Obituaries 1860s-1880 submitted by Donna Burry Died in Eureka, Nevada, on the 11th of April 1871, Willie S. ALLEN,aged 5 years and 20 days, the second son of David and Martha F. Allen, formerly of Callaway County and grandson of Sarah J. and the late Dr. A. Allen of New Bloomfield, Mo. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 28, 1871 Bailey, Amanda Ann Died May the 3rd, 1863, after an illness of 3 days of scarlet fever, Amanda Ann, daughter of Mrs. M. & B. F. Bailey, aged 11 years, one month, and 8 days. On the 15th of May, 1863, after an illness of 12 days, Lillie Braham, daughter of Mrs. M. and B. F. Bailey, aged 4 years, seven months and nine days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, May 29, 1863 Bailey, Emmett W Emmett W. Bailey, 88, Overland Park, KS, died November 19, 1996, at Carondelet Manor, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, November 22, at the Chapel at Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS; burial will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, KS. Friends may call 12 noon-1 p.m. Friday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Emmett W. Bailey Memorial Fund at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208. (Arrangements: D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS) Kansas City Star, Jackson County, Kansas City, Missouri, November 22, 1996 Baker,Kate At the residence of her husband, in this county, on the 24th of February, Mrs. Kate Baker, wife of Thomas J. Baker, aged 27 years and 27 days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, March 25, 1864 Baker, Fred PRIVATE FRED N. BAKER, Aged 27 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Baker, of near Millersburg, Mo. Called to colors July 26, 1918, and ordered . Died at base hospital Ft. Riley, Kan., October 10, 1918, of bronchial pneumonia. [Baker] Wilkerson, Lou Baker On the morning of the 6th, at the residence of her father, Martin Baker, Esq., Mrs. Lou Wilkerson, wife of Dr. A. Wilkerson, of this city. Mrs. W's remains were interred at the new city cemetery (Hillcrest) on Wednesday. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, June 9, 1871 Baldwin, Moss PRIVATE MOSS BALDWIN. Aged 28 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baldwin of near New Bloomfield, Mo. Called to the colors July 26, 1918, and ordered to Camp Funston, Kan., for training. Died at that camp of pneumonia, October 8, 1918. Barger, Nadine NADINE ENZA BARGER Nadine Collins Barger, 94, Clinton, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 1996, at the home of her niece in Clinton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton; with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, at the chapel. Family suggests contributions to the Twin Lakes Hospice and may be left at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO) Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri, November 22, 1996 Basket, Polly Departed this life, April 12th, 1851, Mrs. Polly consort of James Basket, in her 52th year. She has left a fond husband and six children to mourn her loss. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 18, 1851 Baskett, Clarence Died -On Sunday morning, Dec. 1st, of croup, Clarence, only child of Dr.Thomas J. and Mollie E. Baskett, aged 3 years. Near St. Aubert, on the11th of December 1872, after one months illness, Cyrus C. Smith, in his 53d year. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, January 17, 1873 Broadwell, William Death of aged Citizen - Died in Lexington, Mo., at the residence of his on-in-law, Judge W. T. WOOD, Dec. 17, 1869, Mr. William BROADWELL, aged 2 years. His remains will be brought to this city for interment in the amily cemetery. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, anuary 7, 1870 Smith, Cyrus Near St. Aubert, on the 11th of December 1872, after one months illness, Cyrus C. Smith, in his 53d year. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, January 17, 1873 Collins, Kristen KRISTEN NICOLE COLLINS Kristen Nicole Collins, infant daughter of Brandy Sue Collins, died November 20, 1996, at Providence Medical Center. Graveside services will be 9 a.m. Friday, November 22, at the Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS. (Arrangements: George F. Porter & Sons Funeral Home) Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, November 22, 1996 [Collins[ Schultze, Velma Collins Velma Collins Schultze, age 64, of Liberty, Missouri died June 13, 1987. She was born March 17, 1921 in Steedman to Arthur and Velma "Bertie" Hall Collins. She was married August 30, 1941 to Edward C. Schultze. Surviving are her husband, Edward, one daughter, Vanda Frantz, Grainvalley, Mo, one son Victor Schultze of Liberty, six grandchildren, two sisters, Elva McDaniel of Jefferson City, and Nelda Davis of Fulton and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Schultze will be Tuesday June 16th at 2:00 p.m. at the Maupin Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton with the Reverend Raymond McCallister Jr. officiating. Visitation will be Monday June 15th from 5:99-8:00 in the evening at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Callaway Memorial Gardens in Fulton. Memorial Card, Maupin Funeral Home, Fulton, Missouri Collins, Velma Irene Velma Irene Collins, 77, of Troy, died Saturday (April 24, 1999) at the Troy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy. Mrs. Collins formerly worked for a furniture manufacturer in Wright City. The funeral service was held Monday at Kemper-Marsh Funeral Home, Hawk Point, with burial at the Hawk Point City Cemetery. Among the survivors are two sons, Laverne Collins of Bellflower and Ernest Collins of O'Fallon; a sister, Opal Twiehaus of Wright City; and six grandchildren. St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, April 25, 1999 [Collins, Davis, Nelda Collins Mrs. Nelda Collins Davis, age 69, of Fulton passed away Monday, June 23, 1997 at Columbia Regional Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. She was born September 1, 1927 in Fulton, Missouri, a daughter of Arthur Collins and Bertie Hall Collins. She married Glenn R. Davis on March 21, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He survives of the home. Other survivors include; two sons, Roger Davis and his wife, Linda, and Darrell Davis and his wife Kim, all of Fulton; seven grandchildren, Kim Davis of Atlanta, Georgia, Allison Wheeler of Athens, Georgia, Tyler Davis, Whitney Davis, Hilary Davis, Amy Davis and Adam Davis, all of Fulton, Missouri, one sister, Elva McDaniel, of Jefferson City, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Velma Schultze. Mrs. Davis graduated from Fulton High School in 1945. She retired in 1989 as a caseworker for the Missouri Division of Family Services. She was a long time member of the Fulton Athletic Booster Club and was an avid Fulton Hornet fan. She was a member of the First Christian Ch urch in Fulton, Missouri. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, June 23, 1997 Craighead, Paris PRIVATE PARIS CRAIGHEAD, Aged 23 years. Son of Mrs. P. N. Craighead, of Fulton, Mo. Called to the colors October 5, 1917, sent to Camp Funston, Kan., for training. Assigned to Company F, 354th Infantry. Died at that camp of pneumonia, March 29, 1918. Custard, Martha Dawson Died on the 3d inst., at her residence in this county, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth, wife of James F. Custard, and only daughter of Mr. Dawson. The deceased was born July 19, 1827. She leaves a husband and five little boys to mourn her loss. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, February 28, 1873 Dillon, Lester Mr. Lester Leon Dillon age 85 of Fulton passed away Thursday, May 19, 1988 in Wichita, Kansas after suffering a long battle of lung cancer. He was born May 6, 1903 in Steedman, Missouri, the eldest son of Walter and Maude Collins Dillon. He was married to Edna Fern Powers in Reform, Mo., December 31, 1937 she preceded him in death on October 31, 1983. Survivors include two daughters; Joyce Beckham of Derby, Kansas and JoAnn Tolmachoff of Glendale, Arizona. Two sons; Wallace Dillon of Phoenix, Arizona and Rev. Delbert Dillon of Wichita, Kansas. Three sisters; Lola Padgett, Gladys Martin and Opal Warfield all of Fulton. Three brothers; Ennis Dillon of Lincoln, Neb., and Raymond and Paris Dillon of Fulton. Seventeen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one infant daughter and one son; Ronald. Mr. Dillon was a landscape gardner for 40 years in Phoenix, Arizona before returning to Fulton to retire. Kingdom Daily News, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, May, 1998 Dillon, Edith Williamson Funeral services for Mrs. Paris Dillon, who died Saturday at her farm home on Route 1, were held this afternoon at the Maupin Funeral home here. The Rev. Sam McLarren officiated and burial was in Callaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews: Clyde Padgett, Lloyd Martin, Carl Rehma, Bruce Williamson, Roger Williamson and Ted Harrison. Mrs. Dillon was horn on January 20, 1907, at Steedman, daughter of the late George and Sally Shiverdecker Williamson. She was the former Edith Mae Williamson. She was married to Paris Dillon in 1934 and he survives. Other survivors are a daughter Mrs. Ira (Lois Dean) O'Neal of Fulton Miss Judith Mae and Walter Nelson Dillon of the home, two grandchildren raised in the home, Glen Kosky and Mrs. Johnny (Billy Jean) Clayton. There are three other grandchildren and one great grandchild, 10 nieces and nephews. Also surviving are two brothers, Carl Wise Williamson and Robert Leo Williamson, both of Fulton. One brother, Manless (Buck) Williamson, preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1945. Three half-brothers and one half-sister surviving are: Martin Luther Williamson and David Wilson Williamson of Fulton, George William Williamson of New Orleans, La,, and Mrs. Percy (Sylvia) Langley, Fulton. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, March 9, 1964 Dillon, Elihu NATIVE OF COUNTY DIED NOVEMBER 10 Body of Elihu Dillon Buried at Steedman, His Old Home, Thursday. Elihu Dillon, 79 years old, a native and for many years a resident of the Steedman Community, died November 10 at his home in St. Charles, MO., after an extended illness from the infirmities of age. His body was brought back to his home community and a service was conducted by Sister Anna Powers of Reform. Burial was in Riverview cemetery, two miles northeast of Steedman, on November 14. Mr. Dillon was born and reared in south Callaway, living all but the last 12 years of his life in that community. In 1922 he moved to St. Charles with his family. He leaves to morn his passing, his widow; who before her marriage, was Miss Jennie Estes, of the same community; eight children, Mrs. Robert Farley, Mrs. Dave Kutchler, Mrs. John Matteson, Thomas and Edgar (Dick) Dillon of St. Charles; Walter and Moses Dillon and Mrs. Baxter Peery Steedman. In addition, there are 45 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Mr. Dillon was a good man and neighbor and was well liked by all who knew him. His passing brings sorrow to a host of friends in this county. Missouri Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, November 22, 1934 Dillon, Paris Paris Dillon, 84, of Fulton, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 15, 1915, in Callaway County to the late Maude Collins and G. W. Dillon. He married Edith Williamson. She preceded him in death on March 7, 1964. Survivors include: one son, Richard Glen Dillon of Fulton; one daughter, Judy Rogers of the state of Arizona; five grandchildren, Darrell Dillon, Wendy Twitchell and Darren Dillon, all of Fulton, Edie Welch of Jefferson City and Mike Harris of the state of Arizona; three sisters, Lola Padgett, Gladys Martin; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by one son, four brothers and one infant sister. He retired from the Fulton Country Club after 22 years of service as a grounds superintendent. Services will be 2 p.m., Friday at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton, with Bruce Williamson officiating. Burial will follow in Callaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 4, 2000 Dillon, Rosanna Lee ROSANNA LEE DILLON Mrs. Rosanna Lee Dillon, age 84, of Fulton, passed away Friday, January 8, 1999 at the Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton. She was born June 24, 1914, in Steedman, Missouri a daughter of the late John Robert Lee McClellan and Dora Ellen Ladman McClellan. She married Walter Raymond Dillon in Fulton on February 14, 1937. He survives at their home. Other survivors include three daughters, Donna Carrol Burry and her husband, Earl of Fulton, Carolyn Parks and her husband, Daniel of Williamsburg, and Sandra Gibson and her husband Richard of Fulton, two sisters; Ruth Craig and Trixie Nickelson of Fulton, one brother, Marvin McClellan of Tekamah, Nebraska, 7 grand- children; Gary Wayne Burry and his wife, Tammy, Steven "Rusty" Burry and his wife Ronda, Carol Ann Sumner and her husband, Jon, Jennifer Gibson, Mac Gibson, all of Fulton, Dianna Robbins and her husband, Eric of Holts Summit, Douglas Gibson of Bowling Green, Missouri, one step-grandson, David Gibson of Fulton and 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother. "Mrs. Dillon was a member of the Church of God-Holiness in Fulton, Central Co- Workers and Central Quilters Club. Fulton Sun Gazette, January 10, 1999 Dillon, Ronnie Ronnie Dillon A former Fultonian, Ronnie Dillon, died December 12 at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, after a lingering illness. He was born in Fulton, November 8, 1943. As a child, he grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors include: his wife, three children, and his parents, Mr. Leon Dillon and Mrs. Edna Powers Dillon, two brothers, Wallace Lee and Delbert, two sisters, Joyce and Jean, all of Phoenix. Fulton relatives are Raymond and Paris Dillon, Mrs. Lola Padgett, Mrs. Buck Martin, Mrs. Curtis Warfield, Floyd Powers and Mrs. Faye Powers Day. Burial was Monday, December 16, at Phoenix. Dudley, Bedelia Louise Bedelia Louise DUDLEY, 84, of Sullivan, formerly of Fulton, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998, in Sullivan. She was born Nov. 11, 1913, in Calwood to Jewett Madison WRIGHT, Sr., and Susan Ethel WRIGHT. She married Ransom E. DUDLEY, who preceded her in death. Survivors include: her mother of Fulton; one son, Randy DUDLEY and his wife of Sullivan; two brothers, Madison WRIGHT of Fulton and Tommie Wright and his wife of Kingdom City; two sisters, Shirley BLANSETT and her husband of Rocky Mountain and Betty HARRIS and her husband of Fulton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, one son and two brothers. Mrs. Dudley was a longtime member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Fulton. Services were Saturday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Fulton, Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Hassebroek-Felton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Fulton Sun Gazette, March 4, 1998, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri Dungan, Roger Celement Roger Clement Dungan, 59, of Boonville died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Cooper County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at Thacker Funeral Home in Boonville with the Rev. Don Woods officiating. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Dungan was born April 7, 1941, in Cooper County to Herbert and Ruth Shadwick Dungan. He married Nina Louise Schultz on Oct. 22, 1966, and she survives. Survivors also include three stepdaughters, Theresa Mullett and Cindy Ridgeway, both of Columbia, and Irene Bodenhamer of Butler; one brother, Dale Dungan of Kansas City; four sisters, Doris Kaiser and Betty Cundiff, both of Excelsior Springs, Ruth Thompson of Boonville and Hazel Purvis of New Franklin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Memorials are suggested to the Providence Cemetery Association. Ecton, Peter ECTON--Near Calwood, in this county, on the 20th inst., Peter Ecton, aged about 35 years. He leaves a wife and four children, and was a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Fulton Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, November 1888 Ferguson, Leon Mitchell Leon Mitchell Ferguson, 79, of Jefferson City, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at St. Marys Health Center in Jefferson City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Holts Summit with the Rev. George Coleman officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mr. Ferguson was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Callaway County to Mitchell and Lillian Adams Ferguson. He married Mildred Whittler and later married Beatrice Gordon. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church in Holts Summit, where he was a deacon and a member of the Missionary Society. He was also a member of American Legion Post No. 231. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Harris of Columbia; two sisters, Marie Thompson of Kansas City and Jessie Ferguson of Jefferson City; two brothers, Paul Ferguson of Jefferson City and Charles Ferguson of Stockton, Calif.; one grandchild; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Ferguson. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, July 12, 2000 Flaspohler, Bill Bill M. Flaspohler, 63, of Armstrong died Friday, Nov. 13, 1998, at his home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Friemonth-Freese Funeral home in Fayette with the Rev. John Spilman officiating. Burial will be in Fayette City Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Mr. Flaspohler was born June 23, 1935, in Howard County to Leo Flaspohler and Anna "Shine" Golden Goodman of Fayette. He married Carol Thompson, and she survives. Mr. Flaspohler worked as a locomotive engineer for Gateway Western Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, the American Legion, the Eagles Lodge and a local band known as the Tunemasters. Other survivors include his mother, of Fayette; three sons, Curtis Flaspohler of Armstrong, Butch Flaspohler of Higbee and Ed Flaspohler of Arnold; and a daughter, Cynthia Flaspohler-McPeek of Larkspur, Colo. Memorials can be made to Homecare of Mid-Missouri Hospice in Moberly. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, November 15, 1998 Gallentine, Ruby Ruby Helen Gallentine, 83, of Centralia died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Centralia with Emmet Calvert officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Fenton Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Gallentine was born Oct. 15, 1916, in Columbia to Sidney and Jenny Belle Slater Lynes. She married Ernest Gallentine on Nov. 7, 1959, in Tuscumbia, and he survives. She was a Jehovah's Witness in Hallsville. Survivors also include a daughter, Shirley Ann Goodman of Thompson; a son, Larry Ray Johnson of Centralia; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. A brother preceded her in death. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 22, 2000 Griffin, Dora E. Ladman Mrs. Dora E. GRIFFIN, Route 5, died unexpectedly at 3 a.m. today 40 minutes after being admitted to the Callaway Memorial Hospital. She was a life-long resident of the county. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God Holiness with the Rev. Sam McLerran, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Steedman. The body will lie in state at the Maupin Funeral Home here. Pal bearers will be Ralph and Lloyd Twitchell, Allen Mealy, Carl Farley, Archie Lee Tate and Elmer Sprout. A native of Callaway County, Mrs. Griffin was born near Steedman on April 15, 1888, a daughter of Anton and Sarah Thompson Ladman. She was married to John R. McClellan on May 7, 1913, and the couple lived for many years on a farm near Steedman. He died on May 18, 1945. On January 28, 1952, she was married to John H. Griffin, who survives. Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Riverview Church of God Holiness. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include four children by her first marriage, Mrs. Raymond Dillon, Fulton, Marvin McClellan, Tekamah, Neb., Mrs. Howard Nickelson, McCredie, and Miss Ruth McClellan, Fulton. One son, Henry Wilson, died at the age of two. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, May 27, 1960 Hart, Dorothy I. Dorothy I. HART, 73 of Fulton, died Monday, August 4, 1997, at Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton. She was born April 26, 1924, in Fulton to Harley Fisher and Pearl Belle Custard Fisher. Survivors include two sons, James Humphrey of Mexico and Mike Matteson of Fulton; three daughters, Sheri Dunne of Sullivan, Jackie Chapman of Phoenix and Patty Gold of Los Angeles; 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Reno; one son, Jody Belcher; an infant brother and an infant sister. Mrs. Hart worked as a psychiatric aide at Fulton, State Hospital until her retirement. She enjoyed playing in pool tournaments at the SERVE Senior Center. Services will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton with the Rev. Stephen Sowder officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton (Arrangements: Langsford Chapel, Lee's Summit, MO) Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, November 22, 1996 Hockaday, Sara H. In Independence on Sunday, April 20th, Sarah H., Infant daughter of Isaac and Susan C. Hockaday, aged 22 months. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, May 9, 1851 Hull, Mary Settles Mary Settles Hull, 93, of Boonville died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, at Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at William Wood Funeral Home in Boonville with the Rev. Karen Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the funeral home. Mrs. Hull was born July 12, 1907, in Boone County to Harris and Sarah Jane Pharis Settles. She married Clarence E. Hull on Nov. 24, 1926, in Cooper County, and he preceded her in death. She was employed at Selwyn Shoe Factory until her retirement. She was a member of the United Church of Christ for over 70 years. Survivors include two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Jane Brownfield; four brothers; three sisters; and a great-grandchild. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, September 20, 2000 Hunker, Mary Martha Mary Martha Hunker, 87, of Moberly, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at Loma Linda nursing home in Moberly. Services were held at 2 p.m. today at Million-Taylor-Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville with Lon Cooksey officiating. Burial is in Roanoke Cemetery in Roanoke. Mrs. Hunker was born April 30, 1912, in Moberly to Stephen and Maggie Parks Morris. She married Leslie Hunker on April 30, 1930, in Yates and he preceded her in death. She had been employed at the Brown Shoe factory, and Community Hospital. She was a member of Coates Street Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the quilting circle. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Hunker of Columbia and Martin Hunker of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Kathryn Thompson of Moberly and Betty Bryant of Washington; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society of the Coates Street Presbyterian Church. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, January 17, 2000 Hunter, Ida Ford Mrs. Ida HUNTER, nee FORD, was born in Lexington Kentucky, April 20, 1850. emigrated with her parents to Fulton, Missouri in 1855...died...August 23rd, 1879, Callaway Weekly Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. September 5, 1879 Kemp, William R. On the 7th inst., at the residence of his father in this county, Wm. R. KEMP, aged about 26 years. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, January 11, 1861 Jasper, Sallie F. Wood Mrs. Sallie F., wife of Robert D. JASPER, and daughter of James B. and the late Nancy Ann WOOD, departed this life March 27, 1870, in the town of New Florence, Mo., aged 19 yeas, 7 months and 16 days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 8, 1870 Jameson, Margaret On the 7th of April, at her residence on the Grand Prairie, Mrs. Margaret, consort of Thomas JAMESON, of typhoid fever, aged 25 years. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 16, 1852 Jameson, Nellie JAMESON--In this county, on the 12th inst., of consumption, Miss Nellie Jamison, aged about 19 years. Fulton Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, 1882 Jolly, George S. Died at his residence in Audrain county on the 13th inst., George S. JOLLY, aged 42 years. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, March 22, 1862 Lewis, George T. PRIVATE GEORGE T. LEWIS. Aged 27 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lewis, of near McCredie, Mo. Called to the colors October 5, 1917, sent to Camp Funston, Kan., for training and assigned to 354th Infantry. Died of pneumonia at Camp Funston, February 21, 1918. Looten, Wayne Edward Wayne Edward LOOTEN, 65, of Eugene died Monday, May 29, 2000, at his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Hickory Hill Baptist Church in Eugene with the Rev. Shane Crum officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Weber and Sons Funeral Home in Russellville. Mr. Looten was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Henley to Edward and Orpha LOOTEN. He married Dorothy Jo SESTAK on Jan. 23, 1955, in Hickory Hill, and she survives. He graduated from Eugene High School and worked for A&P Supermarkets for 14 years before joining Prudential Insurance Co., where he was a manager for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Hickory Hills Baptist Church in Eugene. He also was a Cole County commissioner and a longtime member of the Life Underwriters Association. Other survivors include his mother and stepfather, Orpha and Herb Thompson of Kansas City, Kan.; his stepmother, Opal Looten of Henley; two sons, Richard Wayne Looten of Columbia and Steven Lee Looten of Quincy, Ill.; a daughter, Michelle Delene Morton of Columbia; three brothers, Donald Looten and Frankie Looten, both of Henley, and Jerry Thompson of Jamesport; two sisters, Patricia Breedlove and Diane Barnes, both of Kansas City, Kan.; and five grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Hickory Hill Baptist Church. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, May 30, 2000 Maddox, Clarence C. "Hap" Capt. Clarence C. "Hap" MADDOX, 73, Jefferson City, died July 31, 1999, at St. Mary's Health Center. He was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Callaway County, a son of Elburn and Margaret KEELEY MADDOX. He was married June 14, 1946, in Fulton, to Norma Jean Goodman, who died June 3, 1999. A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, he graduated from Fulton High School in 1943 and attended Westminster College. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Washington. He served in the Navy and Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was employed by the Missouri Highway Patrol from 1953 until illness forced his retirement as a captain in 1984. He was stationed in Flat River and Montgomery City before his transfer to the patrol's general headquarters in 1961. He retired as a director of the Criminal Bureau. He was a deacon and member of Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the retired Missouri Highway Patrol Employees Association. Survivors include: three daughters, Brenda M. Dillane and Debbie D. Schrimpf, both of Jefferson City, and Beverly G. Sheridan, Steamboat Springs, Colo.; one son, Gary P. Maddox, Jefferson City; and 10 randchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. C.D. Butler will officiate. Graveside services and burial with military honors will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Freeman Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Baptist Church building fund. Jefferson City News Tribune, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, August 1, 1999 Maddox, Mary Jane Died of Pneumoniciclial croup, near Barkersville, Mo., on January 23rd, 1882, Mary Jane, daughter of William J. and Mary F. MADDOX, aged three months and eight days. Farewell, dear little darling, thou art gone but not forgotten. She was the music of our home, a day that knew no night--, The fragrance of our garden bower--, A thing all smiles and light. Above the couch we beat and prayed, In the half-lighted room; As the bright hues of infant life, Sank slowly lat gloom. The form remained, but there was now, No soul our love to share; Farewell! with weeping hearts we said---, Child of our love and care. But years are moving quickly past. And times will soon be o'er, Death shall be swallowed up of life, On the immortal shore. Maddox, Norma Jean Norma Jean MADDOX 70, Jefferson City, died June 3, 1999, at St. Marys Health Center. She was born May 4, 1929, in Callaway County, a daughter of Paul O. and Betty FARMER GOODMAN. She was married June 14, 1946, in Fulton, to Clarence C. "Hap" MADDOX, who survives at the home. A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, she attended Fulton High School. She worked for Kroger's store and later with Sears for several years. She also owned and operated Granny's Gourmet Catering Co. for more than 20 years until she retired in 1998. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Other survivors include: three daughters, Brenda Dillane and Debbie Schrimpf, both of Jefferson City, and Beverly Sheridan, Steamboat, Colo.; one son, Gary Maddox, Jefferson City; two sisters, Lois Martin, Kansas City, Kan., and Carolyn Beers, state of Kansas; and 10 grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Baptist Church. The Rev. C.D. Butler will officiate. Burial will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Freeman Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund. Jefferson City News Tribune, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, June 6, 1999 Maddox, Uriah Died at the residence of his mother, 7 miles north of Fulton, on the night of the 21st instant, Mr. Uriah MADDOX in the 30th year of his age. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, February 28, 1851 Dr. R. J.M. The Fulton Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, November, 1882 Martin, Harry M. Mr. Harry M. MARTIN, passed away Monday, August 27, 1990 at the Heartland of Fulton Nursing Care Facility. He was born April 9, 1903 at Steedman, Mo., a son of the late Harvey S. and Daisy MADDOX MARTIN. He was married June 29, 1923 to Georgia GILMAN, she preceded him in death on March 21, 1978. Survivors include; two sons, Elmer and James Martin of Fulton, four daughters; Mrs. J. C. (Mildred) Adams, Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Harrison, Mrs. Betty Thurman all of Fulton and Mrs. Peggy Diehl of Steedman. One brother, Elwood Martin of Fulton and one sister, Margaret Atterberry of Rhineland, Missouri. 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, two sons, two brothers and two sisters. McClennan, John R. MCCLELLAN, John R. McCLELLAN was born October 16, 1869 at Portland, Mo., and died May 18, 1945 at the age 75 years 4 months 2 days. He was the son of James and Martha J. McCLELLAN. On May 7, 1913 he was married to Dora E. LADMAN. To this union five children were born, one son, Henry Wilson, preceding him in death. He is survived by his widow, and four children, namely: Mrs. Raymond Dillon, Fulton, Mo.; Cpl. Marvin McClellan of the U. S. Army; Trixie Ellen and Ruth of the home; 2 grandchildren, one brother, one sister, two half-sisters, and one step-sisters. He was saved and sanctified several years ago, but had wandered back, to some extent. Two years ago he got back to God and never ceased praising His name. At any time through the night one could hear him praying. A prayer service was held in his home a few weeks ago and he shouted the praise of God with is feeble voice. He said to Bro. Floyd Rogers, "Bro. Rogers, this is the best prayer meeting I was ever in." He tried to help his friends in every way he could. If anyone was sick, he would go to see them, and would say, "I'm glad they don't think I'm too old to help." The funeral service was conducted by Bro. J. L. BEATTY at Riverview Church and his body was laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery to await the morning of the first resurrection. The family wishes to thank the people of Reform Church, the Fulton Church, and the Kansas City College and Bible School and Church for the flowers and sympathy. The Church of God Holiness Church Herald, November 1945 McCray N E. D. McCRAY. Aged 22 years, Son of Mr. And rs. S. McCray, of near New Bloomfield, Mo. Called to the olors October 21, 1918, and sent to Camp Bowie, Tex., for raining. Died at base hospital in that camp, November 3, 1918, ofpneumonia Miles, James T. James T. MILES, 78, of Norcross, Ga., formerly of Columbia, died Saturday, March 18, 2000. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Kirk of the Corners Christian Church in Norcross. A private graveside service will follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens. Mr. Miles was a native of Columbia and graduated from the University of Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945 as a staff sergeant. He spent many years in the retail business, working with J.P. Allen, Macy's and Robins of Cordele. Survivors include daughters, Sharon Miles and Sallie Thompson, both of Duluth, Ga., Linda Douglas of Charlotte, N.C., and Wendy Arnold of Ft. Valley, Ga.; son, James Miles of Alpharetta, Ga.; and 11 grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, March 19, 2000 Nevins, John NEVINS--In this county, on the 4th inst., John Nevins, aged about 75 years. Fulton Telegraph, 1888 Overfelt, Ralph G. PRIVATE RALPH G. OVERFELT. Aged 22 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Overfelt, of Auxvasse. Called to the colors October 21, 1918 and sent with a contingent from Callaway county to Camp Bowie, Tex., where he died of pneumonia, November 2, 1918 O’Neil, Eugene, Jr. Eugene H. O'NEIL Jr., 77, of Columbia died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, in Columbia. A memorial mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Boonville with the Rev. Pat Dolan officiating. Mr. O'Neil was born October 14, 1922, in Everett, Wash., to Eugene Haggerty and Katherine FRATT O'NEIL. He married Catherine Roberts on September 13, 1947, in Wisconsin. He served with the Army Air Forces during World War II as a flight navigator. He was a statistician for the state of Wisconsin, a marketing specialist for 3M Co. and Amphenol Corp. and a computer programmer for Morgan Corp. and Sherwin Williams. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He also was a member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and received his life certificate this year. Survivors include two sons, Stephen O'Neil and David O'Neil, both of Chicago; two daughters, Molly Gammill of Meridian, Miss., and Beth Lammers of Rocheport; three brothers, Fred O'Neil of Brookfield, Wis., William O'Neil of Everett, Wash., and John O'Neil of Bellevue, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Option Care/Missouri River Hospice, 3210 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, Mo., 65201. Ott, Clarence H. "Jack" ColumbiaDaily Tribune, Columbia, Missouri, September 20, 2000Clarence H. "Jack" Ott, 79, of Hallsville died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000, at his home. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Red Rock Methodist Church in Harrisburg with the Rev. Tom Adams officiating. Burial will be in Red Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until time of services Thursday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Nilson Funeral Home. Mr. Ott was born November 26, 1920, in Boone County to Samuel F. and Myrtle R. KEMPER OTT. He married Wilma Cook on Dec. 21, 1940, in Columbia, and she preceded him in death. He was a member of Red Rock United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid bowler and was active at Oakland Plaza Lanes. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Reedy of Hallsville and Joan Frantz of Marshfield; three sisters, Mary Belle Perkins, Dorothy Juanita Shores and Lorene Stone, all of Columbia; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Ott; and three sisters, Alice Neal, Edith House and Louise Toalson. Memorials are suggested to Red Rock Methodist Church Cemetery, 4760 Squire Court Road, Harrisburg, Mo., 65256. September 20, 2000 Polacek, Nellie Mrs. Nellie POLACEK age 79 of Fulton passed away Sunday, October 22, 1989 at the Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton. She was born January 10, 1910 in Steedman, Missouri, the daughter of the Late William Recer and GUSSIE MADISON Garriott. She was married to August Francis Polacek, he preceded her in death February 24, 1982. Survivors include two sons; Kenny Polacek of Rhineland, Mo., and August Polacek of Fulton. Six daughters; Louetta Martin and Judy Harrison of Fulton. Dorothy Pierson of New Bloomfield, Mo., Helen Rosemiller of Holts Summit, Mo., Donna Raterman of Rhineland, Mo., and Fayrene Holzhauser of Portland, Mo. One brother, William Garriott of Carrington, Mo. Two sisters; Mary Edwards and Marcella Hawk both of Fulton. Twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one son. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 1989 at the Maupin Funeral Home Chapel in Fulton. Visitation will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Portland, Mo. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, October, 1989 Powell, Rebecca F. POWELL--Died at her home, at the residence of Mr. James POWELL, near New Prospect, Callaway County, MO., on the 7th day of November, 1882. Miss Rebecca F. POWELL, in the 22nd year of her age. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, a model Christian and was universally beloved by all who knew her. Fulton Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, 1883 Pryer, Mary Ohelia Mary Ophelia Pryer, 71, died Sunday September 27, 1987, at St. Marys Hospital in Blue Springs, Mo. Mrs. Pryer was born Oct. 23, 1915, in Callaway County, the daughter of Robert W. and Bessie Mal Matteson. She was married to Freeman Pryer who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son Freeman Jr., a daughter, Lanette Whitseck, and a grandson, John Whitseck, all of Independence, Mo.; brothers Henry Matteson of New Bloomfield, Robert Lee and Elvin Matteson, both of Fulton. Charles Eugene Matteson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Harold Matteson of Jefferson City; sisters, Dorothy Opperman of Independence, Myrtle Autenrieth of Jefferson City, Bonnie Holt of Shell Knob, Mo. A sister, Gertrude Shoof, also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 30, 1987, at the Ott Mitchell Funeral Home in Independence. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery, Independence. Kingdom Daily News, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, September 1987 Pugh, Virginia At the residence of her brother in DeKalb county, Mo., March 13th, 1864, Miss Virginia Pugh of Callaway county, Mo., aged 24 years and 17 days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, March 25, 1864 Renoe, Lissie RENOE--In this county, on the 5th inst., Lizzie, wife of Frank RENOE, aged about 24 years. He (she) leaves two children. Fulton Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, 1888 Roberts, Dorsey S PRIVATE DORSEY S. ROBERTS. Aged 19 years. Son of Mrs. Janie ROBERTS, formerly of Fulton, Mo. Enlisted in the Motor Transport Corps. June, 1918, and stationed at Fort Sheridan, Ill., where he died of spinal meningitis, December 13, 1918. Rose, Emma Esther Emma Esther ROSE age 81, of Fulton passed away Tuesday June 2nd at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1905 in Bluffton, Missouri, a daughter of Elijah Grant and Anna McCLATCHEY NORTHERN. She married Lemmie L. Rose on May 21, 1924. Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, three infant children and four sisters. Surviving are her husband, Lemmie, of the home. One son, Don Rose of Fulton and one daughter, Peggy Douglas also of Fulton. Three sisters, Anna Buchanan of Ethel, Missouri and Dolly Gallatin and Marjorie Lee both of Fulton. Five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A number of nieces and nephews and brother and sister-in-laws also survive. Mrs. Rose was a member of the First Free Methodist Church in Jefferson City. Services for Mrs. Emma Esther Rose will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4th at the Maupin Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend Forrest Hicks officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Best Bottoms Cemetery Fund. Memorial Card from Maupin Funeral Home, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri Rose, Lemmie Mr. Lemmie L. ROSE age 87 of Fulton passed away Friday, May 26, 1989 at the Fulton Manor Care Center. He was born January 12, 1902 in Steedman, Mo., a son of the late Solomon F. Rose and Dora Ellen HOOK. He married Emma Esther NORTHERN on May 21, 1987. Mr. Rose was also preceded in death by three infant children, four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are one son and daughter in-law; Don and Peggy Rose of Fulton and one daughter and son in-law; Peggy and John Douglas of Fulton. Four sisters; Mary Boemker and Abigail Middaugh of Fulton, Katy Crosswhite and Pauline Tuttle both of St. Ann, Mo. Five grandchildren; Danny Rose, Terry Elaine Smith, John R. Douglas, and Mark Douglas of Fulton, and David Rose of Belleville, Illinois. Ten great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A number of nieces and nephews and brother and sister in-laws also survives. Mr. Rose retired from the Harbison Walker Refractories in 1967. He attended the First Free Methodist Church. SCHIESZER, Phyllis Phyllis Marilyn Schieszer, 61, of Columbia died Thursday, March 9, 2000, in Columbia. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, at First Christian Church in Boonville. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Schieszer was born May 24, 1938, in Belle to Otto and Blanche COX THOMPSON. She married Robert "Bob" Schieszer on June 27, 1958, in Slater, and he survives. She attended First Christian Church and had worked for Wal-Mart for 13 years. Survivors also include a son, Robert Leslie Schieszer of Dahlonega, Ga.; two daughters, Teresa Lee Osweiler of Webster, Iowa, and Shelly Lynn McDonald of Independence; and six grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Memorials are suggested to Central Missouri Kidney Association, P.O. Box 1915, Columbia, Mo., 65205. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, March 9, 2000 Smith, Zena Zana Mae SMITH, 87, of Indianapolis, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Indianapolis. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Fifth Street Christian Church with the Rev. William Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Warren Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Smith was born on July 22, 1912, in Columbia to Stuart Parker and Rebecca PORTER MACBANE. She married Roy SMITH Sr., and he preceded her in death. She graduated from Douglass High School and had been employed as a financial secretary. She was the former owner of Stuart Parker Funeral Home. She was a member of Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis and Fifth Street Christian Church, where she was a member of the choir. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Hughes of Indianapolis; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a son. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, June 10, 2000 Schnur, Marjories Pearl Marjorie Pearl SCHNUR, 82, of Columbia died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m.Monday, June 12, at Harrisburg Cemetery in Harrisburg with the Rev.Mickey Havener officiating. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m.Monday at Parker Funeral Service. Mrs. Schnur was born Oct. 13, 1917,in Columbia to Charles Omega and Anna May BLAKEMORE PAYNE. She married Richard SCHNUR Sr., and he preceded her in death. She was a housekeeping supervisor from 1962 to 1978 at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago. She moved to Columbia in 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Judith Anne Schnur of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Richard Schnur Jr. of Afton, N.Y.; a sister, Lucille McQuitty of Columbia; a brother, Carl Payne of Kansas City, Kan.; and a granddaughter. She also was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, issouri, June 10, 2000 Scholl, ELizabeth On October 10, 1889, at the residence of her son, Capt. M. M. SCHOLL, near Shamrock this county, Mrs. Elizabeth SCHOLL, aged 79 years. Funeral at Augusta church. Scholl, Mrs. S. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, October 15, 1880 In this county on Monday night last, Mrs. S. SCHOLL, wife of John Scholl. Callaway Weekly Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri SCOTT, Bessie Mrs. Bessie Scott, 90 died Saturday, Nov. 23, 1996, at the Fulton Community Care Center in Fulton. She was born Oct. 8, 1906, the daughter of Milton and Stella VAUGHN SCOTT. She is survived by two brothers, Reed Scott of Holts Summit and Finis Scott of Guthrie. She was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. She was a member of the Oak Chapel Baptist of Guthrie. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oak Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Guthrie with the Rev. Marion Mitchell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Debo Funeral Home. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, November 24, 1996 Scott, Mathew On Monday evening, Feb. 21, 1852, at his residence in this county, Mathew Scott of typhoid fever, aged 29 years and one month. He has left a wife and three small children. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 16, 1852 Scott, Milton and Scott, George On Friday Feb. 27th, 1852, at the residence of his father in this county, Milton SCOTT, of typhoid fever, aged 20 years and 9 months. At the same place on Sunday, February 29th, 1852, George l. Scott, of typhoid fever, aged 22 years, 2 months and 27 days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 16, 1852 Scott, David G. At the residence of Temple Wayne, in Audrain County, Mo., on Tuesday March 16, 1852, David G. SCOTT, of typhoid fever, aged 24 years and 8 months. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 26, 1852 Scott, Harvey Died on Friday, Dec. 27, 1872, in Callaway county, after a long and painful illness, Harvey SCOTT. The deceased was born in Montgomery county, Ky., Dec. 12, 1810, and came to Callaway county in 1828, where he resided until his death. Mexico papers please copy. Scott, James M. James M. Scott and Tillman Vaughan, old citizens of this county, died on Wednesday night last. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 1, 1864 Sheets, Franklin In this county on Sunday night the 23rd of instant, Franklin Sheets aged 20 years, son of Benjamin SHEETS, Esq. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, February 28, 1851 Smith, Laura Wells In St. Louis, on the 29th ult., Laura, wife of John Burgess SMITH, and youngest daughter of Samuel F. WELLS Esq., of Saint Louis county, in the 28th year of her age. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, Jan. 22, 1861 Smith, Cyrus Near St. Aubert, on the 11th of December 1872, after one months illness, Cyrus C. SMITH, in his 53d year. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, January 17, 1873 Smith. Emma Kate Died - On the 25th of October at the residence of James SMITH, Emma Kate, daughter of James and Mary SMITH, aged 2 years, five months and 26 days. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, October 31, 1862 Smith, Mary Mrs. On the sixth of Sept., near Readsville, Callaway county, Mo., Mrs. Mary SMITH, wife of Wm. H. Smith, in the fifty-third year of her age. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, September 13, 1861 Smith, Joseph Drowned - Mr. Joseph SMITH, a German, was drowned while bathing in the Missouri river, near Portland on Saturday last. His body has not been recovered. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, June 9, 1871 Stambaugh, L. Dean SERGEANT L. DEAN STAMBAUGH Aged 27 years. Son of Mrs. Medora Stambaugh, of near Fulton. Called to the colors October 5, 1917, and ordered to Camp Funston, Kan., for training. Died of pneumonia at that camp January 25, 1918 Stevens, Ethelen Wassman Ethelene WASSMAN Stevens, 76, of New Franklin died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, at Boone Hospital Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at First Baptist Church in New Franklin with the Rev. Dan Pritchard officiating. Burial will be in Lamine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Markland Funeral Home in New Franklin. Mrs. Stevens was born April 7, 1922, to Emil Edwin and Elizabeth May CRAMER STEVENS. She married Walter WASSMAN on Aug. 31, 1938, in Boonville. She was employed with McGraw Edison as an assembly person in Moberly. She later graduated from beauty college and became a beautician. She retired in 1978 from employment with Toastmaster in Boonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Kenneth WASSMAN of Moberly; two daughters, Clara Hickam of Moberly and Sharon Shaffer of Franklin; two sisters, Freda Thompson of Kansas City and Cammie Jackson of Independence; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Memorials can be made to the Ethelene Stevens Memorial Fund or to Silver Liners Senior Center in care of Markland Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, New Franklin, Mo., 65274. Stokes, Henry H. On Oct. 6, 1880, at his residence, near Holts Summit, Mo., of consumption, Henry H. Stokes, aged about 40 years. Callaway Weekly Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, October 15, 1880 Stone, Virginia In this city, on Friday morning last, Virginia L., daughter of Dr. W. B. Stone, aged 2 years. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, February 26, 1864 Tate, Maggie H. Maggie H. Tate, 88, of Fulton, died Saturday morning in Fulton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, at the Church of God Holiness, with burial in the Riverview Cemetery. The Reverend E. G. Garrett will officiate. She was born December 27, 1885 in Callaway County, the daughter of Andrew and Martha Jane MARTIN. She married John Tate who preceded her in death in 1956. Survivors include two sons, Archie Lee, Steedman, and Melvin, Fulton, four Grand-children and eight great- grandchildren. Fulton Sun Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, July 1973 TATE, ROSANNA A. Rosanna A. Tate, 67, of Fulton died August 15, 1987, at the Columbia Regional Hospital. Mrs. Tate was born May 5, 1920, in Steedman, the daughter of Charles Baxter and Grace Bell DILLON PEERY. She married Melvin Tate on May 8, 1936, in Fulton and he survives at the home. Other survivors include three sons, Melvin W. Tate of Fulton, Gary K. Tate of Mexico, and Ronald E. Tate of Columbia; five grandchildren; one sister, Inez Maddox of Fulton; and one brother, Earl Peery of Fulton. She was preceded in death by a brother Edgar Peery, and a sister, Madonna Lawrence. Mrs. Tate sold Avon products for many years and had retired from the Safeway Grocery Store in Fulton. She was a member of the Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Miland Bourland at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1987, at the Debo Golden Rule Chapel. Burial will follow in Callaway Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dream Factory. Thomas, Marcus Kingdom Daily News, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, August 1987 THOMAS--In this county, on the 19th inst., Marcus Thomas, aged 25 years, 11 months and 19 days. Thompson, John G. John G. THOMPSON, 68, of Columbia died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Ashley Manor Care in Boonville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Guthrie with the Revs. Marion Mitchell, Cedrick Harris and Moses Carpin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Chapel Cemetery in Guthrie. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Warren Funeral Chapel. Mr. Thompson was born July 12, 1932, in Pinewood, S.C., to Arthur and Susan GALASHAW THOMPSON. He married Alice Dickerson, and she survives. He and his wife moved to Columbia from New York in 1995. He had been employed with A&E Thread Co. and retired from Greyhound Bus Line in 1994. He was a member of Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Guthrie. Survivors also include two daughters, Jean Andrews and Vevlie Mitchell, both of Columbia; one son, Charles Robinson of Brooklyn, N.Y.; three brothers, Charley Thompson and Leroy Thompson, both of Sumter, S.C., and Arthur Thompson of Philadelphia; and four grandchildren. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, July 30, 2000 Thompson, Robert William Robert William Thompson, 37, of Columbia died Friday, June 30, 2000, in Columbia. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Gerike officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until time of services Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Thompson was born Feb. 19, 1963, in Springfield to Bobby McCray and Suzanne Batey Thompson. He married Kaytina Kleinsorge in Columbia. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in parks and recreation and worked as a sales representative with Kehe Food Distributors. Survivors include his parents of Springfield and a brother, Gregory McCray Thompson of Kansas City. His son, Ryan Thompson, also died on Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Ryan Thompson Memorial Science Fund at Mill Creek Elementary School, Attn: principal Pam Conway, 2200 Nifong Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65203. Thompson, Ryan McCray Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, July 2, 2000 Ryan McCray THOMPSON, 8, of Columbia died Friday, June 30, 2000, in Columbia. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Gerike officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from noon until time of services Sunday at the funeral home. Ryan was born Feb. 10, 1992, in Columbia to Robert and Kaytina THOMPSON. He had completed second grade at Mill Creek Elementary School, where he njoyed studying science. Survivors include his mother and step- father, Kaytina and Kevin Harrison of Columbia; his maternal grandparents, Alvin and Marie Kleinsorge of Columbia; his paternal grandparents, Bobby and Suzanne Thompson of Springfield; his step-randparents, Don and Betty Harrison of Edina; and three brothers, Clayton Harrison, Matthew Harrison and Daniel Harrison, all of Columbia. His father, Robert Thompson, also died on Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Ryan Thompson Memorial Science Fund at Mill Creek Elementary School, Attn: principal Pam Conway, 2200 Nifong Blvd., Columbia, Mo., 65203. Turner, Chtystal Maurine ColumbiaDaily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, July 2, 2000 Chrystal Turner Chrystal Maurine Turner, 87, of Columbia died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at Green Haven Nursing Home in Springfield. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to time of services Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Turner was born March 1, 1912, in Thompson to Ed and Lizzie Nevins Crawford. She married Charles William Turner on March 20, 1933, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Vivian Young and Carol McBee, both of Springfield; a sister, Mildred Burks of Harrisburg; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, a daughter, two brothers and a sister. Vaughan, Tillman James M. Scott and Tillman Vaughan, old citizens of this county, died on Wednesday night last. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, April 1, 1864 Walter, Ruth Stewart Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, January 13, 2000 Ruth Stewart Walter, 74, of Columbia died Friday, March 3, 2000, at Columbia Regional Hospital. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of services Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Walter was born Feb. 16, 1926, in Mexico, Mo., to George and Maude Genrich Stewart. She married Roy Walter in 1956 in Illinois, and he preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Mexico High School and attended Moberly Junior College. She was employed with Williams Keepers LLP and McAdams Ltd. until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of the Columbia Art League, Boone County Genealogy Society and Friends of the Library. She also was a member of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson City. Survivors include a son, August Walter of Columbia; a brother, Eugene Stewart of Mexico; and five sisters, Ima Jean Stewart and Bessie Towson, both of Columbia, Billie Dawson and Rose Stewart of Jefferson City and Geraldine Cleeson of Paris, Mo. Memorials are suggested to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, N.Y., 10038. Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, March 5, 2000 Weeks, W. J. Bryan PRIVATE W. J. BRYAN WEEKS. Aged 21 years. Son of Mrs. Missouri Y. Weeks, of near Williamsburg, Mo. Called to the colors October 21, 1918, and sent to Camp Bowie, Tex., for training. Died of pneumonia at that camp, October 31, 1918 Wilson, Theodosia A. Mrs. Died in this city on Monday morning the 18th ult., Mrs. Theodosia A. WILSON, wife of Mr. Wm. R. Wilson and daughter of Col. Sam'l M. GRANT late of Jackson county, Mo., in the 37th year of her age. In Feb. 1856 she was married to Mr. Wilson and assumed the relation of mother to his three orphan children. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, August 5, 1864 Broadwell, William Death of aged Citizen - Died in Lexington, Mo., at the residence of his on-in-law, Judge W. T. WOOD, Dec. 17, 1869, Mr. William BROADWELL, aged 2 years. His remains will be brought to this city for interment in the amily cemetery. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, January 7 1870 Wood, Samuel G. In Carrington, Mo., on the 23rd of August 1875, Mrs. Samuel G. WOOD. The Tlegraph, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, September 10, 1875 t his residence near St. Louis, on the 21st inst., Col. N. G. WOODS, of he firm of Bull, Warren and Woods. The Telegraph, Fulton, Callaway Cunty, Missouri, October 25, 1850 Wright, Betsy On February 23, 1880, at her residence three miles west of Fulton, Mrs. etsy WRIGHT, wife of Henry T. WRIGHT, aged 71 years, of pneumonia. She as a sister of Hon. John JAMISON, being the last one of his brothers nd sisters. Callaway Weekly Gazette, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri