lafayette Cunningham, Clinton, Mrs. Fred Shield, Gary, Okla; Mrs. Harry Lockabough, Watonga, Okla. All her brothers and sisters came for the funeral but Charles Albin of Oklahoma. In early girlhood, Mrs. Waugh was converted, being a member of the Norris Methodist Church at the time of her death. She taught in the primary department of the Sunday School and in every way lived as a sincere Christian should. She was a devoted mother and a loving wife, and during her last illness all was done that loving hearts and hands could do, but it was God's will that she leave behind earthly cares and sorrows and enter the mansions above. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday of last week at the Norris church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery.

WAUGH, Howard Harrison
b: Feb 27 1889, near Norris, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 19 1948, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
It was with deep regret that his many friends heard of the death of Howard Waugh which occurred at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 1948. He had undergone two major operations, one at the General Hospital in Clinton, and the second in Kansas City. He had been home only a few days after his first operation when he again became ill and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital. Howard Harrison Waugh, son of the late James H. and Gertrude Haines Waugh, was born February 27, 1889, and died June 19 of this year. He was born and reared near Norris, Mo., and had resided all his life in the same community, with the exception of a few years in Johnson County. At an early age he united in marriage to Gertrude Albin who died Oct. 14, 1935. To this union three children were born; Sylvia (Mrs. Ray Wehmeyer), Blairstown, Gloria Jean (Mrs. Robert Norcross), Clinton, and Raymond Lee, of the home, all of whom survive. On Oct. 8, 1939 he was married to Mrs. Mabel Park Butcher who survives. Howard was a substantial farmer and stockman, public spirited, always ready and willing to help in the betterment of his community, being a member of the school and township boards and a trustee of the Carpenter Cemetery. He will be sadly missed but his earthly labors were finished and the Heavenly Father has called him Home, leaving an influence for good that will extend through the years. The family has the sympathy of all in this time of deepest sorrow, but theirs is a rich heritage, the memory and blessing of a life well spent in service for the Master and his fellowman. Funeral services were conducted at the Norris Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, June 22. Interment was in the Carpenter Cemetery.

WAUGH, Hubert G.
b: Jun 14 1921, near Norris, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 15 1991, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Hubert G. Waugh, 69, Kansas City, KS, a former teacher, (born Jun 14 1921) died March 15, 1991 at his home. Mr. Waugh taught mathematics at Turner High School in Kansas City for 39 years before he retired in 1984. He was born in Henry County, near Norris, son of Royston E. and Martha Bellomy Waugh. He lived in Kansas City, KS since 1940. Survivors include his wife, Lorena Waugh of the home; two daughters, Peggy Waugh, Kansas City, KS, and Sally Helton Stilwell in Johnson County; a sister, Virginia Hunt, Clinton, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Maple Hill Chapel. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Carpenter Cemetery, Norris, MO.

WAUGH, James Boyd
b: Aug 28 1933, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Sep 14 2002, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 25 2002 - James B. Waugh was born August 28, 1933, in Springfield, son of Frank M. and Jessie M. Edmondson Waugh. He died on September 14, 2002. He had a humble upbringing and made his home at Norris on the Waugh farmstead. His father, Frank, instilled in his boys, Jim and Pete, the value of hard work, the love of family and the love of God. Jim worked hard on the farm and loved it. It was a hard life coming from the Depression. Money wasn't earned on the yield of the farm, but survival. There were no extras, but they were full from the earth's bounty and with the love of their parents and the love of their Lord. After returning from the United States Army in 1955, he found he could do better by going to Kansas City, Kansas, to work, but his heart was always at the farm and vowed someday he would come back to live on it. In 1956, he met the love of his life, Patty Russ. He was working in Kansas City at the time and met her while visiting his parents, as he did every weekend. They were married the next year at the Norris Methodist Church by his friend and pastor, Rev. Bob Windsor. They made their home in Kansas City, Kansas, and raised their family there while Jim worked in the water department of the Board of Public Utilities. His sons, Frank Boyd, Charles David and James Dwight, were born within three years. Jim loved kids and he truly loved his boys as he tried through work, going to church and visiting his parents, to teach his boys the values that he learned from his parents. They were members of the Stephens United Methodist Church where Jim and Pat served as sponsors for the Youth Fellowship. Jim served young people in many ways, as a coach for 3 and 2 baseball, Webelos Cub Scout leader, camping chairman and Scout Master of Troop 5, a troop that had a history of producing many Eagle Scouts. He not only supported his sons in cross-country, swimming and track, he also supported the other boys on those teams and encouraged them to do their best. He loved those boys too and was there for them, also. He also served the kids in the church youth group. Besides wanting kids to be their best, he also wanted to show them the importance of God in their lives and how they could give their best to Him. God truly used Jim Waugh in making a better world for future generations by reaching to kids everywhere he went. It was by the power of the Holy Spirit that he was able to show the love of Jesus to all children, so they could experience God's unconditional love. This was Jim's way in serving the Lord. It was giving of himself. He has truly succeeded in this area, for now there are eight grand kids and they are all hard workers, they all realize that God was important in Grandpa's life and they know and practice the importance of family. In 1993, he fulfilled his vow to return to the home farm and to his home church. He was so happy here, teaching the grandchildren about his farm, teaching them to drive the tractor, hunt, fish and about the work that was needed on a farm. They all looked forward to the summer vacations when they could spend their time with their hero on the farm. I say that the life of Jim Waugh was a success in that he let God use his life to touch others, he was not his own. His thoughts were always to his family, neighbors and what he could do for them, without a thought of being too busy to care. His presence will still live on in his grandchildren and that they in turn will pass on the values of hard work, love of God and love of family. He may be gone but he is not forgotten. He lives within our hearts. Funeral services were held September 18 at the Norris United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery.

