Obituaries & Death Notices “Bu-By”

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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EMERY BUBANY DIES; FUNERAL HERE TUESDAY

Succumbed Sunday in Des Moines; Son of Surveyor Here.

Emery C. Bubany, 39 years old, former Kirksville resident and son of the Adair County surveyor, died yesterday in Des Moines, where he has made his home the past 14 years.  Death was attributed to tuberculosis, from which he had suffered several years.

His body is to be brought to Kirksville tonight, where funeral services will be held at the Church of Mary Immaculate in the morning at 10 o’clock.  The rites will be conducted by Father P. J. Barrett.  Burial will be made in Highland Park Cemetery.  The body is to lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

Mr. Bubany was born in Czechoslovakia Nov. 5, 1898, a son of Philip and Anna Bubany.  He was brought to America when one year of age, the family settling in Iowa, but came with his parents to Kirksville 22 years ago.

He was married to Blanche Geoghegan and two children were born, Evelyn, now 11 years old, and Emery, age 5.

Surviving are his widow, the children, his parents, who live on North Centennial Street here; three brothers, Dr. John Bubany, O’Donnell, Tex.; Frank and Charles, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Valeria Crews and Miss Frances Bubany, Kirksville.

Emery C. Bubany, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1938, p. 1, col. 3, Monday

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Death of Mrs. Buchanan.

Mrs. Louisa Buchanan, an old and highly respected lady of this county, died at her home four miles southeast of Downing, Friday morning at four o’clock, from paralysis.

The funeral took place at Camp Ground church on Saturday at 1 o’clock p.m., and the remains were buried in the cemetery near by.

The deceased as [sic] about 76 years old and had been a resident of Scotland county since early childhood.

The deceased was an aunt of Mrs[.] J. H. Barker and a relative of H. F. and J. R. Clarkson of this city.

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Benjamin Buck Dies in Hospital Here

Benjamin Franklin Buck, 80, of Kirksville route 5, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning at 7:30.  He suffered a stroke Friday evening at his home.

The body was taken to the Christie Funeral Home in La Plata.  Funeral plans are incomplete pending word from relatives and will be announced later.

Benjamin Franklin Buck, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Jan 1951, p. 2, col.5

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Benjamin F. Buck Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Buck, who died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday morning, will be held at the LaPlata Christian Church Friday afternoon at two o’clock.  Services will be conducted by Rev. R. L. Prather and interment will be in the La Plata cemetery.    

He was the son of Alanson and Lavina (Glazier) Buck and was born Nov. 25, 1870 at Athens, Ohio.  He was married to Ada Murphy, who died in April, 1931.  Nine children were born to them, two of whom preceded him in death, Mrs. Iva Kinsey, who died 1925, and George Buck, who died in 1942.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Slaughter, of near LaPlata, Mrs. Ruby Cosby, of Millard, Mrs. Frances Sallsbury, of Kirksville, Mrs. Blanche Scott, of Gibbs, Mrs. Edna Cosby, of South Bend, Ind.; two sons, Merle and Ernest Buck, both of South Bend, Ind., and thirty-five grandchildren.

Benjamin Franklin Buck, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Feb 1951, p. 5, col. 7 & 8, Thursday

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ELMER R. BUCK, 66, SUCCUMBS NEAR HURDLAND

Dies at Home of Daughter; Last Rites Sunday

Hurdland, Mo., Dec. 30, (Special)—Elmer Ray Buck, 66, died Thursday evening at ten o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Techau, seven miles south of Hurdland.  He had been in failing health the past ten years.

Funeral services will be held here Sunday afternon [sic] at two o’clock at the Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. O. P. McKenzie.  Interment will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.

He was the son of James Perry and Amy (Stull) Buck and was born Feb. 18, 1883, near old Wilsontown south of Brashear.  He was married to Edith Belle Zinn on Mar. 2, 1904.  One daughter, Alma Lee, was born to them.  His wife died Nov. 20, 1934, and he was also preceded in death by two sisters and his parents.

He is survived by his daughter; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (May) Buck, of Ft. Madison, Ia., Mrs. Audrey Barr and Mrs. Roy (Alma) Gray, both of Amarillo, Tex.

Mr. Buck lived at Gibbs until 1911 when he moved to Hurdland and he and his father erected the cement block building on south side of the square where he was in business for several years.

He was a member of the old Star Christian Church south of Brashear.

The body is at the Easley Funeral Home here.

Bearers will be: James Conder, James Gardner, Bernard Vansickle, Ernest Gardner, Henry Lamb and Breece Long.

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F. R. BUCK DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK

Former Salesman Lived in Kirksville More than 30 Years

Fred R. Buck, 67, of 615 E. Harrison Street, well known resident of this city, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home yesterday afternoon about 3:30 o’clock.  Mr. Buck started to town but had gone only a short distance when he became very weak and returned home and had been lying down only a few minutes, when he was seized with the heart attack.

Funeral services will be held at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. T. W. Jolly, pastor of the First Christian Church.  Interment was in Maple Hills Cemetery.

Mr. Buck was born at McGregor, Iowa, July 6, 1879.  He was married to Laura Caldwell on Oct. 23, 1913. 

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Carl Wilson, of Burlington, Iowa and one son, Raymond Buck, of Three Trees, Minn., by former marriage, also one brother Ernie Buck, of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., who will arrive tonight.

Mr. Buck was a member of A. F. & A. M. Lodge No. 105 in Kirksville and was a Knights Templar.  He was a traveling salesman for McKesson & Robbins Drug Co., of Burlington, Ia., for thirty year[s].  He and Mrs. Buck have lived in Kirksville for over thirty years.

Miss Audry Tindel, of Mobile, Ala., a cousin and closest relative of Mrs. Buck will arrive here tonight.

The body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home.

The pallbearers will be: P. O. Selby, W. P. Kruse, John B. Lantz, G. E. Davison, Otto Schmid and Garnett Underhill.

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F. R. BUCK DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Fred R. Buck, 67, of 615 E. Harrison a former salesman and resident of Kirksville for more than 30 years, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Tuesday afternoon about 3:30.  Mr. Buck started to town but had gone only a short distance when he became very weak and returned home and had been lying down only a few minutes when he was seized with the heart attack.

Mr. Buck was born at McGregor, Iowa, July 6, 1879.  He was married to Laura Caldwell on Oct. 23, 1913. 

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Carl Wilson, of Burlington, Iowa, and one son, Raymond Buck, of Three Trees, Minn., by a former marriage, also one brother.

Funeral services were held at the Summers and Powell Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by Rev. T. W. Jolly.  Interment was in Maple Hills Cemetery.

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FUNERAL HERE TOMORROW FOR GEORGE BUCK

Truck Driver Was Killed In Crash Near Bloomfield.

Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Davis Funeral Home here for George B. Buck, 27, who was killed Monday night when a truck he was driving crashed into a bridge railing near Bloomfield, Ia.

The ceremony will be conducted by the Rev. Pyron McMillen, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and pallbearers will be Floyd, Ray, Curtis and Burl Bailey, John Harrington and Claude Filkins.  His body was brought to his home at 406 West Hickory Street last night.

Mr. Buck, whose full name was George Benjamin, was born at La Plata June 1, 1914, a son of B. F. and Ada Buck.  He was married six years ago to Pauline McCracken, of Millard.

They came to Kirksville from Millard five years ago.  Mr. Buck had been a truck driver for Bailey Brothers, timber operators in several Midwestern states, for seven years.  He took a load of posts into Iowa Monday and was returning about 12:30 o’clock that night when the truck struck a bridge on Highway No. 63, three miles south of Bloomfield.  The truck caught on fire and was destroyed and the driver’s body was badly burned.  He had suffered a deep gash in the head and it was believed he was dead before the fire enveloped him.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Pauline M. Buck, one daughter, Donna Marie, three years old; his father, B. F. Buck; two brothers, Merle and Ernest Buck, South Bend, Ind.; and five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Slaughter, La Plata; Mrs. Ruby Cosby, Millard; Mrs. Frances Salisbury, Kirksville; Mrs. Blanche Scott, Millard, and Mrs. Edna Cosby, South Bend, Ind.  One sister preceded him in death.

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George N. [B.] Buck Dies In Truck Crash

George N. [B.] Buck, 27, of Kirksville was killed when the truck in which he was riding crashed into a bridge near Bloomfield, Iowa Feb. 3.  The truck burst into flames but it was believed Buck was dead before the fire started.

Funeral services were held yesterday at the Davis Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Pyron McMillen.  Burial was in the Highland Park Cemetery.

Mr. Buck, whose full name was George Benjamin, was born at La Plata June 1, 1914, a son of B. F. and Ada Buck.  He was married six years ago to Pauline McCracken, of Millard.

They came to Kirksville from Millard five years ago.  Mr. Buck had been a driver for Bailey Brothers, timber operators in several midwestern states, for seven years. 

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Pauline M. Buck, one daughter, Donna Marie, three years old; his father, B. F. Buck; two brothers, Merle and Ernest Buck, South Bend, Ind.; and five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Slaughter, La Plata; Mrs. Ruby Crosby, Millard; Mrs. Frances Salisbury, Kirksville; Mrs. Blanche Scott, Millard, and Mrs. Edna Cosby, South Bend, Ind.  One sister preceded him in death.

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JAMES P. [J.] BUCK, AGED 79, DIES AT HURDLAND

Funeral Services To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon.

Special to The Daily Express.

Hurdland, Mo., Dec. 26—James Jerry Buck, 79 years old, died yesterday evening at 9:30 o’clock at his home in Hurdland.  He had been in failing health for the past three years and has been seriously ill for the past month from a complication of diseases.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Hurdland Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Wisontown [sic] Cemetery.  The Rev. Mr. Wagenknecht, of the Brashear Methodist Church, will conduct the ceremonies.  Members of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Hurdland will be pallbearers.

Mr. Buck was born Sept 22, 1861, in Meigs County, Ohio.  He came to Missouri in 1880 to work on a farm south of Brashear.  He lived there until 1911 when he went to Chicago to work as a carpenter.  He returned to Missouri in 1922 and has lived in Brashear since that time.

He married Miss Amy Stull, of near Brashear, on March 4, 1882.  Seven children were born to this union, two preceding their father in death.  His wife died Aug. 21, 1899.  He married Miss Rebecca Funk, on Sept. 4, 1930.

Mr. Buck is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. May Buck, Ft. Madison, Ia.; Mrs. Alma Gray, Amarillo, Tex.; and Mrs. Ura Farr, Philippine Islands; two sons, Clarence Buck, Marceline, and Ray Buck, Hurdland, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mr. Buck, who was the last of a family of seven children, was active in civic and church affairs.  He was a member of the original group which started the Star Christian Church.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge in Hurdland.  Mr. Buck was known as a framer, carpenter and blacksmith.

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MRS. KATHERINE BUCK DIES NEAR SOUTH GIFFORD

Mrs. Katherine Buck answered the final summons early Wednesday at the home of her son, Frank, south of LaCrosse at the ripe old age of 84 years and 20 days.  She is survived by two sons, Frank and Eugene, with whom she has alternately made her home since the death of her husband.  Funeral was held from the Frank Buck home yesterday at 2 p.m., conducted by W. N. Rutherford, a former pastor of LaPlata M. E. Church, South.  Burial in LaPlata cemetery.

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MRS. REBECCA BUCK, 62, DIES AT HURDLAND

Lifelong Resident of Knox County Ill Several Months.

Special to The Daily Express.

Hurdland, Mo., June 2—Mrs. Rebecca Funk Buck, a lifelong resident of Knox County, died at the family home here this morning at 7:30 o’clock, following an illness of several months with diabetes, at the age of 62 years.

Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church here Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with burial in the I. O.O. F. Cemetery.  Services will be conducted by the Rev. Orville Welshon of Hannibal.  The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral home here until 10 o’clock Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Buck was born in Knox County April 18, 1880, the daughter of John T. and Nancy Smallwood Funk.  She was married Sept. 4, 1930, to James P. Buck, who preceded her in death Dec. 25, 1940.

She leaves one sister, Miss Viola Funk, and three brothers, Izen, Roy and Cecil Funk, all of Hurdland.

She had been a member of the Baptist church here for many years.

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Mrs. Ed Buckalew Dies at Centerville

Funeral services for Mrs. Ed (Effie Louisa) Buckalew, 75, a native of Putnam county, who died at her home in Centerville, Ia., Saturday night about 11:30, will be held in Centerville tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock from the Grace Tabernacle church.  Burial will be at Seymour, Ia.  The body was to be taken to the family home this evening.

She was born in February, 1879, a daughter of John and Martha Lawson.  She was married Aug. 16, 1897, at Unionville to Ed Buckalew.  Her early life was spent in Putnam county but in later years they had lived in Iowa with the last five or six years being spent in Centerville.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Mrs. Fred Harless, of Centerville, Ia.; Mrs. Charles, (Verta) Rhoads, of Queen City, and Ivie Buckalew, of Des Moines, Ia.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Her parents, one brother, three sisters, and one granddaughter preceded her in death.

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C. E. BUCKALLEW DIES AT HOME IN GREEN CITY

Funeral Wednesday Afternoon for 80-Year-Old Man

Green City, Mo., Oct. 16. (Special)—Funeral services for Carl E. Buckallew, 80, who died at his Green City home Monday at 11:30 will be held at the Green City Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock.

The Rev. E. V. Campbell will conduct the services with interment in the Green City cemetery.  The body is to lie in state at the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Home until time for the services.

He was born north of Green Castle on April 26, 1871, the son of James and Jane (Stice) Buckallew.  On January 1, 1895 he married Ora Vilena Lewis.  Five children were born to them but three died in infancy and one son, Everett Orville, died at the age of 17.

Surviving are his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Neva Forgy of Geneva, Ia., five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  A brother Alex Buckallew, of Trenton; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Bailey, of Centerville, Ia., and Mrs. Della Vermillion, of Des Moines, Ia., also survive.

Mr. Buckallew, who had been in failing health for three years, lived on a farm north of Green City for 42 years and moved to Green City in 1935.  He was a member of the Green City Methodist Church.

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John Buckallew, a highly respected farmer died at his home in Clay neighborhood Sunday evening aged 73 years.  Mr. Buckalew leaves his wife who is a sister of Mrs. H. C. Ivie of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Heyd, of Peluse, Washington, Mrs. Etta Dunkin, and Mrs. Nellie Parks, both of the Clay neighborhood; on son, Pearl Buckallew, of Forysthe, Mont.; and two brothers, Will Buckallew of Greencastle and A. Buckallew, of Greentop.  There are also 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  The funeral service was held at Center church Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  The family has the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends.

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Mrs. A. Buckallew’s Funeral Held Today

Funeral services were held this afternoon at Greentop for Mrs. A. Buckallew, who died Wednesday evening at the age of almost 78 years, following an illness of several months.  The services were conducted by the Rev. Perley M. Lind.

Mrs. Buckallew had been a resident of Greentop all her life, and had a wide acquaintance and many friends in that section.

She leaves her husband, three brothers, Thurman Brewer of Willmathsville, Clint Brewer of Ottumwa, Ia., and Jason Brewer of South Bend, Ind., and one sister, Mrs. Sadie Holman of Centerville, Ia.

Mrs. Buckallew was born in Illinois August 6, 1859, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Brewer.  She was married to Mr. Buckallew in 1919.  She was a member of the Christian Church at Greentop.

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Alan Buckingham, 8, Dies from Measles

Alan Peterson Buckingham, eight-year-old son of J. D. and Lena Buckingham, died at the home at 716 South Davis Street here last night at 6:30 o’clock.

He became ill with measles Saturday and developed pneumonia, yesterday morning.

The child was in the third grade at Greenwood School.

He was born Dec. 7, 1929, at Berkeley, Calif., but had lived here most of his life.  Mrs. Buckingham is a teacher in the Junior High School.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a younger brother, Edward; grandparents, Mrs. Florence Buckingham here, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Peterson, of Browning, Mo.

The Buckingham boy’s death was the second here in recent weeks from measles.  Richard Robuck, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Robuck, died Feb. 21.

A private funeral will be held at 1:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home.  The Rev. Edgar L. Knight of the Christian Church will conduct the services.  Burian will be at the Forest Cemetery.

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AGED BRASHEAR WOMAN DIES HERE TODAY

Mrs. Sarah E. Buckingham to Be Buried There Sunday

Brashear, Mo., March 7. (Special)—Mrs. Sarah E. Buckingham, 91, an aged resident of Brashear, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning at 11 o’clock.  She had been in failing health for the past five years.

