These are typed from photographed copies of many obituaries and death notices that I have in my collection. For many of them there is no indication of what newspaper they came from nor is a year indicated for some of them. Photo copies are sometimes hard to read or are damaged. Also, some of the obits and death notices may not be complete. I will be spending time searching out the complete documents and their location, as well as continuing to search for more obituaries and death notices to add here. I always strive for correctness.
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GREENSBURG WOMAN DEAD
Funeral for Mrs. Earl McAlister to be Held Friday Morning
Funeral services for Mrs. Earl McAlister of Greensburg will be held from the Pleasant Ridge church, west of Greensburg, Friday morning at 11 o’clock.
Mrs. McAlister died at her home near Greensburg yesterday, August 29, at 10 p.m. Mrs. McAlister’s maiden name was Alta Josephine Lane. She was born in Knox county, September 20, 1892. She was married to Earl McAlister September 25, 1914.
She is survived by her husband, two children, Teddy Alva Lane of Greensburg and Mrs. Barney Adams of Sedalia; two grandchildren, three brothers, Teddy Lane of Fulton, Mo., Harry Lane and Freddie Lane both of Mr. Sterling, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Jeffrey of Downing, and Mrs. Rosie Shultz of Baring.
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Mrs. E. L. McAllister Dies In Florida
Mrs. E. L. (Gehrke) McAllister, a former Adair county resident, died near Gainesville, Fla., on Wednesday, according to word received by relatives here.
Mrs. McAllister was born southeast of Kirksville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Gehrke. She was married to E. L. [Joseph Henry] McAllister, who died in 1918.
She is survived by one son, Richard McAllister, of Gainesville; three grandsons, one sister, Miss Clarabel Gehrke, of Kirksville, and two brothers, Edward of Kirksville, and Earl, of Rippey, Iowa.
Mrs. McAllister had been living in Washington state but had gone to Florida about five months ago to be with her son. Funeral services and burial will be held at Seattle, Wash., her former home.
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DIED
Thomas B. McAllister, died of cancer, at his home in this city, Wednesday night, October 30, 1895, after a lingering illness, aged 75 years, 1 month and 19 days.
Deceased was born in Campbell county, Virginia, September 11, 1820. When he was about eleven years old he moved with parents to Coshocton county, Ohio. After a residence there of about eight years they moved to Johnson county, Indiana. In 1851 he came to this county and located on a farm three miles west of this city, where he remained for ten years, then moved to this city where he resided ever since.
When the war broke out he took an active and prominent part on the side of the Union forces and was seriously wounded at one time while in the line of duty for which he was afterwards pensioned by the government. In the campaign of 1872 he was elected representative and served his county faithfully and well in the 26th general assembly.
He was married to Martha A. Conyer, Sept. 13, 1877 and leaves her, one brother, and two sisters to mourn his death. He was an honest intelligent and industrious citizen and will be missed and mourned by a large circle of friends as well as by relatives. In 1893 he professed religion and united with the Christian church in this city. Ever since that time he calmly awaited the Masters summons. Death came to him as a release. Nothing could check the march of the merciless disease that was dragging him down to the grave, and no one realized it more fully than he did.
Eld. D. W. Misener preached the funeral sermon, Friday, and took for his text “To Die is Gain.” The text was appropriate. In his case to die meant rest, it meant a home in a realm where afflictions are unknown. A large number of old time citizens of the town were present at the funeral and assisted in paying the last tribute of respect to his memory.
Thomas B. McAllister, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 7 Nov 1895, p. 1, col. 7
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Sister of Mrs. J. E. Luther Formerly Lived at Killwinning
Mrs. J. E. Luther has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle E. McAntire, a former resident in the Killwinning community in Scotland county. Mrs. McAntire died at her home at Southwick, Idaho, last Thursday night, March 16, about midnight after a three months’ illness.
Funeral services and burial were at her former home Anad, Montana, where the family lived several years.
Mrs. McAntire, whose maiden name was Myrtle E. Milliken, was born at Drakesville, Iowa, on June 6, 1865, being 73 years of age last June.
She was married to William T. McAntire and for 26 years they lived in Scotland county in the Killwinnning community, moving to Montana about thirty years ago and later to Idaho. Mr. McAntire died a few years ago.
She is survived by two sons, Bert McAntire and Dallas McAntire, and one granddaughter, Lois E. Sargent, all of Southwick, Idaho. Her oldest son, James Leslie McAntire, was killed in the World War, and her only daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Sargent, died in 1929.
She is also survived by one brother, O. B. Milliken of Mishawaka, Indiana, and another sister, Mrs. George McGawn of Orange Cove, Calif.
Mrs. McAntire will be remembered by many of the older residents of Miller township.
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Mrs. Sarah McAntire Dies at the Age of 92 Years
Mrs. Sarah McAntire, who has made her home the past 7 ½ years at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Chas. Cox in Memphis died at that place last Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. McAntire was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, December 7, 1820, and was past 92 years of age. She was one of the oldest, if not the oldest person in the county at the time of her death.
Her maiden name was Sarah Hills and she was married in 1840 to A.B. McAntire at Elizabethtown, Ky. She came to Missouri with her husband in the spring of 1849, and has lived in Scotland County most of the time since then.
While Mrs. McAntire has not been away from home much of late years she was only sick about nine weeks, her death being caused mainly by old age.
The funeral services were held Friday morning at the residence of Charles Cox, and the remains were buried in the Memphis Cemetery.
Mrs. McAntire leaves two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Hills and Mrs. Jane Lasley, of Elizabethtown, Ky., two sons and one daughter, J.W. McAntire of Joplin, and J.H. McAntire, of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Mrs. Jennie Clark, of Selma, Calif.
A part of the time since the death of her husband, Mrs. McAntire lived with her son, J.H. McAntire, but of late years she has lived in Memphis, with her granddaughters, Mrs. J.H. Myers and Mrs. Chas. Cox. The funeral was largely attended by the friends of the deceased. She was a woman of splendid character, and was beloved by all those who knew her.
Mrs. McAntire was the mother of six children, Mary, Harriett, Jane, John W., Joseph H., and Bina, three having preceded her to the spirit land. There are twenty-five grand-children, twenty-four great-grand-children, and three great-great grandchildren.
Sarah (Hills) McAntire, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Jul 1913
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Etta, daughter of David and Liddie McBride departed this life Monday July 14th of hemorrhage of the bowels. Little Etta was an obedient, kind, and affectionate child. She is gone, gone to live with Jesus and the many happy children over there. A few days before she deceased this life she became very anxious to acknowledge Christ by being baptized which was attended to. Her life was a beautiful comment upon, early piety, she lives in heaven today. Will her friends meet her there? T.J.W.
Etta McBride, Edina, Missouri, The Sentinel, 17 Jul 1873, p. 3, col. 4
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J. M. McCall Dies
J. M. McCall, Odd Fellow, Mason, veteran of the Civil War and one of the oldest attorneys in Kirksville, passed away at his farm in Knox County last Saturday, following an illness of several years.
In 1883 he came to Kirksville where he engaged in the practice of law and continued in active practice until illness prevented. He served one term as Mayor of Kirksville.
Mr. McCall is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary F. Greiner McCall, August 17, 1892. There are four surviving children born to his first wife, Mary J. Hickman, to whom he was married on Dec. 6, 1866, and who died Oct. 27, 1889. The children are Morgan H. and Metta M. McCall of Novelty, Charles B., of St. Louis, and Mrs. Connie V. Wright of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Funeral and burial services were held Sunday afternoon at Novelty.
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MRS. MARY F. M’CALL DIES AT HOME HERE
Funeral Services to be Held 2:30 O’Clock Monday Afternoon.
Mrs. Mary F. McCall, a well-known resident of this city who has spent practically all her life in and near Kirksville, died at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 210 S. High street. She had been enjoying fairly good health in recent years but suffered a stroke of paralysis four days ago.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home and burial will be in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. McCall, a daughter of Alexander M. and Sarah Beatty Gilmore, was born in Warren county, Ill., August 30, 1856. She came to Adair county with her parents when she was two years old and they lived on a farm about six miles south of Kirksville. She came from a family noted for its longevity, some of them living to be more than 90 years old.
She was married to George Greiner in Chapman, Neb., and to them was born one child, Miss Ottie M. Greiner, now principal of the Benton school. She was married to the late Atty. J. M. McCall on August 16, 1892, at her parents home south of Kirksville. Mr. McCall died about 20 years ago.
The deceased lived for a brief time in Nebraska and spent one year in Wyoming where she had a studio and taught painting. She was a member of the Christian Church, the Eastern Star, Sojourners Club and the D. A. R.
She is survived by her daughter, Miss Ottie M. Greiner, a stepson, Charles McCall of St. Louis and a step-daughter, Mrs. Conna Wright of Monterey Park, Calif. Two brothers preceded her in death, Dr. James R. Gilmore and Dr. George R. Gilmore.
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Everett McCandless Services Held On Wednesday
Everett McCandless, son of Joseph M. and Henrietta Corwin McCandless, was born March 25, 1890, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away in Memphis October 14, 1968. He was married to Alta Ralph June 4, 1913, and lived his entire life in Scotland County engaged in farming until two years when he became associated with the flower shop in Memphs [sic].
He was a veteran of World War I.
Mr. McCandless was a member of the McAdow Presbyterian Church.
His wife preceded him in death december [sic] 19, 1965. He is survived by a brother, Hosea McCandless, of Quincy, Illinois; niecies [sic], nephews, and in laws, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hunt, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ralph; and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday October 16, 1968, at 2:00 p.m. in the Payne Chapel, Memphis, Missouri, with the Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Joe Tom Walker, Mike Walker, Victor Snodgrass, Glen Donaldson, Joe Wesley, Emmett Phillps [sic].
Everett McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Oct 1968
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Died
James H. McCandless died at his home near Bible Grove, Dec. 23, 1897, aged 68 years, 1 month and 23 days.
Deceased was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, October 30, 1829 and came to Missouri in 1856. He was married to Mary J. Barker, March 7, 1860. Of this union six children were born, five of whom survive to mourn the loss of a father. He was honest and highly esteemed in the community and will be missed and mourned by many friends as well as by the family. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community.
James H. McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 30 Dec 1897
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Jennie McCandless Passed Away At Greentop, Mo.
Jennie V. McCandless, daughter of William D. and Martha Hunt McVey was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, on May 20, 1878, and passed away at the Haven of Rest Home in Greentop, Missouri, on August 11, 1967, at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 21 days.
She was married to Jason McCandless, who preceded her in death on December 24, 1938.
Mrs. McCandless became a member of the Downing Christian Church at the early age of 16.
Survivors include one neice [sic], one nephew, cousins, and one brother-in-law, J. E. Ashworth.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday August 13, 1967, at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Kenneth Campbell.
Music was furnished by a women’s quartet and a men’s quartet accompanied by Mary Dawson.
Bobybearers [sic] were Jacob Blessing, Russell B. Schupbach, Chas. Cook, Junior Comstock, Chas. Dawson and Claude Crook.
Burial was in Downing cemetery.
Jennie V. McCandless, From Unknown Newspaper, 17 Aug 1967
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Rites For Mrs. McCandless
Services Were conducted by Rev. Feay Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. H. V. McCandless, who died at her home in Memphis Monday morning, March 13, at 9:15 o’clock, were held at the Gerth & Baskett funeral parlor yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Feay, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Pall bearers at the funeral were D. O. Morgan, A. Ammerman, Seth D. Trotter, William Gilbert, Ralph I. Ladd and Chas. J. Williams
Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns sang, accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Platter at the piano.
Mrs. McCandless, who lived at 113 East Jackson Street, had been seriously ill several weeks and while her death was not unexpected, it was a shock to her many friends in Memphis, where she had lived practically all her life, she having been born in Scotland County on January 20, 1860. She was 79 years of age in January of this year.
Mrs. McCandless was born on a farm north of Memphis. Her maiden name was Miss Matilda Dean. She was married in Memphis to Herschel V. McCandless on July 4, 1882.
She was a faithful member of the Memphis Christian church.
Mr. McCandless died a few years ago. Her entire life, with the exception of about three years spent in Nebraska, was spent in Memphis and Scotland County.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. G. C. Clark of Huntsville, Mo., and Mrs. O. B. Osborn of Memphis; three grandchildren, Dixie Lee Clark of Kirksville, Elmer Osborn of Memphis and Virginia Osborn of Los Angeles, Calif.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark, O. B. Osborn, who is with the CCC camp at Kahoka; Miss Dixie Lee Clark and Elmer Osborn of Kirksville were here for the funeral.
Matilda (Dean) McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 16 Mar 1939
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MRS. J. M. McCANDLESS
Funeral services were held Sunday as Bible Grove Christian church for Mrs. J. M. McCandless, who died at the home of her son, Everett, Friday.
Mrs. McCandless was born in Ohio, March 12, 1863, being a daughter of Sylvester and Mary Corwin. Most of her life was spent in Scotland county. On April 4, 1889 she was married to J. M. McCandless, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Everett of Memphis and Hosea of Quincy; a brother, Sylvester Corwin of Ft. Madison; a sister, Mrs. Jesse Stice of Denver and three grandchildren, Melvin, Dorsey and Larna McCandless of Kirksville.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Harlan Naylor. Music by the Bible Grove Christian Church choir. Body bearers were O. L. Lancaster, Myron Bissell, Gale Lancaster, S. G. McCune, Wayne Ralph and Ronald Hunt.
Mrs. J. M. McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Jan 1941, p. 1, col. 4
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Obituary
Robert Mitchell McCandless was born in Kentucky April 15, 1854, and died in the St. Joseph Hospital at Centerville, Iowa, April 20, 1922 having reached his 68th birthday and 5 days over.
He came to Missouri with his parents when he was only about one year old, and has made his home in this community for the past 67 years.
He was married in October, 1877 to Amanda Carter, who departed this life in February, 1900.
He was again married to Mrs. Nellie White, of Wyaconda, in 1902, who preceded him in death, she being called January 23, 1922.
Mr. McCandless united with the Presbyterian Church in Memphis in 1914.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a brother, B. W. McCandless of Springfield, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Ruth McCoy of Allerton, Ia., both of whom were at the funeral. There are also a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church, Saturday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Elder G. Lolin Eaton. Interment was made in the Memphis cemetery.
Robert Mitchell McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 Apr 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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DIED AT ROCKFORD, ILL.
W. R. McCandless Formerly Lived in Bible Grove Community
Funeral services for W. R. McCandless were conducted at Bible Grove Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Claude W. Risinger, pastor of the Memphis Christian church.
Interment was in the Bible Grove cemetery.
William Robert McCandless was the son of James Henry and Nancy Jane McCandless. He was born in Scotland county, Mo., on June 14, 1865, and died at his home in Rockford, Ill., on Jan. 10, 1946, at the age of eighty years.
He was of a family of six children, four of which preceded him in death. He grew to young manhood in and around Bible Grove, Mo., and was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Palmer also of Scotland county on March 10, 1895. To this union was born nine children, all of whom survive.
In 1918 he and his family moved to Centerville, Iowa, residing there until 1926. He then moved to Rockford, Ill., where he spent his remaining years.
On March 10, of last year, they with their children all being home, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He leaves his wife and children, Mrs. Nellie Stadel, Mrs. Nina Kline, Mrs. Beulah Forsell and Freeman McCandless, all of Rockford, Ill.; and Arthur McCandless, now serving his county with the United States army, stationed in Belgium; also Mrs. Cleona Fox of Downer’s Grove, Ill.; Mrs. Grace Miller of Aurora, Ill.; Mrs. Lula Woolsey and Raymond McCandless of Centerville, Iowa, also 16 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Melvina Wieland of Memphis.
William Robert McCandless, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 17 Jan 1946
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D. M’CARTNEY, 58, DIES NEAR QUEEN CITY
Funeral Services Saturday for Schuyler County Farmer
Dola David McCartney, 58, died at his home five miles west of Queen City yesterday evening.
Funeral services will be held at the Queen City Christian church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. Hollis Bowen. Interment will be in the Bethel cemetery near Glenwood. The body will remain at the Dooley Funeral Home in Queen City until the funeral hour.
Mr. McCartney was the son of James and Eva (Miller) McCartney and was born ug. [sic] 12, 1896, at Glenwood. He was married to Sue B. Coats in Rushville, Neb., Mar. 14, 1919. They had two children.
He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. James McCartney, of Queen City; two sons, Dewayne, of Moulton, Ia., and Lindell, of Glenwood, four grandsons and one granddaughter; four brothers, Dusky, of Queen City, Rolla, of Kirksville, Floyd, of Worthington, and John, of Eureka, Calif. His father preceded him in death.
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FUNERAL RITE HELD FOR AGED QUEEN CITIAN
James Andrew McCartney Died Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for James Andrew McCartney, nearly 81 years old, who lived on a farm about four miles west of Queen City for about 65 years, and who died Monday afternoon at 2:30, were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Bethel Church northwest of Queen City. The services were conducted by Rev. Hollis Bowen and interment was made in the Bethel cemetery.
Mr. McCartney was the son of David and Ellen (Lucas) McCartney and Ellen (Lucas) McCartney and was born in Missouri June 1, 1869.
He is survived by his wife; five sons, Dola McCartney, of Glenwood, Sandusky, of Queen City, Rolla, of Kirksville, Kenneth, of Worthington, and John, of Eureka, Calif.; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; five brothers, William, John and Marvin, all of Glenwood, Wooster, of Greentop, and Fred, of Homison, Iowa.
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MRS. SARAH BRUCE LEARNS OF SON-IN-LAW’S DEATH
Mrs. Sarah Bruce, of 211 N. High Street, has received a telegram notifying her of the death of her son-in-law, Clarence McChesney. Mr. McChesney died at his home, 221 N. Court, Carroll, Ia. No information concerning the funeral arrangements was given.
Mrs. McChesney is the former Rose Bruce. She is a sister to Mrs. W. P. Monarch, of 1101 W. Norman Avenue.
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JACK M’CLAIN 62 YEARS OLD, DIES SUDDENLY
Well-Known Kirksville Man Suffers Cerebral Hemorrhage
Virgil “Jack” McClain, 62, 315 S. Franklin street, well known business man of Kirksville, died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home last night about 11:30.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis and Wigal Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. Interment will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Lancaster.
Mr. McClain was the son of Price and Sadie McClain and was born in Lancaster October 16, 1892. He was married to Ethel Rice at Lancaster on July 13, 1916.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Paul, of Kirksville; two grandchildren, Paul Eugene and Jack Edward McClain; two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Boyle and Mrs. Chester Weirham, both of Bennington, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
He was a barber in Kirksville for a number of years, after which he was an employe of Montgomery Ward & Co., and more recently an employe of the Kirksville Radio and Television Co., at 214 N. Franklin.
The body will remain at the Davis & Wigal Funeral Home.
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MRS. A. M’CLANAHAN DIES THIS AFTERNOON
Funeral At Home Of Daughter Mrs. M. D. Campbell, Tomorrow Afternoon
Mrs. Amanda McClanahan, 82 years old, died early this afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. D. Campbell, 402 South Osteopathy avenue, following an illness, due to old age and complication of diseases.
Amanda M. Stafford was born Dec. 4, 1839, and was married to Captain J. N. McClanahan at Corydon, Iowa Sept. 9, 1872. She is survived by three children, Mrs. M. D. Campbell of this city, Mrs. T. G. Houston of S. D., and J. N. McClanahan of Armstrong, Iowa.
The funeral will be held at the residence of Attorney and Mrs. M. D. Campbell tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock. The body will be taken to Corydon, Iowa, for burial.
Mrs. McClanahan has made her home with Mrs. Campbell for a good part of the time during the past several years and had made many friends who will be grieved to learn of her death.
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MRS. ELLA B. M’CLANAHAN, AGED 74, DIES
Succumbs at Home In Green City After Long Illness.
Special to The Daily Express.
