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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Died—Of inflammation of the bowls, on Monday, March 15th, at 3 o’clock p.m., Alice F., daughter of James F. and N. J. Racey, aged 18 years.
Alice F. Racey, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 25 Mar 1880, p. 3, col. 2
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Lillie M. Racey Services Are Held Recently
Lillie Mae Racey, the daughter of Richard Selfon McPherson, and Martha Ellen Johnson, was born November 24, 1888, on a farm South of Memphis. She passed away Monday, February 14, 1972, around 6 A.M. in her home in Memphis at the age of 83 years.
In her early life she was United with the Concord Presbyterian Church and later transferred her membership to the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church.
On April 7, 1917, she was united in marriage to Glen Arnold Racey in Fort Madison, Iowa, and until retirement, lived on a farm north of Arbela, Mo. to this union was born one son, Paul Edwin.
Her entire life was spent in Scotland County, in the Concord and Bethel Communitys [sic], Gorin, Arbela and since retirement in Memphis. As long as health permitted, she was active in many church, civic, and community activities. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Rebekah Assembly, Past Noble Grand in Arbela later transferring membership to Memphis. She was a former member of Carter Chapter No. 107 Order of the Eastern Star, and a Charter Member of the Army Mothers. She was also a member of the Memphis Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Glen McPherson.
She is survived by the husband, Glen. Her son Paul of Shelbyville, a daughter-in-law Peggy, four grandchildren: Mrs. Connie Courtney of Memphis, Steven Racey of Columbia, Mrs. Saly [sic] Hartsock of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. Judy Kay Wicox of Kirksville; three great grandchildren, (Jeffry, Scott) and James Derrick Racey, and Brian Paul Eggers. Two sisters, Mrs. Alva Beck of Ft. Madison, Iowa and Mrs. Robert F. Racey of Malaga, Washington.
She also leaves one nephew, two nieces and a host of friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held Wed. February 16th, 1:30 p.m. at the Gerth and Baskett Chapel Rev. Cleo Kottwitz officiated. Body bearers were Marion Aylward, Marion Miller, Raymond Nelson, Howard Nelson, Leland Harvey and Albert Lee Gardner.
Honory Attendance Otto Kice, John Aylward, Elmer Snelling, Rollie Bowman, George Phillips.
Interment in the individual Mausoleum at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Lillie Mae Racey, From Unknown Newspaper, 21 Feb 1972
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L. A. RACHFORD OF NEAR GIBBS DIES HERE
Funeral Friday for Father of Two Kirksville Women
Loren A. Rachford, of near Gibbs, died in a Kirksville hospital last night at 9:45 from a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon at 2:30. Interment will be in Maple Hills Cemetery.
He was the son of William and Joann (Shepherd) Rachford and was born at Unionville, Mo., July 17, 1880. He was married on Feb. 25, 1902 to Marie Melson. Nine children were born to this marriage. One daughter died in infancy.
Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Virgil Fletcher, of Kirksville, Kathleen Rachford of the home and Mrs. George Harkey, of Kirksville; five sons, Loren, of Cameron, Mo., Herbert, of Gary, Ind., Harold of San Francisco, Calif.; Paul and Deverne, both of Ottumwa, Iowa; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lee Hamilton, New York City; three brothers, Q. E. Rachford, of Centerfield, Ia., J. D. and P. F. Rachford, both of Carrollton, Mo.
Mr. Rachford and family lived in Putnam County until 1920 when they came to Adair County and have since made their home near Kirksville and Gibbs.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home.
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MRS. SOPHIA RADCLIFFE, 87, DIED SATURDAY
Funeral Services at Queen City This Afternoon.
Queen City, Mo., Nov. 28. (Special)—Mrs. Sophia Jane Radcliffe, 87 years old, and a resident here for many years, died today at the home of Mrs. Emma Gillipsie. Death was due to the infirmaties [sic] of old age.
She was a daughter of William and Margaret Haynes and was born July 21, 1855, in Quincy, Ill. She was married to Harrison Kellar and to this union six children were born, a daughter and five sons. The daughter and three sons preceded her in death. The surviving sons are Sanford Kellar of Denver, Colo., and Melvin Kellar of South Dakota. She is also survived by several grand children and other relatives. She was the last member of her immediate family.
After Mr. Kellar’s death she married a Mr. Radcliffe who preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the West Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Hollis Bowen. Burial will be in the Tarr Cemetery.
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DIED IN KEOKUK HOSPITAL
Mrs. Alice M. Rader Was Born in Scotland County
Mrs. Alice M. Rader, 76, of Keokuk died at 9:30 p.m. Monday night at St. Joseph hospital where she had been a patient since June 8.
Born in Scotland county, Mo., April 20, 1874, she was the daughter of Abraham and Elzira Johnson Taylor. She had been a resident of Keokuk for the past 43 years, says the Daily Gate City.
She married William H. Rader in Killwinning, Mo., Nov. 1, 1891. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was a member of Trinity Methodist church and of the Royal Neighbors.
Mrs. Rader is survived by her husband, four sons: Anthony, San Francisco, Calif.; Otto, Reno, Nev.; Kenneth, Keokuk; Rev. James Rader, Harveyburg, Ohio; by four daughters: Mrs. Herman Riter, Mrs. Harold Johnston, Mrs. Ben Crooks, all of Keokuk, and Mrs. R. V. Bowden, Hannibal; 27 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at the Schmidt memorial home at 2 p.m. this afternoon.
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DIED AT THE AGE OF 101
Anthony W. Rader Buried Near Pulaski Sunday Afternoon
Anthony Wayne Rader, age 101 years, one of the oldest men in southern Iowa or northern Missouri, died at his home in Pulaski, Iowa, Saturday morning, June 15, at 3:25 o’clock.
Mr. Rader was the father of Sam R. Rader of Memphis, who was at his bedside at the time of his death.
Mr. Rader was born in Kentucky, November 13, 1838, and when he was 12 years old was brought by his parents to Davis county, Iowa, where he lived the remainder of his life. His wife, who was Sarah Frazier before their marriage, died about twenty-seven years ago.
Mr. Rader is survived by three daughters and three sons, Stella Rader of Pulaski, with whom he made his home; Nora Rader and Mrs. Rachael Carter of Phoenix, Arizona; Will Rader of Keokuk, Allen Rader of California, and Sam R. Rader of Memphis.
Of his eight children, six are living, Sam Rader, 60, of Memphis being the youngest child.
He is also survived by two twin sisters, Rachael Rader and Mrs. Jane Giles, both of Pulaski who celebrated their 75th birthdays January 15th, 1940.
Mr. Rader had been a member of the Masonic fraternity for 77 years and held every office in the order at his home lodge at Stiles, Iowa.
Funeral services were conducted at the Wagler funeral home at Bloomfield Sunday afternoon at 1:30 under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity and burial was in the Rader family cemetery south of Pulaski.
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MRS. SAMEUL RADER CALLED BY DEATH ANGEL MONDAY EVENING
Etta Mae Kratzer Rader, daughter of Alonzo and Lydia Kratzer, was born near Savanah, Iowa, April 28, 1880 and died at her home in Memphis, Missouri, March 26th, 1923 at the age of 42 years, 10 months and 28 days.
She was married to Samuel R. Rader, on October 21st, 1903. To this union were born six children, four girls and two boys: Edrie, Daisy, Helen, Fred, Paul, and Marion all of whom with the husband survive her.
She gave her heart to Christ when but a girl, uniting with the Christian Church at Darby, in Schuyler County[,] Missouri. In this faith she lived, and reared her family, and no more faithful family in their attendance and in their labors in the church can be found.
Mrs. Rader was the living representative of the best that can be found in humanity, an earnest Christian mother. She gave herself without consideration to her own comfort, for her family, and for the service of Christ. We can speak no higher words of praise for her, when we say again, she was a true, earnest Christian wife and mother.
She leaves beside the husband and children, the father and mother, of near Downing, Mo.; six brothers, Bruce Kratzer, of Colorado; John Kratzer of Lancaster, Mop Anderson Kratzer of West Grove, Iowa; Tillman Kratzer of Ottumwa, Ia[.]; Wesley Kratzer of Downing, Mo[.]; and Dee Kratzer also of Downing; three sisters, Grace Botts, of Savanah, Ia[.]; Lilly Lyon of Downing and Dora Kinnaman of Lancaster.
The funeral services were held at the late home, conducted by her pastor, G. Lolin Eaton, followed by interment in the Rader cemetery, south of Pulaski, Iowa.
The beautiful floral offering from the Bible Class of which she was a member, from the Bible School, the Young Peoples Club, and the Young ladies of the Bible School, and many others tell the story of the tender regard in which she was held.
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Editor’s Note: This appears to be the end of an obituary:
Miss Rader arrived in Davis county recently from Phoenix, Ariz., and suffered a broken hip shortly after her arrival here. She was born in Davis county.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Carter of Phoenix, and Stella Rader of Pulaski; three brothers, Sam of Memphis, Mo., William of Keokuk and Allen of California.
Burial was at the Rader cemetery south of Pulaski. –Bloomfield Republican.
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Former Marshal Succumbs at Daughter’s Home
Samuel R. Rader, former city marshal of Memphis, who has been ill at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Garman, southeast of Memphis, died Monday, Oct. 4.
Funeral services were conducted at the Memphis Christian church this afternoon at 1:30 by the pastor, Rev. G. Lolin Eaton, and interment was in the Rader cemetery near Pulaski, Iowa.
Pall bearers were Judge Noah Montgomery, Clyde Evans, Tommy Gundy, Sheriff Sam Padget, Glen Fugate and Ira Harker. Music was by the Chappell sisters, Mrs. Ruth Platter, organist.
Mr. Rader had been a resident of Memphis for several years. He was a blacksmith by trade and worked at that trade for a number of years. He was a deputy sheriff of Scotland county, was appointed city marshal upon the resignation of Tommy Gundy and was elected to that office in 1946 and 1948 but on account of his health, resigned from that office a few months ago.
Samuel R. Rader was born near Pulaski, Iowa, on May 20, 1880.
He brought his family to Memphis in 1920, where he engaged in the blacksmith business.
He was a member of both the Masonic fraternity and of the Eagles lodge, and a member of the Christian church. He was preceded in death by his wife who passed away in 1923.
He leaves six children–Mrs. Edrie Boyer of Memphis; Mrs. Daisy Clark of Hillsboro, Iowa; Mrs. Helen Farmer of Stinnett, Ky.; Fred Rader of Keokuk, Paul Rader of Memphis and Mrs. Marian Garman of Gorin; also two brothers and two sisters, Will Rader of Keokuk, Allen Rader of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Roshel Carter of Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Stella Rader of Pulaski, nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Former Resident Dies in California
Joe Radosevich, for many years a resident of Kirksville, died Friday in Marin, Calif. Funeral services were held Monday in Calf [sic].
Mr. and Mrs. Radosevch [sic] lived at 1006 N. Osteopathy Avenue for many years, but Mr. Radosevich went to California two years or more ago on account of asthma. The family moved there last August.
He leaves his wife and seven daughters, the Misses Mary, Josephine and Anna, who lived with their parents in California. Miss Elma, who teaches in Globe, Ariz., Mrs. Joe DeGard and Mrs. Rollie West, also of California, and Mrs. George Bowen, of Chcago [sic]. Another daughter, died several years ago.
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NOVINGER MAN KILLED WHEN LOG CRUSHES CHEST
Joseph Radosevich, 39, Dies in Accident At Saw Mill
Joseph Radosevich, 39, of Novinger, was killed instantly this morning about 9:30 o’clock when a log rolled off a truck accidentally and crushed his chest at a saw mill in Novinger.
Mr. Radosevich was the son of Jack and Vera (Starievich) Radosevich and was born in Yugoslavia, July 18, 1911.
He was married to Anna Grgurich November 16, 1935 at Novinger, and to this marriage three sons were born.
He is survived by his wife; his sons, Joey, age 13; Jackie, 11, and Bobbie, 7; his parents Mrs. and Mrs. Jack Radosevich, of Centerville, Ia.; six brothers, Ruddie, Centerville, Ia.; Charlie, of Rock Island, Ill.; Marion and Freddie of Los Angeles, Calif.; John of Ottumwa, Ia., and Emil, of the U. S. Army; and two sisters, Mrs. Diana Knger and Mrs. Helen Yockovich, both of Rock Island, Ill. He was a private first class in World War II, serving with the Military Police.
He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church at Novinger.
Mr. Radosevich formerly lived at Centerville, Ia., moving to Novinger about a year and a half ago where he operated Joe’s Shoe Repair Service. For the past two weeks he had been employed by a saw mill company.
The body will be at the Dee Riley Funeral Home in Kirksville while funeral arrangements are being completed.
Joseph Radosevich, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Oct 1950, p. 1, col. 2
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The sad news reached Rutledge Friday morning that Ed Radosky, one of Scotland County’s teachers, had passed away at Leveta, Colorado, small pox being his affliction. Mr. Radosky was regarded as one of our best educators and a model young man. He left here for the west in the spring and was engaged in the school work at that place. He was one of the charter members of the L.L. of H. at this place. He leaves one brother, Al, of Sand Hill, and a host of friends to mourn his death. Rutledge Record.
Ed Radosky, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 1 Jun 1899, p. 1, col. 8
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Mary Canatsey Raindge was born in Adair County Mo., May 7, 1844, and died at Kirksville, Mo., June 30, 1901, aged 57 years 1 mo. and 23 days. She was married to I. A. Rainge Feby [sic] 15, 1864 and was the mother of 4 children one of which died in infancy. Her husband died several years ago, and eleven years ago she was stricken with paralysis, since which time she never walked alone. She was also blind for a number of years. She suffered long and patiently, and for many years was a faithful and consistent member of the Christian Church, and passed away peacefully in the full hope of a glorious immortality.
The funeral services were conducted at her late home by D. M. Kinter, assisted by H. A. Northcutt, pastor of the Christian Church, on last Tuesday. Interment at Highland Park Cemetery.
Mary Canatsey Raindge, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 4 Jul 1901, p. 1, col.5
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Died.
Raindge—On Sunday, June 30, Mrs. Mary Raindge, aged 57 years. Remains were buried Tuesday morning in Highland Park cemetery.
Mary Raindge, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 4 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 6
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MRS. ‘BETTY’ RAINIER DIES HERE; WAS 95
One of Oldest Residents in County; Funeral Sunday
Mrs. Elizabeth Frances “Betty” Rainier, 95, one of Adair county’s oldest residents, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning at 1:15.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear conducted by Rev. Romans Smith, pastor of the First Christian Church of Kirksville. Interment will be in the Brashear cemetery.
The daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Cason) Moore, she was born in Adair county on June 11, 1857. She was married to Jobe Rainier on Jan. 25, 1973, and three children were born to them. Her husband died Aug. 30, 1927. One son, Charles W., died Sept. 7, 1925; the other son, George L. died Dec. 18, 1949, and her daughter, Mrs. Ella Fellers, died in March, 1933.
Surviving are six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Rainier, of Hurdland.
Mrs. Rainier spent many years of her life in Brashear. She also lived in Gibbs and Stahl. About fifteen years ago she came to Kirksville and had lived here the remainder of her life.
Her father was a colonel in the civil War.
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GEORGE RAINIER, OF HURDLAND, DIES AT HOME
Had Been Ill for 2 Years; Funeral Plans Are Incomplete
Hurdland, Mo., Dec. 19, (Special)—George L. Rainier, 75, resident of Hurdland for the past 31 years, died at the family home here Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock of a heart ailment, following an illness of the past two years.
Funeral arangements [sic] are incomplete, and will be announced later.
The son of Jobe and Elizabeth (Moore) Rainier, he was born in Adair County on Nov. 10, 1874. He was married to Lena Pearl Alexander on Nov. 2, 1904. Four children were born to this marriage. One daughter, Iris Janet, died in 1914 at the age of three, and Mrs. Lucille Tate died Mar. 10, 1949. He was also preceded in death by his father, one sister, Mrs. G. H. (Ella) Fellers, and one brother, Charles W. “Chalk” Rainier.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Atty. George L. Rainier, Jr., of Tulsa, Okla., and Leo O. Rainier, of Vallejo, Calif.; four grandchildren; his aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rainier, 93, of Kirksville, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Rainier lived in Brashear and Gibbs before going to Hurdland where he was employed for a number of years by the Standard Oil Co. After retiring from the employ of the Standard Oil Co., he was engaged in other business in Hurdland until a few years ago when he retired on account of ill health.
The body will be at the Easley Funeral Home here until time for the funeral service.
George L. Rainier, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Dec 1949, p. 5, col. 6-8, Monday
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Fred Rainwater Funeral Monday
Funeral services for Fred Rainwater, 66, who died at his home in Chicago Thursday morning, will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Chapel Monday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Archie Cooper of Kirksville. Interment will be in Green Grove cemetery. The body arrived at the funeral home Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Rainwater was the son of Will and Emma Rainwater and was born in the Novinger community.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Doyle (Florence) McHenry, and Miss Frieda Rainwater, of Kansas City, Kan., and one son, Frank Rainwater, also of Kansas City, Kan.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a twin brother, Frank. He was a veteran of world War I.
Military escort will be from the 790th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
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William Rainwater Dies Here
William Rainwater, 85, Adair County Farmer, died in a Kirksville hospital Saturday morning where he had been a patient for several weeks.
Mr. Rainwater was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rainwater and was born at Canton, Mo. Jan. 2, 1862. He was married to Emma Browning, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sons and several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by two sons, Fred, of Chicago and Jess of Blue Mound, Kansas; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Monday afternoon at one o’clock. Interment was in the Green Grove, Cemetery.
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MRS. H. F. RALLS 48 YEARS OLD, DIES TODAY
Mrs. Hettie Frances Ralls, 48 years old, died at 12:30 o’clock this morning at her home, 608 South Sixth street, following an illness of nearly two years.
The deceased was born near Greentop on April 15, 1875, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ewing.
She is survived by two sons, Mortimer L. Ralls, of Kirksville and Roy Galispie, of Albia, Ia., and one daughter, Mrs. Goldie Shelton, of Kirksville.
The body will be taken to Greentop tomorrow where services will be held.
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Mrs. Jess Ralph
Mrs. Anna Bell Ralph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper, was born in Macon county on January 2, 1894, and departed this life March 2, 1937, at the age of 43 years, two months and three days.
She was married to Jess Ralph on September 12, 1910. To this union two sons were born, Clarence Leroy Ralph and Vern Leroy Ralph, both died in infancy.
She leaves a father and mother, two sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper of New Cambria, Mo., Mrs. Hatler Muir of Macon, Mo., Mrs. Oscar Hulett of New Cambria, Mo., Clarence and Earnest Cooper of New Cambria, Mo., two brothers and one sister having preceded her in death. She also leaves a host of relatives and friends.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
God in His Wisdom, has re-called
The boon this life has given;
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in Heaven.
The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 in the Payne Funeral Chapel, being conducted by Rev. Harry V. McColloch.
Four hymns were sung by Mrs. Hearl Greeno, Mrs. Ethel Mustoe, E. F. Eierman and Harry Taylor. They were accompanied on the piano by Miss Ferol Eierman. The burial was in the McAdow cemetery.
Anna Bell Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Mar 1937, p. 1, col. 6
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Death of Mrs. Ralph
Mrs. Elizabeth Ralph, who has been suffering from cancer of the stomach for about a year, died in this city Friday, February 24, 1905. Aged 55 years.
The funeral took place at the First M. E. church in Memphis Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. J. W. Anderson preaching the funeral sermon. The remains were then taken to Masonic cemetery where interment took place.
Mrs. Ralph, who was the wife of Elijah Ralph, who lives northwest of this city, had been a resident of Scotland county for thirty years. She is survived by the husband, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Deceased had been a member of the M. E. church for thirty years.
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Mrs. Harriett Ralph Dead
Mrs. Harriett Ralph died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Roasa, at Granger Monday. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church in Memphis Yesterday afternoon by Rev. D.W. Rigg, pastor of the Baptist Church at Wyaconda. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Mrs. Ralph is well known to Memphis people, having lived in and near Memphis at various times during her life.
Harriett Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 26 Mar 1931, Thursday
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Mrs. Harriett Ralph Dead
Monday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Albert Roasa, of Granger, occurred the death of Mrs. Harriett Ralph, relict of the late Mathew Ralph, who died some time ago.
Funeral services are being held as we go to press this (Wednesday) afternoon, conducted by Rev. Rigg of Wyaconda, at the Memphis Baptist church. Obituary next week.
Harriett Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 26 Mar 1931, p. 1, col. 1
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Mrs. Harriett Ralph
Harriett Thurber, daughter of Wm. and Kesiah Thurber, was born near Carthage, Ill., November 1, 1853. She departed this life March 23, 1931, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Roasa, southeast of Granger. Harriett was the oldest daughter of a widowed mother and the younger brothers and sisters carried through life loving memories of her loving care.
She came to Missouri in 1890 and lived on a farm near Memphis until the last ten years during which time she lived in Memphis.
She was married to Matt Ralph, who passed away in 1926.
Last October she went to live with her only remaining sister, Laura Roasa, whom she leaves with a number of nieces and nephews and host of friends to mourn the loss.
Mrs. Ralph united with the Memphis Baptist Church three years ago since which time she has been unusually faithful to Sunday school and church services.
Funeral services were held from the Memphis Baptist church conducted by her former pastor, D. W. Rigg, at 2 p.m. March 25. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Harriett (Thurber) Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Apr 1931, p. 1, col. 6
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DIED: –RALPH—An infant child of Thomas Ralph died of fever last Friday, aged 10 days. It was buried the next day at the McAdow church cemetery.
Infant Child Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 Sep 1888, p. 3, col. 4
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Jess Ralph Buried Sunday
Funeral services for Jess Ralph, 71, were held Sunday afternoon at the Gerth and Baskett funeral home at 2:30 with burial in McAdow cemetery.
Jess Ralph was born March 20, 1885, the son of William and Ellen Ralph.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Clark of Baring.
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Died
Ralph – John Ralph died at his home, west of this city, Friday, January 27th, 1888.
Deceased was an honest, hard-working man, and his death is a loss to the community as well as to his family. His remains were laid to rest in the McAdow cemetery the next day.
John Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Feb 1888, p. 2, col. 6
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Opal Ralph Dies At Age Of 62
Mrs. Opal Ralph, 62, of Route 3, Downing, died at 4:00 a.m. Sunday in the Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville, following a stroke and complications. She was a former resident and business woman of Memphis.