WAUGH, Jessie May EDMONDSON
b: Mar 16 1904, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jun 12 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Clinton Daily Democrat - Mrs. Jessie May Waugh, 89, 310 East Franklin Street, died Saturday, June 12, at Golden Valley Hospital. - Jessie May Edmondson Waugh was born March 16, 1904 in Iconium, Mo., the daughter of Moses and Lydia (Mills) Edmondson. Jessie was a lifelong resident of this area. She was married to Frank Milton Waugh on August 6, 1932. To this union two sons were born. Jessie's education included four years of college and she was a school teacher for many years. She was a member of the Norris Methodist Church, Norris Extension Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, a District Officer of the United Methodist Women, the Alumni Association of Southwest Missouri State University and an auxiliary member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. For a number of years she wrote a very popular column for the Clinton Daily Democrat. She is survived by her two sons, James Waugh, Blairstown, and Walter Waugh, Grandview; one brother, H. P. Edmondson, Springfield; six grandsons and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank on June 27, 1982. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 16, at Norris United Methodist Church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, in Johnson County under direction of Consalus Funeral Home.

WAUGH, John Wesley
b: Mar 4 1892, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 30 1979, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
John Wesley Waugh, son of James H. and Gertrude Haines Waugh, was born March 4, 1892 and died April 30, 1979, at Chastain's Nursing Home in Clinton. On October 29, 1913, he was married to Ursel L. Gilliam, who died January 7, 1972. To this union was born one son, Lyle G. Waugh, who died October 26, 1969. Wesley was a victim of rheumatoid arthritis and walked with a cane for many years, giving up to a wheelchair about one year ago. Wesley is about the last of the Waugh family except some cousins who came to Missouri in 1866 after the Civil War and settled on the banks of Big Creek in the Norris community. For the past seven years, he had lived alone on his farm near Norris. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 2, at the Norris Methodist Church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery.

WAUGH, John Wesley
b: Dec 13 1839, Montgomery Co, IN
d: Aug 14 1910, near Maurine, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
John Wesley Waugh, son of Milo and Elizabeth (Kious) Waugh, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, December 13, 1839, and died at his home in Henry County, Missouri, near Maurine, Sunday, August 14, 1910, after a serious illness of 48 hours duration. His age was therefore 70 years, 8 months, and 1 day. The Waughs were of Scotch extraction and in keeping with that noble race, of a decided religious mind. The families were Methodist, the given name of the deceased being that of the great founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley himself. The family of Mr. Waugh was immediately connected with that of Rev. Beverly Waugh, who was elected a bishop in the Methodist church in 1836 and served with distinction. "Uncle John" as he was familiarly called was well versed in history of Methodism as well as a well posted man in history and much of the best literature. He grew to manhood in his home county, and was married to Miss Mary E. Henderson, July 1860. Immediately after the civil war, in company with his brother-in-law, A.M. Butcher, leaving their families at home, the two men came west to hew their fortune in a then comparatively unsettled country. Forty-four years ago these two men settled in Big Creek Township in northern Henry County, and began the work of making homes for their families. At that time Henry county was in a great measure unsettled, and hard work was encountered by these men in building homes, but the forefathers had the stamina and will power to overcome difficulties that perhaps are lacking to some degree in the people of today, and soon had homes prepared for their families. The subject of this sketch, John Wesley Waugh, was married three times. By his first wife two children were born, William Waugh of Joplin, and Mrs. Mattie Darr of Holden. Six children survive from his second marriage, to Miss Julia A. Hamilton, April 20, 1865, J. Waugh, Edward Waugh, Richard Waugh, Walter Waugh, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Minnie Adair. All of these except Richard are residents of Henry County, he living in Iowa. All the children are honorable upright citizens, training their families in the Christian faith and devoting themselves to all things moral and high. A third marriage to Mrs. M. E. Shepherd was on September 26, 1888. She remains with the other relatives to mourn his death. In addition to the above two brothers and two sisters were present at the funeral, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Furman of Ill., was unable to be present. It is also a notable fact that there were in attendance at the funeral nearly one hundred immediate relatives. Mr. Waugh was always interested in church work, and up until 20 years ago when he suffered a stroke of paralysis and lost the use of his lower limbs, no one was more faithful in attendance. The esteem in which he was held was well illustrated by the number of friends and neighbors attending his funeral which was said to be the biggest in point of attendance in Big Creek Township. Interment was in the Carpenter cemetery four miles north of Norris. Mr. Waugh loved his family perhaps as few men do, and in return, all his children thought that he was one of the greatest men that ever lived. By his industry and hard work he gained a competency. Mr. Waugh superintended the work of his large farm personally driving over it each week, and had great affection for his faithful horse, which always carried him safely on his rounds. In his last hours he thought of the faithful animal, and it will be well taken care of during its lifetime in payment of its services to Uncle John. Great sorrow has been thrown over his neighborhood by his death. He was well loved as a father, neighbor, friend, and his kindly words and deeds will be missed by those with whom he came in contact. He has been a member of the church from his childhood and though deprived of regular attendance for a number of years he has been a supporter of the church and in his last days talked of his communion with God and his hope for the future. A good citizen (the best asset of a community and a nation) has fallen. The funeral sermon was preached at Norris M. E. Church south, Tuesday Aug. 16, 1910, and his body now sleeps in a steel case in the Carpenter cemetery north of Norris, Mo.