Green City, Mo., Aug. 16—Mrs. Ella B. McClanahan, 74, widow of the late Robert McClanahan, died at her home in Green City, Sunday, August 15, at 3 a.m. She had been ill with a complication of diseases for several years and had been bedfast for six weeks.
Mrs. McClanahan was born at Carrollton, Mo., Sept. 4, 1862, and spent her early life there. She had lived in Green City for the past 35 years. She was married to Robert McClanahan on March 14, 1883. Three children were born to them, two dying in infancy. She was a member of the Episcopal Church at Moscow, Idaho, and was a charter member of the Green City Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Julia Bohrer, wife of Dr. J. D. Bohrer, of Green City, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce Hoffman, who had been caring for her during her illness. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. George F. Shea, of Billings, Mont., and two brothers, Dr. J. T. Newton, of Carrollton, Mo., and R. E. Dunkle, of Fresno, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Green City, by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Ellis. The body will be taken to Carrollton for burial.
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Forest McClanahan Dies in Nebraska
Word was received here at noon Saturday from Scottsbluff, Nebr., by M. F. McClanahan, 1005 S. First, that his brother, Forest, 51, died at 8:07 a.m. Saturday. No details were given.
Mr. and Mrs. McClanahan are leaving today to attend the funeral. His mother, Maggie McClanahan, 1015 S. Florence, is not able to attend.
A son of Bert (deceased) and Maggie McClanahan, Mr. McClanahan was born on Oct. 29, 1899, near La Plata.
He leaves his wife, Mary, one daughter and one son beside his mother and brother. There are two nieces, Mrs. Ivan Evans, of Laclede, and Mrs. Frank Reesman, of Kirksville.
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HUBERT M’CLANAHAN, 76, DIES HERE
Millard Resident Had Been Critically Ill Since Nov. 1
Hubert McClanahan, 76, of Millard, died in a Kirksville hospital Monday evening at nine o’clock. He had been in failing health for several years and critically ill since November 1.
Funeral services will be held in the Presbyterian Church in Millard Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Felix Schnucker, with interment in the Stukey Cemetery.
He was the son of Samuel and Martha (Sebring) McClanahan and was born June 22, 1872, on the home farm of his grandfather, one and half miles northwest of Millard. He was married to Maggie L. Whiteford on Oct. 5, 1898. Two sons were born to this marriage.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters who died in early life and one sister Minnie, who died in 1938.
Surviving are his wife, the two sons, Forrest L., whose address is unknown, and Melvin, of Kirksville, four grandchildren; three brothers, William, of Toledo, O., I. N., of Carthage, Ill., and J. B., of Kirksville.
Except for six years in the state of Oregon where he went over the old Oregon Trail in a covered wagon, he lived his entire life in the Millard vicinity.
He had been a member of the Presbyterian Chuch [sic] in Millard since 1909. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home, corner Washington and Marion streets.
Bearers will be: H. B. Umbarger, Ray Lantz, Charles and Glen Gerhold, Clyde Crosby and Eugene Barclay.
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Mrs. I. N. McClanahan Rites Held Yesterday
Mrs. I. N. McClanahan, 74, former Adair county resident, died in a hospital at Carthage, Ill., Saturday afternoon from a stroke which she suffered on Aug. 9.
She was born in Adair county March 7, 1879, and was married to I. N. McClanahan Feb. 6, 1901. Two sons were born to them. One son, Newton, died in April, 1946. Her husband died Oct. 2, 1952.
She is survived by one son, Bernays, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a nephew, Gail Howkins, whom she took to rear in her home at the age of three.
She was a member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Carthage and interment was made in Moss Ridge cemetery.
Those attending from here included: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McClanahan, Gene McClanahan, Mrs. J. L. Biggerstaff, Jr., Mrs. J. T. Ratliff, Dale and Melvin McClanahan, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wright, and Paul Morgenstern. Mr. and Mrs. Oren Bragg and Mr. and Mrs. Claib Atteberry of LaPlata also attended.
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MRS. MELVIN M’CLANAHAN, 47, DIES HERE
Funeral Plans Incomplete; Will Be Announced Later
Mrs. Melvin McClanahan, 47, of 1002 E. Jefferson street, died in a Kirksville hospital last evening at 6:30.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Davis Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Washington. The body will remain at the funeral home.
She was the daughter of Pearl V. and Verta Frances (Collins) Brown and was born at Coment, Okla., May 24, 1905. She was married July 31, 1926, to Melvin McClanahan.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Reesman, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Ivan Evans, Jr., of Laclede; four grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Verta Brown, of Kirksville; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Curry, Kirksville, and Mrs. Elmer Richmond Youngstown. Her father, three infant children and one brother preceded her in death.
She lived in Millard from 1930 to 1942. She was employed in Woolworth’s store here for several years until December, 1952.
Bearers will be Clive Ashby, Orland Hulse, Lloyd Hays, Warren Ashby, Gene and Dale McClanahan.
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Boil Causes Death of Sheriff’s Son
Milan, Mo., Aug. 4—Ned McClaskey, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McClaskey of Milan, died Monday of blood poisoning resulting from a boil on his shoulder. His father, Forrest McClaskey, is sheriff of Sullivan County. Funeral services will be Wednesday.
Ned McClaskey, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Aug 1937, p. 1, col. 3, Wednesday
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J. R. McClellan Dies At Age of 88
Joseph Richard McClellan, son of Lewis J. McClellan and Aninta Sparks McClellan was born in Memphis, Missouri, in Scotland County, August 4th, 1879, and passed away at the Plainville Hospital, Plainville, Kansas, August 31st, 1967, at the age of 88 years and 27 days.
He attended the Scotland County schools. He was a member of the Methodist Church, having joined at an early age.
He was married to Nellie Tuck of Memphis, Missouri, October 7th, 1906. They went to Kansas in 1911 and settled on a farm east of Logan, Kansas. To this union were born five children: Harold, Fred, Hester, L. J., and Vernon.
He was a very quiet and unassuming man and always friendly to everyone and enjoyed children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He appreciated visiting with friends and also the courtesies shown him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie, in 1935, and three sons, Vernon, Fred, and Harold.
He leaves to mourn his passing his son, J. L. McClellan of Memphis, Missouri; daughter, Hester Hilleary of Stockton, Kansas, with whom he had made his home the past few years; three daughter-in-laws, Thelma McClellan of Memphis, Missouri, Irene McClellan of Glade, Kansas, Nola McClellan of Logan, Kansas; and one son-in-law, Everett Hilleary of Stockton, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Alzora Spicer, Fillmore, Missouri; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends.
Pall bearers for the funeral were Mr. Chrisly Lunch, Mr. Ed Forseburg, Mr. Wayne Mclaughlin, Mr. Nolan Harper, Mr. Earl McCue, Fred McMichael of Stockton, Kansas.
Joseph Richard McClellan, From Unknown Newspaper, 14 Sep 1967
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Obituary
Lydia Adams, was born in Hopkins county, Kentucky, Feb. 12, 1819; was married to Elias R. McClellan of Jennings county, Indiana on June 8, 1841. In 1860 they moved to Missouri and settled in Scotland county where they lived and tolled together. Feb. 14, 1900 the husband was called to rest, leaving the widow in the care of their kind and faithful children. She has made her home with William, the youngest son, at the old homestead.
On Oct. 8, 1905, after a painful illness of several weeks, she passed peacefully away being 85 years, 6 months and 26 days old.
Mrs. McClellan was converted at the age of twenty, was for some years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, but in 1850, she with her husband joined the United Brethren church.
Naturally of a quiet and gentle disposition, she enjoyed unbroken fellowship with God, without any habit of great religious demonstration. The uniform testimony of all her neighbors and acquaintances is that to know her was to love her.
There are six surviving children, Drucilla, the eldest having died in 1900.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.….
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SALEM A. M’CLELLAN DIED FRIDAY AT HIS HOME IN GRANGER
During pioneer days, in 1850, E. R. and Lydia Adams McClellan came from Indiana and settled on a farm in Scotland county, Mo., near where the town of Granger is now located. They were among the first settlers in the neighborhood. It was here their son, Salem Alexander McClellan, was born, August 14, 1858. He was one of seven children. All the family preceded him in death except two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hammond of Memphis, and Mrs. Bessie Jones, and one brother, W. H. McClellan, of Granger.
The McClellan family always have stood for the best things in the community. Salem attended the State Normal in Kirksville in early childhood, and later taught school for several years in the county.
On March 21, 1883, he was married to Viola E. Rollins, by the Rev. B. F. Stauber. To them were born two children, one dying in infancy, one son, Byron, living in California, and the wife, faithful in her ministrations through the years, survives.
In August, 1892, during a grove meeting held by Rev. John Boon, he united with the Methodist church, placing his mmbeership [sic] later in the Granger church with his wife. Soon after a Sunday scrool [sic] was organized in the new church and he was elected superintendent, which position he held for seven consecutive years. Later he taught and was faithful in attendance for about 40 years, probably not missing more that 25 sessions in all that time–approximately 2,000 Sundays.
His health began to fail about three years ago, since that time he has not been able to attend church services. He was taken seriously ill about three weeks ago and was anxious for the hour of departure to come. He fell asleep suddenly, quietly, at eight o’clock, p.m., Sept, 17, 1937.
Service was conducted by the Rev. J. E. Simpson, pastor of the Granger Methodist church.
Music was furnished by a mixed quartette composed of Mrs. Elmer Weyand, Mrs. Otis Gutting, Clark Kennett and Stanley Adams, assisted by Professor Gilbert at the piano.
Body bearers were the nephews of the deceased: Robert and Albert Jones, Earl and Chester McClellan, Clarence Woodsmall and Jimmy Hammond.
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MRS. S. A. McCLELLAN DEAD
Was Born, June 4, 1864, Near La Plata, Missouri
Mrs. Viola E. McClellan died at her home at Granger Saturday, Sept. 23. Funeral services were conducted at the Granger Methodist church Monday afternoon by Rev. Dan Newland and interment was in Black Oak cemetery.
Pall bearers were William Smith, Roy Rowland, Henry Kuntz, Frank Smith, L. R. Jones and Lawrence Smith.
Music was by a male quartette composed of Clark Kennett, Lester Davis, Willie and Stanley Adams, accompanied by Miss Maxine Sample at the piano.
Viola E. Rollins, daughter of David C. and Emily Webber Rollins, was born June 4, 1864, near La Plata, Missouri.
At the age of five the family moved to Scotland county, where she has since resided.
She was married March 21, 1883, to Salem A. McClellan, who died Sept. 17, 1937. Two children were born to this union; a daughter died in infancy and a son, Byron, of Eureka, Calif.
In girlhood she joined the Methodist church and has been a member of the Granger church for many years.
Sept. 21, 1950, she suffered a stroke and died two days later.
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WILLIAM McCLELLAN DEAD
Colored Man Had Lived in Memphis for Many Years
William D. McClellan, aged and well-known colored man of Memphis, died at the county home Saturday afternoon about 3:30, July 10.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Eaton at the Gerth & Baskett chapel Tuesday afternoon and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
He was born in Wayne County, Michigan, June 16, 1864, being a little over 84 years of age. He lived in Memphis most all of his life.
He was married to Bessie Forbes, March 12, 1888, who died several years ago. They had five children. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Manilla Webster and Mrs. Bernice Coles of Chicago, and Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Keokuk; one sister, Mrs. Ida E. Davis of Ottumwa.
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Adelaide S. Newton was born near Laredo, Mo., February 15, 1856, and was married to Charles W. Davis, of Coshocton county, Ohio, December 20, 1873. To this union one son was born, Charles Melvin Davis, of Laredo. Five years after the death of Mr. Davis, she was married to D. V. McClelland, of St. Joseph. To this union, a daughter was born, Mrs. Leona V. Dunlap, of Laredo. For the past nine years she and her husband had lived at their farm home in East Center neighborhood, nine miles northeast of Kirksville, where she died October 7, 1918, aged 62 years, 7 months and 25 days. Besides her husband and children, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Toot, of Galt, Mo., and two brothers, A. D. Newton of Laredo and Frank Newton, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
She was a faithful member of the M. E. Church and had served the Sunday school as superintendent for two years. She was also an honored member of Daughters of Rebekah, Anchor Lodge. One who had known her intimately for years, said of her, “She was the most beautiful character in all our community. Her thought and plans were all for the uplift of the community and she will be greatly missed.
The funeral service was conducted by her pastor at Center church, the large concourse of people present attesting the esteem in which she was held. Burial at Laredo.
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Attend Rites for O. L. McClintick
Roy McClintick and daughters, Dorothy, and Mrs. Viola Leininger returned Friday from Brookfield, Mo., where they attended the funeral of his father, O. L. McClintick, who was 76 years old at the time of his death.
A Novinger resident until about five years ago, Mr. McClintick died at his home in Brookfield, Oct. 25 after an illness of two years.
He is survived by his wife and six children, Jim, of St. Joseph; Clarence of Lexington, Mo.; Roy, of Kirksville; Alfred, of Brookfield; Ora and Mrs. Delphia Woznick, of Kansas City; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial was in Brookfield.
O. L. McClintick, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Oct 1949, p. 8, col. 5, Sunday
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S. S. McClure Dead
New York, March 22 (UP)—S. S. McClure, one of America’s great editors, died last night at St. Barnabas hospital, the Bronx, it was learned today. He was 92 years old.
McClure originated the McClure newspaper syndicate and was editor of McClure’s magazine.
S. S. McClure, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 22 Mar 1949, p. 2, col. 7, Tuesday
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J. W. M’COLLUM DIES HERE THIS AFTERNOON
Funeral Wednesday p. m. at Church Near Goldsberry.
John Wesley McCollum, 77 years old, died at 1:40 o’clock this afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Green, 702 East Harrison street. He suffered a stroke of paralysis in February and has been at his daughter’s home since then. He had been seriously ill for the past two weeks.
He was a son of Henderson and Mary McCollum and was born March 19, 1866, near Owasco, in Sullivan county. For many years he ran a blacksmith shop in Goldsberry and later moved to Bucklin.
He was married to Miss Mary Ann Ratliff on Nov. 3, 1894, and she died in April, 1933. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Garret Newkirk of Bucklin, Mrs. Earl Green of Kirksville, and Mrs. Charley Ford of Brookfield, two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Detwiler of Green City and Mrs. George Emberton of Flemington, Mo., and one brother, Howard McCollum of Seattle, Wash.
He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and of Masonic Lodge No. 233 at Bucklin.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Seven Day Adventist Church, three miles north of Goldsberry, conducted by the Rev. S. L. Pettis of Macon.
The body is at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home.
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STROKE FATAL TO DR. M. R. MC COLLUM
Was Osteopathic Physician and Teacher 23 Years.
Dr. M. R. McCollum. 54, osteopathic physician here since 1919, died at his home at 917 East Normal Avenue Saturday morning at 9:15 o’clock, as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered the previous Saturday.
The funeral is to be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church, and burial will be made in Maple Hills Cemetery. His body will lie in state at the funeral home until time for the service.
Dr. McCollum, whose full name was Milo Rosse McCollum, was born at North Salem, Mo., Dec. 22, 1887, a son of R. J. and Minnie McCollum. He grew to manhood in that vicinity, attended the Kirksville Normal School and taught school seven years in the North Salem area.
Moving to Kirksville in 1915, he attended the American School of Osteopathy, from which he was graduated in January, 1919. Following his graduation, he taught four years in the osteopathic college, was house physician at the A. S. O. Hospital and conducted the school’s downtown office. He entered private practice in 1923.
During the past two years he taught foot technique and assisted in the public clinic of the osteopathic college.
Married August 13, 1913, to Miss Helen Margreiter at New Boston, three children were born to them.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen M. McCollum; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McCollum, at North Salem; two daughters, Mrs. D. J. Leeper, Detroit, Mich., and Miss Virginia McCollum, who teaches at Delta, Mo.; one son, David, at home; two brothers, Paul B. McCollum, Kansas City, and Tat McCollum, Kirksville, and one sister, Mrs. Martha Taylor, Browning. His daughters have been here with him since last Sunday.
Dr. McCollum was a member of the Christian Church and the Alpha Tau Sigma Fraternity.
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Elma McConnell Services Held December 16
Elma McConnell passed away in her home near Memphis, Mo. Dec. 14th at the age of 69. She was born in Schuyler County Nov. 2, 1902 to Michael and Ida White Roberts and was a member of the Methodist Church of Lancaster. She was united in marriage to Ward McConnell on March 1, 1924. To this union one daughter Freda, was born.
She is survived by her mother Ida Roberts, her husband Ward McConnell, a daughter Freda Crook of Memphis, Mo., a foster daughter Francine Kelley of Westmore, Texas, three granddaughters Kathi Kratzer, Becky and Cindy Crook of Memphis, a great-granddaughter Julle [sic] Ann Kratzer, two sisters Zella Hird of Denver, Colo.; Virginia Nitti of Tipton, Iowa and Three brothers Web Roberts of Molton, Ia., Floyd Roberts of Lancaster, Avery Roberts of Lancaster and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father Michael Roberts, an infant sister and great-grandson. Her passing will be morned [sic] by all.
Services were from the Gerth and Baskett Chapel of Memphis, Missouri on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Herbert Alexander officiating. Interment was in the Richland Cemetery.
Pall bearers were Jr. Alexander, Harry L. Crawford, Jo Eddy Harvey, Vern Bullock, Wes Lay and Waldo McWilliam.
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FUNERAL HELD FOR JAMES C. M’CONNEL, 41
LaPlata Man Died on Board Ship; Was in Merchant Marine
La Plata, Mo., January 7—Funeral services for James Clifford McConnell, of the Merchant Marines, who died Thursday aboard a ship which was returning to San Francisco, Calif., were held at the Methodist Church here this afternoon at two o’clock. The services were in charge of Rev. R. Lee Bennett, pastor of the church. Interment was in the La Plata cemetery under direction of the Christie Funeral Home.
He was the son of James and Annis (Thompson) McConnell and was born near old Wilsontown, south of Brashear, on Jan. 15, 1910.
About twenty years ago he went to California to seek employment. Soon after his arrival there he enlisted in the Merchant Marine and continued to serve with the exception of eleven months of service in the Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army he returned to the Merchant Marines at the outbreak of World War II.
He received a Certificate of Recognition from the United Nations for unselfish and valorous service to his country and to the United Nations.
Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Opal Koscielski, who died March 1, 1939.
Surviving are his parents, of La Plata, and one brother, Denver McConnell, of San Francisco, Calif.
James Clifford McConnell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Jan 1952, p. 2, col. 5
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MRS. M’CORMICK DIES: HAD BEEN ILL TWO YEARS
Funeral Friday For Wife of Greentop Barber.
Mrs. Florence Wilmetta McCormick, 61, wife of the Greentop barber, M. J. McCormick, died last night at 11:30 o’clock at their home. She had been ill two years from a complication of diseases.
The funeral is to be held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Greentop Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. P. M. Lind, and burial will be in the Greentop Cemetery. Music will be provided by the New Harmony Church quartet. Pallbearers are to be: Bryan Arnold, Otto Peterson, Roy Lay, Burr Eastin, Gus Schneider and Jim Pearce.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home here until Friday morning at 11 o’clock, where-upon it will be taken to the Greentop Methodist Church.
Mrs. McCormick was born May 8, 1878 at Greentop, the daughter of John and Ella Heavlin. She was married in Greentop April 12, 1896 to M. J. McCormick and three children were born.
Surviving are her husband, aged mother, Mrs. Ella Heavlin, 86; two sons, Glenn McCormick, Sioux City, Ia., Ross McCormick, Greentop; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Simpson, Greentop; three brothers, Harry and Joe Heavlin, Greentop, and Jack Heavlin, Kirksville; and two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Spears, Mason City, Ia., and Mrs. Ruth Gregory, Mason City.
Her father, a brother, Arthur, and sister, Susie, preceded her in death.
Mrs. McCormick had spent most of her life at Greentop, having lived in Kirksville seven years. She had been a member of the Methodist Church at Greentop since the age of thirteen.