Funeral services will be held from the Easley Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. G. D. Hammontree.  Interment will be in Brashear Cemetery beside her late husband who died Sunday morning, March 2.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Davidson) Mitten and was born in Holmes County, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1855.  She was married to William H. Buckingham on Dec. 18, 1890.  No children were born to this marriage.  After marriage they lived on the Peter McCloskey farm southwest of Brashear for about twelve years.  In 1902 they moved to their property in northwest part of town where they have since lived.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Samantha Fleak, of Hurdland and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Buckingham united with the United Brethren Church in young womanhood.

The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home.

Her nephews will act as pallbearers.

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AGED RESIDENT OF BRASHEAR DIED SUNDAY

William H. Buckingham Came to Missouri in 1873

Brashear, Mo., March 3. (Special)—William H. Buckingham, 87, one of the older residents of Brashear, died in a Kirksville hospital Sunday morning at 3 o’clock.  He had been in failing health the past several months.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Easley Funeral Home conducted by Rec. G. D. Hammontree.  Interment will be in the Brashear Cemetery.

Mr. Buckingham was the son of Edward D. and Susan Buckingham and was born in Birmingham, Ia., on Aug. 9, 1859.  He came to Missouri with his parents in 1873 and settled on a farm near Brashear.  He was married to Miss Sarah Mitten, Dec. 18, 1890.  No children were born to this marriage.

He is survived by his aged wife, who is seriously ill in a iKrksville [sic] hospital, and one brother Edward, of Kirksville.

Mr. Buckingham was a charter member of the Brashear I. O. O. F. Lodge.  He has been a resident of Brashear for about fifty years.

The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home.

 His nephews will be the pallbearers.

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Dr. P. R. Buckmaster, ASO Graduate, Dead

Dr. Pearl R. Buckmaster, who was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville in 1898, and who will be remembered by many of the older residents of Kirksville, died at Atlanta, Ga., on Dec. 13, according to word received from Dr. Asa Willard of Missoula, Mont.

Dr. Buckmaster who recently celebrated his fiftieth anniversary of active practice as an osteopathic physician, had been practicing in Orlando, Fla., since 1924.  Prior to that he had practiced in Kentucky and Iowa.  He had been active in the social and civic life of Orlando.  He had been in declining health several months.

He is surveved [sic] by a daughter, Mrs. C. C. Dally, Jr., of Atlanta, Ge., and a son, Richard L. Buckmaster of Washington, D. C.  He was preceded in death by his wife, who was Nettie Furrow, of Kirksville.

Dr. Buckmaster was a member of the Kirksville Boys band of the nineties. Of which the late Dr. Harvey Spangler was the director.  The only members of the band now living are Dr. Frank Heiny, Seth Trowbridge, Dr. Asa Willard, John D. Heiny, and Harry Seaber.

Burial for Dr. Buckmaster was made in Orlando.

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Albert (Bud) Buford, 73, died February 17 in the St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa, from an infected hand.  Short funeral services were held at the Moore chapel Saturday afternoon and sermon by Rev. Oscar Rush of Lancaster at the Fabius Baptist church.  Music by Mrs. H. E. Gerwig, Mrs. H. H. Lewis and Harry West with Mrs. Chas Barbee organist.  Burial was in Fabius cemetery.

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W.M. BUFORD DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR GORIN

(By Our Gorin Reporter)

Wellington M. Buford died at his home five miles southeast of Gorin early Sunday morning, August 2^nd. Mr. Buford had been in a Keokuk hospital several days, and only returned home a few days before his death.

It was at his request that short funeral services be held, which were conducted Monday afternoon at the Harmony Grove Church. Burial was in the cemetery there.

Wellington Marshall Buford was a son of James and Mary Lee Buford. He was born October 10, 1863, in Knox County, Mo.

Mr. Buford was a member of a family of nine children one of whom died in infancy. His living sisters and brothers are Mrs. Fannie Hicks, Rutledge; Mrs. May Reynolds, Rutledge; Mrs. Jennie Kerfoot, Williamstown; Mrs. Lutie Coffman, Marceline; Miss Nannie Buford, Gorin; Robert Buford, Rutledge and Joseph Buford, of St. Louis.

He united in marriage to Frona Hustead, May 29, 1927. He leaves his wife, one step daughter, Mrs. Hallie Hicks, of Gorin; the above mentioned sisters and brothers, besides many other relatives and friends.

Wellie Buford, as he was commonly called, has gone from our midst. This community has lost one of its valuable citizens. He was quiet and unassuming. His word was never questioned. He was a good neighbor, loyal to his family and to his God.

Wellington Marshall Buford, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 6 Aug 1931 (Thursday)

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Ben S. Buhl Dies; Funeral Held Today

Palmyra, Mo., Dec. 12—Ben S. Buhl, 69, formerly of Hurdland, was found dead in his apartment on the second floor of the Allen Pharmacy building on Main Street, in Palmyra, by Attorney Gray Snider and Gene Welsz at 7:15 o’clock last night.

Snyder and Welsz said they had gone to his apartment after they had missed Buhl during the afternoon and saw no light in his rooms at night.

Buhl, a retired farmer, lived in the apartment along.

Coroner James O’Donnell said that Dr. R. J. Metz, of Palmyra, who made an examination of the body said that he had died from a heart attack.  Several years ago Buhl had suffered a paralytic stroke from which he had never fully recovered.  O’Donnell said that from all indications he had been dead for four to five hours.

Mr. Buhl was a native of Pennsylvania and came to Missouri about thirty years ago.  For a number of years he had farmed near Hurdland.  After his retirement he had rented an apartment in Palmyra where he has since resided.

Surviving him is a son, Henry Buhl, of Erie, Pa., and a daughter, Mrs. Christine Salisbury, of Kirksville, Mo., a granddaughter, Miss Lois Buhl of Erie; two sisters in Pensylvania [sic].

The body was removed to the James O’Donnell funeral home in Hannibal and prepared for burial.  Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, the place has not yet been determined pending word from the son in Pennsylvania.

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CHARLES BUHL, OF BRASHEAR, DIES HERE

Funeral Plans Awaiting Word From Relatives

Charles Buhl, 79, Brashear, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning at 11 o’clock after being in failing health for the past year and more seriously ill for the past week.

A son of William H. and Alice (Smith) Buhl, he was born near Hurdland on June 20, 1869, and married on Oct. 2, 1904, to Miss Maurd Cockrun.  Five children were born to them, two sons and three daughters, and all survive.

The sons and daughters are Mr. [Mrs.] Harry Perkins, Carlisle, Ark.; Homer Buhl, Patterson, Calif.; Mrs. W. L. Woodall, and Lewis Buhl of Ventura, Calif.; and Mrs. Willard Warford, Richland, Wash.  He is also survived by his wife, two brothers and two sisters, Albert Buhl, Brashear; L. C. Buhl, Carlsbad, Calif.; Mrs. Bert Pickett, and Miss Emily Buhl, Brawley, Calif.  there are six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

After marriage, the Buhls [sic] lived in and near Hurdland until 1908 when they moved to Carlisle, Ark., and lived for 16 years.  They then returned to Hurdland and bought a farm where they lived until 1943 when they moved to Hurdland and then to Brashear in 1945 where they remained.

No funeral plans have been made pending word from relatives.

The body will lie in state in Brashear.

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IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Abigail E. Bull departed this life at her home near Brock, Mo., Dec. 2, 1897. 

Abigail E. Burrus was born in Marion County, Indiana, March 12, 1830.  She was married April 4, 1850, to Hezekiah Bull in Highland County, Ohio; moved to Scotland County, Missouri, in August, 1850, where she has since resided.  She was the mother of four sons and seven daughters.  The husband, three sons, five daughters, seventeen grand children and three great grand children are living to mourn her loss.

Her graciousness of manner and noble example have endeared her to a wide circle of friends. The sweetness and purity of her life was such that, to her family, she was bound by sacred and most precious cords of love.  To her neighbors she was a most beloved friend and tender sympathizer, ever ready to lend a helping hand or do a kindly act.  The memory of her friendship is a choice gift which they cherish.  She had a rare faculty of winning and holding the hearts of children, gently leading their minds into true and better channels.  Her blessed influence has been felt far and near and many hearts thank God that she lived.  The deceased was a firm believer in the Universalist faith and lived a life that reflected the beauties of this liberal religion.

Funeral services were held at Brock by Dr. C. Elwood Nash, President of Lombard University, Galesburg, Illinois.  The remains were interred in the cemetery near the church.

Abigail E. (Burrus) Bull, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Dec 1897

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Arthur Bull Killed In Car Collision

Funeral services for Arthur M. Bull, 74, of near LaPlata, were held Monday afternoon at the Baptist Church in LaPlata.  Mr. Bull was killed instantly about noon last Friday when the automobile he was driving collided with a Producer’s Creamery Co. truck of this city as he entered the highway one block east of the south side of the public square in LaPlata.

Clyde Kelsey, 26, of Kirksville who was driving the truck was uninjured.

Eyewitnesses stated that Bull, who had started to his home two miles north and six miles east of LaPlata in Adair County, failed to stop at the intersection and pulled into Highway No. 63 in front of the southbound truck, according to a report from the State Highway Patrol.

Mr. Bull was born May 3, 1870, in Rock Island, Ill., and moved to this county in 1912.

He was married to Miss Birdie Elliott in Rock Island.  Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Sassie Davis of Emmett, Idaho; Mrs. Ellen Sanders of Rockford, Ill.; Mrs. Alice Cribb of Novelty; Mrs. Martha Doner of Elmer and Lewis Bull of LaPlata.  There are also three brothers, N A. Bull, of Buffalo, Ill.; O. J. Bull, of Ottumwa, Iowa; and Allan D. Bull of Elmer, and twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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CHANDLER E. BULL DIED AT MELBA, IDAHO

Chandler E. Bull, who was born and raised in this county, and was well known here several years ago, died at his home at Melba, Idaho, Tuesday, September 13, 1927.  He was a brother of Judge E.G. Bull, of this county.

Chandler E. Bull, eldest son of Hezekiah and Abegail [Abigail] Bull, was born in Scotland county, Missouri, October 1852.

He was married to Miss Ida Billups December 1, 1875, to this union one daughter, Mamie, was born, who died in July, 1897.

Surviving Mr. Bull are his wife, Mrs. C.E. Bull, his grandson, Edgar Westbrook, and great grandchild, all of Melba, Idaho; two brothers, Hosea A. Bull, of Vancouver, B.C., and Judge E.G. Bull of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Emily Storer, of Memphis, Mrs. Lorena Seton and Mrs. Effie B. Teter, of Cantril.

Mr. Bull spent his early life on a large farm near Milton, where he engaged in stock business.  He was prominent in all circles, a good community leader.  He was elected to represent Van Buren county in the Iowa State Legislature.

Their first move from Iowa was to Oklahoma, where he became prominent in business and political circles.  Later they settled at Melba, Idaho, and he spent the remainder of his life there.  Due to his kind and genial nature, he made friends everywhere he went.  His last ten years have been invalidism, which he bore with the same gentle uncomplaining spirit that has been an outstanding trait of his character.  Always thoughtful of others, on the day of his death he urged his devoted wife to leave him to inquire about the granddaughter-in-law who was not well.  Upon Mrs. Bull’s return he beckoned her to move him to the kitchen, where he loved to sit.   She moved him to his couch and while assisting him, he gave a slight gasp and passed peacefully and quietly to greet his creator.

Although frail in health, Mrs. Bull has heroically cared for him through the long ten-year vigil.  She prayed that strength be given her that she might fulfill the privilege of loving devotion.  Her prayer was answered.

Services were held in the Baptist church at Melba and the many friends gathered to pay their respects. 

The I.O.O.F., of which he has been a member for many years, took charge of the burial exercises at Caldwell, Idaho, where the body was interred.

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Judge E.G. Bull Dies Here After Long Illness

Judge Ernest G. Bull, lifelong resident of Scotland County, and former county judge, died at his home in the Brock neighborhood Saturday, November 10, 1956 after a long illness.

Funeral services were held from the Brock Methodist Church Monday, November 12, at 3 p.m., conducted by Rev. G. Lolin Eaton.  Music was furnished by John William Mallett, soloist accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Platter.  Body bearers were Lloyd Lancaster, Usa Bissell, Milo Morgan, Victor Patton, Clare Morgan and James Hall.  Burial was in the Brock Cemetery.

He was the youngest son of Hezekiah and Abigail Burris Bull and was born May 19, 1871, on the present homestead.  His death came at his home on the same homestead where he was born, Saturday, November 10, after a long illness during which his children and grandchildren gave him every care.

His parents were among the early pioneers of this county when the country was untamed prairie.  He was the last of eleven children.  He attended school at Brock and later was a student at the Academy at Novelty, Missouri.

December 31, 1891 he was married to Myrtle Emily “Mertie” Eggleston, daughter of Austin and Emily Drake Eggleston.  Three children were born to them, Abbie Mae, Buford E., and Chan H.

His life was spent almost entirely in Scotland County as a farmer and stock feeder and buyer, successfully feeding many carloads of fat cattle, and bought many cattle for feeders in this and many other states.

Judge Bull was an active, progressive leader in public affairs, was elected and served as Presiding Judge of the Scotland County Court from 1922 to 1926, was a member of the school board of the Brock school district for many years, was for many years a member of the official board of the Brock Methodist Church.

He was, until his health prohibited, an active member of the Masonic order in Memphis, holding membership in Memphis Lodge No. 16, A.F. & A.M. Eastern Star Chapter No. 29, Royal Arch Masons, and Memphis Commandery No. 41, Knights Templar.  A few years ago he was recognized by the Masonic fraternity for having been a member of that order for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, with whom he had lived for 65 years, his daughter, Miss Abbie Bull, formerly a teacher in Tucson, Arizona, but now of the home; a son Buford Bull and his wife, Phoebe Hyde Bull, who live on an adjoining farm; also Chan, his wife, Olive Hocking Bull, living on the homestead, three grandchildren, Stanley D. Bull, and twins Marilyn C. Cowell, and Carolyn V. Bull, who when their mother Velma Dieterich Bull, wife of Chan Bull, died at the birth of the twins, were taken into the home of Judge and Mrs. Bull, where they grew to young womanhood,  He is also survived by three great grandchildren: Deborah Diane Bull, Ginger Lee Bull, and Carolyn Ranee Cowell, as well as granddaughter-in-law, Mrs. Patty York Bull, and grandson-in-law, Leon Cowell; many nieces and nephews among them four or five namesakes, all living in Scotland County.

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H. Bull, and [sic] old and very highly respected citizen of Scotland county, died at his home northwest of Memphis Friday, March 26, 1915.  The funeral took place from the M.E. Church at Brock Sunday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. George J. Porter of Chicago, assisted by Rev. Caton, pastor of the local Methodist circuit.  There was a very large crowd of neighbors and friends of deceased who attended his funeral-the church being inadequate to contain the people, many remaining outside during the services.  Thus his neighbors and friends attest the high regard in which the deceased was held in the community.  At the close of the service the body was buried in the Brock cemetery near by.

The passing of Mr. Bull calls to mind of many of the older people of the county the fact that he was one of the early settlers of the county. Born in Highland county, Ohio, June 22, 1827, he grew to manhood in the Buckeye state.  Mr. Bull was married to Miss Abigail Burris of Hillsborough, Ohio, April 4, 1850.  To this union eleven children were born–four sons and seven daughters.  These are as follows: Mrs. Cal Webber deceased; Chandler E. B. Bull, of Oklahoma, Mrs. Emily Storer, William W. Bull deceased, Mrs. T.T. Wilson, Ellensburg, Wash.: Hosea Bull of Canada; Lorena E. Bull Memphis, Mo., Minnie A. Bull deceased, Eva Bull, deceased; Mrs. William Teter, Cantril Iowa and Ernest G. Bull, of Memphis, Missouri.

Immediately after his marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bull came to Missouri and located on a tract of land in the north part of Scotland county, which he entered, and where ever afterward his home was.  Mr. Bull’s wife died December 3, 1897, since which time his constant companion and housekeeper has been his daughter, Miss Lorena.

It was an interesting story how H. Bull battled with the virgin prairies and managed to raise his first crop which after it was placed in the bin, was sacrificed to the flames–fire from the home of a neighbor having gotten a start in the prairie grass and communicated with Mr. Bull’s property.  He endured many hardships in the primitive way of farming, but by persistent effort he accumulated considerable land and engaged quite extensively in farming and stock raising, having shipped a great deal of his stock at a time when shipping facilities were very limited.  In later years Mr. Bull and hisson [sic], Earnest, have carried on the business together the latter having in charge the management of the affairs of the farm.

H. Bull was one of the best of men.  He had very little to say about himself and nothing derogatory to say of his neighbors.  He was congenial and companionable and always was happy over the successes of his friends.