WAUGH, Martha A. BELLOMY
b: Oct 26 1897, Gates City, VA
d: Oct 21 1989, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home
Martha A. Waugh, 91, Warrensburg, passed away Saturday, October 21, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City. She was born at Gates City, VA, on October 26, 1897, the daughter of Arthur Lewis and Mary Catherine Fletcher Bellomy. On June 26, 1915, she was united in marriage with Royston Eldon Waugh. To this marriage was born a son, Hubert, and a daughter, Virginia. Royston died on August 14, 1941. She started a nursing career in 1951 in Santa Monica, CA, and in 1952 transferred to Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Warrensburg where she continued nursing until 1973. Surviving is her son, Hubert Waugh and her daughter, Virginia Hunt. A brother, Rufus Bellomy of Chillicothe also survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct 23, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

WAUGH, Milo
b: 1909
d: 1994
bur: Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
Kansas City Kansan, Dec 16 1994, Friday pg 10 - Services for Milo Waugh, 85, Lee's Summit, Mo., will be Saturday at the Stanley and Son Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, Mo. Burial will be in Floral Hills East Cemetery. Mr. Waugh died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1994, at the home. He was born in Blairstown, Mo., and had lived in Mercer County before he moved to Pleasant Hill in 1984, and then to Lee's Summit in June of this year. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his wife, Velna Mae Waugh, of the home; three sons, Milo Edward Waugh, San Antonio, William Frank Waugh, Pleasant Hill, Mo., and J. Waugh, St. Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Rosezella Elizabeth Keck, Lone Jack, Mo., and Katherine Louise Bowers, O'Fallon, Mo.; a brother, Charles Waugh, and a sister, Eddie Wehmeyer, both of Kansas City, Kansas; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. (Note: Milo was born 13 April 1909, son of Edward R. Waugh and Pinkie A. (Martin) Waugh of the Norris community.)

WAUGH, Raymond L.
b: Sep 21 1929, near Norris, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 28 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 16 2001 - Raymond L. Waugh, 71, Kansas City, died Wednesday, February 28, 2001. He was born September 21, 1929, near Norris. He was the son of Howard H. and Gertrude (Albin) Waugh. Raymond attended grade school and Norris High School where he graduated. He attended Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a business owner for over 40 years in Kansas City. He was a member of the United Methodist Terrace Lake Church in Kansas City, a member of Southside Optimist Club, the Terrace Lake Methodist Men. His father, mother and a sister, Jean Norcross, Clinton, preceded him in death. His wife, Wanda; a daughter, Melissa Waugh, Kansas City, and a sister, Sylvia Wehmeyer, Urich, survive him. Services were held March 5 at Terrace Lake Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City.

WAUGH, Robert W.
b: 1921
d: 1991
Robert W. Waugh, 70, Mountain Home, AR, (born Aug 9 1921) died March 31, 1991. He was born in north Missouri and attended grade school and high school in Norris. In 1938 he married Margaret Schultz, formerly of Chilhowee. He had lived in the Mountain Home area for several years. He was the son of Neal and Stella Waugh, who are both deceased. Surviving him are his wife, Margaret; one daughter, Marilyn Thoads, Kansas City, KS; one son, David Waugh, Mountain Home; one brother, Dr. Kenneth Waugh, Canyon, TX, one sister, Mitzi Brassard, New Schenectady, NY, and several cousins around Norris. Funeral services were in Mountain Home with burial in Arkansas.

WAUGH, Walter Martin
b: Mar 10 1924, Norris, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 30 1988, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery UD-WE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Walter Martin Waugh, 1005 E. Green St., Clinton, passed away January 30, 1988, at his home at the age of 63. He was born March 10, 1924, to Edward Royston and Elizabeth Allen (Pinkie) Martin Waugh on the family farm in the Norris community. Martin attended and graduated from the Norris High School in 1942. On October 2, 1949, Martin was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Jones at Clinton. To this union were born four sons, Wesley Martin, Edward Allen, Michael Eugene and Thomas Ray. Martin served his country in the United States Army as a radio operator in the infantry. During the service, he was taken as a prisoner of war in Germany from January-April in 1945. His first employment was with the Frisco railroad as a carman. After this employment, he followed the occupation of truck driving for many years. He was employed by Browning Truck Line and The Claude Hayes Truck Line. In 1965 he went to work as an over the road driver for Clearfield Cheese Co. In 1973 he transferred as a mechanic in the Clearfield shop. He was a foreman until his health failed and required him to retire in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; sons, Wesley, Edward, Mike, Tom; brothers, Milo of Pleasant Hill, Charles of Kansas City, KS; sister, Eddie Wehmeyer of Kansas City, KS, many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers: Frank, Harold, Neal, Archie, Royston and Boyd.

WAUGH, Walter Scott
b: Mar 23 1877, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 18 1922, near Maurine, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 1922 - Walter Waugh Dropped Dead - At his home southwest of Norris Tuesday about 1 p.m. He had been in failing health for some time, suffering with hardening of the liver, which caused apoplexy. His physician had warned him that he had not long to live. Just recently he had suffered with most severe headaches, but had eaten his dinner that day and had gone out to do some work, when he dropped dead. Wiley Ross, who was in Mr. Waugh's employ, was near, but Mr. Waugh died before he could be gotten to the house. He was about 46 years old and was born on the Waugh home place. His wife was Miss Jessie Anderson before her marriage. She survives with their five children - Thelma, John, Claude, Woodrow and 3 year old Louise, all at home to comfort their mother in the loss of her beloved companion. He also leaves four brothers - J. H. and E. R. Waugh, near Norris; Richard Waugh, Iowa; Will Waugh, Oklahoma; two sisters - Mrs. Mary Smith, Kansas City; and Mrs. Jas. Adair, of the north part of Henry county. Deceased was a good man, a member of the Norris church. He stood for progress in his community and all mourn his death, which was just in the prime of life. The funeral was conducted at his late home Thursday afternoon, after which his body was laid in Carpenter cemetery. - LATER: Walter Scott Waugh, son of John and Julia (Hamilton) Waugh, was born in Henry county, March 23, 1877, and died at his home, near Maurine, Tuesday, April 18, 1922 of apoplexy. His age was therefore 45 years and 26 days. He grew to manhood in his county and was married to Miss Jessie M. Anderson, March 20, 1902. They made their home with his father, until his death in 1910. After that, they still remained on the old home place. Five children were given to this union: Thelma Agnes, John McDonald, Claude Anderson, Walter Woodrow and Hester Louise, all of whom are living. He was known and loved by a large circle of friends. He was a favorite among his associates, always jovial and kind to all. He had been a member of the Methodist church for 12 years and although deprived of regular attendance, for a number of years, he was always ready in its support. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge. The funeral sermon was preached at his home Thursday, April 21, 1922. His body now sleeps in a beautiful casket in the Carpenter cemetery, north of Norris.

WAUGH, Wanda L. STEPHENS
b: 1935
d: 2003
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 11 2003 - Wanda L. Stephens Waugh, 68, Kansas City, died Friday, September 5, 2003, at the Menorah Medical Center. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, September 14, 2 p.m., at Terrace Lake United Methodist Church, 4500 East Red Bridge Road. Mrs. Waugh was born April 17, 1935, in Clinton. She was an active member of the Terrace Lake UM Church and the Elizabeth Benton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also actively involved with her husband, Raymond L. Waugh, in their family businesses. Wanda enjoyed gardening, spending time with friends, was an avid reader and especially enjoyed all types of animals. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Linn Waugh and Bill Pearce; sister-in-law, Sylvia Wehmeyer, Urich, and her beloved cat, Alex. Arrangements were by Cremation Society of Kansas and Missouri, 8837 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, Kansas.

WAYNE, Laura
b: abt 1875
d: 1895
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
May 11 1895 - Laura Wayne, a young lady of about 20, committed suicide by hanging last Friday at H. T. Mullin's south of Urich. No reason can be assigned for the rash act. Her remains were buried in the Mullin's graveyard Saturday.

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