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Mrs. Clara C. McCoy Dead
Funeral Services Tomorrow at the Memphis Christian Church
Mrs. Clara C. McCoy, who has been living at Eldorado Springs, Mo., the past few months, died at her home there Tuesday at 6 p.m. The body was brought to Memphis, accompanied by her son, Eldon Keathler, and arrived here at 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the Christian Church by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton. Pall bearers will be Thomas Williams, Chas. J. Williams, Tom Walker, Judge E.F. Eierman, John A. Forrester and James Snyder. Interment will be in the McAdow Cemetery.
Mrs. McCoy’s maiden name was Clara C. Carter. She was born in Scotland County, Dec. 10, 1865, and was married at Memphis on July 6, 1885, to W.H. Keathler, who preceded her in death.
She was married to William McCoy in 1915; who died in 1927. She is survived by two sons, Eldon Keathler of Harrisonville, Mo., and Wayne Keathler of Denver, Colo.; one brother, Owen Carter of Kirksville, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Daunic of Grand Junction, Colo.
She was a member of the Christian Church in Memphis.
Clara C. (Carter) Keathler McCoy, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Jun 1949
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ROBERT M’COY, AGED 110 YEARS, DIED TUESDAY
Robert McCoy, whom relatives say was aged over 100 years, died at the home of his son-in-law, Grover Paris, who lives on the Jos. Muir farm, northwest of this city. His demise was Tuesday night and burial in a cemetery on the Schuyler county line today.
Robert McCoy, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 May 1926, p. 1, col. 6
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On Thursday, April 5, John S. McCreery died at the Lamar hotel in Quincy, Ill., of lagrippe [sic] and fever, aged 61 years, 3 months. Deceased was a brother of J. N. McCreery of this place. He leaves an aged mother, a sister, (Mrs. Bailey of this place), two brothers to mourn the loss of one beloved by all whom he met. Burial took place at Lima, Ill., his old home and birth place. Mr. McCreery was a friend to the editor of the Democrat.
John S. McCreery, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 13 Apr 1906, p. 4, col. 5, Friday
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MRS. FANNIE M’CULLY, 75, DIES HERE
Death Follows Brief Illness; Funeral To Be Saturday.
Mrs. Fannie B. McCully died Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock at her home, 404 E. Scott street, after a brief illness. She had been in failing health for several years, but her condition was not alarming until a short time before her death. She was 75 years of age.
Mrs. McCully, whose maiden name was Fannie B. Rinehart, was born in Knox County, Mo., Jan. 24, 1870. She was married to Dr. T. M. McCully of the same county, on Feb. 12, 1889, and they made their home on a farm until 1908; when they moved to Kirksville. Dr. McCully died on Nov. 16, 1918.
Dr. and Mrs. McCully were the parents of nine children, eight of whom survive their mother. One son, Harry McCully, a veteran of Word War I, died a few years ago. The others are as follows: Mrs. Fred Bruner, Bonne Terre, Mo.; Mrs. S. T. Ragan, Hollywood, Calif.; Mrs. R. E. Shaver, Sigourney, Ia.; Clark McCully, Amarillo, Texas; John, of Columbia; Howard, of St. Louis, and the Misses Mabel and Christine of the home. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren, four of whom are serving in World War II, and four great grandchildren.
Mrs. McCully had been a member of the Presbyterian Church since childhood.
Funeral services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. R. E. Otto, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Presbyterian Church.
The body is now at the Davis Funeral Home.
Bearers will be Claude Parrish, Fred Zucchi, Hunter Robinson, Paul Johnson, J. T. Inbody and Jake Gehm.
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WM. McCUNE DIED SUNDAY
Was Taken to Kirksville Saturday Morning Seriously Ill
Wm. McCune, colored, died at Kirksville nursing home Sunday morning, June 15, at 3:30 o’clock following an illness of several weeks.
He was taken to Kirksville Saturday morning in an ambulance when his condition became critical, and died Sunday morning. He was 67 years old last Saturday, June 14th.
Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel Monday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth. Mrs. Longstreth sang and played the piano.
He was born near Hitt in Scotland county and had no living relatives.
For years he worked for the late J. C. Kinney around the hotel and old Kinney opera house but of late years had no regular employment.
Bill McCune was the son of a slave woman. He was born northwest of Hitt, June 14, 1880. He came to Memphis with his mother and a benefactor, Miss Rebecca McCune, about 1887. Bill lived alone in Memphis after the death of his mother, December 6, 1935.
He was in the draft of World War I, but was exempted on account of his size and because he had an aged mother.
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GEO. M’CURRY, AGED 80, DIES AT HOME HERE
Was Resident Of the Bible Grove Vicinity Most of Life.
George McCurry, 80, died last night at 7:40 o’clock at his home at 506 South High Street. He had lived with his only daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bradley, a number of years. Death was attributed to advanced age.
The funeral is to be held Friday morning at 11 o’clock at the Bible Grove Church and burial will be in the churchyard cemetery.
Mr. McCurry was born in Chariton County, Mo., Oct. 4, 1859, a son of Seth and Katherine McIntosh McCurry. He lived in the Bible Grove vicinity most of his life.
Surviving is the daughter here, a brother and three half-brothers. His wife died three years ago.
The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home here.
George McCurry, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Jan 1940, p. 1, col. 3
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Arthur McCuskey, 70 years old, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. T. Norman, 1103 South First street, Tuesday morning, following an illness of three weeks with a complication of diseases.
Arthur McCuskey, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 19 May 1932, p. 4, col. 2
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MARY M’CUSKEY, 82 YEARS OLD, IS DEAD HERE
Funeral Services Will Be Held on Saturday Morning
Mrs. Mary McCuskey, 82, died this morning at her home at 902 S. Stanford.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday morning at ten-thirty. Rev. P. M. Lind, of Queen City, will officiate.
Mrs. McCuskey was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Jane (Buchanan) Keesecker and was born near Queen City April 12, 1868.
She was married in 1887 to Arthur McCuskey and nine children were born to this marriage. Mr. McCuskey died in 1932 and she was also preceded in death by two sons, two daughters and two brothers.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. M. J. (Bertha) Slauson and Mrs. M. T. (Betty) Norman, both of Kirksville, and Mrs. Ben (Edith) Bergman, of Queen City; two sons, V. L. McCuskey, of Gowrie, Iowa, and Harold McCuskey who lived with his mother; two brothers, Grant and Charles Keesecker, both of Queen City; three sisters, Mrs. George (Eva) McCuskey and Miss Bertha Keesecker, both of Queen City, and Mrs. Leetie [sic] Lee, of Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. McCuskey was a member of the Queen City Methodist Church.
She had lived in Kirksville since 1919 and prior to that date, she lived on a farm near Queen City.
Bearers will be Lloyd Sharp, George Longwith, Lee Baker, Jack Cundiff, Harve Sevits and Ernest Scofield.
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MRS. L. E. McDANIEL DIED
Funeral Services Were Conducted Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. L. E. McDaniel, who died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parris, Monday December 13, were conducted at the Payne chapel yesterday afternoon by Rev. A. M. Hadley of Milton. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Singers were Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns, accompanied by Mrs. Henry Reed. Pall bearers were T. F. Croley, Ollie Wheeler, Adren Parris, W. R. Hayes, Ernest Morgan and Andy Fader.
Mrs. McDaniel’s maiden name was Della May Parris. She was born June 5, 1876, being 67 years of age.
She was united in marriage to Lewis E. McDaniel of May 8, 1894, who preceded her in death, June 22, 1936. Three sons were born to them, who survive: E. E. McDaniel, Carthage, Ill.; E. A. McDaniel, Davenport, Iowa, and Aaron A. McDaniel, Los Angeles, Calif.
She is also survived by three grandchildren, one brother, J. W. Parris of Memphis, and a number of half sisters and brothers.
She was a member of the Little Zion Baptist church and spent her entire life in Scotland county.
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Died.
At the home of her sister near Colony, Mo., on Dec. 27, 1904, Mrs. Eliza A. McDaniel. At the date of her death she was 67 years, 7 months and 3 days old. She was married to W. C. McDaniel in March, 1837. To their union was born five children, two sons and three daughters, two of which survive her, one son and one daughter. Her husband died some years before leaving her to live a lonely life the remainder of her time here on earth. Her death was very unexpected, being sick only a few days. She was converted early in life, and lived a consistent Christian the remainder of her life. The last testimony that she left was, “I will soon be with Jesus.” She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church South at her death. The funeral, which was held at the Con….
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FUNERAL MRS. CHAS McDANIEL HELD ON FRIDAY
Emma McDaniel, daughter of Wm. and Nancy Haines, was born at Wapello, Iowa, December 14, 1866, and died at Independence, Ia.., October 9, 1945. She had been in failing health for a number of years.
Emma Haines and Charles McDaniel were married in 1910 and came to Memphis to make their home[.] Mr. McDaniel died January 17, 1937[.] Mrs. McDaniel went to Iowa about three years ago to make her home with a brother.
She is survived by two brothers. H. G. Haines of Vinton, Ia., and Jno N. Haines of Center Point, Ia. There are many other kinsmen and friends.
Mrs. McDaniel was a member of the Methodist church and attended until the latter years of her life.
Funeral services were held in Vinton, Iowa and at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis, October 12, 1945. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
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DIES FOLLOWING A STROKE
Enos F. McDaniel Born in Scotland County, Nov. 21, 1874
Enos F. McDaniel suffered a stroke of paralysis and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Royer, at Callao, Mo., at 7:30 p.m. last Saturday, April 22.
Funeral services were conducted at the Camp Ground church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. E. Longstreth of Memphis, and interment was in the cemetery there.
Mrs. Richard Moore, Mrs. C. C. McQuoid and Mrs. Virgil Chamberlain providing the music.
Pall bearers were Adelbert Dalton, Clyde Dalton, Herman Parker, Roy McDaniel, Oscar McDaniel, and Forest Porter.
Mr. McDaniel is survived by six sisters–Mrs. Amanda Parker of Burwell, Nebraska; Mrs. Thurza Royer of Callao, Mrs. Hulda Christon of Lincoln, Nebr.; Mrs. Mary McAlister of Baring, Mrs. Nellie Dalton of Memphis and Mrs. Pollie Hatfield of Novelty.
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Ernest McDaniel Dies At Age of 82
Ernest McDaniel, a son of Thornton and Cassie (Flick) McDaniel, was born February 3, 1889, near Azen. He died in his home, February 15, 1971, after several months of illness, at the age of 82 years and 12 days.
On March 3, 1914 he was married to Mae Aylward, and to this union two children were born, a daughter, Madeline Simerl, (deceased) and a son, Dale. Ernest and Mae lived and farmed in the Brock neighborhood throughout their nearly 57 years of marriage.
Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and his daughter, Madeline.
Those who survive are his wife, Mae, of the home; his brother, Everett, of Ottumwa, Iowa; his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Dale McDaniel; his son-in-law, Rloyd [sic] Simerl; and two grandsons, Dean Simerl and Richard McDaniel, all of the Brock Community.
Funeral services were conducted at the Brock United Methodist Church, Wednesday, February 17; at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Cleo Kottwitz officiated. Burial was in the Brock Cemetery.
Ernest McDaniel, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 25 Feb 1971, p. 6, col. 5
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Died of Fits.
Isaac McDaniel, a young man of perhaps twenty-eight years of age, died last Wednesday morning, Sept. 11th, at 4 o’clock at Jos. Ludwick’s, who lives one and one-fourth miles north-east from Lawn Ridge Chapel.
Isaac was in Memphis on Tuesday, and while there was seized by a fit, under the influence of which he lay without much attention until near 5 o’clock in the evening, when he left town to go home. Having got as far as Mr. Ludwick’s at 8 o’clock, he stopped and complained of not being well. After retiring, the families repose was interrupted by a struggling which proceeded from Isaac’s bed, and proved to be another attack of fits. Assistance was sent for to a neighbors, but all efforts to rouse him to consciousness was in vain, and the night passed, and he in a continuous succession of spasms until relieved by death, which, after a night of violent struggling, occurred almost without motion or sign of pain. His parents were sent for and all necessary preparations’ were made. The neighbors showed their sympathy in paying the last respects to a man who had passed a short life in affliction and wandering. Although at one time homeless and afflicted, his integrity was never doubted and he was always considered trustworthy. The family on whom the responsibility and care of this unexpected trial came will be remembered for the kind efforts and christian spirit exhibited by them.
Isaac left his father’s (Samuel McDaniel’s) on Monday morning previous to his death, riding his father’s horse, and is said to have had two pocket-books, and one of them supposed to contain ten or fifteen dollars and some promissory notes. He attended a funeral and burial at Lawn Ridge on that day and was in Memphis the next day. He was authorized to bring from town a pair of shoes for his step-mother, which he had with him at Mr. Ludwick’s. After his death his person was examined by Messrs. Wm. Raney, Senr., and Joseph Ludwick, and the only property found was one small pocket-book containing Mexican silver dollar, a pocket-knife and a piece of tobacco. The other pocket-book not being with him at the place of his death, must have been lost.
Isaac McDaniel, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Sep 1878, p. 3, col. 4
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MEMORIAL TO MISS MAUDE M’DANIEL
Maud Ellen McDaniel, daughter of Charles and Ruby McDaniel, was born in Scotland county Feb. 27, 1898, and died in Memphis, Mo. on March 17, 1920, aged 22 years and 19 days.
The King came for his daughter in the early morning, and these two walked away together. She pulled the cover over her a little and said, “Daddy, I will go to sleep this way,” and soon she went out into the great brightness.
Her sun set while it was yet day. But, “Say not her work is done; no deed of love or service ever dies, but in the lives of others multiplies. Say it is just begun.” It is not how long we live, but how much we live, and Miss McDaniel lived well the few years allotted her. She possessed a ways looking on the bright side of life, and never failing in her efforts to do kindness to others.
She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and a most devoted Christian. She loved the church of her choice, and was an earnest worker in the Sunday school and Epworth League. Though her years were few, yet she accomplished more for God than many who have lived their three-score years and ten.
The whole church and community sympathize with the stricken family in their great sorrow, and pray the loving Father of us all to comfort and sustain. C. J. Chase
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Obituary
Mrs. McDaniel, wife of C. M. McDaniel, died Saturday, August 26. Although subject to heart trouble for several years, deceased was to all appearances enjoying her usual health and was seated in her chair reading to her children when the summons came.
Mrs. McDaniel was a member of the U. B. Church, a consecrated christian, loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted at Richland Baptist Church by Rev. W. H. F. Jones, pastor of the church in Memphis, on Monday at 4 o’clock p.m., after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.
Mrs. McDaniel was born October 8, 1857, and was united in marriage to C. M. McDaniel on March 16, 1887. She leaves a husband, three daughters and one son to mourn her loss which can never be replaced in this world.
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MRS. VINNIE McDANIEL DIED
Was Born in Scotland County, on October 25, 1866
Mrs. Vinnie McDaniel was born October 25th, 1866, in Scotland county, Missouri, near Memphis. She was the daughter of James and Rebecca Drake. She died February 5th, 1939.
On November 10th, 1891, she was united in marriage to Walter McDaniel. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Ira J. Smith of Fairfield, Iowa, who survives. Mrs. McDaniel also leaves two granddaughters, Beverly Jane and Mildred Smith of Fairfield, and one brother, H. T. Drake of Memphis.
Early in life Mrs. McDaniel united with the Presbyterian church.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock in the Payne funeral chapel conducted by Rev. Harry V. McColloch, who was assisted by Rev. M. A. Gable, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Fairfield, Iowa. The pall-bearers were relatives of Mrs. McDaniel. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
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Iowa Youth Dies From Injuries Sunday
Steven McDavid, 18, of Rural Bonaparte, Ia., and known in this area, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDavid, died in the Van Buren County Memorial Hospital Sunday evening at 6 :45 p.m. from a skull fracture he suffered when he was thrown from a horse earlier in the day.
Authorities, reported in Tuesday’s Gate City, stated the youth was dragged about 200 yards around the pasture. McDavid and a friend, Judy Bogguss of Alexandria, Mo., were intending to take part in a trail ride and had taken a gentle farm horse that had been ridden many times by the family to a pasture to get other horses.
The horses in the field started to run and this caused the horse McDavid and Miss Boggus were on to become excited and it too started to run. McDavid told the girl to jump off and as she did she fell chipping her elbow. When McDavid saw that she was hurt he attempted to jump off too and the halter caught tightly around his wrist. He was unable to loosen it before he was severly [sic] injured.
Steven Lloyd McDavid was born November 24, 1949, in Fort Madison. He was graduated from Harmony High School in 1967 and was employed at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown.
Surviving are his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Howard Hughes, Astor Park, Florida, Mary at home and one brother, Robert, also at home.
The funeral service will take place today (Wednesday) at the Mt. Sterling Methodist Church with the Rev. Herbert Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Harness Cemetery near Mt. Sterling.
Steven Lloyd McDavid, From Unknown Newspaper, 11 Apr 1968
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A. W. M’DAVITT DIES AT SON’S LA PLATA HOME
Funeral Thursday For 86-Year-Old Veteran of Civil War
Special to the Daily Express.
La Plata, Mo., March 9—Asa W. McDavitt died at the home of his son. Fred McDavitt, in LaPlata, yesterday afternoon at the age of 86 years. He had been in failing health for more than two years, having been confined to his bed most of that time. Death came during his sleep.
Mr. McDavitt was the son of Leo and Araminta McDavitt and was born near Huntsville, Randolph County, Missouri, August 13, 1845. His mother died when he was a child and he moved with his father to a farm north of Elmer where the father taught school for a number of years. When he was 13 years of age he went to work for himself and when 18 years of age he enlisted in the Federal Army in Company C under Captain Vail. He served until the close of the Civil War and was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., in 1864. He returned to Missouri and was married to Mary M. Murray, July 19, 1868. They moved to Nebraska where they lived for ten years and then returned to LaPlata and settled on a farm about five miles west of LaPlata. Mr. McDavitt lived on this farm 50 years. He came to town last July to make his home with his son and daughter-in-law.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McDavitt. Two died in infancy. Nora K. died at the age of 20, and Araminta when she was 10 years of age. Three sons are living. They are Fred McDavitt, of LaPlata; Rev. Arthur McDavitt, pastor of St. John’s Universalist Church in Muncie, Ind., and La Verne McDavitt, of Knoxville, Ill. Mrs. McDavitt died Jan. 12, 1922.
Mr. McDavitt was a liberal minded man and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was a member of the Universalist Church, which was also the church of his father. He was the last member of a family of seven children. Besides his children he leaves seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. James Houghton, of Urbana, Ill. Burial will be in the LaPlata cemetery beside his wife and two daughters.
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Asa W. McDavitt died at the home of his son, Fred McDavitt, in LaPlata Tuesday afternoon at the age of 86 years. He had been in failing health for more than two years, having been confined to his bed most of that time. Death came during his sleep.
Asa W. McDavitt, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 10 Mar 1932, p. 4, col. 4
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Marion McDermott Services Held On Sunday
Marion Kinney McDermott, the youngest child of John C. and Lillian Isabelle Kinney, was born in Memphis, Mo., on July 8, 1904 and passed away in Arlington, Virginia, May 3, 1966. She was baptized and joined the Memphis Presbyterian church at an early age. Marion graduated from Memphis high school and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She was married to Donald S. McDermott in 1924. Three sons and a daughter were born to this union — Stuart M. McDermott of Arlington, Virginia; William K. McDermott of Chico, Calif.; Robert Alan McDermott of Seattle, Washington and Marianne McDermott of New York City. For many years they were residents of Jefferson City, Missouri and she was an active member of the P. E. O. Sisterhood and the D.A.R. During the year of 1951, she moved to Washington, D. C. where she was employed by the United States Government as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her father and mother and leaves her three sons and her daughter; two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Hillis Leslie of Falls Church, Virginia, a brother, R. M. Kinney of Oklahoma City and three nieces and a nephew, besides a host of loving friends.
The funeral was held at the Payne Chapel on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1966, conducted by Reverend James Dorsett of Columbia, Missouri. Burial was in the family plot in the Memphis cemetery.