A good man has gone from among us, one whose presence and wisecouncil [sic] will be greatly missed.  The accomparying [sic] photograph is a good likenes [sic] of the deceased, having been taken only few years before his death.  Up to the last few months Mr. Bull’s mind was remarkably clear although he was quite feeble in body.  Had he lived until the 22^nd of June he would have reached the ripe old age of eighty-eight.  The entire community deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

Since writing the above, the following further facts about the life of Mr. Bull were handed in: 

Hezekiah Bull has one living sister whose home is in Ohio.

He leaves nineteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grand children.

In August of 1850 he brought his bride of a few months to Scotland co., Mo., where near the present town of Brock he located a claim and the courageous young couple began carving for themselves a home in the new country amid wild surroundings.  Their home was well established and prosperity seemed to crown their efforts.  When the terrible cloud of war of the 60’s loomed into sight with dangers worse in this section than either North or South of it, his family and home were in peril, when he joined the State Militia.  Soon his presence in the home was imperative, then he hired a man to take his place in the ranks while he cared for his delicate wife and small children.  Those fearful times passed and again his energies found scope in subduing new land and turning the prairie into fertile meadows.  Taking his share in managing public affairs and rearing his growing family training them in ways of Industry and Virtue he himself setting a worthy example.

Mr. Bull became a Universalist in Faith early in life and Worshipped God as a member of this Church until death, being consistent and faithful.

His cherished wife left his life Dec. 2nd, 1897, since which time his daughter Miss Lorena has presided over his home faithfully as far as possible filling the place left vacant by her beloved mother as well as that of daughter.

Mr. Bull’s death came somewhat sudden, but of his preparedness for the change there is no shadow of doubt.  In a previous illness death seemed very near only a matter of moments during this time he was frequently found with lips moving in prayer for his loved ones.  At this time he gave abundant testimony that he was done with earth ready and eager for the next life.

He was a man of strong character facing all life’s questions with the same energy and decision evinced in starting life in an unsettled country.

During this long life he has ever been a good neighbor, ready in sickness or trouble, a loyal friend and earnest up-holder of the best neighborhood interests, staunch in his convictions of right.  His life has left its impress in the community in which it was passed, his wise counsel and helpful advice will be missed by many.

Although full of years when men usually count for little his life was yet full and every affair of his large family claimed his sympathetic interest.

When his days of activity were passed he gave into the capable hands of his youngest son and partner, E.G., of the active management of his business.

His absence will be deeply felt and his memory revered.

Though ripe and ready for Eternity, with grief, we yield him up at God’s command.

Card of Thanks

We sincerely thank our many neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in caring for our father H. Bull, during his last sickness and death.                         The Children.

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Myrtle E. Bull Dies on October 21

Myrtle Emily Eggleston, the fourth of seven children was born to Austin and Emily Drake Eggleston, living in Omro, Wisconsin, December 14, 1872.  She died October 21, 1964 at the Davis County Hospital, in Bloomfield, Iowa.  She had fallen several weeks ago and broken some ribs, and she had been a patient since then.

The family moved to Scotland County, Missouri, in 1880 when she was eight years old.  The family traveled by covered wagon, settled on a farm east of Brock; then known as Hydetown.

She grew to young womanhood here, was educated in the Brock rural schools.  She married a schoolmate, Ernest G. Bull, December 31, 1891, who had a farm home ready for his bride north-west of Brock.  She lived in this neighborhood all her life.  She was a most industrious person, devoted to her family and home.  She was a member of the Brock Methodist Church; to which she gave of herself and substance.  She was also a member of the Carter Chapter and Order of the Eastern Star.

She is the last of the family of seven children.

Her husband died November 10, 1956.  They had previously celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary.

Three children were born to this couple; all of whom survive her: Abbie Mae, and experienced teacher, who kept the home for her mother after her retirement from the Tucson, Arizona school system; Buford E., and Chan H., who live on the parental farm and the ancestral farm, respectively.

There are three grandchildren, for whom she opened her home at the death of their mother, Mrs. Velma (Dieterich) Bull: Stanley Bull, Mrs. Leon (Marilyn) Cowell, and Mrs. Dan (Carolyn) Hinds.  There are nine great grandchildren: Debbie, Ginger Lee, Chedrick Bull; Ranee, Kena and Tim Cowell; Jeff, Jan and Jed Hinds.

She also leaves a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bert Eggleston of Cantril, Iowa, a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives, as well as many friends to mourn her death.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 in the Brock Methodist Church.  The Rev. G. Lolin Eaton officiated, assisted by the Rev. Frank Barnett.  Burial was in the Brock Cemetery.

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Mrs. Chan. Bull, Young Matron of Brock, Died In Ottumwa Thursday

Velma Deiterich [Dieterich] Bull, daughter of Fred and Eliza Deiterich [Dieterich], was born near Wyaconda, Mo., Oct. 1, 1901, and departed from this life in an Ottumwa hospital at Ottumwa, Iowa, Thursday, November 15, 1934.  At the time of her death Mrs. Bull was 33 years, 1 month and 15 days.

She was educated in the public schools of Wyaconda, graduating from the high school there in 1921 with honors.  She afterwards attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College at Kirksville, Mo.  She has spent most of her life in Scotland County where she was well known through activities in the church and school.  She had taught in the Brock school and also at North Mt. Pleasant.

She accepted Christ as her Savior early in life and united with the Methodist Church in Etna where she was a faithful member until her marriage when she moved to the Brock community.  Here she transferred her affiliations to the Brock Methodist Church.

On Dec. 25, 1926 she was married to Chandler Bull and they settled on a farm near Brock.  To this union four children were born, the first Gwendolyn, died in infancy; Stanley, three, and twin daughters born at the time of her death.

Besides her husband and small children she leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, Mr. and Mr. [sic] Fred Dieterich of near Wyaconda and two brothers, Hubert and Victor, both of whom are residents of Scotland County.  One sister, Ora, died in December, 1918.

Besides her many relatives in this county many other friends mourn the death of this talented young woman who had become extremely popular in this county due to her active interest in school and church affairs up to the time of her death.

Funeral serviced were held at the Brock church and were conducted by Rev. Bittiker and Rev. Hadley.  Burial was in the Brock cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness the words of sympathe, and the beautiful floral offerings during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved wife, daughter, and sister.

Chandler Bull.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dieterich

and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bull and family.

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J. W. Bullard, Aged Resident of County Died Last Saturday

J. W. Bullard, an old and highly esteemed resident of Memphis, died of infirmities incident to old age at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Nelson in this city on Saturday, February 5.

The officiating minister, Rev. G. L. Eaton read the following at the funeral service held on Monday afternoon at the Christian Church.

John William Bullard was born in Clay Village, Shelby County, Ky., February 24, 1834 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Nelson, February 5, 1921, lacking only 19 days of reaching his 87^th year.

Mr. Bullard lost his father, Reuben Bullard when he was about a year old, and also his mother, who was Huldah Toombs, before her marriage, some two years later, leaving him an orphan at the age of only three years.

He was taken by his grandmother Susan Toombs, who with the assistance of his uncle Edwin Toombs raised and cared for him.

He was brought to Scotland Co., Missouri by his grandmother, when he was about 14 years old.  They located on a farm about 8 miles east of Memphis.

With the exception of between 5 and 6 years during and following the Civil War, at which period Mr. Bullard was a member of the Confederate Army, though he never saw active service, on account of his physical condition, and about 4 years spent in Warren County, Illinois the old home of Mr. Bullard’s wife, he has been a resident of Scotland County, Mo., since 1848, lived within the county about 63 years.

Mr. Bullard was engaged to Artimesia Perry Veech before the war, making a trip to New Orleans, he was caught in the blockade at the beginning of the war, entered the service of the Confederate Army was taken sick, and reported as having died, the record of his death being published.

His promised bride remained true to him, and following the close of the war, he returned to his home, and they were happily married, December 27^th, 1866.

Two children were born to this marriage.  John B. Bullard, now of Marshalltown, Iowa, and Grace H. Nelson of Memphis, Mo.

Mr. Bullard and his wife made their home on the farm east of Memphis, living there for about 46 years, when Mr. Bullard engaged in the breeding of livestock.  Leaving the farm, they spent four years in Illinois, where occurred the death of Mrs. Bullard, Dec. 22, 1916.

After the death of his wife, Mr. Bullard returned to Memphis and made his home with his daughter until his death.

Besides two children above mentioned, Mr. Bullard leaves to mourn his loss, three grand children, and one great grand child.

John William Bullard, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Feb 1921, p. 1, col. 1

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Card of Thanks

We desire to thank the friends for their sympathy and assistance during the sickness and after the death of our father, J. W. Bullard.

Mrs. Frank Nelson

Dr. J. B. Bullard

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Earl Bullock, son of M. L. Bullock, aged 12 years, youngest son died last evening.

Earl Bullock, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, p. 1, col. 8

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Died.

BULLOCK—On Sunday July 21, 1901, at the home of her father in this city, Mrs. Edna Bullock, of Pawnee, Nebraska.  The remains were taken to here home in Pawnee for burial, Monday.

Edna Bullock, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 01 Aug 1901, p. 8, col. 3

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MRS. BETTIE BUMBARGER

Mrs. B. Bumbarger, mother of J. V. Bumbarger of the Democrat of this place, died at her home in Kansas City, Tuesday, January 14 at 10 p.m.  The telegram announcing her death was not received until Wednesday because of ice covered wires which were down.  He left yesterday via LaPlata for Kansas City.

Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the Newcomb funeral home.  Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City.

As Bettie McRoberts, she was born in Lewis county, December 6, 1854.  During her life she has lived in Lewis County, Bentonville, Ark., Nevada, Mo., Memphis and Kansas City.

April 13, 1876, she was married in Monticello to Wm. M. Bumbarger.  Four children were born: J. Vance Bumbarger, Memphis; Paul W. Bumbarger, Hickory, N. C.; Miss. Lena B. Bumbarger, Kansas City and one daughteer [sic], Mrs. W. W. Cloughley, deceased in 1933.

Mrs. Bumbarger was a member of the Christian Church at Kansas City.  Deceased was the last of the McRoberts family.

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‘Ted’ Bumpus, Jr., 35, KCOS Graduate, Dies

Word had been received here of the death of Dr. G. W. “Ted” Bumpus, Jr., 35, a graduate of the K. C. O. S., who had been practicing osteopathy in Denver, Colo.  According to an item which appeared in one of the Denver papers, Dr. Bumpus was found dead in bed Monday night at his home.

He had been in ill health for a short time, but his condition was not regarded as being serious.  The deputy coroner there stated that death apparently resulted from a heart attack, but ordered an autosy [sic] today.

Dr. Bumpus is survived by his father, also an osteopathy, and his wife, Rozita Bumpus.

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MRS. BUMPUS DIES IN DENVER

Word has been received in Kirksville of the death of Mrs. Maude Waddill Bumpus, wife of Dr. G. W. Bumpus, at her home at Denver, Colo., yesterday, after an illness of about a month.

The body will arrive in Kirksville Friday evening at 8:10 o’clock and will be taken to the Swigert, Summers & Waddill chapel from which place services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the Rev. H. McNamee, of the M. E. Church.  Burial will take place in the Llewellyn Cemetery.

Mrs. Bumpus was a former Kirksville girl, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Waddill.  Her father died a year or two ago.  Her mother was with her at the time of her death, having gone to Denver in December.  Besides her mother, Mrs. Bumpus leaves her husband and one boy 10 years old, and the following brothers and sisters: John A. Waddill, D. Waddill and Ode Waddill, of Kirksville; J. E. Waddill, of Kansas City; R. H. Waddill, of Carrollton; Mrs. Charles Rice, of Milan; Mrs. William Fletcher, of West Virginia, and Mrs. F. W. Maltby, of the Sabbath Home neighborhood.

Mrs. Bumpus was a lovely woman, as charming in her manner as in her appearance and has many friends in Kirksville who will regret to hear of her death and who will extend symparty [sic] to the bereaved family.

Maude (Waddill) Bumpus, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 15 Jan 1919, p. 6, col. 8, Wednesday

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G. W. BUNCH DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Funeral Will Be Held at Two O’clock Tuesday Afternoon

George Washington Bunch, 69, died at his home at 401 S. High Street, Sunday morning about 10:30 following an illness of the past two years.

Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Leo W. Spurling, and interment will be made in Maple Hills Cemetery.

He was the son of John J. and Josephine (Kilgore) Bunch and was born Feb. 22, 1878 near Winigan in Sullivan County, Missouri.  He was married to Laura E. Baker, of Sullivan County on Oct. 27, 1907.

Surviving him are his wife, a foster daughter, Mrs. Emery (Fay) Douglas, of Greencastle, three foster grandchildren: one brother, Thomas Bunch, of Kirksville; five sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) Carmack, Green City; Mrs. Mary M. Moore, of Yarrow; Mrs. Walter (Delia) Harden, of Milan, Mrs. Charles (Elve) Pipes, Greencastle and Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Smith, of Kirksville, several nieces and nephews.  His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.

He has been a farmer all his life, retiring from the farm about one year ago.

The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home.

The pallbearers will be: Jack Love, Johnnie Farr, Charles Begole, Lee Cooper, Virgil Turner and Ray Moots.

George Washington Bunch, Kirksville, Missouri, 24 Nov 1947, p. 5, col. 1 & 2, Monday

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HURDLAND FARM HAND IS KILLED BY LIGHTNING

Hollack Bunch, 25, Struck While Herding Cattle.

Hollack Bunch, 25-year-old farm hand, was instantly killed when struck by a bolt of lightning yesterday evening, on the farm of Jim Conder, seven and one-half miles south of Hurdland.

Evening chores required the driving in of cattle to the barn lot and Bunch, who was employed by Conder, mounted a horse and started after them, between 5:30 and 6:00 o’clock.  While riding across a field Bunch was hit by the lightning which killed him and his horse at once.  The bodies were found by Conder.

Bunch was the son of Willis Bunch and he is survived by his wife.  Arrangements had not been made for the funeral services late this afternoon.

The accident happened during a rain storm which swept over Knox County yesterday afternoon.  Accompanied by a heavy electrical display, rain fell from about 4:00 to 8:00 o’clock yesterday evening.  Hurdland and Edina experienced a strong wind which whipped limbs from trees in the towns.  The damage was said to be larger in Knox City and LaBelle where some buildings were reported to be unroofed.

Hollack Bunch, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Aug 1937, p. 1, col. 7, Wednesday

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Death of a Buraker

Ambrose Buraker, an aged and highly respected citizen, died at his home in this city Monday morning, June 26^th, at 5 o’clock.  The funeral was held from the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. Shirley Smutz of the M. E. Church.

Mr. Buraker was 81 years old.  His early life was spent in Illinois, but he came to Memphis many years ago, where he formed numerous friendships that were steadfast until separated by death.  Mr. Buraker has been in ill health for many months with heart failure and dropsy and his death has been daily expected for many days past.

He leaves to mourn his death, the aged wife, and two daughters, also a number of grandchildren and other relatives in this state and Illinois.  Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.

Ambrose Buraker, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 29 Jun 1911

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J. H. BURCHAM AT REST

ONE OF COUNTY’S BEST CITIZENS DEAD

Lived in Four Different States, But Liked Missouri Better than Any

Last week a brief mention was made by our Gorin correspondent of the death of John H. Burcham, which occurred the fifteenth inst.  The funeral was held from Bear Creek Baptist church on Wednesday, the 17th, and the remains were laid to rest in Bear Creek cemetery.

John H. Burcham was born in Hardin county, Kentucky, December 1, 1838.  He was for a brief period a soldier of the Confederate army, being under the command of General Morgan.  During a career strewn with many hardships Mr. Burcham lived for a short time in Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois, but for the greater part of his long life-time he was a resident of Missouri.

 Returning to the latter state for permanent residence, he was married in Clark county December 21st, 1865 to Miss Elizabeth Suter.  The people all over the county, who were acquainted with Mr. Burcham and appreciated his goodness as a man and his pariotic [sic] instincts as a citizen, will drop a tear of regret at the passing of this splendid man.

In a personal way The Democrat and its publishers recognized in Mr. Burcham one of thir [sic] staunchest friends.  He was at all times a loyal democrat and one that could under all circumstances be relied on[.] He was a kind neighbor, a generous friend and an honorable citizen.

He leaves a wife and children and many relatives and friends who mourn his departure.  The children are as following: Mrs. Geo. Hudson, Ollie Burcham, and Ed Burcham of Gorin; Mrs. Nettie Kiefer, of Gorin, Mrs. Ary Smith, of Memphis, Dave Burcham, and Ray and Miss Ada Burcham.

