Thursday ,8 June 1978 CRAFT - Velta Craft Shorter, 62, widow of Henry Booth Shorter, died Wednesday at Sumter. Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., she was d/o William & Ida Mae Becker Craft. Survivors: son H.B. Shorter, Jr.; 2 daughters.- Mrs. James (Frances) Russell & Mrs. James (Diane) McLeod; 3 brotherss.- L. D., C. W. & Billy Joe Craft; sister Mrs. J. M. (Ruth) Shorter. Buried Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, SC. Dee Schmidt ----------------------------------------------------------------- John Phillip Kearbey Jr. John Phillip Kearbey Jr., entered into eternal life on September 12, 2001. John was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri January 4, 1910 to John P. Kearbey and Etta Edith (Roberson). John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he was in action in the South Pacific. He strung communications on Guam before the troops landed. Aboard the USS Saratoga, he boxed and won, 3 seven round bouts against the famous Jack Dempsy, holding the title in his division. He lived in Michigan and California before moving to Priest River, Idaho in 1972. John was an avid hunter and fisherman in his younger days, thus leading him to the North Idaho community of Priest River. He was well known for his jovial sense of humor. He was the loving father of Sandra (Kearbey) Juels, California and Elden “Denny” Phillip Kearbey and (Mickey), grandfather of, John Juels, Richard Juels, Gary and Greg Juels, and Kathleen Juels James all of California, Elizabeth Kearbey Hartt and (Jerry), Tony Kearbey and (LeAnn) of Priest River, Casey Kearbey Pomerinke and (Tim) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and David Bennett and (Sherry) of Rockford, Illinois. John also had several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Violet Nelson Kearbey in 1951, mother, Etta E. (Kearbey)Fenimore in 1968 and a sister Nora Kearbey Greene in 1989. He is survived by a niece Noretta Yates and her family in California. submitted by: Mickey Kearbey [kearbey@povn.com] ----------------------------------------------------------------- BROWN H. Dewight (the photo which is a part of this paragraph can be found on the Obits Index page) Pallbearers shown carrying the remains of Dwight H. Brown, Secretary of State of Missouir, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Poplar Bluff thursday, May 11, 1944. Gov. Forrest C. Donnell, who was at the Requiem Mass. is shown at the right. Following rites at the Catholic Church, with which Brown became affiliated during his last illness, the Rev. Chester B. Pillow of the First Baptist Church of which Brown had been a member for about 40 years, spoke at services in the city auditorium. Masonic rites were held at the grave. ----------------------------------------------------------------- MOORE, Ansel Ansel I. Moore, resident of Poplar Bluff many years, and since Jan.1 manager of Missouri Rural Electric Cooperative with offices at Palmyra, MO., died at 1 this morning at Doctors Hospital. He was 53. Moore, stricken at Palmyra early yesterday, had friends call Roy Radford of the Poplar Bluff Airport to come and bring him back to this city. Radford flew to Hannibal where Moore was waiting. "I knew he was in serious condition when I looked at him," Radford said today. "I hesitated to bring him back without medical attendants, but soon realized Moore was determined to come home. It took an hour and forty-five minutes to fly home and I was afraid every minute that he would die. He was suffering terribly." Radford said it was necessary to fly at low altitude because the high altitude interfered with Moore's breathing, causing delay in making the flight A native of Butler county, Moore was born Feb. 18, 1908 on a farm in the Ten Mile community and moved to Carter County at the age of six years. He attended schoold in Ellsinore and Southeast Missouri State College at Cape Girardeau. Upon completion of his schooling, Moore served as secretary to Russell E. Dearmont when the former president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad was serving as a state senator in Jefferson City. Moore was elected Representative from Carter County and served in the 56th General Assembly. During his tenure of office he pioneered conservation studies of the legislature and introduced game and fish bills. He authored the enabling act that later gave the federal government an opportunity to buy land in Missouri for reforestation and became the basis on which the national forests were developed in the state. He later served as purchasing accountant for th Missouri Relief Commission and as clerk for Paul C. Jones, Kennett, when the present Democratic representative from the 10th Missouri District was serving his first term as a state senator. Moore was one of the organizers of the Ozark Border Electric Cooperative and served as coordinator in developing the first line construction project. Loan funds for this pioneering project were approved in August of 1938. He became manager of September 1, of the same year, and continued as managerial head of the [this is the end of the article from the clipping furnished to me for this obituary transcription, the article continued on another page of the Daily???](Photo link from the Obit page) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEDBETTER, Mary Catherine Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Catherine Ledbetter, 90 years-old, resident of Rt. 2 Qulin, who died at 10 a.m. Monday in Lucy Lee Hospital, in Poplar Bluff, MO. will be at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Landes Chapel in Campbell. The Rev, Bob Johnson will officiate and burial will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at St. Francis Ark. Born March 26, 1876 in Golconda, Ill. She was married to Robert Ledbetter at Golconda on Oct. 21, 1896. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1962. Among her survivors are two sons Ernest and William Ledbetter of Qulin; two daughters, Mrs. Belle Melton of Qulin and Phoebe Sedrick of Tucson Ariz. One sister Leona Downing of National City, Calif. She had 23 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Visitations were scheduled at the funeral chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. today Contributed by Mary Agnes Hudson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following Obituaries Contributed by Sherry Link 'The Daily Oregon ' - Front Page - Portland, OR - Mon, Sept 11, 1933: BOY RESCUES GIRL FROM DEATH IN LAKE MAN LOST IN ATTEMPT TO AID LIFESAVER Leslie Wishard, 15, Makes Heroic Efforts to Save Victim of Heart Attack Leslie Wishard, 15, of 12 Northeast Tenth avenue, Portland, snatched a 12-year-old girl from death by drowning in May's lake yesterday, and nearly succeeded in a heroic attempt to save a fellow rescuer from a like fate. Herbert Pace, 40, who became exhausted trying to assist the youth to rescue the girl, was being helped to safety by young Wishard, when he suffered a heart attack and sank to his death before he could be saved. Wishard and Pace were on a raft in the middle of May's lake, near Parkrose, when they noticed Nellie Mae Mosier of St. Joseph, Mo., in difficulty trying to swim from shore to the raft. Both swam to her aid, Wishard reaching her and towing her to the raft. Meanwhile Pace had tired and Wishard went back and towed him to the raft. Before he could be taken from the water he collapesd and sank, observers said. After dragging an hour and a half sheriff's deputies recovered the body. Pace, the sherriff's office learned, lived at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Miss Mosier, officer's said, apparently suffered no injury from her experience. She was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McCoy, 1235 Southeast Ankeny street. ------------ ------------- "The Oregon Daily Journal', Portland, Oregon - Monday, Sept. 11, 1933: Man Loses Life In His Attempt To Rescue Girl Herbert ("Al") Pace, 40, of 24 Northeast 13th avenue, was drowned in May's lake Sunday after Leslie Wishard, 15, of 12 Northeast 10th avenue, who had saved Nellie Mae Mosier, 12, of St. Joseph, Mo., from drowning, also succeeded in pulling him to a raft. Sally, visiting with her parents at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McCoy, 1235 Southeast Ankeny street, was swimming in the lake when she became exhausted and went under twice. Pace and Wishard swam to her rescue. Wishard, first to reach the girl, snatched her from the water and pulled her to the raft. After getting the girl onto the raft, Wishard saw that Pace had become exhausted. She swam out and assisted Pace to the raft, but the latter, suffering from a heart attack, slipped back into the water and sank before he could be saved. Deputy Sheriff's Wilson, Rexford and McFarlans obtrained two boats and recovered the body by dragging the lake. The body was turned ober to Deputy Coroner Snook. Mr. W. N. Pace, mother of the drowned man, resides at Poplar Bluff, Mo. ---------------- ----------------- 'The American Republic' Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper; Wed., Sept. 13, 1933, page 3: DIES SUDDENLY AFTER TRYING TO RESCUE A GIRL Word was received here this week of the death of H. L. Pace of Portland, Oregon last Sunday. A telegram sent to a sister, Mrs. Alfred Hillis stated that Mr. Pace died of a heart attack after attempting to rescue a girl from drowning at a beach near Portland. The deceased is a son of Mrs. Belle Pace-Graham of this city and formerly lived in Poplar Bluff. He frequently visited friends and relatives in the city. another sister, Mrs. Fred Aylor of Poplar Bluff also survives. Detail of the funeral were not learned. ------------------------' The Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Mon. June 25, 1942, page 5: MRS. ROBINSON DIED SATURDAY ILL EIGHT WEEKS Mrs. Ozie P. Robinson, aged 52, died at her home at 228 Hazel street June 13 at 5 p.m. She had been ill eight weeks and had resided in this county 12 years. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Christian church for 34 years. For some years she had resided in Butler county until a few years ago. Surviving are the husband, Ben Robinson and the following children: Iocie Hinkle of Poplar Bluff, Iolyn Hinkle of Camp Polk, La., Dekeen Hinkle of Luke Field, Ariz., and Mrs. Belle M. Pace of Poplar Bluff. Others surviving are sour sisters, Mrs. Fred Aylor, Mrs. Leta Adamson, Mrs. Ilah Hillis of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Maggie Tinker of Edenburg, Tex., and two aunts, Mrs. Dora Holloway and Mrs. Mattie Patton of Poplar Bluff. A son, LaMayne Hinkle, died while serving in the Navy during the first World War. Funeral services were to be at 2:30 p.m. today at Marble Hill church with the Rev. Wm. S. Smelser in charge. Phelps service. (Note: Gravesites are located in the north end of the Marble Hill cemetery behind the 'Killian' family plot. Also the name of her daughter was misspelled ... the spelling should read Deneen Hinkle.) -----------------------' Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO - Wed., Aug. 20, 1952, page 16: MRS. BELLE M. PACE DIES; LAST RITES SET TOMORROW Mrs. Belle M. Pace, 83, longtime Butler County teacher, died at 8:30 last night at her home, 228 Hazel St., after a lingering illness several years. She had lived in Butler County half a century. Funeral services will be at 2:20 tomorrow afternoon at the Frank-Cotrell Funeral Chapel with W. H. Meredith officiating. Burial will be in Marble Hill Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 2 this afternoon to 9 tonight at the funeral chapel. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Sweetie Aylor, 1500 Cole Ave. Mrs. Pace leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mileta Adamson, Mrs. Ilah Worley, Mrs. Sweetie Aylor, all of this; Mrs. Mazie Carroll, Denver, Colo; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie E. Beights and Mrs. Dora M. Holloway, both of Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Pace, born Sept. 14, 1868, in Russellville, Ark, taught 44 terms in Butler County schools, the last one in 1947. She was married in 1888 to W. N. Pace, teacher, county superintendent of schools, and county commissioner before his death in 1927. Mrs. Pace and her husband were active in public life, well-known throughout the county, and prominent in the field of education. She and her husband were members of the First Christian Church of Poplar Bluff. --------------- --------- 'Daily American Republic', Mon. Feb 15, 1954; page 10: Mrs. M. E. Beights Died Sunday at Her Home Here Mrs. Mattie Emaline Cooper Beights, known by many persons for years for her private charities, died at her home in East Poplar Bluff, Sunday at 3:12. She had been ill for more than a year from paralysis and complications of age. she was 87. Mrs. Beights, who was born August 7, 1866 at Little Rock, Ark., was educated in Missouri schools. She had resided in this county for 77 years. In early life Mrs. Beights operated boarding and rooming houses and for a number of years was a cook for timber crews. She was never known to have refused food to anyone who was hungry. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for many years. Her husband, Calvin Beights, died some years ago. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Willie Holiday of Foster, Oregon, who cannot attend the funeral. Her husband is critically ill, relatives said. She also leaves sister, Mrs. Dora M. Holloway of Poplar Bluff. Nine grandchildren also survive. They are Mrs. Ledora Ear, New York City; Mac and Jewell Inman, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Pearl Davis, St. Louis; Mrs. Dewey Barriner, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Mary Earth, Chicago; Jacob W. Meadows, Jane H. Bucley [should be BEWLEY] Meadows and Mrs. Mary Cantrel of Poplar Bluff and Jim Inman of Chaffee, grandchildren by marriage. Thirty six great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Hamtown Church Tuesday, February 16. The Rev. Chester Hamm will be in charge. Pallbearers will be Arch King, George Collins, Clyde Inman, August Potillo, Henry McKinney, Ralph Cooper and Melvin McElwrath. Greer Croy and Fitch Service. ------------------------' The Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, Mon. July 29, 1963; page 10: Mrs. Aylor Dies, Funeral Wednesday Mrs. Sweetie Pace Aylor, well-known local woman, died at Doctors Hospital at 3: 50 this morning after a lingering illness. She was born in the Agee community of Butler County January 12, 1899, her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Pace, being county school teachers. She attended school in Butler County and graduated from the Southeast Missouri Teachers College. She taught for over 30 years in the rural schools and later in the Poplar Bluff school system. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the Mizpah Sunday School class of the church. She leaves five children, Mrs. Ila Witte, Eldon Aylor, and Elwood Aylor of Poplar Bluff, Mrs. Maurine Killian of St. Louis and Mrs. Shirley Lane of Sikeston; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. B. C. Worley and Mrs. Leta Adamson of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Mazie Carrol of Washington. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at Frank- Cotrell Chapel, with Dr. C. E. A. McKim officiating and the Rev. Charles Carr of Morehouse assisting. Burial will be in Marble Hill cemetery. Visiting hours will be at Frank-Cotrell tonight from 7 to 9. (Note: Sweetie was NOT buried at Marble Hill Cemetery. She was buried at the City Cemetery; 'Sunny Slope' section; lot 3, grave 8, block C.) Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO - Mon. Evening Oct. 28, 1935 Front Page MRS/ KENNEDY VETERAN LOCAL TEACHER, DIES One of Best Known of Pioneer Families Passes at the Age Of 74 - Lived Here 52 Years. FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD TUESDSAY Mrs. Kennedy Gave Up Her School Work in 1923 When New Building Was Erected. Mrs. W. H. Kennedy, veteran teacher and home-maker of Poplar Bluff, and loved by thousands of school children who got a part of their early training in her class room in the old Benton school, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. K. Flanery, on North Main street at 4 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Kennedy had been in failing health for some time. She would have been 75 years old on December 18. Mrs. Kennedy was born in McDougal county, Illinois. In 1932 she and Mr. Kennedy, who is one of the pioneer business men of the city, celebrated their golden wedding date. He retired from active commercial life a few years ago. Mrs. Kennedy had resided in Poplar Bluff fifty-two years. Teaching Record. Starting as a teacher in the city schools immediately after arrival in this city, Mrs. Kennedy continued her work in the class rooms of the old Benton school until the time that building was declared unsafe and was replaced by the beautiful new building which was named in honor of the two pioneer teachers, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Hattie Williamson. The old building was abandoned in 1922, giving her a total of 41 years as teacher in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Monday Literary Club and the P. E. O. She was a member of the Christian church since that organization was founded here. Wrote of Her Life Some four or five years ago Mrs. Kennedy responded to the request of Judge D. B. Deem, county historian, for an article on her life. The interesting discourse is reprinted today through courtesy of Judge Deem, and contains many facts and fancies in the life of the prominent woman. Surviving are the husband and the following sons and daughter: George E. Thomason, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. B. K. Flanery, Poplar Bluff, and Ted Kennedy, Cleveland, Ohio. Six grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister, Mrs. Frank Howland of St. Louis and two brothers, Larkin Utley, St. Louis, and Noble Utley, Mt. Vernon, Ill., also survive. The body was taken to the Frank parlors and prepared for burial. It was returned to the home of Dr. Flanery at noon today and services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian church with the Rev. J. L. Wilkinson in charge. The pall bearers will be Grover Dalton, Harry Ruth, Dr. C. C. Coleman, George Hearne, Fay D. Bacon, and Clarence O'Neal. Burial will be in the City Cemtery. ----------------------- 'Daily American Republican', Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO - Tues.. Evening Oct. 29, 1935, pg 5: MRS. KENNEDY Hundreds of Poplar Bluffians, many of whom obtained their early school training in her classes, paid final tribute to the memory of Mrs. W. H. Kennedy here this afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. J. L. Wilkinson officiating. Interment was in City Cemtery, Frank service. Mrs. Kennedy, who served as a member of the public school facility for 41 years, died early Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. K. Flanery. She was nearly 75 years old, having lived in Poplar Bluff more than half a century. Her husband, one of the best known photographers and artist with a camera in Southeast Missouri, survives. He retired a few years ago. Surviving are three children; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister and two brothers. ------------------ Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO -Mon. Evening June 29, 1936 Front Page W. H. KENNEDY DIES AT AGE OF 78 YEARS Veteran Photographer Fell And Suffered Injuries At His Home Recently, FUNERAL RITES WILL BE TUESDSAY His Wife Died Last October One of Best Known Couples In The City Walter H. Kennedy, 78-year-old resident of Poplar Bluff and one of the pioneer business men in this city, died Saturday night at 10 o'clock after suffering injuries in a fall at his home several days before. Mr. Kennedy received a fractured hip in the fall, and this, according to doctors, contributed to complications which resulted in his death. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church at 3 p.m. Tuesday, where a little less than a year ago last rites were held for Mrs. Kennedy, one of the first school teachers in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Kennedy died October 27, 1935. For nearly half a century the name of Kennedy was synonymous with photography in Poplar Bluff. He was the first photographer to locate here, having first established his business in a tent. He had one of the most valuable collections of photographs, which in themselves told a picture story of the history of Poplar Bluff and its citizens, until a fire a few years ago destroyed the studio which he had previously owned. Had Retired. Mr. Kennedy retired from active business life some eight years ago to spend his autumn years with his wife and other relatives. He had always been associated with activities to improve the city and this district and was active during most of his life in lodge and church work. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were married at Vienna, Ill, in 1882. A few months later, on November 5, 1882, they came to Poplar Bluff to make their home. In October 1932, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Walter Howe Kennedy, the eighth of nine children of Mrs. and Mrs. David Woods Kennedy, was born in Cavan, Ireland, August 24, 1857. The same year the Poplar Bluffian was born, his father came to America for one year before bringing his family. During his residence in Poplar Bluff, Mr. Kennedy served on the city council, was instrumental in forming the first Republican organization in Butler county and had been a Republican party worker all his life. Relatives. Surviving are three children, T. O. Kennedy of Cleveland, Mrs. B. K. Flanery of Poplar Bluff, and George Thomason of Poplar Bluff. A brother, Edmond Kennedy, lives at Anthony, Kan., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Harlowe, lives at Springfield, Mo. Several nieces and nephews live in London. The body was taken to the Frank Chapel, prepared for burial, and will be returned to the Flanery home on Main street at Fifth at 8 p.m. today where it will remain until time for the funeral tomorrow. The Rev. J. L. Wilkinson, pastor of the Christian church, will be assisted by the Rev. Geo. O. Nichols of the Presbyterian church in conducting the services. The pallbears will be C. E. O'Neal, K. C. Johnson, H. I. Ruth, Edgar Hammons, Dr. C. B. Coleman and G. W. Berryman. ------------- 'Daily American Republican', Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO - Wed. Evening July 1, 1936, pg 5: Walter H. KENNEDY Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Walter H. Kennedy, veteran Poplar Bluffian who died Saturday night. A large number of friends of the well known man attended the funeral, held at the First Christian Church with the Rev. J. L. Wilkinson and the Rev. Geo. O. Nichols, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in charge. Burial in City Cemetery. ------------------------ Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO - Sat. Mar 17, 1955 pg 2: Mrs. G. Henson, Former Harviell Resident, Dies Mrs. Gertrude Henson, 77, died yesterday morning in St. Louis. She had been ill for the past several years and had lived in St. Louis for the past nine years. Formerly of Harviell, she was the widow of the late W. T. Henson, who preceded her in death in 1945. One son, Homer Scobey, and one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Mitchell, both of St. Louis, survive. The body will be returned here Saturday morning and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Greer Croy and Fitch Funeral Chapel. The Rev. W. R. Simpson will officiate and burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. ------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO - Wed., Dec. 19, 1979 pg 24: Gladys Ann Henson BROSELEY -- Gladys Ann Henson, 74-year-old housewife of Rout 2, Broseley, died Tuesday at Poplar Bluff Hospital. She was in ill health for seven months. Mrs. Henson was born Feb. 12, 1905, in Butler County. On May 3, 1921, she was married to Walter Henson in Poplar Bluff. He died April 30, 1973. She was a member of Brown's Chapel General Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Walter Henson Jr. and Edward Henson, both of Broseley, Billy Joe Henson of Effingham, Ill., and John Henson of Jefferson City; three daughters, Zona Austin and Arta Faye, both of Broseley, and Mary Lou Hill of St. Louis; two sisters, Opal Nance of Poplar Bluff and Nora Smith of Florissant; 14 grand-children and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral Chapel at Fisk. The Rev. Gene Langhoffer will officiate, with burial in Brown's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 6 this evening at White's. Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Sat., Sept 14, 1912: FARMER KILLED IN A RUNAWAY Mr. Richy, Hurried From Vehicle on Long Hill at James R. Hogg’s Farm, Dies JUSTICE SENT TO VIEW REMAINS, GET TESTIMONY Cornoner Appraised of Accident When Starting to Hold Inquest in Another Part of County. A farmer named Ritchey, said to live a short distance from Poplar Bluff on the river road to the south, was killed at noon today in a runaway on the long hill at James R. Hogg’s farm, west of the city. The farmer’s team was frightened and plunged madly down the slope. The driver was thrown out and it was believed his neck was broken when he struck the ground. A call was sent in to Coroner Davidson but when he received it he had made arrangements to hold an inquest in a killing case at Blue Springs, and he could not again reach the informant by telephone. At 2 o’clock this afternoon a messenger was sent in to report that Richey’s body still lay beside the road, and Dr. Davidson authorized Justice of the Peace John Poynor to accompany the messenger and view the remains. The justice went out to do so and take whatever testimony there was to be obtained. It was expected that the body would be brought to the city immediately after the inquiry, and Richy’s family communicated with. (also on the Front page of this edition …) -------------- FATALLY SHOT WHILE HUNTING George Reading, Jr. Succumbs to Would Few Minutes After Reaching his Home. ROMBAUER YOUTH HURT IN TAKING GUN FROM BUGGY Injury Saps Life Before Poplar Bluff Physician Can Reach Victim of Weapon – 15 Years Old. George Reading, Jr., was fatally shot this morning while he was drawing a gun from a rig in which he and Roy Clevlen of