Marion Kinney McDermott, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 May 1966
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Brother Of Local Resident Dies In West
Claude Andrew McDonald died Sunday, October 1, 1967 in Lewistown, Montana. Mr. McDonald was born July 28, 1883, near Millport in Knox County, Missouri, the son of George W. and Margaret McDonald, pioneer residents of Knox and Scotland Counties. He spent his boyhood years in Rutledge where he attended school. As a young man in 1903, he went west to Spokane, Washington where he continued his education and was employed by the Old National Bank of that city. In 1910 he was married to the former Kathryn Doust of Spokane.
In 1914, Mr. McDonald moved to Lewistown, Montana, and began a long and colorful careeer [sic] with a pioneer Montana firm, the Montana Lumber Company. He rose to the position of president of the company and upon his retirement had completed 4 years of continuous service with the firm.
Active in civic and fraternal orders, Mr. McDonald was a Past Master of the Lewistown Masonic Order, a member of the Elks, state treasurer of the Baptist church, past president of the Rotary Club, and a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. McDonald’s wife, Kathryn, preceded him in death in 1961 and the couple’s only child, Mary Elizabeth, died in 1950.
Survivors are two brothers, Carl McDonald of Rutledge, Missouri, and John McDonald of Portland, Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. John Serell (Jessie McDonald) of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Marvin Frogge of Memphis, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews. Three sisters preceded him in death, Elsie McDonald, Grace McDonald and Mary McDonald Holden.
Funeral services were held in Lewistown, Montana, and burial was in the family plot in that city.
Claude Andrew McDonald, From Unknown Newspaper, 12 Oct 1967
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Killed Near Pulaski
Tuesday evening about 8:30 p.m., Elias McDonald of Pulaski, Iowa, was instantly killed near the Parker Brothers place between Pulaski and Bloomfield. Side swiped by a truck, he was badly mangled. He was about 58 years old and leaves a daughter, Mrs. Opal Warning of Bloomfield, 5 grandchildren, an aged mother with whom he was making his home, and one brother, Chalmer McDonald of Hazel Hill, Mo. Mrs. Robert Campbell of Memphis is a niece.
Funeral was at the Wagler funeral home at Bloomfield yesterday. Burial at Stiles, Iowa.
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G. C. McDonald Service Held At Rutledge
George Carroll McDonald, son of George W. and Margaret Hertzog McDonald, was born in Knox County, Missouri, September 13, 1888, and departed this life at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois, May 24, 1968, at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 11 days. When quite young his parents with their family moved to Rutledge, Missouri, where he spent his entire life. He was a member of Rutledge Baptist Church, Rutledge No. 572 AF & AM, Modern Woodman of America, and the National Rural Letter Carrier’s Association. He received his appointment as rural letter carrier August 16, 1907, and continued in that service for 41 years, 2 ½ months. Retiring November 1, 1948, he continued being active and interested in all civic affairs in the community.
June 12, 1910, he was united in marriage with Edith B. Rose, who departed this life May 26, 1912, at the age of 18 years.
On April 4, 1915, he was united in marriage with Nannie Lee Harr. To this union three children were born: Mrs. W. T. (Wilma) Rule, Fort Madison, Iowa, Mrs. J. Kenneth (Isabel) Bailey, LaGrange, Missouri, and Charles McDonald of Mesa, Arizona.
He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife; his three children; five grandchildren, Mrs. Nancy McGhghy and husband, Jerald, Fort Madison, Iowa, Jim Bailey and wife, Mary Kay, Baldwin City, Kansas, Jane Bailey, LaGrange, Missouri, Charley Joe McDonald serving in the armed forces in Korea, Beverly McDonald of Mesa, Arizona; three great-grandchildren, Thomas and Lee Ann McGhghy and William Joseph McDonald; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Serell, Gladstone, Oregon, Mrs. Marvin (Jennie) Frogge, Memphis, Missouri; one brother, John E. McDonald of Portland, Oregon; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, three sisters, and one grandson.
Carl, as he was familiarly called, will be missed by all as he was always interested in and willing to assist in all civic affairs for the betterment of the community.
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RITES FOR MRS. McDONALD
Died at Her Home in Memphis After Month’s Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas J. McDonald, who died at her home in Memphis at 11:30 o’clock Christmas night, were held at the Payne funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, and were conducted by Rev. W. M. Feay, pastor of the Memphis Christian church, in the absence of her pastor, Rev. W. E. Longstreth. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Mrs. McDonald, whose maiden name was Mary Neil, was born at Danville, Iowa, on Oct. 18, 1866. She and Mr. McDonald moved to Missouri twenty-five years ago from Winfield, Iowa, where they were married on Nov. 24, 1892. She is survived by the husband. They have no children.
She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Bert and Jay Neil of Winfield, Iowa; Art Neil of Canon City, Colo.; Mrs. Cora Hibbett of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Emma Wilson of Formosia, Kansas. One brother, Ed, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Memphis Methodist church.
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Mr. and Mrs. Nova McDonald have received word that the body of their son, who was killed in action in Europe, is en route home for burial.
McDonald, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 22 Mar 1949, p. 7, col. 2 & 3, Green City Items
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N. C. M’DONALD DIES AT HOME IN GREEN CITY
Had Been Ill for Some Time; Funeral to Be Friday
Nova Clarence McDonald, 74-year-old Green City resident, died at his home this morning at 7:25 after a lingering illness.
He was a son of James and Mary Elizabeth (Simons) McDonald and was born at Pollock March 3, 1881. Mr. McDonald was married to Ella L. Sizemore on September 2, 1907, and to this union 14 children were born.
Two infant daughters, his parents, a daughter, Mrs. Edith Williams, and one son, Joseph Theodore, who was killed in action in France during World War II, two brothers, one sister and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife; six sons, Clarence C. of Albion, Ia., Bernard, of Novinger, Leland E. and Albert V. of Green City, Darold D. of Rockford, Ill., and Karold L., of Argyle, Ia.; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jones, of Grove Springs, Mo.; Mrs. Emily Lunsford, of Green City, Mrs. Vida Lawson, of Pollock, and Mrs. Crystal Pierson, of Blakesburg, Ia., and one brother, J. W. McDonald, of East St. Louis, ill. There are 25 surviving grandchildren.
Mr. McDonald lived in the Pennville community for 28 years before coming to Green City in 1945 where he had since made his home.
He was a member of the Pentecost church at Pennville.
Funeral services will be held at the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Chapel in Green City Friday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Basil Sinclair of Pollock. Burial will be in the Burnett cemetery north of Pennville.
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Died—March 27th, infant daughter of D. and S. McDowell, 8 miles south of Memphis, aged 4 days.
Sleep on sweet babe; and take thy rest, God called thee home, He thought it best. M. M.
Infant Daughter McDowell, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 1 Apr 1880, p. 3, col. 4
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DIED.
Mrs. John McDowell died in this city at 10 o’clock last night. Funeral service tomorrow at 10:30 at the house.
Mrs. John McDowell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 25 Jun 1906, p.1, col. 5
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MR. M’DOWELL, 69, CITY, DIES AFTER ILLNESS
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon; Burial at Refuge Cemetery.
Noah McDowell, a resident of Kirksville for 34 years, died at 4:20 o’clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 415 E. Elm Street, after a lingering illness. He was 69. Mr. McDowell had been in failing health since a year ago August and had been bedfast since last Christmas.
Mr. McDowell was born Aug. 27, 1874 in Kentucky, the son of John and Susan (Adams) McDowell. When he was two years old, he moved with his parents to Missouri and settled on a farm in the vicinity of Sublette where he resided for a number of years. In 1895 he united with the Free Will Baptist Church at Sublette. Mr. McDowell moved to Kirksville in 1909 and has resided here since that time. He was employed as a contractor, painter and paper hanger.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie McDowell; two daughters and a son by a former marriage, Mrs. James Hamilton, of 709 N. John Street, Miss Anna McDowell, of Oskaloosa, Ia., and Clyde McDowell, of 916 N. Florence Street; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death, Eva, who died at the age of 10 months, and a baby who died four days after birth.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until the funeral which will be held there at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. P. M. Lind, of Queen City, will officiate. Interment will be in the Refuge Cemetery. Pall bearers will include Virgil Lowrance, Walter Lowrance, Clarence McKim, Leonard Dorman, Gerald Dawkins and Alec Golden.
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MRS. SUSIE JANE M’DOWELL DIES AT 85
Had Been Resident of Adair County For 53 Years
A resident of Adair county for 52 years, Mrs. Susie Jane McDowell, 85, is dead at her home at 415 East Elm street today, following an attack of influenza which culminated in pneumonia. She died at 12:10 yesterday afternoon.
Born Dec.25, 1844, in Henry county, Kentucky, Mrs. McDowell came to Adair county in 1876 with her husband and located on a farm near Sublette where they lived 27 years. They then moved to Kirksville where she has since made her home, living with a son, Noah, since the death of her husband 15 years ago.
Following a custom established by other aged relatives in her family, Mrs. McDowell requested that her casket be hand-made and last June, James Chevaller fashioned it for her from black walnut wood. She had seen the coffin and approved of it before her death.
Mrs. McDowell is survived by three sons and one daughter: Noah McDowell, George A. McDowell, J. T. McDowell, and Taylor McDowell, of Kirksville; and Mrs. Ova Gregory, of Ewing, Mo. Twenty-five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren also are in her immediate family.
Funeral and burial service will be held at Refuge church tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. R. C. Gresham.
Susie Jane McDowell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Jan 1929, p. 1, col. 1
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OBITUARY
Viola Geraldine McDowell was born at the home of her grandparents, H. E. Keller and wife, Dec. 2, 1916, and departed her short life Feb. 19, 1920, being 3 years, 2 months and 17 days old. She was a bright and beautiful sunbeam of the Cradle Roll of the Hazel Green Sunday school, where she will be sadly missed. She was always present except when sick, always going in her little class and being so proud to give her penny which she always brought with her. She took so much interest in the class; her place in the class will be vacant.
Death was caused by pneumonia following influenza. She gently fell asleep to be with Jesus who gave her, and who knows best and doeth all things well. While we miss little Geraldine we know, she is with Jesus, one more treasure laid up in Heaven. May we everyone take this warning from on high to be ready to meet her in the sky.
She leaves to mourn her loss her parents, grandparents, one little brother, Grandison McDowell, Homer, Ena and Hazel Keller, her uncle and aunts; and her aunt Flora Gordon, who makes her home there also, besides a host of other relatives and friends. the funeral was held at the home conducted by the Rev. W. D. Merryman, of Oskaloosa, Ia. The body was laid to rest in Sabbath Home Cemetery, Feb. 20, 1920, at 3 o’clock.
A vacant place is there,
Her little voice is still,
We humbly bow our heads in prayer
For we know it was God’s will.
She is asleep in Jesus
And out of this world of care,
With beckoning hands she is waiting
To greet her loved ones there.
J. W. CORNELL, Supt.
MRS. FLOSSIE McCLAHAHAN, Supt. Cradle Roll.
Viola Geraldine McDowell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Feb 1920, p. 4, col. 1, Tuesday
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E. M’DUFFIE, 71, DIED HERE YESTERDAY
Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow at La Plata.
Edward McDuffie, 71, died at his home, 1224 N. Franklin, Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock as a result of a stroke which he suffered Saturday evening. Mr. McDuffie and family had moved Saturday to the home from North Main and it was thought the overtaxing from the move caused the stroke.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in LaPlata Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be at LaPlata.
A son of Frank and Lucy McDuffie, he was born Nov. 26, 1873. He was married to Josie Ball, June 26, 1904. Four children were born. One son, William Dee. Died Sept. 8, 1926.
Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Shipley, of Iota, La., Lena at the home, and Mrs. John Wheeler, of Lawrence, Kansas, and six grandchildren.
Mr. McDuffie and family moved to Kirksville from LaPlata a year ago.
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C. I. McEldowney Services Are Held
Clarence I. McEldowney was born March 30, 1903, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away June 26, 1966 in Columbia, Missouri, 63 years, two months and 26 days of age. He was the son of Robert C. and Lydia Green McEldowney.
April 24, 1926, he was married to Pearl Archer and to this marriage three children were born.
Surviving are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Keith Grant (Margaret Lou) and Mrs. James Garmon (Deloris), six grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Jay Nye (Mabel) of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Lloyd Cleair (May) of Atkinson, Illinois, other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death was a daughter, Nancy Sue and his parents.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the order of the Eastern Star of Pulaski, Iowa.
All of his life was spent in Southern Iowa and Scotland County, Missouri.
Mac, as he was called was a friend to all.
Services were held June 29 at the Gerth & Baskett chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Gooch officiating. Burial in Oakland cemetery, Keokuk, Iowa. Body bearers were Pulaski Masonic lodge.
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MISS McELDOWNEY IS DEAD
Former Memphis Woman Succumbs at Keokuk Hospital
Miss Margaret Elizabeth McEldowney of Keokuk died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph hospital at the age of 81.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Granger Presbyterian church, Rev. Richard Golden officiating. Burial was in Black Oak cemetery.
Music was furnished by Nellie Jean Hinman, Doris Gordy, Pauline Stevenson, Maxine Cox, with Mabel Weyand at the piano.
Pall bearers were Merle McEldowney, Clarence McEldowney, George McEldowney, Robert McHenry, Creath Russell and Henry McEldowney.
Flower girls were Mrs. Carl Keatch and Mrs. Keith Grant.
Born March 4, 1869, in Scotland county, Miss McEldowney is survived by one brother, R. C. McEldowney, Keokuk, and one sister. Mrs. Ezra Flick, Boulder, Colo.
Miss McEldowney was reared in the Granger community and for a few years lived in Memphis.
She was a devoted sister, a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor. She was highly respected by her many friends and associates, always thinking of the welfare of others. She graciously displayed her Christian faith and spirit in her daily life.
She was a member of the Christian church of Lawn Ridge.
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JOSEPHINE M. M’ELHINNEY DIES TODAY
Lived Near Greentop; Funeral in Queen City on Sunday.
Mrs. Josephine Myers McElhinney, 85 years old, died today at her home near Greentop following a long illness. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church in Queen City Sunday at 2 p.m.
Mrs. McElhinney was born June 28, 1859, the daughter of Henry and Lucinda Myers. She married J. M. McElhinney March 8, 1876 and moved as a bride on the farm where she lived the rest of her life, except for one year, and where she died 69 years later. To this union 12 children were born. One child, Hascal, died at infancy. Her husband preceded her in death May 27, 1925.
The following 11 children survive: Everett, Guy, Mrs. John (Maud) Peterson, Mrs. E. L. (Ona) Riley and Mrs. Dee (Bircha) Burton, of Greentop; Clyde and Mrs. John C. (Pearl) Reindel, of Queen City; Victor and Mrs. W. H. (Iva) Swanson, of Kirksville, and Irvin and Hurley, of Castle Rock, Wash. She is also survived by 42 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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McElroy Funeral at Granger
Funeral services for Joseph Edward McElroy were held from the Granger Methodist church Friday afternoon, September 8 conducted by Rev. C. J. Chappell. Burial was in the Black Oak cemetery.
Mr. McElroy died at a Kirksville hospital Wednesday, Sept. 6th, following an operation. He was born October 4, 1875, in Scotland county and lived for many years in the Granger community.
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Marvin McElroy Burial Held At Downing
Marvin Monroe McElroy, son of Ollie and Orma Broadwell McElroy was born near Bible Grove, Missouri, on September 12, 1921, and passed away October 9, 1968, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was married to Edna Atkinson and to this union one son, Lonnie was born.
Survivors are his wife and son of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; hie father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie McElroy of Queen City, Missouri; three sisters, Mrs. Wilma Ruth of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Hazel Flack of Bowen, Illinois, and Mrs. Helen Klein of Sacramento, California; six brothers, Lester and Bob of Queen City, Missouri, Edmund of Chicago, Illinois, Gene of Macon, Oscar of Plymouth, Illinois, and Ralph of Genesco, Kansas.
Graveside services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. by Joseph Smolenski of the Johovah’s [sic] Witness.
Burial was in the Downing Cemetery. Body bearers were Donnie, Dennis, David, Mike and Alfred McElroy and Ronald Atkinson.
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MISS KATIE McFADDEN, KNOX COUNTIAN DIES
Miss Katie McFadden, 65 years old, died in a Kirksville hospital Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. She had been taken to the hospital only Sunday and was suffering with dropsy.
Miss McFadden and a brother lived together on a farm west of Hurdland.
The body was taken to Baring for funeral services Tuesday morning.
Katie McFadden, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 25 Feb 1932, p. 1, col. 5
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THREE PERSONS KILLED NEAR NEVADA, MO.
Nevada, Mo., July 5. (UP)—Three people were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on collision of two cars on Highway 71 near here late last night.
Those killed were Homer Lee Barker 27, of Miller, Mo.; John A. McFarland, 30, Kansas City, and Wilma Morgan, 33, of Kansas City.
The injured are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Highberger, of Kansas City, and William Clayton Barker, 21, of Miller. William Barker is a brother of Homer Barker who was killed.
State patrolmen said the two Barker brothers in one car were traveling south on the highway. Mr. and Mrs. Highberger, John A. McFarland, and Wilma Morgan were in he second car driving north.
Ralph Highberger was the only one in the accident who was able to discuss the incident today. He said he was asleep when the accident occurred. It was not known who was driving either car.
John A. McFarland, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 05 Jul 1949, p. 3, col. 5, Tuesday
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MRS. LELA A. M’FARLAND, 64, DIES TODAY
In Ill Health for Some Time; Funeral Plans Incomplete
Mrs. Lela A. McFarland 64, wife of John T. McFarland, died shortly after noon today at their home, 301 S. Franklin. She had been in ill health for some time.
Born Aug. 19, 1884 in Purnam county, Mrs. McFarland was the daughter of John A. and Isabell (West) Robbins. Early in life, she was united with the U. B. Church, later transferring her membership to the Free Will Baptist.
Forty-three years ago, she was married to Mr. McFarland and four children were born to this marriage. One daughter and one brother preceded her in death.
Mrs. McFarland is survived by her husband, two sons, Frank, of Trenton, and Thomas, of Kirksville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Blanche) Shearer, of Kirksville; three sisters, Mrs. Audrey High, of Milan; Mrs. C. E. Templeman, of Sanatorium, Texas, and Mrs. Garnett Butler, of Graysville, and five grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Dee Riley Funeral Home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Howard McGilton Declared Dead
Mrs. Mabel Potter, 1010 N. Centennial street, received official notice from Secretary of the Navy Forrestal yesterday that her son, Howard Eugene McGilton, torpedo man’s mate 3rd class, listed as missing in action since Nov. 1, 1943, is now carried on the Navy records as lost in action.
Secretary Forrestal stated that the U. S. Submarine Wahoo, on which young McGilton was serving, left Midway Island on patrol duty Sept. 13, 1943, and was scheduled to return Nov. 1. Nothing more was ever heard of the vessel. A Tokyo broadcast reported the sinking of a Japanese liner off the west coast of Japan Oct. 7 1943, and the commander of the American submarine forces, reporting no other submarine in the specified vicinity, presumed the attack was made by the Wahoo. The USS Wahoo had received the Presidential citation.
McGilton enlisted in the Navy when he was 18 years old. He was graduated in 1941 from Kirksville High School, where he lettered in football and track. He attended one quarter at the Teachers College. He served as usher at the Kennedy Theater outside school hours.
Howard Eugene McGilton, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Mar 1946, p. 5, col. 3, Sunday
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RITES SATURDAY FOR MRS. MARY ETHEL M’GRATH
Kirksville Woman Dies Wednesday In Quincy, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Saturday afternoon in the funeral chapel of Davis and Davis for Mrs. Fred (Mary Ethel) McGrath, 73, of 208 N. Boundary, who died in a Quincy, Ill., hospital Wednesday afternoon at 12:10.
She was born September 13, 1882 in Willmathville [sic] and was the daughter of Elmer and Viola Irvin O’Brien.