He was converted at a grove meeting at Easy Gap Hill, Kentucky in Aug. 1867 and united with Pleasant View Baptist church.  Since that time he has lived a consistent Christian life and at all times was ready to give evidence of the hope that was within him.  The pastor of his church spoke of his own personal loss in the death of Mr. Burcham, whose nod of approval meant so much and at whose home he so often had led to family in worship to God.  During his last illness his faithful wife and dutiful children were with him at all times to minister to his wants and so far as human hands were able to alleviate his sufferings.  He often expressed his readiness to go and only awaited the call of him, who doeth all things well.  After a parting word to his children, committing to their kind care their aged mother, he admonished them to put their trust in Him, who gave himself a ransom for them.  He then calmly awaited the hour of his departure.  Interment in the Bear Creek cemetery Wednesday, December 17.

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Mrs. Grace Burger Dies In New York

Word has been received here of the death Dec. 17 in New York City of Mrs. Grace Campbell Burger.  She succumbed suddenly due to coronary thrombosis.

Mrs. Burger was a cousin of Dr. M. E. Ilgenfritz here and was reared in Adair County.  She was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1900 and married Dr. Theodore Burger, who was a classmate here.  Her husband died several years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Theodore Burger, Jr., and Dr. Campbell Burger, of New York; two sisters, Dr. Nettie I. Turner, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Cora Hansen, of Pittsburgh, and one brother, Earl Campbell, in Montana.

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Elizabeth Burgess Dead; Funeral Here

Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess, 70, died yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emma Farris, in Kenosha, Wis.

The body will arrive in Kirksville Saturday morning at the Davis Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington, and funeral services will be held in the Davis Funeral Chapel Saturday afternoon at 1:30.  Interment will be in Llewellyn cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Paul, William and Willard, and two daughters, Mrs. Ray C. Ward and Miss Wilma Burgess; one sister, Mrs. Emma Farris, two brothers, E. A. Thomas and Riley Thomas; fifteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

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George Lee Burgess Died At Kirksville

George Lee Burgess was born near Willmathsville in Schuyler County, MO., June 13, 1885, and died in the hospital at Kirksville, June 15, 1919, aged 34 years and 2 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Lottie West, July 19, 1907.  To this union two children were born – Erma and John.  John died only a few months ago.  A few weeks ago Mr. Burgess underwent an operation for appendicitis, complications set up that made his recovery impossible.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, mother, five sisters and two brothers.  The sisters are Eva R., of Kirksville; Ada Kimler of Albia, Iowa; Mrs. W. E. Burris of Bible Grove; Mrs. Michael Burris of Glasco, Montana, and Mrs. Doris Druet of Kirksville.  The brothers are Orville of Commerce, Iowa, and Willis of Des Moines.  He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.  He was conscious almost to the very last and spoke of a beautiful place which none but he could see.  He was a good man and a fine neighbor, faithful companion and a loving father.

The funeral service was held at the new church in Bible Grove Tuesday afternoon, June 17, conducted by Elder M. J. Nicoson.  Interment was in the cemetery by the church.  The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

George Lee Burgess, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 26 Jun 1919, p. 2, col. 6

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John, little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burgess, died Friday night of Scarlet Fever.  The little body was laid to rest in the new church cemetery Sunday morning at 10:00.

Reuben West of Kansas was called to the bedside of his little grandson, John Burgess, who died a few minutes after he reached here.

John Burgess, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Jan 1918, Bible Grove Column

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MRS. MARY E. BURGESS DIES HERE, AGED 84

In Declining Health for Several Years; Funeral Sunday.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Burgess, 84 years old, widow of John M. Burgess, died this morning at 2:30 o’clock at the home of T. J. Barnes and Mrs. Emma Ford, 1006 South Baltimore St., where she had been living since last October.  She had been in failing health for several years.

The funeral is tentatively scheduled for 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Stella Bachman, of the Church of God.  Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery beside her husband.

Mrs. Burgess was born near Parkersburg, West Virginia, October 30, 1854, a daughter of John and Caroline Dotson.  She was married to John Madison Burgess, Jan. 8, 1872, who died March 10, 1910, at the age of 57.  They came to Kirksville in 1903, and she had made here [sic] home here since.

She lived several years on Patterson and Baltimore streets with her daughter, Eva, but after her daughter’s death two years ago she purchased property at 1301 East McPherson Street, where she lived until her condition became such that she moved with Mrs. Ford and her father so Mrs. Ford could care for her.

Surviving Mrs. Burgess are five children, Orville Burgess, of Ogden, Ia.; Willis Burgess, of West Des Moines; Mrs. Merle Burris, of Glasgow, Mont.; Mrs. Carrie Burris, of Bible Grove, Mo., and Mrs. Doris Rivers, of Amarillo, Texas.  She also leaves twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  Five children preceded her in death.

Mrs. Burgess was a member of the Church of God.

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ISAAC BURGIN, 92 YEARS OLD, DIED SUNDAY

Veteran of Battle of Kirksville Dies In Worthington.

Isaac Burgin, 92 years old, and one of the pioneers of Schuyler County, died at 11:30 o’clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. C. Worthington, in Worthington.  Death was due to the infirmities of old age.

He was born in Indiana and when a small child the family continued their journey and settled on land west of Queen City.  The deceased lived in that vicinity until about three years ago when he moved to the home of his daughter where he made his home.

Mr. Burgin was a veteran of the Civil War and participated in the Battle of Kirksville as well as other engagements.  He was in the Union Army.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Worthington, and Mrs. Goodson Eason of this city, and one son, William Burgin, of near Queen City.  His wife died in 1914.

Funeral services will be held at the Jimtown Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial in the cemetery there.

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MRS. DAVID A. BURGIN DIES AT GREEN CITY

Former Kirksville Resident Victim Of Pneumonia.

Special to The Daily Express.

Green City, Mo., Jan. 28—Mrs. Malena Belle Burgin, widow of the late David A. Burgin, died at her home in Green City this morning at 3:30 o’clock.  She was 81 years of age and had been bedfast for about a week.  Her death was attributed to pneumonia.

Mrs. Burgin was born in Schuyler County, Missouri, the daughter of the late James and Deida Singleton.  She was married to David A. Burgin, Oct. 9, 1887, and to this marriage six children were born, two of whom and her husband, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Burgin lived in Kirksville for a number of years, moving from there to Green City nine years ago where she has since made her home.  She was a member of the Christian Church in Green City and a member the Rebekah Lodge at Kirksville.

She leaves the following children: Mrs. Mella E. Mikel, Ft. Collins, Colo.; Mrs. Luella Kehoe, Milwaukee, Wis.; James I. Burgin, Green City, and Mrs. Chloa M. Leas, of Kansas City.  She also leaves the following grandchildren: Lucille Airington, Hayward, Calif.; and Dr. C. G. Mikel, Oklahoma City, Okla., and the following step-grandchildren: Walter K. Leas, United States Army; Mrs. Marilyn Hendrix, Rockford, Ill., and O. C. Leas, Jr., Kansas City, Mo.

Funeral arrangements will not be made until relatives away from here are heard from.

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L. J. BURK DIES HERE ON CHRISTMAS

Funeral and Burial Services To Be Wednesday.

Louis J. Burk, 67, for several years in the meat packing business here, died at his home at 815 North Davis Street yesterday evening at 5:30 o’clock.

He had been in impaired health the past few years, suffering from high blood pressure and anemia.  Recently he had a series of strokes.

The funeral is to be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.  The body is lying in state in the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Barnett, S. A. Wise, Frank Neal, Bob Goodwin, Carl Goodwin and Ralph Rae.

Mr. Burk whose full name was Louis John, was born March 18, 1872, at Warsaw, Ill., a son of Peter and Katherine Smith Burk, natives of Germany.  The family came to Edina when he was fourteen years old, then moved to Kirksville in 1896.

He and his brother, the late A. J. Burk, engaged in the packing business.  L. J. Burk was graduated from the osteopathic college here in 1915 and practiced a year in the South and Southwest, then returned to the packing business.

Mr. Burk was married Jan. 1, 1918 to Bessie Lambert.

Surviving are his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Etta Horn, Kirksville, and Dr. Millie Burk, Tucson, Ariz.; two nephews and two nieces.  His brother, A. J. Burk, died in 1926 and a sister, Anna Van Patten, died in 1903.

Mr. Burk was a member of the Elks Club here several years.

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Dr. Millie Burk Dies in Arizona

Dr. Millie Burk, formerly of Kirksville and Edina died Monday in a Tuscon [Tucson], Arizona hospital where she was confined for two years.  Funeral services will be conducted in the Lutheran Church in Tuscon [Tucson], and her ashes will be sent to Kirksville for burial in the highland Park Cemetery.

She was born in Warsaw, Ill., the daughter of Peter and Catherina Burk.  The family later moved to Edina and then to Kirksville.  After her graduation from the Old American School of Osteopathy in 1810, where she studied under Andrew Taylor Still, she practiced for a short time in Linneus.  Before establishing her practice in Tuscon [Tucson], she had also practiced in Nebraska, Colorado and California.  She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Lutheran Church of Tuscon [Tucson], YWCA, and other organizations.

Dr. Burk is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ella Horn of Kirksville, two nieces, Miss Martha Pat Burk of Dallas, Mrs. Clyde F. Rowe, of Chandler, Arizona, and two nephews, J. Shelby Burk, of Gary Ind., and Sam A. Burk of Kirksville.

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Obituary of Mrs. Thomas Burk

Mrs. Thomas Burk, a native Missourian, died in Denver, Colorado, Friday evening at 9:15 o’clock, May 28, 1948.  Sarah Virginia Jarvis was born March 11, 1854, the fourth child in a family of eleven children born to Granville Judson and Margaret Chapman Jarvis, native born Virginians, who came to Missouri in 1852 and settled on land about six miles east of Edina what was later the town of Knox City in Knox County, Missouri.  Here the family was reared and the parents lived out their allotted time.

Thomas Burk and Sarah Virginia Jarvis were married September 21, 1875 and to them were born five daughters and two sons.  They were Eva Lee Burk Brown, Ida May Burk McBride, Charles G. Burk, Ellen I. Burk, Jesse E. Burk, Florence Burk Arnold and Lulu Blanche Kell.  The husband, Thomas Burk, and daughter, Ida May Burk McBride, preceded her in death.  Surviving are the four daughters and two sons and seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  She was the last survivor of her generation, her parents and brothers and sisters having preceded her in death.

She and her husband, Thomas Burk, lived in Edina in the Burk family home where their sons and daughters were born and reared and later married and lived elsewhere.  The youngest daughter, Lulu Blanche Burk, remained with her parents until after the death of her father, Thomas Burk, March 21, 1920.

Mrs. Bruk and Lulu went to Denver, Colorado in 1821 where Lulu was married and they have since continued to live there.  Mr. Jesse E. Burke of Denver brought his mother’s remains to Edina, Mo. where funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. W. Kimbrell June 1^st at 2:00 p.m. at the Hudson Funeral Home, and burial was beside her husband on the family burial lot in the Linville Cemetery.

At the funeral service music was: “Jesus Lover of My Soul.”

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W. C. Burk Funeral Sunday

Died at the Home of His Son, Alfred G. Burk, Friday

Funeral services for William C. Burk, who died at the home of his son, Alfred G. Burk, 322 West North Street, Friday, January 15, at 8:25 a.m. were held at the Payne Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Services were conducted by Rev. W. M. Feay and the pall bearers were Hal Harle, Joe Creek, Ralph I. Ladd, P. R. Allen, W. H. Roberts and A. L. Luther.

Interment was in the Memphis Cemetery.

Mr. Burk came here from Carrollton, Mo., five years ago and has since made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burk.

Mr. Burk was born in Evanston, Indiana, January 1^st, 1858, and came to Missouri with his parents when a small boy. He was married to Miss Addie Arterburn and four children were born to them, three daughters who died in infancy, and one son, Alfred Burk, who survives. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Minerva Gaston, of Los Angeles, Calif. His wife died in 1891.

William C. Burk, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 Jan 1937

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Elmer Burkhart, 61 Of Kirksville Dies

Elmer Burkhart, 61, of 1004 W. Burton, died this afternoon in a Kirksville hospital.

The body is at the Dee Riley Funeral Home and services will be announced later.

Elmer Burkhart, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Oct 1956, p. 2, col. 5, Friday

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FUNERAL FOR JOHN BURKHART AT LA PLATA

Succumbs AT Age of 69 Following Stroke of Paralysis.

La Plata, Mo., Nov. 11—Funeral services for John Burkhart, who died at his home here Monday morning, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Christian Church.  The Rev. Fred L. Hudson will preach the sermon.  Burial will be made in La Plata Cemetery.

Mr. Burkhart, whose death resulted from a stroke of paralysis last Friday afternoon, was 69 years of age.  He was born January 12, 1872, in Illinois.  He came to Missouri with his parents when a small boy and they settled on a farm near Queen City.  He lived in that community for about thirty-five years and then moved to Macon, and from there to La Plata.

He was married to Louise Judge of Queen City on Aug. 18, 1895, who, with the following children, survives: Pearl Burkhart and Mrs. Ray Newton, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Foster Dudgeon of Kirksville.  One daughter, Susie, preceded him in death.  He also leaves seven grandchildren, four brothers, Charles of Greentop, Fred of Hunter, N. D., Sam of Perryton, Texas, and Albert of near Atlanta, and one half-sister, Mrs. Hattie Winfre of DeWitt, Mo.

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MRS. BURKHART DIES AT HOME IN COLORADO

Body of Former Resident Being Shipped Back Here for Burial.

Mrs. Viola (McFarland) Burkhart, 57, wife of Elmer Burkhart and former resident of Kirksville, died suddenly Wednesday night at her home in Paonia, Colo.  No details concerning her death were included in the telegram which was received here by relatives.

The body is being brought back to Kirksville for burial and is expected to arrive Sunday night to lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements will not be completed until further information is received.

A daughter of James and Caroline McFarland, Mrs. Burkhart was born in 1886 on a farm west of Novinger in Adair County.  She had lived her entire life in Adair County and formerly lived at 613 E. Cottonwood Street, before moving to the West a year ago.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Burkhart is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Clark, of Colorado; a son, James Davis, of Colorado; five brothers, John McFarland, of Kirksville; Charles and Andy McFarland, of Greencastle; James McFarland, of Macon, and Frank McFarland, of Green City, and five siters [sic], Mrs. Mary Dorman and Mrs. Lizzie Moots, of Kirksville; Mrs. Ida Moots, of Greencastle; and Mrs. Annie Craig, and Mrs. Pearl Haggey, of Leoffler.

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Mrs. Burkhart Died Wednesday

Mrs. Viloa (McFarland) Burkhart, 57, wife of Elmer Burkhart, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Paonia, Colo., where they have been residing for the past year.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dee Riley Funeral Home with the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the Christian Church, conducting.  Interment was made in the Campbell Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Johnny Moots, Henry Moots, Roscoe McFarland, Waldo McFarland, Roy Moots and Orie McFarland.

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JAMES BURNES, AGE 74, DIES AT HOME HERE

Funeral at 2 P. M. Tomorrow; Burial Near Green Castle

James Welcome Burnes, 74, died at his home at 1002 N. Olive street, Sunday morning at 12:10.

Funeral services will be held from the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock.  Interment will be in the Overstreet Cemetery near Green Castle.  The body lies in state at the funeral home.

Mr. Burnes was the son of James and Mollie (Hicklin) Burns and was born near Stahl on March 23, 1877.  He was married to Saphronia Guffee.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Vey, of Marshalltown, Floyd, of Lorimer and O. A., of Waterloo, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Bartine, Clemons, Ia.; Mrs. Ernest Branstetter, of Jacksonville, Mo., 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Ottis Burnes, of Mason City, Ia.; Arley Burnes, of Kansas City.

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MARY BURNETT, AGED 94, DIES AT LANCASTER

Succumbs as Result of Stroke; Funeral Tomorrow.

Special to The Daily Express.

Lancaster, Mo., April 26—Mrs. Mary Burnett, 94, Lancaster’s oldest resident, died at her home here last night at 7:30 o’clock, as a result of a stroke of paralysis sustained Sunday during the luncheon hour.

Mrs. Burnett was born May 9, 1844, in Jacksonville, Ill., and came to Schuyler County with her parents when a small child.  She was the daughter of Edmond and Mary Sammon.

She was married in 1865 to John Legrand.  He died in 1887.  In 1905 she was married to Charles Wesley Burnett who died about twenty years ago.

She is survived by an adopted son, William Legrand, of Lancaster, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Harry Zugg, of Lancaster.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Bushy Christian Church about seven miles south of Downing, conducted by the T. M. Walton, of Lancaster.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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MRS. DORA B. BRUNHAM, AGED 63, DIES HERE

Long a Resident of Near La Plata and Gibbs Succumbs.