Rombauer had gone hunting at Swan Lake, this county. He died a few minutes after being carried to the home of his father, George Reading, at Rombauer. The victim of the accident was only fifteen years of age. He and Clevlen had gone out for sport at Swan Lake. Arriving there, young Reading started to take his gun from the buggy. The weapon was obstructed in some way and discharged, the full charge entering the boy'’ body in the left armpit. Realizing the gravity of the wound, young Clevlen lifted his friend’s inanimate figure into the vehicle and raced to the Reading home. Dr. Ellis of Poplar Bluff was hastily summoned and he rushed to Rombauer, but before the doctor could reach there Reading had passed away, surviving only a few moments after reaching home. The family was prostrated by the accident and friends grieved over the youth’s death. No arrangements for the funeral had been perfected this afternoon. ------------------ Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Fri., Feb. 10, 1961: LOCAL MAN KILLED IN CAVE IN OF SEWER DITCH -- John Flanakin, Son of Mr. And Mrs. Royal Flanakin Of West Harper, Killed At Pacific, MO John Flanakin, 39 year old Poplar Bluffian, was killed instantly in a sewer constructing accident at Pacific, Mo., about 10 o’clock this morning. A foreman for the H. E. Blinne Constructing Company, Flanakin and another workman whose name was not learned here, were connecting a pipe in a deep sewer ditch when the sidewalls of the trench caved in. Other workmen were not at the scene but arrived there shortly after Flanakin was buried beneath the heavy movement of earth and the other man, who was rescued and escaped serious injury, was buried up to the waist. Workmen said the earth in the area had been freezing and thawing and it is believed the thaw had caused the earth slide. Flanakin had worked on the project, a city sewer construction program at Pacific, Mo., for the past year. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Flanakin, 1105 Harper Street, he resided at 314 South Seventh Street with his wife, Mrs. Wanda Flanakin and their three children, a step-daughter, Janice, 8, and Joni, 3, and Jeanie, 5. Relatives said he spent the weekends here with his family and spent his working days at Pacific. Survivors also include a daughter by a previous marriage, Mrs. Sandra Ross, of Evansville, Indian, a brother, Royal Flanakin, Jr., a music supervisor in the Ferguson, Mo., school system, and a sister, Mrs. Arlene Bloomer of Phoenix, Arizona. He was born at Hendrickson, August 5, 1921, and graduated from the Poplar Bluff Hugh School in 1940. His father is employed at the Kroger store and his mother, Mrs. Birdie Flanakin, is a teacher at the Kinyon School. He is a member of the First Christian Church. Fellow workmen said Flanakin had often expressed a fear of wall cave-ins while he was engaged in sewer line construction. The project at Pacific in near completion. Fellow workmen at Pacific advised Mayor John S. West of the accident this morning and Chief of Police Eldon Whitworth and the family minister informed the family about the tragedy. The body was taken to a Pacific, Mo. funeral home and will be returned here for funeral services. -------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Tues., Feb. 14, 1961, pg 8: JOHN W. FLANAKIN Funeral services for John W. Flanakin, 39-year-old foreman who was killed Feb. 10, in a construction accident at Pacific, Mo., were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in the First General Baptist Church on North Main Street. The Rev. Melvin Ferry officiated and burial was in the City Cemetery. ------------------------ Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Friday, Mon., Mar. 19, 1962: Mrs. Hendrickson, Died Last Night; Rites Wednesday Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hendrickson, 92 year old well known pioneer Butler County resident and mother of James D. Hendrickson, editor of the daily American Republic, died at 11:11 last night after a three year illness attributed to the infirmities of age. She resided at 729 Mill Street. Mrs. Hendrickson was 92 on January 1 and was one of 13 children of the Harwell family. She was born in the north part of Butler county January 1, 1870 and spent her entire life in this area. She was married to James D. Hendrickson Sr., in 1893. For a time they resided on a farm and later moved to Poplar Bluff where her husband was in the lumber business for a number of years. He died 28 years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Clyde H. Hendrickson of Wellington, Kan., and James Hendrickson of Poplar Bluff; a step-daughter, Miss Mae Hendrickson of Wellington; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves three brothers, Dr. J. Lee Harwell, C. M. Harwell and S. G. Harwell all of Poplar Bluff; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Graham of Piedmont and Mrs. John Mauns of Tulsa. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank-Cotrell Chapel with the Rev. George Poe officiating. Burial will be in the City Cemtery. ------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Tues. Nov. 12, 1964, pg 7: GEORGE HENDRICKSON DIED YESTERDAY AT V. A. HOSPITAL George William Hendrickson, 512 South D. Street, Poplar Bluff, died yesterday at the Veterans Hospital. He had been ill for several years. He was born on Nov. 30, 1891, at Hendrickson. Survivors include his widow, two sons, Billy Joe of Overland and Norman of Poplar Bluff; four step-children, Clarence Stucker, Ester Shepard, Marie Moore, all of Poplar Bluff, and Leslie Stucker of Baltimore; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion and a world War I veteran. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Frank-Cotrell Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. (note: George was the s/o Simon J. Hendrickson & Eliza Virginia Casey) ---------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Friday, June 23 1967, pg 3: A. Hendrickson, Local Resident, Died Yesterday Albert Hendrickson, 84, a retired Missouri -Pacific Railroad section foreman and a resident of 1811 Indiana who had been in poor health for several years, died at 9:30 a.m. yesterday at the Missouri-Pacific Hospital in St. Louis. A life-long resident of Butler County, Hendrickson was born December 18, 1882, at Hendrickson. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World and the First Baptist Church. On September 23, 1906, he married Ethel Etheridge, who died October 30, 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ray Hart of Poplar Bluff; a son, Nolan Hendrickson of Long Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Frank-Cotrell Chapel. The Rev. John Gilbert will conduct the services and burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Frank-Cotrell Funeral Home from 7:30 p.m. today until time for funeral services. [Albert was the s/o Simon J. Hendrickson & Eliza Virginia Casey] ------------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1969 Front Page, picture of Mr. Hendrickson at his desk, caption reads JAMES D. “JIM” HENDRICKSON, retired Telegraph and City Editor of the Daily American Republic, died following a heart seizure at his home at 1003 Gardner Street at 1:45 this morning. Jim Hendrickson, A Retired Daily American Republic Editor, Died Today James David “Jim” Hendrickson, retired telegraph and city editor of the Daily American Republic, died at 1:45 this morning following a heart seizure suffered at his home at 1003 Gardner St. He was rushed to the Doctors Hospital in a J&J ambulance and pronounced dead at the hospital at 2:05 a.m. Born at Hendrickson, Mo., July 6, 1894, he was 74. A former Missouri Pacific railroad clerk, he left the railroad and became associated with the late John H. Wolpers a few days before the Daily American Republic became a daily newspaper May 1, 1923. After completing high school, he taught school then became assistant secretary of the Poplar Bluff YMCA before joining the newspaper. He often commented he lived as a newspaperman during one of the world’s most exciting periods of change – a period he saw grow from the horse and buggy days to the space age. A prolific writer, he served as Associated Press correspondent and wrote for metropolitan newspapers and magazines during his newspaper career during which time he trained many young men who went from the Daily American Republic to other careers in journalism. Among them were Art Wallhausen who became publisher of the Charleston Enterprise-Courier, Joe Western who is now Washington corespondent for the All Street Journal; the late J. L. Swindell who became editor of the Pampa Tex. News; John Hildebrant, now public information director of the U.S. Department of State in Munich, Germany, and many others. Never too busy to discuss his (cont’d to page 2A) profession with young people, he guided many neophyte high school journalists to successful careers in the business. Always interested in the city’s youth, he was first chairman of the Poplar Bluff Park Board and gave many hours of time in setting up the city’s park program. He was a senior member of the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and belonged to the Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He was the first chairman of the Poplar Bluff band board when it was established in the 1930’s and was the first president of the Southeast Missouri Sportsmen’s Association, and organization in which he held an honorary membership. During World War II, he served as a captain in the Missouri Guard organization. He was chairman of the Missouri and Kansas Associated Press Wire Editors Association in 1964 and 1965 and worked diligently to improve the Missouri Associated Press report. He was the first Butler County resident enrolled in the Medicare program. Member of a pioneer Butler County family, his late grandfather Nathan W. Hendrickson founded the town of Hendrickson, 14 miles north of Poplar Bluff. Since his retirement from the Daily American Republic May 1, 1965, he was associated with his wife, Mrs. Norma Hendrickson, in operation of the Hendrickson Wholesale Company at 406 Highway 67 South. He and the former Miss Norma Smith were married at Greenville June 1, 1934. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gary of Atlanta, Ga., and Paul Hendrickson of Highland, Ind.; a brother, Clyde Hendrickson, and a sister, Miss Mae Hendrickson of Wellington, Kan.; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sons, James Lee Hendrickson and Dennis Marlow Hendrickson preceded him in death. Dr. Bradford B. Powell, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate at services to be held at the Frank-Cotrell Chapel at 2 Friday afternoon with burial in the Woodlawn Cemtery. Visitation at the Frank-Cotrell Chapel will be from 7 until 9 tonight and Thursday night. ---------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Wed. August 13, 1969 - pg 8A: R. S. EDMISTON OF HENDRICKSON DIED YESTERDAY Raymond S. Edmiston, 61-year-old truck driver of Hendrickson, died Tuesday in the Lucy Lee Hospital following an illness of three months. He was born Jan. 18, 1908 in Hendrickson. Edmiston was a member of the Fourth Baptist Church in St. Louis. Survivors include a son, Raymond Edmiston, Jr., Davenport, La.; a brother Fred Edmiston, St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Malone, Poplar Bluff; and Mrs Leathie Woods, St. Louis; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Frank-Cortell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. T. R. Tackett will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. (note: Raymond was the son of John M. Edmiston & Nancy Jane Hendrickson, the d/o Simon J. Hendrickson & Eliza Virginia Casey) ---------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Thurs., June 5, 1969 pg 4: MAY HENDRICKSON DIES, SERVICES ARE SATURDAY Miss May Hendrickson, 84 year old resident of Wellington, Kan., died Wednesday at the Riverview Manor in Oxford, Kan., after an illness of three and a half years. She was born Aug. 18, 1994 at Hendrickson. In 1913, she became a Deaconess in the Methodist Episcapal Church of St. Louis. She received an AB degree from Wesleyan College, in Bloomington, Ill., and in 1941 received a Master’s Degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a Psychiatric Supervisor of Socail Welfare. She is survived by one brother, Clyde Hendrickson of Wellington, Kan. Services will be held in the Frank-Cotrell Chapel at two p.m. Saturday with Dr. Bradford Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the City Cemetery. (May was the d/o James D. Hendrickson Sr. and Jennie M. Estes Rash) ---------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Friday, Mon., July 7, 1986, pg 7: Clyde Hendrickson Former Poplar Bluffian Clyde Hendrickson, 83, of Wellington, Kan., died Saturday morning in St. Luke’s Hospital in Wellington. While in Poplar Bluff he worked for the Bank of Poplar Bluff and was an office business manager at Ruth Wholesale Lumber Co. He was associated with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. until ill health forced his retirement in 1963. He was born Nov. 7, 1902, near Poplar Bluff, and he attended Poplar Bluff schools. A graduate of the Class of 1921, Mr. Hendrickson attended his 65th year reunion in May in Poplar Bluff. He moved to Wellington in 1955, where he was a member of the First Untied Methodist Church. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 150, where he was past master, a Consistory and Midian Shrine member in Wichita, Kan., past patron of Order of the Eastern Star, a charter and life member of Sumner County Shrine Club and a member of the Wellington Lions Club for over 30 years where he was secretary treasurer for many years. He was married to Bula May Henson on Feb. 18, 1928, in Poplar Bluff, and she survives. Other survivors are one son, Marshall David Hendrickson of Merriam, Kan.: and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at his church, with burial in Highland Cemtery in Winfield, Kan. Services are under the direction of Hawks Funeral Home in Wellington. The family requests any memorials be made to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the building fund of his church. [Clyde was the s/o James David Hendrickson sr. & Elizabeth Ann Harwell] --------------------- Daily American Republican Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO – Sunday, Dec. 27, 1987 pg 8A: Ernest N. HENDRICKSON (photo) WILLIAMSVILLE – Ernest Nathan Hendrickson, 85, of rural Williamsville died at 5 p.m. Friday at Westwood Hills Health Care Center. He had been in ill health for the past seven months. He was a retired machine operator. Mr. Hendrickson was born Dec. 13, 1903, in Hendrickson. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was a lifetime Butler County resident. Survivors include one brother, Clarence Hendrickson of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Alice Baxter of Keokuk, Iowa; and one daughter-in-law, Ruth Hendrickson of Poplar Bluff; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Larry Davis will officiate. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery. Masonic services and visitation will begin at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. [Ernest was the s/o Nathan Ward Hendrickson & Annie Louis Dalton] Charles "Chuck" H. Owen Charles "Chuck" H. Owen, age 78, of Cullman, AL passed away July 17, 2005. He was born November 30, 1926, in Mayfield, Kentucky. He lived his early years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He served in the Navy during World War II aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS Makassar Strait, CVE-91. He worked with Morton Frozen Foods and Hunt Wesson Foods for over 30 years. He was also Vice-President for the King Pharr Canning Company in Cullman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Clara Owen, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Grimes Owen; three daughters: Denise Owen, Sherry (David) Lee, and Debbie Hudson; three grandchildren: Chad (Lorri) Lee, Jenna Hudson, and Emily Hudson; one nephew Tommy (Trayce) Grimes; three nieces: Jean (Speed) Olderman, Donna Grimes, and Mimi (Paul) Sheets; also survived by John (Ann) Annable-like a son and daughter-in-law. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Heritage Funeral Home on Eva Road with burial in Heritage Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6:00 to 9:00. Reverend Debbie Williams officiating. Pallbearers: Chad Lee, Tommy Grimes, John Annable, Tom Willis, Dr. Herman Ensor, Rodney Sloan, John Holmes, and David Howse. ------------------------------------------------------ Contributed by: Jeannie Rabbitt Published in the "Daily American Republic" a Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri newspaper. Date of publish: October 20, 1959 MRS. T. G. HANKINS RITES WEDNESDAY IN HARVIELL CHURCH Mrs. Tennessee Green Hankins, 91, died yesterday at the home of her grandson, Floyd Robertson at Harviell. She had lived in Butler County since she was nine years old and was widely known to many friends as "Aunt Tennie." Born in Green County, Tennessee, on June 24, 1868, she was named for her native county and state. Four husbands preceded her in death. They were Issac Robertson, Abraham Clemons, Albert Fray, and George Hankins. Other relatives who have preceded her in clude a daughter, Mrs. Ida Brake, a son, Walter Robertson, and three sisters and one brother. Among the survivors are a brother, James Lampkins, Harviell; three sons, Oscar Robertson, who lived with her; Alva Robertson of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Elza Robertson of Anaheim, California. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Hankins has been a member of the First Baptist church of Harviell over 50 years. The body was removed to the Greer Croy and Fitch Funeral Chapel and will be returned to the home of her grandson, Floyd Robertson, at 3 o'clock today, where it will lie in state until time for the services. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Harviell Baptist church. Burial will be in the Black Creek Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------ Contributed by: Jeannie Rabbitt Published in the Daily American Republic (a Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri newspaper) August 23, 1933 edition: MILL WORKER KILLED WHEN HIT BY BLOCK AT HARVIELL ABRAHAM CLEMONS, 62, DIED FEW HOURS AFTER ACCIDENT WAS BROUGHT TO HOSPITAL HERE. PIECE OF TIMBER HIT HIM IN FACE - WAS WORKING IN YARD OF HARVIELL STAVE MILL WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED LATE YESTERDAY. Abraham Clemons, 62 years old, highly respected resident of Harviell, died at the Poplar Bluff hospital at 8:30 this morning from injuries suffered in an accident at the Harviell Stave Company mill about 4:45 Tuesday afternoon. Clemons was at work in the yard, moving blocks which are in turn taken to in to the mill. A chunk of wood chipped from a block and hurled back over the huge circular saw out into the yard, struck him in the face. The block was traveling with much speed and clemons was knocked unconscious. He was rushed to the Poplar Bluff hospital, where it was found that the whole top of his skull had been lifted and he was suffering from concussion of the brain. There was little that could be done for him, and he died without regaining consciousness. HAD LARGE FAMILY. Clemons was practically a lifelong resident of Butler county and had lived in and near Harviell for more than 20 years. He had raised a large family and was well known and respected by the entire community. Surviving the accident victim are his widow, Tennessee Clemons; five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Cochran, Mrs. Cassie Horn, Mrs. Ella Fox, Mrs. Delliah Hecke, and Mrs. Katie Harmon; and sons, Orville E. Clemons and Charles F. Clemons. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Bay Springs church with the Rev. Doe Montgomery in charge. Interment will be in Bay Springs cemetery. Greer service. **************************** Published in the Wednesday Evening, November 14, 1945 edition of the Daily American Republic (A Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri Newspaper) H. A. WISDOM, Mo. P. Employee Dies At Age 56 Henry Arthur (Ott) Wisdom, 56, died at his home 15 miles south of Poplar Bluff at 5:57 this morning. He leaves his widow, Julia; three sons, Leo of Neelyville; Raymond of St. Louis and Euell now in the army stationed in France, three daughters, Mrs. Vada Biggs, of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Viola Hooper of San Diego, Calif., and Maxine Wisdom at home; three grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A half brother, Thomas Wisdom of St. Louis, and three step chidren, Laurence and Harold Wagner of Neelyville and Mrs. Helen Manning of Indianapolis also survive. The body was taken to the Phelps funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements are not complete but services will likely be held sunday. Mr. Wisdom was employed as car repairman for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. ------------------------------------------------------ Published in the December 23, 1924 Poplar Bluff Daily American (A Butler County, Missouri Newspaper) Funeral For Mrs. Wisdom Held This P.M. The body of Mrs. Maud Wisdom, aged 42, who died at DeSoto, was shipped to Poplar Bluff yesterday and was taken in charge by A. W. Greer. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home of A. W. Drennon, father of the woman, who lives nine miles south of Poplar Bluff. The body was placed at rest in Cochran Cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children. The children are Leo, aged 16; Vanda, 13; Euel, 8; Raymond, 6; Viola, 2. The Wisdom family formerly lived in Poplar Bluff, but moved to DeSoto some time ago where they had made their home. They were well known here and in this county. ------------------------------------------------------ Obit published in the Monday February 16, 1920 edition of the Poplar Bluff Daily American OLD RESIDENT OF BUTLER COUNTY PASSES AWAY Willoby Wisdom, 71 years of age, died Sunday night at 8 o'clock at his home a few miles south of Harviell, Mo. The deceased is an old resident of Butler county having resided on his farm near Harviell for a great number of years. He was a widower and is survived by several children, all of whom are grown. The funeral was held this afternon and interment was made at Cochran cemetery. J. J. Frank had charge of the funeral. ------------------------------------------------------ Published in the Friday, December 23, 1955 Daily American Republic - a Poplar Bluff, Missouri newspaper: FOG CAUSES CRASH FATAL TO EMPLOYEE OF FRISCO ---Walter I. Robertson, 64, of Harviell, killed when auto struck culvert about mile south of this city. One of the heaviest fogs in years this morning resulted in the death of Walter I. Robertson, 64-year-old Frisco Railroad employe for the past 47 years. Mr. Robertson, whose home was at Harviell, was enroute here to report for duty when his automobil struck a concrete culvert about a mile south of Poplar Bluff on Highway 160. It is believed he died immediately of chest injuries caused by the collision. The fog at that time was very heavy and motorists said they could hardly see 50 feet ahead of their cars. Mr. Robertson was a native of Butler County. He worked for a time for the Missouri Pacific but had been with the Frisco nearly half a century. He had planned to retire next July. He was born July 3, 1891, and was married to Miss Bessie Rice in 1915. He leaves his widow, his mother, Mrs. tenie Hankins of Harviell; a son, Floyd Robertson who is post-master at Harviell; and four daughters: Mrs. Sylvia Rea of Benton, Ark., Mrs. Tommie Conn and Mrs. Wilma Todd of Marshall, Mo., and Mrs. Hilda Bullock of Poplar Bluff. Two brothers also survive. They are Alva Robertson of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Elya Robertson of California. The body was taken to the Greer Croy and Fitch parlor where visiting hours will be tonight. ******************************** Published in the Wednesday, October 6, 1920 edition of the Poplar Bluff American, A Poplar Bluff, Missouri (Butler County) newspaper PIONEER B. C. MAN IS DEAD Charles J. Lampkin, 85 years of age, well known Butler County farmer, died Tuesday night at 10 o'clock at his home in the Cane Creek district, few miles west of Poplar Bluff, the cause of his death was given as senlity. Mr. Lampkin is well-known by the older residents of the city and county and is considered one of the pioneer residents, since he moved to Poplar Bluff over 40 years ago. He had always been highly respected and a large circle of friends will miss the genial old man. He is survived by five daughters, and two sons, all of whom live in this county. The surviving relatives are Mrs. Sarah Hodge, of Poplar Bluff, Mrs. Liza Langley, Mrs. Maggie Bratt, Mrs. Tinnie Robinson (s/b ROBERTSON) Mrs. Alice Lynn, and Charles and James D. Lampkin. The funeral was held this afternoon and the body was buried at 2:30 o'clock at the Bay Springs Cemetery. ***************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------ Union City Times-Gazette, Tuesday, December 23, 1941 (Union City, Indiana) Amanda Louisa Boyd, 71, died in Portland at home of daugher. Portland, Ind., Dec. 21. --- Amanda Louisa Boyd, 71, died at 5 a. m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Retell, 303 East Votaw street, where she had made her home. She had been in failing health for two years and seriously ill for two weeks. Mrs. Boyd was born March 12, 1870 in Pike county, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Shownn) Kinnison. She first was married to John Clutter, who died 45 years ago, in 1900 marrying James M. Boyd, who died September 30, 1906. She lived in Missouri before coming to Indiana several years ago. Surviving are two sons, John Clutter of Naylor, Mo., and James Clutter of Poplar Bluff, Mo., three daughters, Grace, wife of E. A. Landre of Poplar Bluff, May, wife of Herbert Jones of near Ridgeville, Indiana and the daughter at whose home she died; one brother, William Kinnison, who lives at the Retell home in this city; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body was removed to the Williamson and Son funeral home for burial preparation. Funeral arrangements will be made upon arrival of relatives from Missouri. (She was probably buried in Green Lawn cemetery at Portland, IN.) Contributed by: Billy J. Baker, Burtonsville, MD