In 1901 she married Shirley Winn and to this marriage two children were born. Mr. Winn preceeded [sic] her in death in 1948. She married Fred McGrath about 1951 or 1952.
Surviving are: Her mother, Mrs. Viola O’Brien of Kirksville; one son, Marvin Will, of Kirksville; one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Ruby) Brassfield of Quincy, Ill.; one brother, Everett O’Brien of Kirksville; one sister, Gladys O’Brien of Kirksville; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four stepsons, Wayne McGrath of Brashear, Edward McGrath of Kirksville, Everett McGrath of Burlington, Iowa, and Lester McGrath of Aurora, Ill., one stepdaughter, Myrtle Sees of Decatur, Ill.; ten step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father and first husband.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. James McClanahan of Brashear and burial will be in the Llewellyn cemetery.
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Alice McHenry Services Held On Thursday
Alice McHenry, daughter of August and Mary (Ruth) Dieterich, was born near Etna, Mo., July 26, 1887, and departed this life June 19, 1967, at a hospital in Waco, Texas, after a few weeks of illness.
She was married to John W. McHenry November 1909, who preceded her in death December 19, 1965.
They moved to Texas many years ago and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1959.
She united with the Etna Methodist Church in early life and later moved her membership to Waco, Texas, where she was an active member until her health failed.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother and several brothers and sisters.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Findlay, Bradenton, Florida, and Mrs. Bertha Moniz, San Francisco, California; one sister-in-law, Mrs. George Dieterich, Parsons, Kansas; nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were held from Gerth & Baskett chapel Thursday, June 22, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Barbara Barnett. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery in individual mausoleum. Body bearers were George Phillips, O. Dieterich, Rueben Dieterich, Weston Dieterich, [unreadable] Dieterich and Mil [unreadable].
Alice McHenry, From Unknown Newspaper, 29 Jun 1967
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Arthur McHenry Services Were Held Friday
Arthur (Mac) William McHenry, son of Sidney A. McHenry and Sarah Frances McEldowney, was born December 25, 1887, at Lawn Ridge, Missouri, and passed away June 21, 1967, at the Kisling Nursing Home in Memphis at the age of 79 years.
He was married to Cynthia Ann Davis February 10, 1924, at Gorin, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, one brother, Robert McHenry, Arbela; Three nieces, Isabell Dale, Wyaconda, Ella Rossiter, Arbela, and Staff Sargent [sic] Louise McHenry of Denver, Colorado; one nephew, Mark Lewis McHenry, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
His father, mother, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the American Legion Verne Stone Post 219 of Memphis, Missouri.
He was a good husband and a kind neighbor.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, 1967, at 2 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiated. Final Resting place was in the Memphis cemetery. Body bearers were Edward Struble, J. Vic Smith, Howard Hamilton, Milo Clow, Lewis Jay Cone, and Milo Franklin.
Out of town friends and relatives who attended the funeral of Arthur McHenry were: Harry Ogden, Keokuk, Ia.; Merle McEldowney, Lake View, Ark.; Mrs. J. Nye, Davenport, Ia.; Mrs. Mae Cleair, Atkinson, Ill.; Mrs. James Garmon, Bloomfield, Ia.; Mrs. Keith Grant, Pulaski, Ia.; Mrs. Charles McClain and Patty of Hannibal; Mrs. Mae Morris and Mrs. Ronnie Morris of Warsaw, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Young, Bill Perkins and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fount of Keokuk; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunt of Independence, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. George McEldowney, Cantril, Ia.; Mrs. Dick Newlon, Keosauqua, Ia.; Floyd Eoff, Newark, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eoff, Rutledge, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Orval Sullivan, Mrs. Ray Whitacker, Bloomfield, Ia.; Mrs. Daisy Steele and Mrs. Otto Clatt of Wyaconda.
Arthur William “Mac” McHenry, From Unknown Newspaper, 29 Jun 1967
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Chas. E. McHenry Died Monday At 7:30 P.M.
Charles E. McHenry, third son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. McHenry, died at the home of his parents in the west part of town, Monday afternoon June 25th, at 7:30 o’clock. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and burial was in the Memphis cemetery. Rev. A. S. Olsen had charge of the services and Rev. and Mrs. Olsen sang two selections.
The pall bearers were C. R. Courtney, Eugene Merritt, Harry Walker, Vance Vaught, Wm. Johnson and Dee Branstetter.
He was born in Memphis, March 3, 1900.
Owing to the condition of his health he spent many years in Arizona and other states thinking that he might improve his condition, but to no avail.
While away from home he worked in a button factory, and other jobs that he could find to do.
He possessed the spirit of kindness and had a smile for everyone. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers and one sister: Gladys E. McHenry, of Colorado; Jackson McHenry of Muscatine, Iowa; Mrs. Fanny Leach, Galesburg, Ill.
Charles E. McHenry, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 28 Jun 1928, p. 1, col. 1
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–John McHenry, a young man aged about 24 years, living three miles south of this city, died on Sunday evening last, and was buried in Masonic cemetery the following day.
John McHenry, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 16 Sep 1880, p. 3, col. 4, Local Chips Column
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MRS. MARY E. M’HENRY DIES; RITES TUESDAY
74-Year-Old Woman Died Sunday at Her Home Here
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McHenry, 74, died Sunday afternoon at her home at 1302 S. Baltimore.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Pastor George Sherbondy of Kirksville. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery.
Mrs. McHenry was the daughter of George and Cecilia (Livingston) Chapman and was born April 30, 1877 in Beardstown, Ill. She was married to John J. McHenry October 7, 1900 in Putnam county, and to this marriage five children were born. Mr. McHenry died November 17, 1949 and she was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Samuel D., N. R. and John H. McHenry, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Thelma) Lehr and Mrs. Sanford, (Elon) Gash all of Kirksville’ one granddaughter, Mrs. Garnett (Betty) Waddill and two great grandsons, Michael and Randell Waddill, all of Kansas City.
Mrs. McHenry was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Bearers will be Dean Hull, Lewis Sallade, Lester Lay, Leo Ikred, W. E. Perkins and C. J. Shreve.
Mary Elizabeth McHenry, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 May 1951, p. 2, col. 2, Monday
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Mrs. W. W. McHenry Dies
Mrs. W. W. McHenry died of tuberculosis at her home in Memphis on Sunday, March 11, at 6 o’clock a.m.
Deceased had been in feeble health for several months but showed remarkable courage and fortitude throughout her illness. She was a most estimable lady and had many friends who regret her demise.
Funeral services were held at the family home on Monday, March 12, at 2 p.m., conducted by A. E. McQuoid. Interment was made in the Memphis cemetery.
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GRIM REAPER VISITS MEMPHIS
At the home in this city February 27, at 10:15 a.m., Sarah J., wife of Jas. E. McHenry, died of pneumonia, aged 75 years, 0 months and 8 days, after an illness lasting two weeks.
Deceased was born in Southern Iowa and grew to womanhood on her father’s farm, was married to Jas. E. in 1864, to this union four children were born: W. W. McHenry of Memphis; Mrs. Stella Ruggles and Mrs. Nannie Warning both of near Hitt and John W. McHenry of this city, all of whom are left to mourn her loss.
She was a member of the First Methodist church.
Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, February 28, at 2 p.m. Rev. McNamee officiating after which the body was interred in the masonic [sic] cemetery.
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Death of Mrs. James McHenry
Mrs. Sarah J. McHenry, wife of James McHenry, died at their home in this city Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1912, of pneumonia. The funeral was held from the family residence Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m., services being conducted by Rev. G.A. Stanton, of the M. E. Church South, after which the remains were buried in the Memphis Cemetery.
The maiden name of the deceased was Sarah J. Brown. She was born in Indiana 75 years ago last August. At an early date she came here and engaged in teaching school. She was married to James McHenry in 1864. To this union four children were born. Namely: W.W. McHenry, Mrs. Etta Ruggles, Mrs. Nan Warning and John W. McHenry, all of this county. Her husband survives also 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Mrs. McHenry had been confined to her bed only one week before the summons came. She became a member of the Methodist church when quite young, and was a consistent member all her life. She leaves numerous friends who deplore her death and sympathize with those that are bereft.
Sarah J. (Brown) McHenry, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 29 Feb 1912, p. 2, col. 3
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Death of Sidney A. McHenry
We note with sadness the death of Sidney A. McHenry, June 28, 1905, at his home in Union Township, near Lawn Ridge. The funeral services were held June 30, at the family residence, at 11 a.m., after which all that was mortal of this old resident and worthy citizen was laid to rest in what is known at the McHenry family burying ground. The announcement of his death was a surprise to many of his Memphis friends. He was well and favorable known here and his illness was pretty generally known, but a large majority of them were not apprised of his serious illness until his death. He was highly esteemed here, as well as in his own home neighborhood and when his life went out, the county lost a splendid citizen, his community a good neighbor, his family a true and devoted husband and father, and his church a worthy and exemplary member.
In the presence of such an affliction it is comforting to know the priceless heritage of a good name, a pure Christian life and the esteem and love of family and friends mitigates, to some degree, at least his unexpected and premature death. He was every inch a man and those who mourn his death have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Sidney A. McHenry, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Jul 1905
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WILLIAM W. McHENRY DIED
Was Born in the City of Memphis on June 4, 1865
William W. McHenry, who suffered a stroke of paralysis as stated in last week’s Democrat on Monday, January 12, died at the Mrs. John Conaway home, 302 North Adams street, Friday, Jan. 16, where he had been living the past few months.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dan Newland at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was in the Memphis cemetery. The pall bearers were Chan Johnson, John Schlepphorst, B. E. Templeman, John Green, Otto Tennant and Henry Reed. Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns sang, accompanied by Miss Donna Chappell at the piano.
For several years Mr. McHenry and wife lived on a farm east of the Hickory Grove church and cemetery, northwest of Arbela. He sold his farm and they moved to Memphis where he and his brother, John W. McHenry, were in the livery business for a few years in the Fravel barn north of the square.
William W. McHenry was a son of James E. and Sarah Jans McHenry. He was born June 4, 1865, in Memphis, Mo., and spent his entire life in Scotland county.
February 21, 1897, he was married to Miss Lou Housel of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She died on March 20, 1918. They had no children.
He leaves one brother, John W. McHenry of Waco, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Etta Ruggles and Mrs. John Warning, both of near Hitt, Mo.
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FORMER ARBELA RESIDENT
Mrs. McHugh Died at Cantril, Iowa, Tuesday of Last Week
Mrs. Cecile Pearl McHugh, 64, a former resident of Arbela, died at 3 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, at Cantril, Iowa, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Purvis. She had been ill for about a year.
Mrs. McHugh was born at Arbela on Nov. 16, 1879, and was a member of the Arbela Methodist church.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos F. Pryor. She was married to Leroy Clinton McHugh on February 7, 1900. They had five children.
Surviving are her husband, L. C. McHugh; two sons, Edgar McHugh of Dunsmuier, Calif., and Eston McHugh, serving with the armed forces; and two daughters, Mrs. Joe Purvis and Miss Ila McHugh, both of Cantril.
In addition to the four children, Mrs. McHugh is survived by four grandchildren, her mother, four sisters and one brother, Carl E. Pryor of Gorin. The sisters are Mrs. B.T. Valentine, Granger; Mrs. George White, Keokuk; Mrs. Stella White, Kirksville, and Mrs. R. L. Witt, Keokuk.
Funeral services were held at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, from the Arbela Methodist church and burial was in the Hickory Grove cemetery west of Arbela.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Crenshaw. A quartette composed of Mrs. Mable Biggs, Mrs. Creva Gutting, J. W. Adams and Stanley Adams, sang, accompanied by Mrs. Joe Harvey.
The pall bearers were C. W. Kennett, Ray Roland, Albert Jones, Robert Jones, Wm. Smith and Orlo Summers. Flower girls were Joann and Estaline Purvis.
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Mrs. LeRoy McHugh Dies in Memphis
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church here Monday afternoon for Mrs. Laura May McHugh, 81, who died at noon Saturday in her Memphis home, after an illness of several months.
Rev. W. E. Longstreth conducted the services, with burial in Memphis cemetery.
Mrs. McHugh was born Laura May Hohstadt, daughter of Lewis and Isabell McHenry Hohstadt, Jan. 23, 1872, in the Lawn Ridge neighborhood.
In 1892 she married Charles Shores, to which union one son, Leslie, was born.
In 1897 she married Charles Hohstadt, to which union a son, Hollis, was born. Mr. Hohstadt and their son both preceded her in death.
In 1938 she married P. D. [P. Q.] Ludwick, who died in 1945.
In 1950 she married LeRoy McHugh, who survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Leslie Hohstadt of Stillwater, Okla.; two brothers John W. Hohstadt of Memphis and H. T. Hohstadt of Cove, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Stella Daggs of Memphis; four grandchildren, Harland Hohstadt of Forrest, New Mexico, Allan Hohstadt of Hollister, Okla., Tommy Hohstadt of Rochester, N. Y., and Waid Hohstadt of Duncan, Okla., and by her step children and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers for Mrs. McHugh were Wayne Hohstadt, Wayne Ludwick, Lester Ludwick, Joe Purvis, Eston McHugh, and Bernard Harding.
Music was furnished by Mrs. W. E. Longstreth and Mr. Richard Moore, with Mrs. C. C. McQuoid at the organ.
Laura May (Hohstadt) Shores Hohstadt Ludwick McHugh, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 15 Oct 1953, p. 1, col. 2
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Funeral Tomorrow For Leroy McHugh
Leroy McHugh, 86, a lifelong resident of Scotland County, died Tuesday night in a Bloomfield hospital. Funeral services are being held at 10:30 Friday morning at the Memphis Baptist Church, with Rev. B. R. Tatom in charge. Burial will be in Hickory Grove cemetery.
Mr. McHugh was married Feb. 4, 1900 to Cecil Pryor, who died Dec. 14, 1943. In July 1953 he married Mrs. Laura Ludwick, who died Oct. 10, 1953.
Surviving are four children: Edgar of North Platte, Nebr.; Eston of Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Joe Purvis of Memphis; and Miss Ila McHugh of Moline, Ill.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. E. A. Cross of Orville, Calif.; Mrs. Edith Bridger of San Francisco; and Mrs. Ethel Stephenson of Pinconning, Mich.
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DIED ON TUESDAY MORNING
Mrs. Ocy McIntosh Had Been Ill Several Weeks
Mrs. Alpha Emily McIntosh, widow of the late Ocy E. McIntosh, well known Memphis woman, died at her home, 613 East Jefferson street, Tuesday morning, Dec. 9 at 4:45 o’clock.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church in Memphis yesterday afternoon at 2:30 by the pastor, Rev. G. L. Eaton. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Pall bearers were Glen Fugate, Winnie Baker, Frank Smith, Duffy Hudnall, Arden Eager and Wm. Rockwell.
Alpha Emily Forbes was the daughter of Joseph and Alpha Forbes. She was born in Kahoka, Mo., January 22, 1873.
She came to Memphis to make her home about 57 years ago. She was married to Charles A. Kitts on June 16, 1895. To this union was born one son, Charles Kitts, now living in Tiffin, Ohio. Mr. Kitts passed away Sept. 18, 1895, and in July, 1907, she was married to Ocy E. McIntosh, who also preceded her in death.
She leaves the son, Charles Kitts of Tiffin, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. John Kitts and Mrs. Charles M. Brown, both of Memphis; one brother, S. E. Forbes of West Plains, Mo.; four step-daughters, Mrs. Zena Baker, Mrs. Mildred Gluck and Mrs. Ruth Martin, all of Hannibal, Mo. and Mrs. Jennie Baker of Milton, Iowa; one stepson, Ralph McIntosh of Memphis; and a niece, Nellie McIntosh, who has been living with her.
She united with the Christian church on April 13, 1894.
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H. O. M’INTOSH DIED YESTERDAY IN KIRKSVILLE
Funeral Services Will Be Held Here Friday Afternoon.
Henry Orville McIntosh, 81, died yesterday afternoon at his apartment at 212 ½ N. Franklin where he and his daughter, Mrs. Martin Bowles, have been living.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church. Also services under the auspices of I. O. O. F. Adair Lodge No. 96, of which Mr. McIntosh has been a member for 51 years, will be held. Interment will be in Forest cemetery.
Mr. McIntosh was the son of Joshua and Martha Jane (Burris) McIntosh and was born in Aurora, Ind., March 10, 1863. He was married to Martha Virginia Glass in 1886 in Kirksville. She preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Martin Bowles and Mrs. West Pulis, both of LaPlata; two sons, Ward McIntosh, of Long Beach, Calif., and W. C. McIntosh, of Moberly; one step-son, J. E. Glass, of Toledo, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. L. E. Moyer, of Des Moines, Iowa, and four grandchildren.
Mr. McIntosh spent most of his life in Kirksville and for 31 years was city fire chief. He retired as fire chief in 1925, and served for several years as city weighmaster.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Whittom, Ralph VanPelt, Aubrey Martin, Don Wilhite, Grover Belfield, and Charles Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. R. C. Allen, S. N. Balch, T. I. Reynolds, Clyde Vance, Alfred Olson, D. F. Mackie, Oscar Cundiff, Clark Wilson.
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FRED McINTYRE
Fred McIntyre was born in White Pigeon, Michigan, August 3rd, 1851, departed this life April 17th, 1931, being at the time of his death 79 years, 8 months and 14 days old.
He was the eldest son of John W. and Sabina McIntyre. While quite young he came with his parents to Memphis, Scotland county, Mo., and grew to manhood in Memphis.
He was married to Mary Dauma in the year of 1875. To this union were born six children namely: Guy, Glen, Hugh, Gertrude, Nellie and Helen Faye.
Guy preceded him in death May 16th, 1928.
He leaves to mourn his demise his wife, five children, nineteen grandchildren and one great grand child, also one sister, Mrs. Tom Timothy, of Joplin, Mo.
He united with the United Brethren Church at Prairie View in 1905 and remained a member until his death.
Mr. McIntyre was a great lover of home and his family. In his last illness he lived much of the time in the past when his children were all at home with him.
The thoughts of a kind and loving husband and father will be sweet memories to us until we meet again.
Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McIntyre on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Harry V. McColloch. Several hymns were sung by a quartette from the Presbyterian Church Mrs. Grace Williams, Mrs. Joe Bertram, J. C. Woodsmall and E. F. Eierman. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
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O. D. M’KASSON, 71 YEARS OLD, DIES HERE
Had Been Seriously Ill for Two Months; Services Wednesday
Omer Daniel McKasson, 71, a resident of Kirksville for more than fifty years, died in a Kirksville hospital Monday evening at six o’clock. Mr. McKasson had been in failing health the past few years and seriously ill the past two months.
Funeral rites will be conducted by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, at the Davis Funeral Chapel, corner of Washington and Marion, Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. The body will be interred in the Forest Park Cemetery.
Born on a farm near La Plata, Sept. 20, 1877, the son of William J. and Sally (Waddle) McKasson, he spent the early part of his life in that vicinity. He was employed in La Plata for a number of years and about fifty years ago he came to Kirksville.
On Oct. 18, 1908, he was married to Miss Margaret Brewer and four children were born to them. His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Dorothy and Maurine McKasson, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Robert N. Howell, Jr., of Kirksville; a son, O. D. McKasson, Jr., of Des Moines, Ia.; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mae Crook, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Stella Smith, of Kansas City.
Mr. McKasson was once employed at the D. C. Pierce Grocery on the south side of the square, also at Murphy, Mills and Garges Clothing Co., and the Ewing Clothing Co. He was a former member of the Elks, T. P. A. and was also a member of the Baptist Church. He became City Clerk in 1915 when Charles E. Murrell was mayor. He was a travelling [sic] salesman for several years and retired a few years ago on account of ill health.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home.
Bearers will be: Charles Novinger, W. J. Lantz, C. B. Rich, Elmer Collop, Ronald Reed and Ralph Cross.