Mrs. Dora Della Burnham, 63 years old, who lived east of Gibbs, died at 7 o’clock last night in a hospital in Kirksville.  Death was due to anemia and she had been ill for some time.

The deceased was born at Milan, Ill., Dec. 20, 1877, and had lived near La Plata and Gibbs for the past 35 years.  She is survived by four children, Milton Burnham of Moline, Ill., and Everett and Cora at home, and Mrs. Bert Ellis of Peoria, Ill.; three brothers, Ira Bloom of near La Plata, Hartley of Kirksville, and James of Montpelier, Ia., and a sister, Mrs. William Shuman of Jerusalem, Ohio.  She was married to W. P. Burnham Feb. 25, 1902, at Rock Island, Ill., who survives.

She was a member of the Star Christian Church.

Funeral services will be held at the family home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. T. E. Spurling of Kirksville.  Burial will be made in the La Plata Cemetery.

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Mrs. Viola Burnham to Be Buried at La Plata

La Plata Sept. 11. (Special)—The body of Mrs. Viola Burnham, who died at her home in Pasadena, Calif., this week, will arrive here at noon Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Christie Funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson, pastor of the Community Presbyterian Church.  The body will be buried in the La Plata Cemetery.

She was the widow of E. M. Burham, who died in 1907.  They formerly lived here, leaving about 15 years ago for California.

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W. P. BURNHAM DIES HERE; WAS 82 YEARS OLD

Retired Farmer; Funeral Services at LaPlata Tuesday

La Plata, Mo., June 25—Warren P. Burnham, 82, retired farmer of the Wilson community, died in a Kirksville hospital early this morning.  He had been in failing health the past two years.

Funeral services will be held at the La Plata Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. L Prather.  Interment will be in the La Plata cemetery.

He was the son of James and Anna (Schuck) Burnham and was born in Rock Island, Ill., Jan. 1, 1869.  He was married to Dora D. Bloom on Feb. 25, 1901, who preceded him in death several years ago.  One son Everett, died April 1, 1950.

He is survived by one son, Milton Burnham, of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mable Ellis, of Peoria, Ill., and Miss Cora Burnham, of the home.

Mr. Burnham was a farmer of the Wilson community for about 43 years.  He was a member of the Star Christian Church near his home.

Soon after the death of his son, Everett, being unable to carry on the farm work on account of his age, he sold his farm and he and his daughter, Miss Cora, moved to La Plata.

His son, Milton, of Long Beach, and his daughter, Mrs. Ellis, of Peoria, have been here several days.

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Rev. George N. Burns, a Cumberland Presbyterian minister and father of Emmett W. Burns, of this city, died of Kidney trouble at his home in the Southwestern part of the county, last Sunday.  He was an old and highly esteemed citizen of the county; therefore his death brings sadness to many hearts.  He lived in this county many years and was well and favorably known all over the county.  Where he had preached and was known he had a host of friends.  Rev. J. K. Craven, of this city, officiated, after which the body was laid to rest in the McGrady Cemetery.

Rev. George N. Burns, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 16 Mar 1899, p. 3, col. 3

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HENRY BURNS OF SCHUYLER COUNTY DIES

Well-Known Farmer Succumbs To Heart Attack.

Special to the Daily Express.

Lancaster, Mo., Aug. 29—Henry Burns, 72 years of age, a well-known successful farmer of Schuyler County, died of a heart attack this morning at his farm five miles north of Lancaster about 9 o’clock.

Mr. Burns had been suffering from heart trouble for the past two years.  He had helped his tenants about the farm early this morning, and had gone to the barn about 9 o’clock to get his car to go to Lancaster to a sheep sale.  He had backed the car from the shed and got out to close the shed door when he was stricken and fell beside the car.  One of his tenants, William Swindler, was working in the barn when he heard Mr. Burns back the car out and supposed he was gone.  Shortly afterwards he came out of the barn and found him dead.

Mr. Burns was the son of John and Dora Burns.  He was born and reared on a farm in the same neighborhood in which he died.  About thirty years ago he moved with his parents to Lancaster where he made his home until last spring when he sold his town property and moved back to the farm.  He was never married.  His parents died several years ago.  He leaves two nieces, Mrs. Silas West, of Memphis, and Mrs. John Burkholder, of Brunswick, Mo.

Funeral arrangements have not been made.

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FUNERAL AT LANCASTER FOR HENRY BURNS

Former Schuyler Resident Died Wednesday at Maywood.

Special to The Daily Express.

Lancaster, Mo., July 12—The body of Henry Burns, 69, who died Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock at his home at Maywood, Mo., was brought to Lancaster this morning and funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christian Church.  The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. M. Walton.  Burial was made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery here.

Mr. Burns was born on a farm three miles north of Lancaster, Feb. 27, 1871, the son of Matthew and Sarah Burns.  During his childhood his parents moved to South Missouri where they lived five years and then returned to Schuyler County.  He lived in Schuyler County until ten years ago when he moved to Maywood.

He was married to Della Pottorff.  Seven children were born to this marriage, five of whom are living.  They are: Mrs. Glenn Baker of Memphis, Mo., Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Ivalee Harrison, both of Quincy, Birney Burns, of Maywood, and Miss Lucille Burns of the home.  Two children, Emma and Willie, died several years ago.

Besides his widow and children, Mr. Burns leaves a sister, Mrs. Green Maize, of Lancaster, and a brother, Mahlon Burns, who lives on a farm near Lancaster.  He also leaves five grandchildren.  He was a member of the Christian Church in Lancaster.

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MRS. BAKER’S FATHER DIED

Henry Burns, 69, Had Lived the Past Few Years at Maywood

The body of Henry Burns, 69, who died Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock at his home at Maywood, Mo., was taken to Lancaster Friday morning and funeral services were held there Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christian church.  The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. M. Walton.  Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.

Mr. Burns was born on a farm three miles north of Lancaster, Feb. 27, 1871, the son of Matthew and Sarah Burns.  During his childhood his parents moved to south Missouri where they lived five years and then returned to Schuyler county.  He lived in Schuyler county until ten years ago when he moved to Maywood.

He was married to Della Pottorff.  Seven children were born to this marriage, five of whom are living.  They are: Mrs. Glen E. Baker of Memphis, Mrs. Geo. Anderson and Mrs. Ivalee Harrison, both of Quincy, Birney Burns of Maywood, and Miss Lucille Burns of the home.

Besides his widow and children, Mr. Burns leaves a sister, Mrs. Green Maize of Lancaster, and a brother, Mahlon Burns, who lives on a farm near Lancaster.  He also leaves five grandchildren.  He was a member of the Christian church in Lancaster.

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FUNERAL FOR MRS. BURNS TO BE TUESDAY

Aged Schuyler County Woman Died Saturday Morning

Lancaster, Mo., Oct. 27, (Special)—Mrs. Lusetta Belle (Fulton) Burns, 75, aged Schuyler County, woman, died Saturday morning about ten o’clock at their farm home five miles northeast of Lancaster.

Funeral services will be held in the Christian Church here Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Thurman Andrews.  Interment will be in the Arni Memorial Cemetery.

The daughter of Michael Shelton and Martha Ann Fulton, she was born in Schuyler County on Mar. 14, 1872.  She was married to Mahlon Burns on Nov. 25, 1891, and four children were born to this marriage.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Leslie, of Lancaster, and R. G. Burns, of Kansas City, MO.; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Spears of Lancaster, and Mrs. Hazel Ford of Lancaster; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  One sister, Mrs. Cora Evans died several years ago.

Mrs. Burns was a member of the Darby Christian Church.

The body will lie in state at the Fenton Funeral Home.

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MRS. J. S. BURNS, ETHEL WOMAN IS DEAD HERE

Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon in La Plata

Mrs. J. S. Burns, 88, of Ethel, died in a Kirksville hospital last night at 10:30.

Funeral services will be held in La Plata at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Paul Smith, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.  Interment will be in the La Plata cemetery.

Mrs. Burns, the former Martha Ellen Wendle, was born in 1863.  She lived in and near Ethel until 1943 when she went to La Plata to live with her daughter, Mrs. Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Robert R. Burns.

Surviving are her daughter; two grandchildren, Mrs. Herman Herboth, III, of Kirksville, and Robert Burns, Jr., of Chicago, and two great grandchildren.

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MRS. MARTHA BURNS DIES IN HOSPITAL

Had Been Bedfast Since Breaking Hip Seven Years Ago

Mrs. Martha Jane (Morrow) Burns, 91, died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday morning at 4 o’clock.  Mrs. Burns fell and broke her hip seven years ago last December and has been bedfast since that time.

Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church at Bullion Saturday afternoon at 2:30.

Rev. Fred P. Hanes, pastor of the Kirksville Methodist Church will conduct the services.  Interment will be in Bullion Cemetery, beside her husband.

Mrs. Burnes was the daughter of Joseph M. and Rose Anna (Laughlin) Morrow and was born in Adair County, Mo., Sept. 27, 1855.  She was married to Albert Homer Burns on Aug. 17, 1873.  To this marriage eight children were born.  One daughter, Kate, died in infancy.

She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Effie Keller, Mrs. Mary Frances Zimmerman and Chester Albert Burns, Kirksville; William M. Burns, of San Gabriel, Calif., Hallie Burns Keller, of Canada, Harvey C. Burns, of Armstrong, Canada, Leland C. Burns, of Boise, Ida.; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter.

Mrs. Burns, in her earlier years, was a loyal worker in the Sabbath Home Church and after moving to Kirksville, was a very active worker in the Methodist Church here until her health failed.

The body will lie in state at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Zimmerman, 903 E. Cottonwood until time for the funeral service.

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EDINA

Mrs. Elza Burns, 34 years old, died Wednesday morning at her home here.  She had been ill for the past eighteen months following an attack of pneumonia and for the past six months has been in a serious condtion [sic].  Funeral services were held at Millport at 11 o’clock Friday morning with burial in the cemetery there.

Mrs. Elza Burns, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 10 Mar 1932, p.4, col.3, Edina Column

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OBITUARY

Lowell Eugene, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burrows, was born September 7, 1919, and died January 13, 1924.  He leaves to mourn his death father, mother, one brother, three grandparents and a host of friends.

About one week ago he was confined to the house with scarlet fever and diphtheria, and though the best available medical atention [sic] was given him, he could not recover.

Thus another bright star has gone to shine in heaven where he will never know sorrow or pain again.  The heartbroken parents will never forget the few years of his companionship.  Short funeral services were held at the grave, conducted by the Rev. Newland, after which the little body was tenderly laid to rest in the Richland cemetery.

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 [unreadable] Child Died

The [unreadable] daughter, Mary Jo, of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burrows, was born at the home of Mrs. Burrows’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stice, Oct. 6, at 9 p.m. and died, October 7, at 11 p.m.  Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 8, conducted by Rev. H. A. Bickers.  Burial was in the Richland cemetery.

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MRS. MARK BURROWS DIES IN ATLANTA, GA.

Mrs. Mark Burrows, 64 years old, whose husband was a member of the State Teachers College faculty here from 1909 to 1920, died in a hospital at Atlanta, Ga., on July 26.  Her illness was brief as she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on Friday morning and died Monday without regaining consciousness.  Burial services were held there the following Wednesday morning.

The family moved from here to Greeley, Colo., where Dr. Burrows was connected with the teachers college, and fourteen years ago they moved to Atlanta where he has been dean of the Oglethorpe University School of Commerce.

Mrs. Burrows was born in Barnard, Mo., Nov. 15, 1872, and married to Mark Burrows in 1895.  In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Gwynne, and two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Taylor, Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. G. A. Mechstroth, of Wilmington, N. J., two sisters and three brothers.

She was an active church worker and devoted much of her time to the interests of young people, and was a guardian of the Campfire Girls at Atlanta.  She had been dramatic counselor at Skylake girls’ camp in the Georgia mountains, where her son, Gwynne, is director.

Mrs. Mark Burrows, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Aug 1937, p. 3, col. 7 & 8, Wednesday

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Mrs. R. D. Burrus Funeral held at Bible Grove Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Davis Burrus, who died at Beaver City, Nebraska, July 1, 1947 as stated in last week’s Democrat, were conducted at the Christian Church at Bible Grove Sunday afternoon by Miss Faye Chappell, pastor of the church. Music was by the church choir with Mrs. Margaret Farley at the piano. Pall bearers were R. A. Clark, John W. Barker, Floyd Hunt, Harold Dunn, and John Dye. Interment was in the Bible Grove cemetery.

Emma Florence Myers was born at Greensburg, Missouri, December 23, 1869. She grew to womanhood in Missouri, and was united in marriage to Robert Davis Burrus, September 3, 1885. To this union two sons and seven daughters were born. Her husband, three daughters and one son preceded her in death.

Early in life she became a member of the Baptist Church at Greensburg. Following the death of her husband in 1925, she moved to Nebraska to be with her children and has lived there since. She made a home for her grandson, Harley Wade, until he left to serve in the U.S. Navy.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Fisher and Mrs. Lorraine Fisher of Danbury, Nebraska, Mrs. Minta Brown of Concord, California, Mrs. Ethel Gray of Chico, California; two sons, Tom Burrus of Danbury and Robert Burrus in Alaska; five step-daughters, Mrs. Sallie Thompson, Mrs. Fannie Zeltner, Mrs. Mattie Morgason and Mrs. Carrie Patmon all of California; Mrs. Tom Chappell of Memphis, one step son Joe Burrus, of Baring; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Humphrey of Willimathsville, Missouri, 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Emma Florence (Myers) Burrus, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 10 Jul 1947

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Burrus Services held at Gerth & Baskett Chapel

Mary Grace Burrus, daughter of Alvin and Katie Courtney Humphrey, was born Sept 7, 1916 in Scotland Co., Mo., and passed away Sept. 1964.

She was married to Daniel Burrus, July 13, 1935 and to this union two children were born.

Surviving are her husband, Daniel, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith of Kalona, Iowa, and a son, James of the home, three grandchildren and an aunt, Mrs. Helen McKnight of Memphis.  Proceeded in death by her mother and on sister.

She was a member of the Pentecostal Church.

Mary Grace Burrus, Memphis Democrat, 24 Sep 1964, p. 11, col. 6

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Death of Mrs. Sallie Burrus

Mrs. Sallie Burrus, who has lived in Scotland county for about sixty years, died at her home near Bible Grove Monday morning at nine o’clock.  She was in her 89th year, and while she had been sick about two weeks was only in a critical condition since Friday.  Mrs. Burrus was one of the early settlers of the county, and was widely known in the neighborhood of Bible Grove where she had numerous relatives and friends.  Seven children survive, four boys and three girls, they are: Robt. Burrus, Zack Burrus, Mrs. Sam’l Smock and Mrs. Joseph Woodards, of Bible Grove, Chas. Burrus, of Memphis, Joe Burrus, Reno, Nev., and Mrs. Ans. Corwin, of near Unity.

The funeral services were held at Bible Grove church Tuesday and remains were buried there.  The services were conducted by Rev. Willey, and were largely attended by the relatives and friends of the deceased.

Sallie Burrus, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 9 Aug 1906, p. 2, col. 4

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Velna Faye Burrus infant daughter of Wm. Don and Myrtle E. Burrus was born in Scotland County, Missouri, February 2^nd 1925, died October 12^th 1925, age 8 months and 10 days.

She leaves to mourn their loss the father and mother, six sisters, Irma Laree, Virginia Louise, Agnes Henrietta, Iris Mae, Donna Fern and Ina June, all at home; also two grandfathers, one grandmother and a host of other relatives and friends.

A short talk was made at the church by F. M. Slocum after which the little body was laid to rest in the new cemetery at Bible Grove.

Card of Thanks

Mr. and Mrs. Don Burrus and children desire through the Democrat to express their appreciation to their neighbors and friends for the assistance and sympathy they have shown them in the sickness and death of their little daughter Velna Faye.

Velna Faye Burrus, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 22 Oct 1925, P. 1, col. 5

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Death of Zachrey Burrus, Monday

Zachrey Burrus was born on November 27, 1848, in Scotland County and died on July 6, 1914, aged 65 years, 7 months and 9 days.

He was married to Dora Chapman on July 26, 1874- the wife dying on February 4, 1904. To them were born nine children- five girls and four boys. Mr. Burrus had eighteen grandchildren, also three brothers and three sisters living besides a host of friends and other relatives who mourn his death.

Deceased was a member of the Bible Grove I.O.O.F. lodge. He united with the Christian Church at the Grove last October. He was an honorable, upright and progressive citizen and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed in the community.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 7, at the Christian Church at the Grove, Rev. M. J. Nicoson officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Zachrey Burrus, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Jul 1914

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Mrs. Carl Burton, 36, Dies Here

Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Carl Burton, 36, wife of Carl Burton of Greentop, who died in a local hospital this morning at 10:30 o’clock.  The funeral will be held at Fort Madison Church, and burial will be made at Fort Madison Cemetery.

The former Beryl Waddell, before her marriage, Mrs. Burton was a daughter of Charles and Mary Waddell, and was born July 12, 1907, in Adair County.  Her father died July 5, 1941.

Mrs. Burton is survived by her husband, two daughters, Ilda Jean and Anna Mary; her mother, Mrs. Mary Waddell of Yarrow; four sisters, Mrs. Molly Dixon, Browning; Mrs. Lula Summers, Greentop; Mrs. Nellie Tarr, Waterloo, Ia., and Miss Faye Waddell, Burlington, Ia.; one brother, Virgil of Yarrow.  One brother, Manford, preceded her in death.

The body will lie in state at Dee Riley Funeral Home until time for the funeral Thursday afternoon.

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DIED:

Henry J. Burton, near Millard, Mo., May 12^th, 1890.

He reached the age of 64 years, 1 month and 19 days. 

He has been an invalid for a number of years, suffering severely at times yet he endured it patiently.  His companion in life proceeded him to the spirit world but [by] about three months.  Now he has gone to join her where parting will be no more.  The God of all grace, comfort the hearts of the bereft sons, daughters, and friends.             R. Fisher.

Henry J. Burton, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 15 May 1890, p. 8, col. 5

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J. M. BURTON DIES AT HOME THIS MORNING

Aged Man Is Survived by Wife and Four Children.

James Madison Burton, an aged resident of the Ft. Madison community, died at his home this morning at the age of 84 years.

Born in Putnam County, June 27, 1860, the son of David and Emily Stites Burton, Mr. Burton came to Adair County at the age of five, and spent his entire life in the Sperry and Greentop communities.  He was the last of a family of seven children.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Ft. Madison Church, the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducting the services.  Interment will be in Ft. Madison cemetery.

On February 18, 1891, Mr. Burton was married to Pleasant A. Crow, four children being born to them.  The children are Elva Kelsey, Rudd, Iowa; Dee Burton, Kirksville; Ruby Craig, Kirksville, and Carl Burton, of the home.

Besides his wife and four children, he is survived by six grandchildren, Juanita, Ilda Jean and Anna Burton, of Greentop; Mrs. John L. Johnson, Kirksville; Louise Kelsey, Ames, Iowa, and James Burton Kelsey, Seaman 1-c, on submarine duty in the South Pacific.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: Audrey Conner, Ernest Wilson, Roy Rice, Edwin Hart, Layton Wilson and William Kellum.

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Infant Son Died

(By Our State Line Reporter)

Funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Williams at Barker at 11 o’clock Friday, Dec. 8, for Joe Anthony, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Durward Burton, born Dec. 7, 1939, and passed away at their home near Hitt.

Mrs. Bessie Cossel, Mrs. Marialee Cossel and Roy Kinney sang, accompanied by Mrs. Williams at the piano.  Burial was in the Barker cemetery.

He leaves, besides the parents, one brother, Jackie Burton, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orgie Burton of Bloomfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Zaerr of Downing.  Also the following great grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. John Burton of Bloomfield and [unreadable] of Downing.

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John Burton, 90, died Tuesday evening at his home near Bunker Hill.  His death was sudden.  He had been staying with his sister, Mrs. George Elschlager, when she left Wednesday to go with her son, Homer of St. Louis, to spend two months.  He spent Friday night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Beeler and went to his home Sunday.  Monday night he complained and died Tuesday.

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John W. Burton Rites at Milan Today

Milan, Mo., June 3. (Special)—John Wesley Burton, 67 years old, died at his home here yesterday afternoon, following a prolonged illness.  He had spent most of his life in Milan.

He was the father of ten children all of whom survive, as does his wife.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Seyfarth, pastor of the M. E. Church, South.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

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LAST RITES HELD FRIDAY FOR CARLISLE BUSBY

Funeral services were performed at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah church for Carlisle Busby of Granger, who died Nov. 28 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Fort Madison.  He was 65.

Born in 1886 in Scotland county to George W. and Philena Hughes Busby, the deceased had lived his entire life within a half mile of his birthplace.  In 1914 he married the former Miss Georgianna Shannon, who survives.

Also surviving are: two sons, Shannon, Mt. Sterling, Ia., and Osa Wilsey, Fort Madison; two daughters, Mrs. Philena Calvert, Granger, and Mrs. Lyda Lou Vice, Ft. Madison; two sisters, Miss Irene Busby, Fort Madison, and Mrs. Ivan Jansen, Granger; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Busby were conducted by Rev. Thomas D. Brown.  Pall bearers were Ed. Davis, Felix Jansen, Paul Stevenson, Scott Jansen, Frank Phillips and John Phillips.

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EDNA D. BUSBY, PUTNAM COUNTY NATIVE, DEAD

Succumbs in Iowa; Sister of Mrs. Jake Mulford, Route 3

Mrs. Edna (Dunkin) Busby, 52, lifelong Putnam County resident, a sister of Mrs. Jake (Lena) Mulford, of Kirksville route 3, died in a Centerville, Ia., hospital Friday following an illness of eighteen days.  She suffered a stroke June 5.

Funeral services will be held in the Christian Church in Lucerne, of which she was a member, Monday afternoon at two o’clock.  Interment will be in the Lucerne cemetery.

She was the daughter of Joseph R. and Eliza (Fields) Dunkin and was born in Putnam County on Feb. 2, 1898.  She was married to Albert Busby.

Surviving are her husband, two brothers, Charles Dunkin, of Spokane, Wash., and Earl, of Seymour, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Madge Wells, of Lucerne, and Mrs. Lena Mulford, of Kirksville route 3.  Her parents and two brothers, Don and Carl, preceded her in death.

The body is at the Comstock Funeral Home in Unionville.

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Henry Bush, aged about fifty-five years, died of a complication of diseases at his home near Energy, Tuesday of this week.  He had been in feeble health for several years.  He was a union soldier during the Civil War, and at its close located where he died.  Funeral services were held yesterday, after which the body was interred at the McGrady Cemetery.

Henry Bush, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Apr 1899, p. 3, col. 3

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Mrs. J. A. Bushnell Dies in Oregon

Mrs. J. A. Bushnell, of Portland, Oregon, a sister of the Misses Caldwell of 407 East Jefferson Street, died this morning at a hospital in Portland.  She had suffered a stroke of paralysis on Friday and another one yesterday.

News of her illness and death came as a shock to her sisters here, as they had received a letter from her last Friday and at the time the letter was written a few days before she seemed to be in the best of health.  A telegram came yesterday telling of her illness and another this morning telling of her death.

Mrs. Bushnell was formerly Miss Eleanor Caldwell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Caldwell, of Kirksville.  She was born in Callaway County, Missouri, and was married there to Mr. Bushnell, who was a native of Windsor, Mo.  She had made her home in Portland for a number of years.  Besides her sisters, the Misses Margaret, Etta, May and Dola Caldwell, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Grant Corbin, of Oklahoma City, she leaves one son, Frederick Bushnell, who lives in Portland.  Her husband died in 1928, and a daughter, Hortense, died in 1907, at the age of 13.

Mrs. Bushnell never lived in Kirksville, but is known to many persons here through her sisters.

Funeral services and burial will be held in Portland, but members of the family here will be unable to attend.

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MRS. BUSHONG, OF GREEN CITY, DIED MONDAY

Funeral Services to Be Held There Wednesday.

Green City, Feb. 9 (Special)—Mrs. Nora Bell Bushong, 67, wife of F. A. bushing, prominent merchant here, died at a hospital in Kirksville at 7:40 o’clock Monday morning.  She had been in poor health for a number of years due to a heart ailment and had been a patient in the hospital for three weeks.

She was born May 11, 1875, in the state of Tennessee.  She was orphaned when very young and made her home with her grandparents in Kentucky until her marriage to F. A. Bushong at Tompkinsville, Ky., on Feb. 21, 1892.  Four children were born to this union.  One daughter, Naomi Gail, died at the age if eleven months.

The family moved to Green City in November, 1895, where they have since resided.  Mrs. Bushong assisted her husband in the mercantile business and was an active worker in the Christian Church, of which she was a member, until ill health prevented.

Beside [sic] her husband there are three surviving daughters, Mrs. Myrtie Scoggin, of La Belle, Mo.; Miss Eula Bushong, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Hazel McAdam, of Albuquerque, N. M., and two grandchildren, Lieut. Neil Allen Scoggin, engineering school, Granit City, Ill., and John Robert Scoggin, of La Belle.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. E. L. Knight, of Oskaloosa, Iowa.  Burial will be in the Olivet Cemetery.

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D. R. BUSICK, SULLIVAN CO. PIONEER, DIES

Funeral Services To Be Held Friday in Green City.

Special to The Daily Express.

Green City, Mo., Dec. 23—Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon for David Reed Busick, a well-known resident of Sullivan County for more than 80 years, who died Wednesday at his home here at the age of 85 years.

The services will be held at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. G. T. Rolston in charge, and burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  The body is now at the Kent Funeral Home.

Mr. Busick had lived in Green City for the past 32 years and had retired from farm work many years ago.  He had been in poor health for several years, but his death was due to a stroke.

He was the son of James and Aurelia Busick and was born in Sullivan County, near Harris, Dec. 16, 1858.  He was married to Josephine Duley, who also was born in the same community, on May 14, 1882.  Mrs. Busick died Jan. 12, 1942 and one son and a daughter also preceded him in death.

Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Esther Barnett, of Green City; Mrs. Mary Pigg, of St. Louis; E. J. Busick, of Green City, and D. L. Busick, of Kansas City.  He also leaves fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Mr. Busick himself was the last of a family of eleven children.

He had been a member of the Methodist church here for 32 years, and also was a member of the Masonic order.

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MRS. DAVID R. BUSICK DIES IN GREEN CITY

Succumbs at Age of 80; Funeral To Be Held Tomorrow.

Special to The Daily Express

Green City, Mo., Jan. 13—Mrs. Josephine Dudley [Duley] Busick, wife of David Reed Busick, died at the family home in Green City, Monday, Jan. 12, at 5:35 p.m.  She would have been 81 years old on the 19th of January.  She had been suffering from heart trouble for some time and had been seriously ill the past three weeks.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Green City, conducted by the pastor Rev. Mr. Dodson, assisted by Rev. Mr. DeBolt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Green City.  Burial will be made in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  The body will lie in state at the Kent Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

Mrs. Busick was born Jan. 19, 1861, near Scottsville, Mo., the daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth Duley.  She was married to David Reed Busick at her parents’ farm home near Harris, Mo., May 14, 1882.  She became a member of the Methodist Church when she was 18 years of age and was an active worker in the church until her health began to fail.  She had lived in Green City for thirty-two years.

Besides her husband she leaves six children, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and one brother, Arthur Duley, of Harris.  Her children are: Mrs. Esther Barnett, Mrs. May [Mary] Pigg, E. James Busick and D. Linn Busick, all living in Green City.

Her parents, three brothers, two sisters and two children preceded her in death.

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Alice Elizabeth Butler was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 9, 1867, and died at her home three miles east of Memphis, Mo., January 2, 1910.

Her illness had been of about one year’s duration, although she had been confined to her bed but three weeks before her death. For some time past she had taken treatment at St. Joseph’s Hospital at Keokuk, but medical skill was of no avail. She bore her sufferings with a patience and fortitude that was amazing to those around her.

She was a life-long member of the Roman Catholic Church and received the last sacraments shortly before her death.

Funeral services were held at the family residence on Monday, conducted by Father D. A. Giesert of St. Michael’s Church, Kahoka, after which the remains were interred in the Memphis Cemetery.

Alice Elizabeth Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Jan 1910, p. 3, col. 7

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FUNERAL THIS MORNING FOR CHARLES E. BUTLER

Funeral services were held at 10:30 this morning for Charles Ellis Butler, 76, at Gerth and Baskett Chapel, with Rev. J. Purd Hays conducting.  Burial was in Union cemetery.

Mr. Butler died Armistice Day after a short illness.  He was born in Scotland county, Dec. 25, 1875, the son of Isac and Agnes Pierce Butler.

He married Miss Jenny Harvev, who died several years ago; in 1945 he married Mrs. Rosetta Hayden, who survives.

Alson [sic] surviving are a daughter by his first marriage, Mrs. Edith Enness, of Brookfield; a grandson, Charles Clark, who is stationed overseas with the navy; and a great grandson.

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Obituary

Jas. Butler was born in Cincinnati, O., October 6, 1869, and died at his home near Memphis, Mo., February 22, 1909, aged 39 years, 6 months and 16 days. Death was caused by acute stomach trouble.

He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and was a devoted follower of its doctrines and teachings receiving the last sacraments of the church a short time before his death.

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at the family residence by Rev. Father P. J. Carney of Kahoka, Mo., after which interment was made in the Memphis Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.

Jas. Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 4 Mar 1909, p. 2, col. 3

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Obituary

John Butler, Sr. was born in Cork County, Ireland, June 24, 1827 and died at his home three miles east of Memphis, Tuesday, September 16, 1902, aged 75 years, 2 months and 23 days.

He was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church and an honored citizen. Funeral services were held at the family residence last Thursday, Rev. Father Brand of Kahoka, officiating, after which the body was laid away in the Memphis Cemetery. May his soul rest in peace.

John Butler, Sr., Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 25 Sep 1902, p. 2, col. 4

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J. J. BUTLER 67 YEARS OLD, DIED YESTERDAY

Body Taken To Macon County Today For Burial

John J. Butler, 67 years old, died yesterday morning at the home of his son, Fred Butler, on North Mulanix street, following and illness with cancer of the stomach.  Mr. Butler was born November 10, 1854.  He had been a resident here for many years and was well known.  He was formerly an auctioneer and was one of the most proficient in that trade.  He was recently employed as a clerk at the Dockery Hotel.  He had been critically ill for several days.

He is survived by three sons, Fred L. Butler, of this city, Frank B. Butler, who lives in Montana, and Clyde Butler, formerly of Chillicothe, who came here recently.  He is also survived by one brother, A. M. Butler, of Atlanta.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mount Tabor, in Macon county, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Conduitt, and interment was in the Mount Tabor cemetery.

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Joseph M. Butler

Joseph M. Butler, a long time resident of Scotland County, who lived several years at Crawford, died on March 14 at the home of his son, D. J. Butler near Yearington, Nevada.  Mr. Butler moved with his parents from Ohio to Missouri, when a small child in the early forties.  He had one sister older than himself.  He was the twin brother of Mrs. M. E. Strosnider of this county and was in his 75^th year at the time of his death.  He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Sarah Norris, who only lived a few years.  After a number of years he married Mrs. Elizabeth Remley, who survives him but has been a helpless invalid for several years.  He had two children by his first marriage, Mrs. S. C. Burgess, of Moberly, Mo., and D. J. Butler, of Yearington, Nevada.  Five sisters and two brothers are still living, his older sister having passed away two years ago.

Joseph M. Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 11 Apr 1912

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Leslie C. Butler, 59, former resident of Adair county, died at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, last night of a heart attack.

No word has been received of the funeral arrangements but the funeral will be held in Des Moines.

He was a son of George and Fannie Waddill Butler and was born in this county.  He had been living in Des Moines for more than 30 years.  He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Sohn; one daughter, Geraldine; two brothers, Carl, of Kirksville, and Sherman, of route 7, Kirksville, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Murfin of Ft. Scott, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Everett and Paul.

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Mrs. Butler’s Death Occurred Sunday

Mrs. Margaret Butler, a well known Keokuk woman, died at her home 312 South Tenth Street, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday after a period of illness.

Margaret Morrissey was born in County Waterford, Ireland, on May 1, 1852, and came to this country at the age of five years. Her girlhood days were spent in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it was in the schools of that city that she received her education.

She was married to John Butler who preceded her in death. To this union were born ten children, four of whom preceded her in death. The following survive her: Hannah, John, Katherine and Mary, all of Keokuk; William A. of Fort Madison and Nell of Chicago. There are also seven grand children.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Ever unassuming and patient, she was a woman of unswerving faith which guided her foot steps and made her an inspiration to all who came into contact with her.

The funeral services will be held from St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. The body will be taken to Memphis, Mo. for burial. –Monday’s Gate City.

Mr. and Mrs. John Butler left Memphis between fifteen and twenty years ago, but most of our older readers remember them.