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John McKee Services Held On Thursday
John Edward McKee, son of John J. and Martha McKee, was born August 3, 1873, near Fairfield, Iowa, and passed away at Memphis, Missouri, February 4, 1969. On October 24, 1894, he was married to Zerretta Kay Pringle. To this union were born two children: John William McKee of Vista, California, and Nora Horn of Memphis.
The McKee family moved to Scotland County in 1910. Mr. McKee farmed until his retirement in 1946, at which time he moved to town.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, who died in 1946.
Surviving include the children; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Greeson, of Fairfield, Iowa.
He was a member of the Memphis United Methodist Church and The Odd Fellows Lodge.
Services were conducted by Rev. John Gooch from the Payne Funeral Chapel February 6, 1969. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.
John Edward McKee, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 Feb 1969
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MRS. ROD McKENZIE DIED
Succumbs at Keokuk Hospital Tuesday of This Week
Mrs. Rod McKenzie, who had been ill the past four months, died at the St. Joseph hospital, Keokuk, on Tuesday, May 3, at 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Richland Baptist church at Hitt by Rev. W. E. Longstreth of Memphis and interment was in the cemetery there.
Pall bearers are George Simon, Fred Simon, Dick Hessler, Roscoe Riney, Arthur McWilliam and Virgil Phinney.
Mrs. Lelia Ethel McKenzie was the daughter of David and Adalade Mustoe. She was born July 26, 1883, in Scotland county, Missouri.
Lelia Ethel Mustoe and Charles Ross Hendricks were united in marriage in 1901. To this union three daughters and one son were born. Mr. Hendricks passed away September 17, 1941.
Mrs. Lelia Hendricks and Rod McKenzie were united in marriage…..
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MRS. MARY O. M’KENZIE, AGED 91, DIES HERE
Had Been In Normal Health Yesterday.
Mrs. Mary Olive McKenzie, 91, resident of Kirksville for more than 40 years, died suddenly at 7:35 o’clock last night at her home, 606 East Randolph Street. Despite her age, Mrs. McKenzie previously had been in good health and yesterday had sat out on her front porch of two hours.
Mrs. McKenzie was born July 14, 1851, at Lorraine, Ill., the daughter of Rawser and Mariah Spice. Sept. 26, 1874, she was married to William E. McKenzie and lived in Chariton County until 1900 when she and Mr. McKenzie moved to Kirksville. Before his death, May 22, 1937, Mr. McKenzie was employed as an engineer and a watchman at the Teachers College and later as a watchman at the International Shoe Company. Mrs. McKenzie formerly was an active member of the Christian Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lealia Shipp, of Triplett, who had lived with Mrs. McKenzie for more than a year, and Mrs. Edna Tucker, of Nampa, Ida.; one son, I. M. McKenzie, of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. McKenzie was the youngest of a family of 10 children, all of whom preceded her in death.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home until the arrival of all the children, when funeral arrangements will be completed.
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MARLEN M’KIM, 58, DIES HERE THIE MORNING
Funeral Tomorrow and Burial At New Harmony.
Marlen McKim, 58, of 106 East Elm Street, died in a local hospital this morning following an illness of several months. Mr. McKim was born in Adair County, April 22, 1884, and lived on a farm in the vicinity of Greentop.
In 1912, he married Laura Adkins. Mrs. McKim died in December, 1918. Three children were born to this union. In 1924 Mr. McKim married Mrs. Hannah Hubbard, who preceedd [sic] him in death.
Surviving are two sons, George and Lee, of Greentop; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Hays, of yarrow; a step-daughter, Mrs. Daisy Staely, of St. Louis and a brother Charles McKim, of Kirksville. A sister preceded him in death.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until the funeral, which will be held there at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Pallbearers will include, Azle Beery, Grayden Berry, Delbert Low, Ross McKim, Oscar Wester and Henry Wayman. Burial will be made at New Harmony Cemetery, west of Greentop.
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JOHN WESLEY McKINNEY
John Wesley McKinney was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William McKinney. He was born December 9, 1852, on a farm 8 miles northwest of Knox City, Mo. He died in his home at Moulton, Iowa, Wednesday, April 6, 1938, at 5:25 p.m.
Mr. McKinney had been in poor health for the last few years, but was confined to his bed only since Thursday, March 31, a stroke of paralysis being the cause of his last illness.
John McKinney united with the Christian church, Moulton, a number of years ago.
He was united in marriage to Miss Delia Pedigo in early manhood and to this union four children were born, William, Roy, Minnie and Tilda Jane, all of whom preceded him in death.
In 1893 he was married to Miss Eva Hatfield and to this union five children were born, Rosetta, Lillie, Oscar, Roscoe and Marjorie, who survive.
He had two brothers: William and Richard, and one sister, Driscilla, who preceded him in death. There are 23 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 9th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ, in Bible Grove, being in charge of Rev. Hugh C. Guy, pastor of the Moulton, Iowa, Christian church. Mrs. Otis Blaine, Mildred, Earl and William Blaine, of the Bible Grove Community, sang.
Burial was in the cemetery adjoining the church.
John Wesley McKinney, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 14 Apr 1938, p. 1, col. 3 & 4
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Albert McKnight Dies From Exhaust Fumes
Albert E. McKnight, 41, of Keokuk and formerly of Scotland county died of asphyxiation by carbon monoxide fumes at about 10 p.m. Tuesday near here, according to Sheriff Clyde Evans.
The body was found in a parked automobile on the Artie March road nine miles east of here.
Artie March, returning to his home from Memphis, discovered the body about 11 p.m. and telephoned Sheriff Evans, who arrived on the scene a few minutes later in the Gerth & Baskett ambulance driven by Albert Gerth.
Dead About an Hour
Mr. McKnight appeared to have been dead about an hour when the ambulance arrived, Sheriff Evans said.
The automobile, a 1947 Plymouth 4-door sedan, was parked with the motor running about 50 yards north of Highway 136. A length of garden hose had been attached to the exhaust pipe with friction tape. The other end of the hose, running in through a rear window, hung inside the car.
A matchstick, wedged between the dashboard and the knob of the hand throttle, held the throttle open so that the motor was running at moderately high speed, Sheriff Evans said. The body sat upright in the driver’s seat.
“Inquest Unnecessary”
County coroner L. R. Sherrill said yesterday that there would be no inquest into the death unless an investigation was requested by the family. The body was brought to the Gerth & Baskett funeral parlor.
Mr. McKnight, who was employed in Keokuk by the Dryden Rubber Company left his home at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to Mrs. McKnight. He was seen in Alexandria a half hour later by Lee Mason, Keokuk, a neighbor of the McKnights [sic].
Arrangements Not Final
Funeral services have been tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Memphis Christian Church, Rev. Merritt H. Baker officiating. Final arrangements are pending word from a son, Homer, in Korea. Word of his father’s death has been sent the son via the Red Cross. If he can get leave to return here, the funeral may be postponed.
Pallbearers will be Gale Lancaster, Wayne Ralph, Eugene Osborn, Forrest McVay, Myron Bissell, and Vic Erwin. Burial will be in the Memphis cemetery.
Mr. McKnight, son of Sylvester and the late Grace Purvis McKnight, was born March 6, 1910, on a farm in the Miller district, where he lived until January, 1951. At this time he moved with his family to Keokuk.
He attended Miller school and one year at Memphis High School. In 1930 he married the former Miss Georgia Lavell Hardman, who survives.
Also surviving are: the father, Sylvester McKnight, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Jean Howell, Keokuk, and Scarlet Ann, of the home; a son, Homer Eugene, who is in the armed forces in Korea; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Vrooman, Alhambra, Calif.
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MRS. THOMAS McKNIGHT DIED DECEMBER 17th
Mrs. Thomas E. McKnight died at her late home in Memphis Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1913, as stated in The Democrat last week. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from Concord church, services being conducted by Rev. C. H. Morton, pastor of the Presbyterian church. A large crowd attended the funeral, some from this city and many from the Concord neighborhood, where deceased lived for many years.
Eliza A. Montgomery, daughter of Samuel and Jemima Montgomery, was born March 14, 1849 in Barry county, Missouri, where she grew to womanhood. While yet a child she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Concord, Barry county, Mo., and ever lived a devoted Christian life. On the 24th of September, 1889, she was married to Thomas E. McKnight at her home in Barry county, coming from there to Scotland county, where she has since resided. She then united with Unity Cumberland Presbyterian church at Concord in this county, and since that time has remianed [sic] a faithful member of that congregation.
After a long and useful life she leaves to mourn her death the husband and three step children namely: James H. and Samuel McKnight and Mrs. Rebecca Frogge, of this county. Also two brothers, James Montgomery of Okmulgee, Oklahoma and Robert Montgomery of Exeter, Missouri, and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Stamps, Misses Bettie and Dicey Montgomery, of Exeter, Missouri.
Mrs. McKnight was a woman whose life was filled with good deeds and enjoyed the love and confidence of numerous friends. The sorrowing relatives and friends have the sympathy of all.
Eliza A. (Montgomery) McKnight, Memphis Democrat, Memphis, Missouri, 25 Dec 1913
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Glen McKnight Died Last Night
Last night death called a man well-known in the county when Glen McKnight passed away. He had been suffering with an incurable disease for several months.
Glen was raised in this county and following the business of carpentry for years before becoming ill. Four years ago he made the race for sheriff in the Democratic primary and made a canvass of the county and, although defeated became better acquainted with our citizens. Tentative funeral arrangements are that the service will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Memphis Baptist Church.
Glen McKnight, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Oct 1944
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Glen McKnight Funeral Held Friday Afternoon
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock for Glen Edward McKnight, who passed away at his home in this city, October 11. Services were from the Memphis Baptist Church and conducted by the Rev. H. A. Bickers, pastor.
Body bearers were Chas. Prather, Alfred Dial, Ed Eckel, Alva Moffett, Herb Prather and John Horn. Interment was in Memphis Cemetery.
Glen E. McKnight passed away at his home, Tuesday of last week at 4:00 p.m. He was born January 13, 1883 at Memphis, Mo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pressley McKnight.
He was married to Ruby Ford of Shelbina, Mo.; March 20, 1907. To this union were born five sons, namely: PFC James Lloyd, Ft. Leonard Wood; Charles Reighn, Griffith, Ind.; Wallace Ford, Tacoma, Wash.; William Wayne of the Merchant Marine and Cpl. Glen Franklin of New York City, N. Y.
Mr. McKnight spent most of his life around Scotland County having lived on a farm in the Miller School district before moving to Memphis.
He joined the Baptist Church in early life and lived up to his faith.
He is survived by the following: His wife, Ruby, the five sons, two sisters, Reeta Williams, Jefferson City, Tenn., and Mildred Kissinger, Burlington, Ia., and one brother, Fred of Memphis. Lyle P. McKnight, a brother, preceded him in death a year ago. He leaves five grandsons.
Attending the funeral were: Mrs. Alpha Stalcup of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKnight of Griffith, Ind.; Lloyd McKnight of Ft. Leonard wood and Willey Kissinger and family of Burlington, Ia.
Glen E. McKnight, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Oct 1944
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James McKnight Dies After Long Illness
James Harvey McKnight, long time resident of the Concord Community and later of Memphis, Missouri, died after a lingering illness at 6:10 a.m., November 8, 1967, at Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Mr. McKnight was born August 11, 1884. On February 8, 1911, he was married to Carrie O’Dessie Smith and to this union was born one son, James Arthur McKnight, and one daughter, Juanita McKnight.
Mr. McKnight was a former member of the Concord Presbyterian Church and a member of long-standing of the First Presbyterian Church of Memphis, Missouri, where he served faithfully as a Ruling Elder.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step-mother. He was 83 years, 2 months, and 28 days at his death.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie O’Dessa McKnight; one daughter, Miss Juanita McKnight; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James A. McKnight; one granddaughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Prince of Mendon, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Frogge of Bloomfield, Iowa; and a brother, Sam P. McKnight of Memphis, Missouri. A host of friends have been saddened by his death.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 10, 1967, 2:00 P.M. at Payne’s Chapel, Memphis, Missouri, the Rev. Billy J. T. Hauer officiating. Interment in the Memphis Cemetery.
Pall bearers were J. Vic Smith, Ira Onken, Robert Ross, Arlie Tippett, Craig Smith and Herb Prather.
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First Killed in Action
Lester W. McKnight Losses Life on the U.S.S. West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McKnight received a message at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning stating their only son, Lester W. McKnight, was killed in action when the Japs bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Sunday morning December 7.
Young McKnight is the first from Scotland County to lose his life in World War No. II. He was born and reared in Scotland County and was about 26 years of age.
McKnight had been in the Navy almost 4 years. His four-year enlistment term would have expired this week, it is said.
He was at home on furlough the last time two years ago. He had been on the U.S.S. West Virginia several months.
Lester W. McKnight, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 18 Dec 1941
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McKnight – Mrs. Thomas McKnight died at her home south of this city last Monday, and was buried the next day.
Mrs. Thomas McKnight, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 Sep 1888, p. 3, col. 5
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D. BATES McLANE IS DEAD
Underwent Appendicitis Operation Thursday and Died Friday
D. B. McLane, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McLane died at his home at Pocatello, Idaho, Friday morning following an operation for appendicitis, April 9th.
Mr. McLane received a message about three o’clock Thursday afternoon that his son had undergone an operation for appendicitis and was in a critical condition. Later in the day, he received a message asking them to come at once. Friday morning another message was received that Mr. McLane had died.
D. B. McLane was born in Cantril, Iowa, February 29, 1892 and was reared and educated in Scotland county. He has from time to time engaged in the jewelry business with his father here and in different localities in this part of the state and in other parts of the country.
Funeral services were held at Pocatello Monday afternoon and burial was at Pocatello. He is survived by his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McLane, two daughters, Misses Mary Frances and Jean McLane of Keokuk and one brother, S. R. McLane of Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. McLane was a member of three branches of the Masonic fraternity.
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Mrs. R. J. McLane, 71, mother of W. B. McLane of Memphis, died at her home at Cantril on Monday, on June 9.
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WM. B. McLANE’S FUNERAL
Veteran Memphis Merchant Born in Scotland County
Funeral services for Wm. B. McLane, veteran Memphis merchant, who died at his home, 243 North Washington street last Thursday, April 14, shortly after noon, were conducted at the Payne chapel Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. W. E. Longstreth, pastor of the Methodist church, and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Pall bearers were J. A. Daggs, Ben Hertenstein, Judge P. R. Allen, Earl W. Smith, Wayne W. Wagner and Dr. Chas. B. Myers.
Instrumental music was furnished by Mrs. Longstreth. The Masonic order read the burial rites at the Memphis cemetery.
Mr. McLane was born in the northeast part of Scotland county on July 26, 1866, being 82 years of age last July. He lived on the farm as a young man, took up the jewelry business and was in that business in Memphis for over fifty years. When he sold his business to Harry L. Laird a few years ago, he was the oldest merchant in Memphis in point of service.
For many years his store was in the old Central hotel building at the southeast corner of the square. From there in the 1900s he moved to the Kinney building at the northwest corner of the square, then in 1914, he and the late J. M. Jayne bought the lots on which the old hotel was located, and built new brick buildings, where his store was located until he sold to Mr. Laird.
Mr. McLane was an active business man and was president of the Commercial Club when it was organized about forty years ago. He was one of the early members of the Memphis Masonic lodge and of the Modern Woodmen of America.
Since selling his business on the square, he built a small shop building on his ground on North Clay street, where he did repair work when his health would permit.
He was a son of Daniel and Drusilla McLane. He attended Mount Olive school. When he became of age, he went out west, returning a year later to Cantril, Iowa, where he opened a small jewelry store.
He married Miss Anna Hilles on January 8, 1890. In 1897 they came to Memphis to continue in the jewelry business. He attended Northern Illinois College of Ophthalmology and was graduated in 1902.
Three sons were born, Hilles, Bates and Stanley. Hilles died in infancy, and Bates, who learned to be a watchmaker from his father, died in Pocatello, Idaho, eleven years ago.
Mr. McLane is survived by his wife of the home, and son Stanley, who lives in Kansas City. There are six grandchildren. Surviving also are two brothers, Charles McLane in Fresno, Calif., and Harvey McLane in Yakima, Wash, and two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Yeager of Chico, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Norris of Cantril.
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Mrs. S. S. McLaughlin, of this city, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. L. Griffith, in Austin, Texas, last Friday. The body was brought here for burial and the funeral took place from the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Matlick, 516 South Marion street Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial took place in Llewellyn cemetery beside the body of her husband who died in April 1919. Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Slate Lick, Penn., March 10, 1848. She was 72 years of age at the time of her death. She and Mr. McLaughlin were married Nov. 7, 1873. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lorena McLaughlin Matlick and one granddaughter, Miss Mary McLaughlin Matlick, of this city, four sisters, Mrs. F. L. Griffith, of Austin, Tex., Mrs. S. J. Meals, of Burk Burnette, Tex., Mrs. C. H. Kiskaddon of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. George Harpham, of Cleveland, Ohio, and one brother, William Morrison, of Slate Lick, Penn.
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S. S. McLAUGHLIN
Samuel S. McLaughlin, one of the best known and most loved of Kirksville’s citizens died at 7 o’clock a. m., Monday, April 17. He had been ill since last October, and for the past month it was known that he could not live.
Mr. McLaughlin has been interested in farms and coal lands near Kirksville for the past thirty years. In 1880 he became interested in the Kirksville Journal and the Normal Book store, operating the two enterprises in partnership with B. F. Heiny. Later he disposed of his interests in these, and, together with Mr. Heiny and others, established the Union Bank, (now National Bank) and he has been a director in this bank ever since it was started.
Mr. McLaughlin enlisted in the Union Army at the age of 16 years, and served to the end of the contest. He was among the troops guarding Washington at the time Lincoln was killed and took part in the pursuit of Booth.
Mr. McLaughlin served as County School Commissioner of Adair County four years. Was Deputy County Clerk under B. F. Heiny, served as County Clerk 1883 to 1891. For eighteen years was President of the Adair County Sunday School Association and has given much of his time to that work in both County and State. He has been an Elder in the Presbyterian church 36 of t he 46 years he has lived in Kirksville. Also has served as Sunday School superintendent as long, having established the Wabash Mission school, in southwest Kirksville ten years ago, and has devoted much time to it since. He was clerk of the session of the church 31 years and since the death of W. T. Baird in 1912 has been treasurer of the Synod of Missouri, of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A.
He was born in Western Pennsylvania, May 12, 1848, and was married to Miss Mary Morrison, Nov. 7, 1873, at Slate Lick, Pa. Besides the widow, one child, Mrs. Minnie Lorena Matlick survives him, also one grand-child, Miss Mary McLaughlin Matlick.
Mr. McLaughlin was a man who will be missed by hundreds of Kirksville people who were accustomed to meet him in the business activities of the city. He will be greatly missed in church and Sunday school work in Adair County. Hosts of little children will miss the many kind acts and the kind words spoken; especially is this true of the poor class among whom he worked most.
Funeral services were held from the First Presbyterian Church yesterday at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Anthony F. Zeigel, pastor. The Kirksville Presbytery in session in La Plata, sent Dr. Sissons and Chas. Frobes to attend the funeral as representatives of Presbytery, and memorial exercises were held by Presbytery at the same time as the funeral services here. Active pall bearers were chosen from Mr. McLaughlin’s associates in the work of the Adair County Sunday School association and the honorary pall bearers were composed of the officials of the Presbyterian Church and the officers of the Kirksville banks. Music was furnished by a quartet.
A large crowd filled the church to pay the last tribute to a citizen friend and neighbor. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
The services at the grave were conducted by Corporal Dix Post No. 22, G. A. R., of which the deceased was a member.
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Harold H. McLeland Services Held In Cedar Falls
Funeral services for Harold Howard McLeland were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, at Nottger Funeral Home Chapel at Cedar Falls, Iowa, with the Rev. Ronald D. Jones, pastor, Cedar Falls Assembly of God Church officiating.
Committal services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Ashton Cemetery, Ashton, Missouri.
Mr. McLeland, 62, of 110 W. 2nd Street, Cedar Falls, died at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday evening of coronary occlusion.
He was born September 20, 1908 at Milton, Iowa, the son of Alma Prather and Frank McLeland. He had been a design engineer for the Schultz Manufacturing Company for the past thirteen years.
Mr. McLeland was married to Marjorie Burns in 1929 and to this union one son, Harold Gene McLeland, Gorin, Missouri, was born. Marjorie preceded him in death in 1932.
He was married to Mildred Clow on August 26, 1933 at Kirksville, Missouri.
Survivors are his wife, two sons, Harold Gene of Gorin, Missouri, and William Parks of Jacksonville, Florida, three daughters, Mrs. Andrew Merrels of Perrysburg, Ohio, Mrs. Charles Heasley of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mrs. Mike Steine of Waterloo, three sisters, Mrs. Samps Lunsford of Wyaconda, Missouri, Mrs. Maxine Swearingen, Lima, Illinois, and Mrs. John Shibley, Freport, Illinois, also fourteen grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.
Harold Howard McLeland, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 18 Mar 1971
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Harry McManama Dies At Pueblo, Colorado
Harry Nelson “Casey” McManama, son of Francis Milton and Blanche Rector McManama, was born near Rutledge, Missouri, July 14, 1906, and passed away at a local hospital, Monday, July 21, 1969, in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 63 years and 7 days.
Survived by his sister, Mrs. Fred Eager, Pueblo, Colorado; one niece, Mrs. Kay Scripter, Boulder, Colorado.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.
He had lived in North Avondale since 1928, having retired from the Pueblo Army Depot a month ago, after 22 years service.
His father and mother passed away a number of years ago. He leaves a number of cousins in this county to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held in the Rouch Chapel, at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, 1969, with interment at Mt. View Cemetery, Pueblo, Colorado.
Harry Nelson “Casey” McManama, From Unknown Newspaper, 21 Aug 1969
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Myrtle McManama Dies at Age of 78
Myrtle Mae, the daughter of Samuel F. and Sarah Hendricks Kenoyer was born at Newark, South Dakota, May 1, 1890, and departed this life at St. Luke’s Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, October 18, 1968 at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 16 days.
She was united in marriage with William H. McManama September 3, 1908. Six daughters were born to this union, three dying in young childhood.
She was a member of Rutledge United Methodist Church; Rutledge Chapter C.E.S. No. 343 of Rutledge, and the Bettendorf Senior Citizens Club at Bettendorf, Iowa, at which place she had made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trunnell for a number of years.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Thelma) Trunnell, Bettendorf, Iowa, Mrs. Verlee Skinner, Columbia, Missouri and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Bohr, Bettendorf, Iowa; three grandchildren, Arlen Bertram, Wichita, Kansas, Linda Zook, San Diego, California, and Mac Trunnell, U.S. Navy, Key West, Florida; one great-granddaughter, Kim Bertram, of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Sallee, Memphis, Missouri and Mrs. Bernice Bailey, LaGrange, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
On Friday, October 18, 1968, services were conducted by the Rev. Barbara Barnett at the Rutledge, Missouri, United Methodist Church. Music was by the Rev. Barnett and her daughter, Jodi. Interment was in the Pauline Cemetery of Rutledge, Missouri. Body bearers were: Eugene Ewing, Bobby Glasgow, Stanley Glasgow, Hillis McCabe, Estil Leslie, Jewell Mason.
Myrtle Mae McManama, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Oct 1968
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Ray G. McMullen Services Held In Iowa
Ray G. McMullen age 70, of 705 S. Margaret Street, Joilet [sic], Illinois, died Friday, November 3, 1972, at a local hospital.
Ray was born at Farragut, Iowa, April 7, 1902, where he lived for 47 years.
In 1949 the family moved to Greentop, Missouri, where they lived five years on a farm at Bible Grove.
In 1945 he moved to Joilet [sic] and was employed by Phoenix Manufacturing for 16 years as a crane operator and retired December 31, 1969. He had been in failing health the last few days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 2 grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Briley McMullen; 4 daughters, Mrs. Kent (Ramona) Frederick of Greentop, Missouri, Mrs. George (Sandra) Shriver of Joilet [sic], Mrs. Leslie (Sara) Johnston of Plainfield, Illinois, and Mrs. Thurl (Sharon) Sanders of Viola, Arkansas; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Field of Shenandoah, Iowa; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be from the Campbell-Bickett Funeral Home in Farragut, Iowa. Burial was in the Farragut Cemetery.
Ray G. McMullen, From Unknown Newspaper, 9 Nov 1972
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Arthur McMunn, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Union Township, died of a complication of diseases Tuesday, December 10, 1895. Funeral services were held yesterday at Brock. He was an honorable, upright citizen, a kind father and a good neighbor and will be missed and mourned by a large circle of friends as well as by the children and other friends.
Arthur McMunn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Dec 1895, p. 2, col. 3
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Fannie McMunn Services Sunday
Fannie Nicholson the fourth daughter and youngest living child of Arthur and Hannah (Collins) McMunn was born October 25, 1873 and departed this life July 22, 1959 at her apartment in Beaumont, Texas.
She was educated in the county school, graduating with Memphis High School class of 1893. She furthered her education down the years, but taking her degree from the University at Austin, Texas.
Miss McMunn taught in various schools in Scotland county, enjoying her work and friends. She went to Beaumont, Texas, July 27, 1904 and accepted a position in the Averill School. She continued in this capacity as superintendent until her retirement in 1942.
She was a charter member of the Campbell Sunday school class of the Methodist church, also a member of the WSCS, also an active member of the Reading Club. Charter member of the Delta Cappa Ganme an honorary teachers organization in Beaumont. She was long an active member of east Texas nature study.
Other clubs and organizations were the Golden Years Club and XYZ Club of Beaumont class room teachers association.
She was active in all civic organizations of the community. Contributing liberally to charitable causes, both at home and away. Her love of good books, music and beautiful flowers supplied her leisure hours.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.
Short services were conducted Sunday at Payne Chapel with Rev. G. Lolin Eaton in charge. Interment in Brock cemetery. The body bearers were Chan Bull, Jesse Aylward, Milo Morgan, Hollie and Virgil Hyde and Bert Mankopf.
Fannie Nicholson McMunn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 30 Jul 1959
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Frederick George McMunn, second son of Arthur and Hannah McMunn, was born May 5, 1860, in Scotland County, Mo., where he grew to early manhood; he experienced with this pioneer family the vicissitudes of the War Between the States and the uncertainties of the following years.
As a young man he helped build the church at Brock, giving of his time and money to erect the building that is still in use. He went to Ellensburg, Washington, in 1887, and became identified with the building up of that and other western cities. The west had a lure for him and he loved it.
In recent years his home was in the northern mining section of Idaho, where he resided and had property.
In February 1928, he removed to Texas, because of ill health where he remained with his three sisters until the time of his death August 31, 1929; he was a member of the Methodist Church since young manhood and was true and faithful to the end.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ben Irby, Mrs. James Fitzgerald, all of Beaumont, Texas, Miss Fannie McMunn of the immediate family, who accompanied the remains to Memphis which arrived in Baring, Monday, August 2nd, at one o’clock in the afternoon. Short service was held at the graveside same day by Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Olsen, who sang two selections, “The Home of the Soul,” and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Brock Cemetery in the presence of a goodly number of intimate friends of the deceased who came to pay a tribute of respect to one who was lived in life and honored in death.
Frederick George McMunn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 5 Sep 1929
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Hannah Earle Collins was the youngest daughter of Dr. John Collins and was born in Hector, Tompkias County, New York, September 5, 1829, and passed to her eternal rest from her home in Memphis, Mo., April 30, 1904, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 5 days.
In early life she was a member of the Society of Friends or Quakers and grew to womanhood in that faith. May 10, 1855, she united in marriage with Arthur McMunn, of New York, and the following year they came west and settled in Scotland County, Mo., where she has since resided.
Her husband passed away some eight years ago. Not finding an organization of the church of her youth in Missouri she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church and was an active member to the time of her decease.
She had been somewhat feeble during the winter but able to do her work within a few days of her death, which was caused by an abscess of the lung.
She expressed her complete readiness to go and was even anxious for the end to come.
Mrs. McMunn was a good woman, a devoted mother and leaves two sons and four daughters with a host of friends to mourn her departure.
Hannah (Collins) McMunn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 5 May 1904
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Death of Mrs. Hannah McMunn
Mrs. Hannah McMunn died of pneumonia, at her home in Memphis, Saturday, April 30 at 9:40 p.m. The remains were taken to Brock, where Rev. J. W. Anderson conducted the funeral Monday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, and the body buried in the cemetery near by
Hannah Collins was her maiden name. Born at Hector, N. Y., September 5, 1829 of Quaker ancestry. She was married to Arthur McMunn May 10, 1855. In 1856 they moved to Scotland Co., Mo. Her husband died some years ago in this county. The deceased is survived by two sons and 4 daughters, who, in their sad bereavement, have the sympathy of all good people. Mrs. McMunn was a devout member of the M. E. church.
Hannah (Collins) McMunn, Memphis, Missouri, The Scotland County Democrat, 5 May 1904
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McNALLEY RITES TO BE FRIDAY AT ST. PETERS
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel McNalley, 51 who died after a brief illness Monday night will be held from St. Peters Catholic church on Friday morning at 9 o’clock.
The body was removed this afternoon from Greaves Mortuary to the McNalley residence at 2601 Main Street where it will remain until time for the services. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 o’clock tonight.
A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McHenry, she was born in Scotland County, Mo., on May 26, 1889. She came to Keokuk in 1912 and had made this her home since that time, engaging in the restaurant business for many years and operating a tourist home at her residence in recent years.
In October of 1920, she was married to Barney McNalley who preceded her in death on November 13, 1931. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, one of them dying in infancy and the other, Minnie Murl, dying on April 26, 1923.
Surviving are three brothers, Arthur W., of Memphis, Mo.; Mark E., of Fort Dodge, Ia., and Robert of Arbela, Mo. – Gate City, Aug. 14
Isabel McNalley, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 15 Aug 1940, p. 1, col. 2
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OBITUARY
Angie Roberts was born June 23, 1848 in Scotland County, Missouri on the old homestead now known as the Ed. Howard place close to the Union School House.
She was married to the late Zed McNeely in 1865. After their marriage they lived in the state of Illinois for four years and then moved back to Missouri. Since her husbands [sic] death she moved to Memphis. She was converted when a young girl and joined the South Methodist Church and lived in that faith doing all she could to uphold the cause of her Master in heaven she had trusted for many years.
The above was written by the deceased. She also requested that the fourteenth chapter of St. Mark’s gospel be read and that the eighth verse of that chapter be commented upon. “She hath done what she could, she has come forehand to anoint my body to the burying.”
Funeral services were held at the Union church Monday, May 11, at two o’clock in the presence of a large audience and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery near by [sic].
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Died.
Edward, the 7 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNeely, died Sunday, Sept. 24[,] 1905, of dyptheria [sic]. The remains were laid to rest in the Union cemetery Monday at 3 p.m. The family have the sympathy of all in their sad hour.
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OBITUARY
McNEELY
Henrietta McNeely was born at Virginia, Ill., November 25, 1858 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs[.] Elva Creek, April 5, 1944, being 85 years 4 months and 11 days old.
Her maiden name was Henrietta Arthur, daughter of Henry and Lucy Arthur of Virginia, Ill. She was married to Robert McNeely in 1878, and came to Scotland County, Missouri in 1879, where she resided until her death.
To this union were born eleven children, five of whom preceded her in death. Her husband also passed away Dec. 17, 1918.
The surviving children are: Mrs. Anna Belle Creek, of Memphis[,] Mo.; Mrs. Blanche Bateman, Topeka, Kansas; Mrs. Florence Campbell, Rushville, Illinois; Henry McNeely, Milan, Illinois; Roy McNeely, Keokuk, Iowa; Verne McNeely, Cantril, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; two brothers, Theodore Arthur of Beardstown[,] Illinois and Charlie Arthur of Keokuk.
She united with the Christian church in early life and has lived a christian [sic] life.
Funeral services were conducted from the Union church Friday, April 7, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Arthur L. Huff, pastor of the Gorin Methodist church, officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. Clark B. Ewing and Mrs. Virginia Hohn with Mrs. Hohn at the piano.
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Ray McNeely, 55, Passed Away In Illinois
Ray McNeely, 55, of Morris, Illinois, died September 10, 1972, at his home. Born March 27, 1917, near Memphis, Missouri, he was the son of Austin and Rosa (Palmer) McNeely.
He was married to Lucille Findley, August 1935. They moved to Morris, Illinois, in 1937.
He was employed for 30 years with Illinois Clay Products, Division of A. T. Green.
Surviving are his wife and two sons, Kenneth R., of Lexington, and Robert A. of McLean; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Aussem of Ottawa, Mrs. Wm. (Mary Ann) Jackson of Champaign; eleven grandchildren and three aunts, Mrs. Blanche Bateman, Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Anna Belle Creek, Memphis, Missouri, Mrs. Florence Campbell, Rushville, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Funeral services were at the Davis Funeral Home. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ray McNeely, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 21 Sep 1972
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Died
McNees – In this city, Dec. 29th, 1873, of Whooping Cough and Pneumonia, Joseph William – infant son of W. A. and M. H. McNees – aged 3 months.
Joseph William McNees, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Jan 1874, p. 3, col. 4
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MRS. NANCY F. M’NEW, 81, DIES NEAR BRASHEAR
Succumbs To Pneumonia; Funeral at Millard Saturday.
Brashear, Mo., Jan 30, (Special)—Mrs. Nancy Jane McNew, 81, died at the family home five miles northeast of Brashear at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon. She had been in failing health for several years and death was due to pneumonia which she contracted a week ago.
The deceased, a daughter of Joseph and Katie Davis Fugate, was born in Estelville, Va., on Jan. 22, 1860. Her parents were natives of Virginia. She was married to Benjamin G. McNew in 1875 and after living on a farm in Virginia for several years they moved to Missouri in 1885, settling on a farm near Higginsville. In 1907 they moved to a farm near Millard and in 1936 she moved to the farm where she died.
Nine children were born to this union, one son dying in infancy. The surviving are James McNew of Irvington, Neb., Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Oakland, Calif., C. A. McNew and Mrs. Maggie Moncrief of La Plata, Miss Katie, Ben, Willie and Jack McNew at home. There are 17 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one brother, Zike Fugate of Indian Springs, Tenn. Her husband died June 16, 1916.
The funeral will be held at the church in Millard at 11 o’clock Saturday morning, with the Rev. Chambers conducting the services. Burial will be in the Stukey cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home until time for the funeral.
The pallbearers will be Tom Downing, Henry Kilbride, William Scott, Joe Stonick, Charles Henry and Von Creason.
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GEORGE WILLIS M’NURLEN DIES IN HOSPITAL
Conducted Grocery Business in Kirksville for 29 Years
George Willis McNurlen, 73, of 912 E. Jefferson St., died Sunday afternoon about one o’clock in a Kirksville Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. P. M. Lind, Queen City. Interment will be in the Greentop Cemetery and the services at the grave will be under the auspices of the Kirksville Masonic Lodge No. 105 AF & AM of which he was a member.
Mr. McNurlen, was the son of Abel and Elizabeth (Decker) McNurlen and was born in Missouri, January 18, 1875. He was married at Greentop, Oct. 11, 1896 to Fannie Reed and to this marriage one daughter was born. The daughter and one sister preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife and one brother, Thomas A. McNurlen, of Greentop.
For twenty-nine years, Mr. McNurlen was in the grocery business in Kirksville, having sold his store last August.
He was a member of the Christian Church.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ovid Gregory, Ebbon Brewer, Ferald Brewer, W. E. Perkins, Victor Miller, Charley Darr.
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Mrs. Adelia McPherson died at her home seven miles southeast of this city on Friday, November 4, 1898, after a protracted illness, aged 76 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Deceased was born in Franklin County, Ohio, April 27, 1822, and came to this county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gale, in 1837. She was married to John McPherson in 1841. Of this union were born eight children, seven of whom with the husband survive her to mourn the loss of a companion and mother. All the children live in Scotland County and near the old home.
Mrs. McPherson joined the Unity congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Feb. 12, 1865, and lived a consistent member and exemplary Christian. She was a loving wife, a kind mother and a good neighbor and was loved and respected by all who knew her. May God’s richest blessings be with and comfort the aged companion and bereaved children is the prayer of the writer.
M.A.M.
Adelia McPherson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Nov 1898
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Funeral Today For J. R. McPherson
John Richard McPherson, 88, one of the pioneers of the county, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, in a Keokuk hospital. Funeral services are being held at 2:00 this (Thursday) afternoon at Payne Chapel, with Rev. Arthur Huff of Shelbina conducting. Burial will be in Memphis cemetery.
Mr. McPherson was born to James G. and Sarah Clarkson McPherson Oct. 8, 1865 in Scotland county and lived here all his life.
In 1903 he married Gertrude Montgomery of Memphis. She died in 1929.
Mr. McPherson took an active interest in community affairs and in 1904 was elected Sheriff of Scotland county. He served in this capacity for four years and then moved to the farm, 8 miles south of Memphis, where he lived the rest of his life.
Surviving are three sons: Richard of Denver; and Condley and George of Rutledge. Other survivors are three grandchildren: Sharon Lynn, James Lyle, and John Richard III.
Pallbearers will be Carl McDonald, Joe Moore, Ivan Forrester, Lester Barrickman, Glen Myers, and Kenneth Holman.
John Richard McPherson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 7 Jan 1954, p. 1, col. 7
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MRS. A. E. McQUOID DEAD
Funeral Services Being Held From Home This Afternoon
Funeral services are being held from the home this afternoon for Mrs. A. E. McQuoid, who died at her home Wednesday, May 14, at 1:45 p.m.
Mrs. McQuoid died here after a critical illness of only five days. She suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday afternoon.
Mrs. McQuoid was born in Knox county, Missouri, January 20th, 1863, and has lived in Scotland county the past 53 years. She was, before her marriage, Martha Comley, and was married November 23, 1881, to Alfonso E. McQuoid at Millport, in Knox county. Mr. McQuoid died January 5, 1935.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Hicks of Rutledge, Mrs. F. E. Waters of St. Louis, and Mrs. James E. Harbur of Memphis; four sons, L. R. McQuoid of San Diego, California; J. C. McQuoid of Los Angeles, Calif., and W. B. McQuoid and C. C. McQuoid of Memphis, Missouri. She is also survived by two brothers, Joseph W. Comley of Gorin, and John R. Comley of Centerville, Iowa.
Services are being held from the home, 206 West Jefferson street, conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth, pastor of the Methodist church. Mrs. A. B. Billmann sang with Mrs. Ruth Platter at the piano. Pall bearers were Walter Smith, Crump Brumback, Hugh Stine, Chas. Swift, Dr. A. M. Keethler and H. M. Jayne.
Mrs. McQuoid was a member of the Memphis Christian church and for many years took an active part in the affairs of the church until ill health prevented.
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Virginia McQuoid Services Were Held Thursday
Mrs. Virginia McQuoid, daughter of Frank and Jennie Peterson Blanchard, was born in Ban Buren County, Iowa, September 15, 1898. On March 16, 1920, she was married to C. C. McQuoid in Memphis.
She was a member of the Memphis Methodist church, where she was organist for many years and where she also served as the first president of the Womans [sic] Society of Christian Service. Mrs. McQuoid was past president of Chapter C, P.E.O.; a member of Jaufloine Chapter, D.A.R. and past worthy matron of Carter Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
She passed away in her home in Memphis early Wednesday morning. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Chares [sic], of Cincinnati, Ohio; John, with the army in Monterey, Calif., and James, a student at the University of Missouri in Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Oyler, of Memphis, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. Frederick Lawson. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Body bearers were Harold Tippett, Loyd Lancaster, Phil Hinds, Harold Johnson, Mack Kutzner and Glen Fugate.