Margaret (Morrissey) Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 22 Sept 1932, p. 1, col. 3

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MRS. ALFRED BUTLER DIES IN GREEN CITY

Died Last Night After a Three Months Illness.

Green City, Mo., April 4 (Special)—Mrs. Marie Butler, wife of Alfred Butler, died at 9:45 o’clock last night at her home here after a three months illness.  She was a daughter of George and Floy Behm and was born April 15, 1896 near Milan.

She was married to Joseph Creason in 1916 and to them six children were born.  They are Mrs. Elsie Stiles of Stahl, Will Creason of Prescott, Ariz., Mrs. Elnora Hynes, of Davenport, Ia., Evelyn and Katha Creason at home and one daughter in Abeline, Texas.  Mr. Creason died twelve years ago.

She was married in 1937 to Alfred Butler and to them one daughter, Vera, was born.  Her husband and all the children survive, also one grand child.  There are also surviving four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Fred Morris of Kingman, Kan., Mrs. Henry Myers and Mrs. Bernie Koenig of Green City, Mrs. Herbert Bennett of Milan, Howard Behm of Winigan and George Behm of Green City.

She had been a member of the Baptist Church since a girl.

Funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from some of the children.

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Butler – Miss Mary Butler, of Luray, Clark county, died of congestion of the stomach, Monday night, Feb. 7^th, 1887.

Deceased had been ailing some time, but her symptoms were not alarming to friends or physician, until a few hours before her death.  She will be remembered by many of our citizens as having watched by the sick bed of her brother, who was seriously ill for several weeks at the home of his father-in-law, Rev. W. H. Pulliam of this city, sometime last year.  No one supposed at that time that the kind and loving sister would precede the brother to the spirit land, but such is the Divine decree.  She was beloved by all, and will be sorely missed in that community.  The funeral services were held yesterday.

Mary Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Feb 1887, p. 2, col. 2

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Funeral Held For Mrs. Alfred Butler

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Green Grove Church for Mrs. Alfred Butler, 74, who died at her home four miles northeast of Stahl late Saturday night.  She had been ill two weeks with intestinal influenza and complications.  The rites were conducted by Elder Cecil Horner and burial was made at the Cox Cemetery.

Mrs. Butler was born in Sullivan County, where she spent most of her life, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Buckalew.  She was married to Jesse Turnmire at the age of seventeen and five children were born to them.  Ten years later she was married to Alfred Butler and twelve children were born to them.

Surviving her are six sons and four daughters, Henry and Corda Turnmire, of Centerville, Ia.; Bill Turnmire, of Eldora, Ia.; Bill Turnmire, of Eldora, Ia., and Cecil Turnmire, of Union, Ia.; Mrs. Frank Guffey, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Winnie Ayers and Mrs. Raymond Walters, all of Green City; Steve and Eddie Burler, of Stahl; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, three brothers, Fred and Noah Buckalew, of near Unionville; Henry Buckalew, of Montana.  All of her children except one son were with her when she died.

Mrs. Butler was a member of the Church of Christ a number of years, later joining the Pentecost Church.

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Last week we made mention of the sudden demise in Pensacola, Florida, of Mrs. Thomas Butler, who with her husband and son, had gone there to spend the winter with the hope that her health might be benefitted.

Deceased was born in this county in 1876, and was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss of this city, who with the husband and son, and two brothers, Kinney and Will are left to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Butler was a most excellent lady and though she had been an invalid for a number of years she bore her affliction with fortitude. She was a devoted wife and mother, and an affectionate daughter and sister, and her sad taking away was a great shock to the members of the family.

The body was brought to Memphis for interment. And on Thursday, February 1, at 2 o’clock p.m., funeral services were held at the home of the mother. Interment was made in the Memphis cemetery.

Mrs. Thomas Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 February 1912, p. 1, col. 2.

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Paul Butler, 47, Dies at Des Moines

Paul J. Butler, a former Kirksville resident and ex-service man, died at Des Moines, Ia., this morning at 1:15 o’clock.  His death was said to have been due to a brain hemorrhage.  He was 47 years of age.

The body will be taken to Green City, Mo., where funeral services will be held Sunday Oct. 11, at 1:30 o’clock at the Methodist Church.

Mr. Butler served in World War No. 1.  He was a traveling salesman with headquarters in Des Moines at the time of his death.  He leaves three brothers, Leslie Butler of Des Mones, Sherman and Carl Butler of Kirksville, and a sister, Mrs. W. M. Murfin, of Ft. Scott, Kan.

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Thomas Butler died June 23, on his 93^rd birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. S. McKeehan, 208 East Missouri St.  He had been bedfast for several weeks.  Mr. Butler was born June 22, 1839, at Columbus, Ohio, the son of Tracy and Betty Crippen Butler.  When six months old his parents journeyed by covered wagon to Warren, Ia., taking six weeks for the journey.  They homesteaded land there and two years later obtained the deed.  When 20 years old Mr. Butler went to California with three brothers in a 30-wagon caravan via Omaha.  He often related that he could have owned the future site of Omaha if he could have been persuaded to trade a team of mules for the tract.  One brother was killed in an avalanche and buried in California.  Mr. Butler returned to stage driving but seven years after his advent in the gold country the Union Pacific railway stretched across the continent, throttling stage business, and he returned to Farmington, Ia., by way of Panama and New York.  He was married to Rebecca Frances Donnell 62 years ago and five children were born, twins dying in early childhood.  Surviving are Mrs. McKeehan, two sons, W. O. Butler, Donnelson, Iowa., and C. E. Butler, Omaha, and one sister, Mrs. M. R. Donnell.  Funeral services were held at the McKeehan home Friday morning and the body was taken to Farmington, Ia., for burial.

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Thos. E. Butler Died At Keokuk Tuesday

Thomas E. Butler died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Butler of this city, at 1:20 o’clock this morning, says the Keokuk Daily Gate City, Tuesday.

He suffered from an attack of the flu about two months ago but was apparently recovering when heart trouble set in a few days ago, which caused his death.

Mr. Butler is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Butler, two brothers, John, of Keokuk and William A., of fort Madison; four sisters, Hannah Butler, of Los Angeles, California; Katherine and Mary of Keokuk and Nelle E. Butler of Chicago.  There are also four nieces and one nephew.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Keokuk.

Mr. Butler formerly lived on a farm just east of Memphis.  He taught in this county, worked in the post office here and was a railway mail clerk in recent years.

The remains, accompanied by relatives, arrived here this morning and burial will be in the Memphis cemetery this afternoon.

Thomas E. Butler, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 8 Jul 1926, p. 1, col. 3

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MRS. NANCY E. BUTNER DIES IN MOBERLY

Burial at Oak Grove at 2 O’Clock Sunday for Former Resident.

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Butner, 65, who died at the McCormack Hospital yesterday afternoon following a major operation.  Mrs. Butner formerly lived in and near Kirksville.

Funeral services will be held at her home in Moberly Sunday morning.  Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, several miles northeast of here, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Mrs. Butner was born in Carle County, Kentucky, Oct. 9, 1875, the daughter of B. F. and Susan Adams.  She came to Missouri with her parents when a small girl and lived the rest of her life in and near Kirksville until ten years ago when she moved to Moberly.

She was married to Henry Lowe, Jr., of near Kirksville, in 1896.  Three children, Mrs. Beulah Joseph, LaCrosse, Wis., Mrs. Esther Medlin, Kirksville, and Leonard Lowe, of Des Moines, Ia., were born to this union.

On May 22, 1931, she married W. G. Butner, of Moberly.  She is survived by her husband, three children, four grandchildren, four brothers, Will Adams, of Indianapolis, Ind., Frank Adams, Kirksville, Doe Adams, Kirksville, and Arthur Adams, Columbus, Ga.

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Buttles – Col. Lucian Buttles died at his home in this city at 8 o’clock Monday evening, Aug. 8^th, 1887, after a lingering illness.

Deceased was born in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 8^th, 1819, and was married to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. David T. Disney, of Cincinnati, Ohio, June 19^th, 1844.  He united with the Episcopal Church many years ago, and remained a faithful member until his death.  During his residence in Columbus he was in the hardware, lumber and pork packing business, being a member of the firm of Buttles & Comstock.  During the late war he served his country faithfully, as Lieut. Colonel of the 24^th Ohio Regiment, and actively participated in the ballets of Lookout Mountain, Cheat Mountain, Green Briar, and many other smaller engagements in the West Virginia Campaigns.  He held at one time the position of member of the city council of Columbus, and was chief of the Fire Department.  He also was president of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, at one time, and served as Treasurer of the State Board of Agriculture, and received many compliments for the ability with which he discharged his duties.  He moved to Harrison Township, in this county, March 18^th, 1871, and resided on his farm until about 18 months ago, when he made a sale of all his stock and moved to this city.  He had a severe attack of pneumonia March 8, 1886, from the effects of which he never fully recovered.  Although he sufficiently recovered to walk about, for the first year, he seemed frail, and well along in the afternoon of life.  The last few months the beam of his bright cheerful face was missed on our streets, except as some member of the family or friend took him out riding.  His latter days were painless we are told.  Like a tired child he laid himself down; and fell asleep in death, as peacefully and tranquilly as the melting away of a summer cloud at evening.  Col. Buttles was scholarly, a great reader, and was thoroughly posted on all matters pertaining to governmental affairs.  He had the brain, wisdom, and sagacity, to lead, but persistently declined political preferment, or conspicuous position, as a leader.

Dying, he leaves many noble traits of character, as a heritage to his children, who idolized him.  Four sons and two daughters are left to mourn the loss of a father.  All are married except the youngest daughter, Miss Sallie.  It was her privilege and pleasure to take care of him in his last sickness, and minister to his every want, and all the friends know how loyally, tenderly, and lovingly she discharged that duty.  Home will be lonely to her, without the presence of father.

The funeral services were conducted at the family residence on Wednesday at 10 o’clock a.m., by Rev. C. L. Hogue, assisted by Rev. T. C. Johnston, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends.

Lucian D. Buttles, Col., Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Aug 1887, p. 3, col. 6

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JAMES BYBEE SUCCUMBS AT CONNELSVILLE

Funeral Services Friday Morning at Green Grove Church

James I. Bybee, 71, died Monday night at his home at Connelsville.  Funeral services will be held at the Green Grove Church Friday morning at 10:30.  Rev. Archie Cooper, of Kirksville, will officiate.  Interment will be in the Green Grove cemetery.

Mr. Bybee was the son of Jehu and Nancy (Bray) Bybee and was born May 25, 1879 at Moulton, Ia.

He is survived by one brother, George, of Connelsville; three sisters, Miss E. Bybee, of Connelsville; Mrs. Amanda Stiles, Kirksville, and Mrs. May Ray, North Kansas City.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Bybee was a veteran of World War I.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Bearers will be Lester Decker, Will True, Will Sanders, George Goucher, George Hover and Alex Brown.

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WILLIAM BYBEE TO BE BURIED THIS AFTERNOON

Connelsville Man Died at Home Late Friday.

William Bybee, 75 years old and a well-known resident of the Connelsville neighborhood, died late Friday at his home in Connelsville.  He has been in poor health for several months.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Ernest who lives at Creston, Ia., and a daughter Ellen who is married and lives in the West.

Funeral services will be held at the Novinger Cemetery Church at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon with burial in the nearby cemetery.

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MRS. SARAH M. BYRD SUCCUMBS NEAR GREENTOP.

Was 87 Years Old; Funeral Services To Be Wednesday

Mrs. Sarah Margaret Byrd, 87, died this morning at her home on route 2, Greentop.

Funeral services will be held at the Hazel Creek Union Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Rolla D. Smith, pastor of the church.  Interment will be in the Hazel Creek union cemetery.

Mrs. Byrd was the daughter of William and Eliza (Runnels) Morton and was born near Greentop, April 27, 1862.  She was married to Richard Johnson Byrd in 1879, and to this marriage eight children were born.  Mr. Byrd died March 30, 1930, and she was also preceded in death by one son, one daughter, five brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by two sons, John and Willard, both of Greentop; four daughters, Mrs. Everett (Hattie) Hatfield, Mrs. Jasper (Rosa) Western, Mrs. Roy (Mabel) Western, all of Greentop, and Mrs. Jake (Dollie) Sevits, of Connelsville; three brothers, Charley Moron, Houston, Mo., and Curtis and William Morton, route 2, Kirksville; one sister, Mrs. Lettie Hanlin, Kirksville, route 2; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

Mrs. Byrd spent her lifetime in the community in which she lived.  She was a member of the Hazel Creek Union Church.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Bearers will be Roy Byrd, John Hatfield, Boyd Western, John Western, Oscar Western and Carl Western.

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ERNEST BYRN, 61 YEARS OLD, TAKES OWN LIFE

Willmathsville Man Shoots Himself Outside His Home

Ernest Byrn, 61, of Willmathsville, took his life at 11:20 o’clock this morning by shooting himself in the dead with a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun near the outside southwest corner of his house.  Death was instantaneous, according to coroner Robert B. Davis.

The body was brought to the Dee Riley Funeral Home where it will lie in state until time for the funeral which will be held at Willmathsville Church Monday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. T. W. Jolly, pastor of the First Christian Church here.  Interment will be in the Willmathsville Cemetery.

The deceased, a son of Rease and Alice Hocker Byrn, was born in Schuyler County, Mo., Nov. 19, 1887, and was married to Miss Mary Agnes Epperson at Willmathsville on March 10, 1910.  To this union one son was born.

He is survived by his widow, the son, James Clinton Byrn of Greentop; two brothers, Dennis and Chapen Byrn, both of Willmathsville; a half-brother, Joe Byrn, also of Willmathsville; two sisters, Mrs. Lidia Rife of Preston, Mo., and Mrs. Margaret Smock of Arbela, and two grandchildren, Jerry Lee and Betty Lucille Byrn.  He was preceded in death, by his parents, one brother, a half-brother, two sisters and a half-sister.

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George L. Byrn of Near Downing Dies

George Lecen Byrn, 74, died at his home south of Downing, Sept. 27.

He was the son of Reese and Margaret Byrn and was born June 12, 1872 in Schuyler County, Mo.  He was married to Nancy Stevens on Oct. 20, 1894.  Three sons were born to this marriage.  One son, Elbert, preceded him in death.

Mr. Byrn is survived by his wife and two sons, Hobart, of Marion, Ia., and Corbert, of Willmathsville and three grandchildren; five brothers, Joseph, Dennis, Ernest, and Chapeon, [sic] of Willmathsville; Lloyd, of Lancaster; two sisters, Margaret Smock, of Arbela, Mo., and Lydia Rife, of Preston, Mo., and several nieces and nephews.

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FUNERAL TODAY FOR LLOYD NELSON BYRN

Lancaster Resident Is Survived by Wife and Two Daughters

Lancaster, Mo., Feb. 9 (Special) Lloyd Nelson Byrn, 54, died at his home here Thursday night at nine o’clock of apoplexy.

Mr. Byrn had been paralyzed for the past twenty years having been cared for by his wife all through his illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Fenton Funeral Chapel this afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Perley M. Lind, of Queen City.  Interment will be in the Downing Cemetery.

Mr. Byrn was the son of James R. and Alice (Hocker) Byrn and was born Aug. 28, 1892.  He was married to Edna Hays and two children were born to them.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Zula Aldrich, of Brighton, Ia., and Miss Ruth Byrn, of Ft. Madison, Ia.; four brothers, Ernest, Dennis and Chapman, all of the Willmathsville vicinity, Joseph, of Downing, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Smock, of Arbela, Mo., and Mrs. Lydia Rife, of Preston, Mo.  One brother and four sisters have preceded him in death.

The body is lying state at the Fenton Funeral Home.

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MRS. MARY A. BYRN DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE

Willmathsville Resident; Funeral Will Be Wednesday

Mrs. Mary Agnes Byrn, 58, of Willmathsville, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning.

Mrs. Byrn was the daughter of the late James H. and Miranda (Goldsby) Epperson, and was born in Schuyler County, March 7, 1891.

She was married March 9, 1910, to James Ernest Byrn, who preceded her in death in February of this year.

Funeral services will be held at the Willmathsville Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. T. W. Jolly, Pastor of the First Christian Church, Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Willmathsville cemetery.

Mrs. Byrn is survived by one son, James Clinton Byrn, Greentop; one brother, Clarence Epperson, Kirksville, and two grandchildren Jerry Lee and Betty Lucille Byrn.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until time for the service at Willmathsville.

Bearers will be: Rease Byrn, Nolan Byrn, James Byrn, Leo Ambrosia, Stanley Ambrosia, and Arless Ambrosia.

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FUNERAL TODAY FOR MRS. MARY E. BYRN, 75.

Willmathsville Woman Mother of Mrs. Frank Longworth

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Byrn, 75, who died at her home at Willmathsville Tuesday, were held this afternoon at the Coffey Christian Church south of Downing.  Interment was in the Coffey cemetery.

Mrs. Byron [sic] had been in failing health for several years and seriously ill the past two weeks.

The daughter of George and Sarrah (Anders) Stevens, she was born in Schuyler County on Dec. 22, 1873.  She was married to J. R. Byrn, July 16, 1894.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Dewey, of the home, and Orvin, of Glenwood; two daughters, Mrs. Clair (Vada) Hunt, of Muscatine, Ia., and Mrs. Frank (Sylvia) Longworth, of Kirksville; eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, two brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Byrn was a member of the Coffey Christian Church.

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MINNIE G. BYRN RITES TODAY AT SHIBLEY’S POINT

Native of Adair County Died Friday at Rhodes, Ia.

Mrs. Minnie Gertrude Byrn, a native of Adair county who was reared in the home of an uncle and aunt, the Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Burns, at Shibley’s Point died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Guy H. Blessing, at Rhodes Ia., Friday.  She was 82 years old.

Mrs. Byrn was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret Wood and was born on March 3, 1873.  She was orphaned at the age of six and reared in the Presbyterian faith by her uncle and aunt.  She was united in marriage on September 12, 1888, to Temple Cole Bryn.  They were the parents of seven children, two sons and five daughters.

Her husband, two children, a sister and a brother preceded her in death.

Surviving children are: Mrs. Effie Marlowe, of Eddyville, Ia.; Mrs. Robert Kirk, of St. Anthony, Ia.; Mrs. Guy H. Blessing, of Rhodes, Ia.; Emmett Byrn and Mrs. A. E. Leonard, both of Sterling, Ill.  Fourteen grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren survive also.

Funeral services will be held at the Shibley’s Point Church this afternoon at four o’clock, conducted by Elder Clyde O. Johnson of Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Shibley’s Point cemetery under the direction of the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Home in Green City, where the body will remain until time for services.

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DOWNING WOMAN DIES IN KIRKSVILLE HOSPITAL

Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Byrn, 77, of Downing, died in a Kirksville hospital Sunday morning at seven o’clock after nearly four months’ hospitalization.

Funeral services will be held at the Coffey Christian church, of which she was a member, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. James T. McClanahan.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

She was the daughter of George and Sarah (Anders) Stevens and was born in Schuyler county, March 27, 1876.  She was married to George Byrn, who preceded her in death a number of years ago.  Three sons were born to them, two of whom preceded her in death.

Surviving are one son, Corbet, of Greentop; one sister, Bertha Jones of Downing, and a brother, James Stevens, of Quincy, Ill.  –Kirksville Express.

Nancy Rebecca Byrn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 14 Jan 1954, p. 1, col. 5

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Chas. Byrne Funeral Thursday Afternoon

Wednesday morning at about 2 o’clock, Chas. H. Byrne died in Blessing hospital, Quincy, where he was taken on Monday night in Payne’s ambulance.  He had been in a bad condition for several weeks and the change was made in hopes that constant medical attention and trained nursing might prolong his life.

Charley lived his life among us and we all know he was industrious and honest.  As a youth he quit school early to take up business – an act he always regretted.  He engaged in many lines of business and worked indefatigably.  After marriage and children came to bless the union Charley always was able to provide for their needs.  Of late years his constitution could not stand so much outdoor work and ill health made inroads which could not be retarded.

Funeral services will be held at the family home Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Chas. H. Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 Apr 1933, p. 1, col. 5

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Obituary

Chas. H. Byrne, son of Harrison H. and Isabelle Byrne, was born in Memphis, Mo., January 17, 1873, and died at Blessing hospital, Quincy, Ills., April 26, 1933.

He was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Bass, June 12, 1904.  To this union ten children, two of whom Harry Lee and Francis Marion, died in infancy.  He is survived by his widow and eight children, Rev. Henry Bryne of Bolckow, Mo., Mary Belle Harbur of Kirksville, Mo., Clarence of Chicago, Ills., Leo, Anna Mae, Ray, Helen and Arthur of Memphis.

He is also survived by one brother and two sisters, Rev. Frank H. Byrne and Miss Cora Byrne both of Pittsfield, Ills., and Mrs. Maggie McCracken of Omaha, Neb.

Charley, as he was familiarly known, was born and raised in Memphis and lived here nearly all his life.  His life was an open book to all.  No man that ever lived was more industrious, honest and dependable.  Utterly unselfish, he was a kind and indulgent father, and has left to his family the heritage of a good life.

He was converted when a boy and has long been a member of the Methodist Church of this city.  Truly a good man has gone to his reward.

Chas. H. Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 4 May 1933, p. 8, col. 4

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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank friends for sympathy and kindnesses shown us during the illness and after the death of our husband and father.

Mrs. C. H. Byrne and Family

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Mrs. Lucian Byrne Dies Friday, June 4

Elizabeth Catherine Ayers was born near Madison, Jefferson county, Ind.; March 31, 1845.  She was united in marriage to Lucian E. Byrne July 1, 1869.  To this union were born six children.–James E., Samuel, Nathaniel, Francis, Fletcher, Lillian May, and Elsie E.  Three of the children are still living, Nathaniel, of Laclede, Mo., Mrs. May Brant, of Tulsa, Okla., and Sam, of Cleveland, Okla.  These, with the aged father survive her.  Mrs. Byrne passed away at her home in East Memphis, Friday, June 4.

Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Dr. C. J. Chase.  Interment in the city cemetery.

Elizabeth Catherine (Ayers) Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 10 Jun 1920, p. 1, col. 5

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Obituary

Harrison H. Byrne was born in Preston County, West Virginia, July 3, 1833; died at the home of his son, Frank H. in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 7, aged 79 years, 1 month and four days.

Deceased was the son of Samuel and Fernandez Byrne.  He removed to Scotland County, Missouri, with his parents in 1852.  Was united in marriage to Isabel Wilson December 16, 1856.  To this union eleven children were born; five of whom, together with his beloved companion, preceded him to the spirit world.  He is survived by three brothers and three sisters together with the six remaining children.  The names of the surviving children are Cora W., and Mrs. Minnie V. Newland, of Spokane, Washington; Mrs. Maggie McCracken, of York, Nebraska; John M. of Fulton, Mo., Frank H., of Kansas City, Mo., and Charles H. of this City.

Since removing here in his young manhood, he lived in this city and county nearly fifty years and held many positions of trust and confidence.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, when Lincoln issued the call for volunteers, he answered that call and, kissing wife and babies goodbye went forth to battle for his country’s cause, and for four years he faithfully served her.  He was wounded at the battle of Athens and came home on a furlough to recuperate.  His wounds healing sufficiently, he rejoined his regiment and fought till the close of the war.  He entered the army as a private and came out with a commission as 2^nd Lieutenant in Co. A. 2^nd Mo. State Militia Cavalry.  He also served as acting captain a good part of the time.

At the close of the war, he was offered a commission in the regular army, but declined and returned to civil life.  For a number of years he had been the last surviving commissioned officer of his regiment. Returning to his home, he was elected in 1866 to the office of sheriff and collector of this county.  He helped incorporate the town of Memphis and was president of the first town board, a position that corresponds to what is now the office of mayor.  He was chosen president of the school board of this district and was instrumental in the building of a school house here.

He also organized the Wilson school district north of town and through his efforts a school house was built and stood for many years a monument to his progressiveness and energy.  In Texas and South Dakota, where he lived for a time he repeated this same performance and organized a district and built a school house in both states.  He educated several of his children in the normal schools of the state and five of them became teachers in the public schools.  His own education at school consisted of a few weeks in the log school house, but his active mind craved knowledge and throughout his life he was student.

Possessed of a remarkable memory, few men were so well posted on current events and geography and history.  His interest in church was as great as in schools, and he contributed of his means to the building of every church house in this city.  He served as road overseer in the three different states in which he lived, and freely gave of his time and labor to the building of good roads.

In his later life he served six years as street commissioner of this city.  These are a few facts that show something of the remarkable character of this sketch.

Possessed of a strong personality and marked individuality, open and frank as truth itself, he knew no deceit and was an entire stranger to fear.  He did not aim to wrong any man, and always forgave those who wronged him.  Generous and liberal to a fault, no man that needed it ever asked assistance of him and was refused.  Unscrupulous persons, knowing of his big heartedness sometimes took advantage of it, and a few years ago the writer saw him destroy thousands of dollars worth of worthless notes and due bills that he had accumulated in the mercantile business and in personal loans to his friends.  Business men of this city also know of his having paid thousands of dollars of security notes for others.

In his later years, he met with reverses, but his indomitable will was not broken, and he worked at whatever he could get to do until his strength compelled him to retire from practically all labor about four years ago.  Like all strong characters he had his weaknesses and foibles.  But his virtues certainly outweighed them.

Rev. Sturges, pastor of the M. E. Church, conducted the funeral services at the church on Friday, Aug. 9, at 2:30 p.m., after which the body was laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery beside that of his life companion.  Truly a strong, stalwart, remarkable character has gone to his reward.

Harrison H. Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 15 Aug 1912, p. 2, col. 3

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Death of Mrs. H. H. Byrne.

Mrs. H. H. Byrne died Friday February 26, 1904, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, after a long and painful illness, aged sixty-three years, nine months and fourteen days.

The maiden name of deceased was Isabel Wilson.  She was born in Putnam County, West Virginia, May 12, 1840, and removed to Scotland County, Mo., with her mother in 1855.  She was united in marriage to H. H. Byrne December 17, 1856.  In the year 1872 she united with the Congregational Church in Memphis, Mo., afterward with the First M. E. Church at Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, in 1887, and afterward in 1894 with the First M. E. Church in Memphis.  She is survived by her husband, H. H. Byrne, her mother, now 88 years old, two brothers, one sister, and six children.

Mrs. Byrne was a true and loving wife, a devoted mother and good neighbor.  The writer, in his young manhood, boarded nearly two years in her home and will never forget her many acts of kindness, tender solicitude and motherly care during that time.  She enjoyed her home and reigned and ruled there as a veritable queen.  Every member of the household idolized her and when her life went out their loss was irreparable.  She suffered long and patiently and when death came it surely was a release.  She was ready to go.  To die was gain.  Heaven’s gate is always ajar to admit the spirit of a gentle christian mother.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M. E. Church, South, Rev. H. D. Thompson officiating in the absence of Rev. J. W. Anderson, after which the body was tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery.

Isabel (Wilson) Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 3 Mar 1904, p. 3, col. 4

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John Byrne Dies At Fulton

Sunday Chas. H. Byrne of this city received a phone message from Ottumwa, Iowa, apprising him of the death of his brother, John, in the asylum at Fulton, where he had been an inmate for almost twenty-five years.  At the time of his death he was almost 60 years of age.

John Byrne was one of a family of eleven children, of whom only four survive, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Byrne, also having died a number of years ago.  Those left are Maggie McCracken of Nebraska; Miss Cora of Bayview, Idaho; C. H. of this city, and Frank of South eastern Missouri.

Upon receipt of the notice of the death of her brother, Miss Cora departed for Fulton and it is expected will arrive with the body Thursday or Friday.  Interment will be in the Memphis cemetery.

John Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 23 Feb 1922, p. 1, col. 5

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Joseph Byrne Dies at Late Home in Idaho

The first of this week L.E. Byrne received word of the death of his brother, Joseph at his home in Rose Lake, Idaho. Mr. Byrne came to Scotland County with his father in 1852 and resided here until 1867 when he removed to Adair County. He was married in March 1869, to Miss Lydia Lord, who, together with six children, survives. About twenty years ago the family removed to Idaho where they have since resided. Mr. Byrne was about 78 years of age.

Joseph Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Feb 1920

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L. E. Byrne Funeral Here Last Friday

The funeral of L. E. Byrne, one-time marshal of the city of Memphis was held at the funeral parlors of Payne & Sons, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. M. Kennaugh, pastor of the Methodist Church.  A mixed quartette composed of J. J. Zumsteg, Mrs. Fie Oliver, Esther Kennaugh and H. H. Jones sang several selections.  Mrs. McQuoid at the piano.

The body bearers were sons of veterans – Ed Driscoll, J. J. Zumsteg, Walter Hyde, John Schuler, Hugh Stine, and W. W. Gillespie.  The casket was covered with an American flag.  The body was laid to rest in the Memphis cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death several years ago.

Relatives from out of town were Mrs. H. H. Brant of Tulsa, Okla., in whose home he expired suddenly on Jan. 25; Sam Byrne of Cleveland, Okla., Mrs. Nat Byrne, son Robert and daughter of Laclede, Mo.

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Card Of Thanks

We desire to thank the friends of deceased in Memphis who assisted us after the death and during the burial of our father.

The Children

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Lucian E. Byrne was born near Morgantown, West Virginia, it was in those days Old Virginia, Oct. 19, 1844.  He was the son of Samuel and Jean Higgin Byrne.

He came to Missouri with his parents when he was eight years old.  They settled on a farm between Memphis and Milton, Iowa, in the old Billups neighborhood.  Later the family moved to Adair County near Kirksville.

In 1870 he married Miss Elizabeth Catherine Myers [Ayers].  There were six children born to this marriage, three of whom have passed away.  The three surviving children are, Mrs. H. H. Brann, Tulsa, Okla., Nathaniel Byrne of Laclede, Missouri and Samuel Byrne of Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Mr. Byrne was a long time resident of Memphis, but for several years he has been spending his winters with his daughter in Oklahoma at whose home he passed away.  At one time he served at the city Marshal and acted as deputy sheriff for about 25 years.  As an officer he made an excellent record, enforcing the law without fear or favor.

When not yet eighteen years old he enlisted in the civil war, when the conflict was at the height of its furor.  Six months of his service period had to be spent in the Jefferson Barracks hospital with a serious affection of the throat.  He enlisted in the 51^st Missouri Infantry.

He was a member of the G. A. R. in Tulsa.  There were only three members remaining; now there are only two.  At the service held in Tulsa one of these old comrades was at the head and the other at the foot of the casket.  Only three weeks ago Mr. Byrne received the distinction of being received into honorary membership in three military organizations: The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Spanish American Veterans and the American Legion.

The funeral service was held from the Payne Funeral parlors, Friday afternoon, January 27, conducted by the Rev. C. M. Kennaugh of the Methodist Church.

Lucian E. Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Feb 1933, p. 1, col. 5

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Nat Byrne Dead

Word was received here Tuesday from Sam Byrne of Cleveland, Oklahoma, of the death of his brother Nat Byrne, who died in a Brookfield, Missouri hospital at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Byrne was born and reared in Memphis. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Byrne and had lived at Laclede, Missouri, for a number of years where he was in the produce business. He was about 70 years of age.

Sam Byrne was called to Laclede on account of his brother’s illness.

Nat Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 25 Feb 1937

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Services For Mrs. Charles Byrne Here Sunday

Mrs. Nellie Leona Byrne, daughter of John and Mary Bass, was born February 14, 1883, at Queen City, Missouri, and passed away January 22, 1959, in the Graham hospital, Keokuk, Iowa, being 75 years, 11 months and 8 days of age.  She was married to Charles Harrison Byrne, June 14, 1904 and to this union ten children were born.

Surviving are Chas., Henry, Leo, Ray, Arthur Byrne, all of Keokuk, Iowa, Anna Mae McGee, also of Keokuk, Iowa, Clarence Byrne of Rialto, Calif., Helen McDowell, Las Vegas, Nev., also surviving one sister, Mrs. Fannie Ford of Colony, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1933, one daughter, two sons, two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Kenneth Harder.  Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.  Body bearers were Arden Eager, Dillard Cline, Herman Puekert, George Moore, James Montgomery and Pearl Garrison.

Nellie Leona Byrne, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 29 Jan 1959, p. 1, col.

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H. E. BYWATER DIES AT HOME IN CONNELSVILLE

World War I Veteran Was a Miner; Funeral Plans Incomplete

Harry E. Bywater, 59, died this morning at his home in Connelsville.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mr. Bywater was the son of James Poole and Elizabeth Lavina (Danner) Bywater and was born October 3, 1891 at Stahl.  He was married to Pearl Hoffner April 29, 1921, at Kirksville, and one daughter was born to this marriage.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Chester (Jean Elizabeth) Brinkman, Payson, Ill.; one brother, James T. Bywater, Augusta, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hover, 709 N. Franklin, Kirksville, and Mrs. Leah Madden, Connelsville, and one grandson Bill Brinkman, Payson, Ill.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters.

He was a veteran of World War I.

Mr. Bywater was a miner and was a member of the United Mine Workers Union.  He moved to Connelsville in April of this year from Payson, Ill.

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