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DIED IN STORE MONDAY
BRYAN McQUOID SUFFERS FATAL HEART ATTACK IN AFTERNOON
W. B. McQuoid, Bryan, as he was more familiarly known, died suddenly of a heart attack at the McQuoid store at the northwest corner of the square about 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 12.
Mr. McQuoid had not been in the best of health lately, but had been at the store most of the time. He had been to see a doctor shortly before noon Monday, ate his dinner and returned to the store. About 2 o’clock he became ill and sat down in one of the chairs near the front of the store.
Mrs. M. G. Clough and C. C. McQuoid were near the front of the store, noticed that he was ill and the latter went to him, and Mrs. Clough went for a doctor, but Bryan died before the doctor arrived.
Bryan and his brother, C. C. McQuoid, operated the McQuoid store together since the death of their father, the late A. E. McQuoid, on January 9, 1935.
Bryan was never married. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Lloyd W. Hicks of Rutledge; Mrs. Frost Waters of Los Angeles, Lena McQuoid of Ottumwa, Iowa; three brothers, Leland McQuoid of San Diego, Calif., Carpenter McQuoid of Los Angeles, and C. C. McQuoid of Memphis.
Bryan McQuoid was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McQuoid, was born at Rutledge, Mo., on July 15, 1896, and would have been 51 years of age this coming July.
In 1905 his parents and their family moved from Rutledge to Memphis.
He assisted his father in business until the beginning of World War I, when he enlisted in the army, and served over seas. After the close of the war, he returned to Memphis and again assisted his father in the grocery business.
Bryan was one of a family of eight children, 6 of whom are still living, one sister having preceded him in death.
He was educated in the Memphis schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1916.
Since the death of his parents he had lived at the Kinney hotel.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis by Rev. G. L. Eaton, pastor of the Christian church. Memphis stores were closed during the time of the funeral. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Pall bearers were Elmer O. Bertram, John J. Wiegner, Kermit S. Rose, George Simon, Glen J. Fugate and Charles McCalment.
Those here from a distance to attend the funeral were Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Petty, Lincoln, Nebr.; Miss Lena McQuoid, Ottumwa, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rose, Ft. Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Eben Hayes, Winterset, Iowa; Mrs. John Comley and daughter, Centerville; Judge Joe Comley and children, Gorin; Mrs. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Hicks, Rutledge, and Charles McQuoid, [unreadable] City.
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MRS. JAS. McVAY, 81, DIES NEAR GIBBS
Mrs. James McVay died at the family home one-half mle [sic] north of Gibbs, Tuesday morning at 10:30, aged 81 years. She had been in failing health since the first of the year, but had only been seriously ill the last few days. Death was caused by dropsy, and the infirmities of age.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home conducted by the Rev. Mr. Wood, pastor of the Methodist church at Gibbs and LaPlata. Burial was in the Union cemetery.
Mrs. McVay, whose maiden name was Susan Grubbs, was born in Liberty, Ill., Jan. 2, 1851, the daughter of David and Harriet McKellips Grubbs. She came to Missouri when 23 years of age and made her home with her brother at Novelty. She was married to James McVay in the year 1875, at Novelty. Four children were born to them, one son and three daughters: David L. McVay, of Lewistown, Mont., Mrs. Hattie Bear, of Hotchkiss, Colo., Miss Addie, at home, and Mrs. Bessie Taylor, of Gibbs. Besides her husband and children she leaves 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was the last member of a family of twelve children. The late Perry Grubbs, of Gibbs, was a brother.
Mrs. McVay was a member of the U. B. Church. She moved with her husband from Novelty to Gibbs 44 years ago.
Susan (Grubbs) McVay, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 5 May 1932, p. 1, col. 4
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Funeral services for Mrs. James McVay were held at the home Wednesday afternoon and the number of people present bore evidence of the high esteem in which this splendid woman and her family are held by citizens of this community. It might be said of Mrs. McVay, “’twas home because mother was there” as she could always be found at home unless called to administer aid to some person in distress. Beside bearing her own family of four children, she cared for her niece, Bertha McVay McGraw after the death of Bertha’s mother. She was a true Christian woman and a friend of everyone. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Relatives from out of town who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. Nan Grubb, Kenneth Elmore, Neone Grubb, Ellis Grubb and family, and Mrs. P. D. Grubb, all of Quincy; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McGraw and son, Bobby, of Baring; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones, and the Misses Kathleen and Mary Virginia Jones of Kirksville.
Mrs. James McVay, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 12 May 1932, p. 2, col.2
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Mrs. Elizabeth McVey, 71, wife of Ollie McVey passed away July 28, at their home near Downing, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Downing Christian church by Rev. P. M. Lind of Queen City. Singing was by Mmes. Ruth Rowe, Bessie Gerwig, Neva Lewis and Thelma Schupbach with Miss Lens Shobe, accompanying on the piano. Flower girls were: Vena Lou and Nina Sue Daniels, Jean and Patty Thompson. She is survived by her husband and two brothers, Wallace Richard of Corydon, Iowa, and Henry Richard, Downing, and nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Downing cemetery.
Mrs. Sadie Boyce, Mrs. Mattie St. Clair, Clyde Latimer and Delbert Richard of Humeston, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Richard of Corydon, Iowa, attended the funeral of Mrs. Ollie McVey Thursday afternoon.
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Ella Vessa McVey
Ella Vessa McVey, daughter of William W. McVey and Elizabeth Daniel McVey, was born August 14, 1879, in Scotland County and passed away in her home in Memphis, on November 23, 1972, at the age of 93 years, 3 months, and 9 days. She was the last surviving member of a family of seven children. Her parents, three sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.
As a young girl Miss McVey united with the Hickory Grove Methodist Church, Arbela. She was later affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church at Joplin, Missouri.
Miss McVey attended the Acedemy [sic] of Memphis, Kirksville Normal, Gem City Business College and did extension work from the University of Missouri. She taught in the Public Schools of Scotland County for six years. After obtaining a degree from Gem City Business College in 1906, Miss McVey was in charge of the Stemographic [sic] Department at the Sedalia Business College, the Columbia Business College, the Joplin Business College, and the Joplin High School.
In 1917, Miss McVey went to Washington, D. C., to work as a clerk stenographer in the office of the Quarter Master General. She advanced from a grade 4 to a grade 7 before retiring on January 9, 1942. At the time of her retirement, she was senior clerk in charge of the Commerce Section.
Miss McVey was a charter member in the Order of Gregg Artists, also a member of the Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Order of the Eastern Star.
After retiring Miss McVey returned to Memphis to help care for a sister and her invalid husband.
Miss McVey is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sunday, November 26, 1972, at 1:30 p.m., at the Payne Chapel in Memphis, with Rev. Ernest Deatrick officiating. Interment was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery, west of Arbela, Missouri. Pallbearers were Donald Ludwick, Richard Moore, Mac Kutzner, Gene Berger, Allen Mohr, and Geo. Davidson.
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George McVey Services Held At Downing
George McVey, son of James and Julia Willier McVey, was born July 28, 1879, in Schuyler County, Missouri, and passed away at the Laughlin Hospital, on May 30, 1969, at the age of 89 years, 10 months, and 2 days.
In February 1899, was married to Mattie Speer and to this union one son, Verlin, was born.
Surviving are one brother, Cleve McVey, of Lancaster; one granddaughter, Mrs. Frances Houchens, of Mountain Grove, Misosuri [sic]; one grandson-in-law, Junior Houchens; one great-granddaughter, Phyllis Houchens; and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace McVey.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Weilbrenner and Mrs. Della Mathews; His wife, Mattie, in 1952; His son, Verlin, in 1943; one brother, Walter; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 1, 1969, at the Downing Baptist Church, at 2:00 p.m., by the Rev. Harry Kearns. Music was furnished by Russell Morgan and Marjorie Ballew accompanied by Betty Drummond. Body bearers were Alfred Ayer, DeWayne Mullinix, Raymond Mullinix, Willie Spees, Fred Kinney and Mace Anders. Burial was in the Downing Cemetery.
George McVey, From Unknown Newspaper, 5 Jun 1969
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Letha McVey Services Held On Saturday
Letha May McVey, daughter of Lewis and Luetta Blaine Miller was born on November 13, 1904, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away at her home in Downing, Missouri, on June 2nd, 1967, at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 18 days.
Mrs. McVey had been in failing health for quite some time.
She was married to Willard McVey on May 23, 1932.
Mrs. McVey was a member of the Bible Grove Christian Church. For many years Mrs. McVey was engaged in the restaurant business.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother.
Surviving are her husband, Willard; two brothers, Henry and Hosea Miller, both of Downing; and three nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 3, 1967, at the Chapel in Downing at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Kenneth Campbell.
Music was furnished by soloist Rev. Kenneth Campbell accompanied by Betty Drummond.
Body bearers were Cecil, Carl, and Hollis Blaine, Olin, Junior and Ora Aldridge.
Burial was in the Downing cemetery.
Letha May McVey, From Unknown Newspaper, 8 Jun 1967
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DOWNING
(December 24, 1940)
Ray McVey, 45, who was injured in the truck wreck Tuesday about noon, passed away Sunday morning about six o’clock at the Grim-Smith hospital. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon by Lloyd Moore, assisted by Rev. C. R. Daniel at the funeral home. Music by Mrs. Ruth Rowe, Mrs. Neva Lewis, Chas. Riley and Eugene Gerwig with Mrs. Bessie Gerwig at the piano. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Sadie Ray, Mrs. Lennie Petty, Mrs. Callie Coopers and Miss Ina McVey, three brothers, Willard, Claud and Lou. Burial in Downing cemetery.
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VERLAN M’VEY, DOWNING, DIES THIS MORNING
Funeral Services At 2 Thursday at Baptist Church There.
Verlan McVey, 35, a native of Downing, died at his home there at 9:45 o’clock this morning after a lingering illness. Mr. McVey had been in declining health since he underwent an operation in the spring.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until tomorrow morning when it will be taken to the family home at Downing to lie in state until the funeral services which will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Baptist Church at Downing. Interment will be in the Downing cemetery with the men from the Farmers Co-operative Store, where Mr. McVey was employed until his illness, acting as pallbearers. The Odd Fellows Lodge, of which Mr. McVey was a member, also will participate in the funeral services with Charles Ballew as the Noble Grand.
Born June 11, 1908, in Downing, Mr. McVey was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George McVey. He attended the public schools in Downing and was graduated from the high school there. In 1928, he married the former Grace Mullinix, who survives him.
Mr. McVey was associated with his father in the oil business before accepting a position with the Farmer Co-Operative Association.
Besides his widow and parents, Mr. McVey is survived by a daughter, Frances Elizabeth, age 11.
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DOWNING
Verlin McVey, 35, only child of Mr. and Mrs. George McVey, died Nov. 2 at his home in Downing. Funeral services were held Thursday in the Downing Baptist church by Rev. Smith of Kirksville. Music by Charley Riley, Dee Rife, Harry West and Russell Morgan, with Mrs. Dee Rife accompanying. Flower girls Darlene Slavin, Maxine West, Marion West and Marilyn Farris. Pall bearers were Wm. Curtis, Paul Newland, Forrest Poe, Dave Bruner, Chalmer Staten and Eugene Poe, all employees of the Co-operative store where Verlin was employed. He is survived by his wife, Grace Mullinix McVey and daughter, Frances, 11, his parents, many relatives and friends. Burial was in the Downing cemetery by the Odd Fellows.
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Willard McVey Dies At Age of 85
Willard E. McVey, son of Washington and Georgianna Stratton McVey, was born near Downing, Missouri, on September 10, 1882, and passed away at the Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital on January 9, 1968, at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 29 days.
Willard had lived practically all his life in Downing and was a member of the Downing Christian Church.
He was married to Letha Mae Miller in Lancaster, Missouri, on May 23, 1932.
Willard and his wife, Letha, operated a restaurant in Downing for a number of years and Mr. McVey was also engaged in buying and selling livestock until recently.
Mr. McVey leaves to mourn him his two sisters, Mrs. Callie Houchens and Miss Ina McVey of Quincy, Illinois, and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha, on June 2, 1967.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 11, 1968, at the Moore Chapel, Downing, Missouri, at 2:00 P.M. by Rev. Kenneth Campbell.
Music was furnished by Soloist Rev. Kenneth Campbell, accompanied by Mrs. Betty Drummond.
Burial was in the Downing Cemetery.
Bodybearers were Loren Ferguson, Frank Snowbarger, Forrest Jackson, Charles H. Cook, Eugene Poe and Vernie Carroll.
Willard E. McVey, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 18 Jan 1968
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CRAWFORD M’WILLIAMS DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER WED.
Crawford McWilliam, an old highly esteemed resident of Scotland County died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Crawford, in Downing on Wednesday, March 17, at a ripe old age.
Deceased lived for many years on a farm in Miller Township, in this county, and was a man of splendid traits of character–held in the greatest of esteem by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 18. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Death of Crawford McWilliams
Crawford McWilliam an old and highly respected resident of Scotland County, was born near Belfast, Ireland, on February 29, 1828, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Crawford, in Downing, Mo. on Wednesday, March 17, aged 87 years and 18 days.
Deceased was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Crawford) McWilliam. He was the eldest of six sons and one daughter. He received a liberal education and in 1849 came to the United States. He spent eighteen months with an uncle in Belmont County, Ohio. He then returned to Ireland and was united in marriage to Elizabeth Moore of County Antrim. To this union were born eight children–Eliza, Samuel, William A., Mary, Thomas, John, Crawford and Mary
After his marriage Mr. McWilliam and wife returned to America and settled on a farm in Van Buren County, Iowa, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. [unreadable] years later he moved to a farm in this county, where he resided continuously until a few years ago when he went to Downing to make his home with his daughter.
During the late war Mr. McWilliam was commissary sergeant of the Home Guard. He was an honored citizen and was always recognized as one of our county’s leading and influential citizens, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances.
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Funeral Services for Mrs. Ida A. McWilliam Tuesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida A. McWilliam, 74, who died at the home of Mrs. Clara Cowell on West Madison street, where she had been living, were conducted at the Presbyterian church in Memphis Tuesday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. Harry V. McColloch. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery, northwest of Memphis.
A mixed quartette, composed of Mrs. Perry McHenry, Mrs. W. T. Barker, Judge E. F. Eierman and J. C. Woodsmall, sang, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Harry V McColloch. Pall bearers were Arthur McWilliam, Wm. McWilliam, H. T. Shriver, Roy Lee Smith, Chauncey Slavin and Hillis M. Miller.
In his address, Rev. McColloch said:
“On Christmas Day, while the Christian world was intense and throbbing with great joy, Mrs. Ida A. McWilliam passed away.
“Mrs. McWilliam was the daughter of Morton and Evelyn Cone. She was born near Hitt, Missouri, August 3rd, 1864. She was married to Thomas McWilliam March 18th, 1885. To this union five daughters were born, the eldest, Mary Elizabeth, dying in infancy. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Minta M. Miller and Mrs. Mabel Miller of Memphis, Mrs. Ethel Slavin and Mrs. Ida Maud Mathes of Downing. There are twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Hyde of Memphis and Mrs. Lois Maude Walker of Los Angeles, Calif. There are three brothers, Walter J. Cone and Charles C. Cone of Memphis and Jared C. Cone of Mexico, Mo.
“Mrs. McWilliam spent about thirty years on a farm northeast of Downing, moving to Memphis in 1913 where she lived several years, and then went to Loveland, Colo. where she lived until the death of her husband, December 9th, 1929. She came back to Memphis, where she has since made her home.
“Mrs. McWilliam united with the Presbyterian church at Pleasant Hill in early life, later moved her membership to Memphis and still later to Loveland, Colo. As long as health permitted, she was present at Sunday School and church services.”
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Death is always sad, and with it comes a shock to the immediate relatives and friends, but to lose both mother and father within a few hours after a brief and very unexpected sickness is the unusual experience of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McWilliam. Stricken with pneumonia at almost the same hour these aged and respected people passed into the unknown within a few hours of each other. Together they lived a life of useful endeavor; together they saw their children grow up around them and start out in life as respected men and women; together they lay down the burden of a well spent life; together they enter upon the “Great Adventure” to the undiscovered country where they can learn together the secrets of the universe.
Samuel McWilliam was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, September 22, 1852 and died at his home in Downing, Mo. March 5, 1921 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Jennie Crawford was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, September 10, 1862 and died at her home in Downing, Mo. March 4, 1921, at the age of 58 years, 5 months and 22 days.
They were united in marriage at Fairfield, Iowa April 4, 1882 and at once came to their farm six miles north east of Downing, where they lived until their removal to Downing, Mo. in November 1919. They bought a comfortable residence in Downing and settled down to enjoy in their declining years the competency gained in a life of busy endeavor.
They were the parents of seven children, namely: Mrs. Lizzie May Morris, Green River, Wyoming; Mrs. Hettie Anna Connor, Laredo, Texas; Mrs. Minnie Bertha Giles, Downing; Aven Crawford McWilliam, who lives on the homestead; Mrs. Ollie Duty Ross, Downing; Mrs. Cora Helen Bailey, Downing; and another son, Chester Ray, who died May 19, 1912. There is one grandson, Robert Samuel Ross.
Mr. McWilliam leaves two brothers, Thomas of Memphis and John of Downing and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Drake of Memphis and Mrs. Mary Crawford of Downing.
Mrs. McWilliam leaves three sisters and three brothers.
They were both converted and united with the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church near Hitt, and were consistent and faithful Christian people.
Short funeral services were held at the home in Downing at 11:30 o’clock on Wednesday March 9th and the bodies taken to the church at Pleasant Hill where regular funeral services were conducted by their old friend and pastor, Rev. W. H. Johnson. Then the earthly bodies of these good people were sadly laid to rest with others of their people in the beautiful and well-kept cemetery, almost within the shadow of the church.
Many people attended the funeral for the city of the dead where they have taken up their long resting place is in the neighborhood where the McWilliams spent most of their lives and they were universally honored and respected.
Relatives from a distance to attend the funeral included besides all the children, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Rodabaugh, Mrs. Sadie McWhirter, Harry McWhirter, Mrs. Lizzie Downs, Thos. Crawford, Robert Ross, John Crawford, and Mrs. Jennie Sprat, all from Fairfield, Iowa and John McRoberts of Detroit, Michigan. –Downing News.
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DEATH OF WM. McWILLIAM ON DEC. 6.
Wm. McWilliam, one of Scotland County’s leading farmers died in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday, December 6, 1916, following an operation for stomach trouble. About thirteen days after the operation his condition took an unfavorable turn and on Wednesday night at seven o’clock it was deemed necessary that a second operation be performed which proved fatal and he passed away two hours later.
It is said that death loves a shining mark and it seems that the grim messenger in choosing the one whose memory we are now met to honor and whose loss we so deeply lament has shown a greed which only the unrelenting hand of death can show.
Gone! This noble true hearted man who stood for everything that was best in this life, too generous for selfishness, too honorable to dissemble, too charitable for resentment.
In the death of Mr. McWilliam Memphis and Scotland County loses one of its most honored citizens of whose influence has always been found for all that was uplifting. He was every inch a man and always was a factor in the moral progress of the community, being a conscientious chirstian [sic], his acts of charity and words of counsel will be sadly missed in his church an [sic] also in his walk of every day [sic] life. The community is better for his having lived and worked among us and his passing away is felt as a personal loss to friends as well as relatives.
He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, November 22, 1855, being 61 years, 14 days old at the time of his death. He professed faith in Christ in 1886, and was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church up to the time of his death.
He was married to Laura Spees, March 11, 1884. To this union were born six children–two daughters, and four sons: Mrs. Grace Shriver, Mrs. Celia Slavin and Arthur, Crawford, William and John.
He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, two daughters, four sons and two grandchildren, Opal Shriver, and Raymond Slavin. Two sister and three brothers, besides other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 9, at 11 o’clock a.m. at Pleasant Hill church, Rev. W. H. John Johnson of Callao, Mo. officiating–assisted by the pastor, Rev. Stanfield. A large concourse of friends were present and the service was very impressive.
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