Born April 19, 1907, at Bible Grove, she was the daughter of Frank and Ida Smith Bills. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was married to Homer Ralph of Memphis, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1953.
Surviving are one son, Herbert Moffett, of Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil (Dorothy) McCoy) of Sturgeon, and Mrs. Leslie (Stella) Dodds, LaMesa, California; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Bills, Detroit, Michigan.
She was preceded in death in addition to her husband, by two brothers and one sister.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 12, 1969, at 1:30 p.m. in the Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Memphis, with the Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Eddie McCoy Gary Lee Moffett, Dickie McCoy, David Shelton, Ollie Alexander, Jr., and Pearl C. Cotton, Jr.
Opal Ralph, From Unknown Newspaper, Aug 1969
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Mrs. Pearl Ralph Died Friday At Kirksville
Mrs. Pearl Ralph, daughter of Michael and Mary Ellen Brown Ransford, passed away February 24, 1967 at the Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital in Kirksville, Mo.
She was married to Dea Ralph on December 16, 1924, and he survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Esther Snyder, Dayton, Ohio, three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two brothers, William Ransford, Memphis, Mo., Cecil Ransford, Aurora, Ill., one sister, Mrs. Mable Clark, Memphis, Mo.
Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Memphis, Mo., Tuesday, February 28, at 10 a.m. Rev. Phillip Tolliver officiating. Final resting place was in the Memphis cemetery.
Body bearers were Paul Burns, Cody Stone, Buford Tuck, Morris Mullinix, Oscar Bondurant, Clarence Ellicott.
Pearl Ralph, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Mar 1967, Thursday
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Mrs. Susan Ralston died Thursday of last week at the home of her son-in-law, William Darnell, 407 South Elson street. She was about 78 years old and had been in poor health for several years, but was only confined to her bed about two weeks. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon at one o’clock by Rev. Condit. The body was taken to Greentop for burial beside her husband. Mrs. Ralston leaves two children, Mrs. William Darnell, of Kirksville, and Isaac Ralston, of California. George Ralston, of Greentop, is a stepson.
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D. M. RAMPY DIES IN CANADA
Mrs. Dallas Lockett received a message last week from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, conveying the sad intelligence that her father, D. M. Rampy had passed away at University Hospital in that city. He was 70 years of age.
Besides the widow, Mrs. Sarah E. Rampy, son Clyde, and daughter, Mrs. Lee Lockett, of Brashear, he is survived by the following sons and daughters residing elsewhere: Mrs. Grace Primm, LaBelle; Mrs. June Fischer, Des Moines, Iowa; Dean Rampy, Downing, Mo.; Elmer Rampy, Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Glenn Rampy, Callao, Mo. There are also two brothers and two sisters living: Bud, Hurdland, Mo.; Edgar, Eddy, Iowa; Mrs. Lillie Haycraft, Willow Springs, Mo., and Mrs. Edith Steffen, Knox City, Mo. Willie Dean of Monroe City was reared in the Rampy home and was like a brother to the deceased.
Details of Mr. Rampy’s death were lacking in the message.
D. M. Rampy, Brashear, Missouri, Brashear News, 28 Jan 1932, p. 1, col. 4
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ELMER RAMPY OF BRASHEAR DIES AT 68
Well-Known Baseball Pitcher of Area Number of Years Ago
Elmer D. Rampy, 68, a well-known baseball pitcher of Northeast Missouri a number of years ago died Sunday morning at 11:45 at the home of a sister, Mrs. Dallas Lockett, of Brashear.
Mr. Rampy, better known as “Rube” Rampy, and his battery-team mate for many years, Dallas Lockett, were a famous two-some in many surrounding towns that hired them for baseball games in the early 1900’s. It was reported that the two made as much money as the big leaguers in those days.
Rampy had been making his home in Ft. Madison, Ia., until four weeks ago when he took sick, and he then lived with his sister, Mrs. Lockett.
He was born Sept. 7, 1885, near Novelty, to Douglas M. and Sarah Tyhurst Rampy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a twin sister.
He is survived by a son, Chief Yoeman [sic] Robert E. Rampy, who with his family left two weeks ago for Madrid, Spain; two grandchildren, Patricia and Michael Rampy; three sisters, Mrs. Lockett, of Brashear; Mrs. Emil (June) Fisher, of St. Joseph, and Mrs. Frank (Grace) Primm, of Kansas City; four brothers, Clyde H., of Des Moines, Charles H., of Bellingham, Wash., Glenn T., of Edina, and George Dean, of St. Joseph, also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 Tuesday afternoon at the Easley Funeral Home at Brashear conducted by the Rev. G. D. Hammontree. Burial will be at the Linville cemetery at Edina.
Pallbearers are to be W. P. Warford, Everett Hunt, James Lockett, Neal Primm, Guy Steffen, and Clifford Hayden.
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Mrs. Grace Ramsey Dies In Keokuk Hospital
Word reached here Wednesday morning, that Mrs. Grace (Henry) Ramsey had passed away at midnight Tuesday in a Keokuk, Iowa, hospital. Her home had been at Keokuk the last several years.
A memorial service will be held in Keokuk Saturday morning, then the funeral will be held from the Gorin Christian Church at 2 Saturday afternoon, with burial in the Gorin Cemetery.
She was first married to Elmer Henry, who died many years ago. Later in life, she married Rev. George Ramsey, who is also deceased.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Albert (Hazel) Crandall, of Alexandria; one son, Hollis Henry, of Keokuk, Iowa; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
One son, Roy Henry, died a few years ago.
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Anna Randle Services Held On Saturday
Mrs. Anna Emile Randle, 70, of Kahoka, formerly of Luray, died Wednesday, January 3rd, 1968, at 2:30 a.m. in her home.
She was born December 30, 1897, in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Anna Marie Neuendorf.
She was a member of Luray Methodist Church.
On June 20, 1916, she was married to Reuel Randle, who survives. To this union eight children were born. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Frankes of Hamilton, Illinois, Mrs. Margaret Simmons of Fullerton, California, Mrs. Mildred Evans of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Marilyn Rupp of Anaheim, California, and Miss Patricia Ann of the home; one son, Charles William of Keokuk, Iowa; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Virgil Kearns of Wyaconda, Missouri, Mrs. Frank Numan of Wayland, Missouri, Mrs. Marie Sherman and Mrs. Elsie Medick of Yankton, South Dakota; two brothers, William Neuendorf of Primrose, Iowa, and Raymond of Detroit, Michigan; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, two children, a daughter Mabel and a son Glen Eugene, who was killed in the second World War, and one grandson, Larry Eugene Randle.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 6, at 2 p.m., at the Luray Methodist church with Rev. Harold Spiva officiating. Interment was in the Combs Cemetery, Luray, Missouri.
Body bearers were Harry Kearns, Archie Hawkins, Frank Neumann, Arthur Mosier, William Hawkins, and Virgil Kearns.
Anna Emile Randle, From Unknown Newspaper, 11 Jan 1968
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. RANKIN SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Rankin 81 years old, who died last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ada Lambert, in the west part of the county, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Lambert home, by the Rev. H. D. Marlin, pastor of the Mulanix Street Methodist church.
Mrs. Rankin is survived by five children, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Emma Moyer and John H. Rankin, all of Adari county and Mrs. Dora Lutz, of Denver, Colo.
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MRS. D. R. RANSDELL DIES AT CLARK, MO.
Mrs. E. A. Barry and daughters, Mrs. Levi Lloyd, and Miss Iva Barry, of 416 South Stanford street, received word this morning of the death of their daughter and sister, Mrs. D. R. Ransdell, of Clark, Mo. Mrs. Ransdell died this morning at 5:30 o’clock of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. She leaves her husband and two sons.
Mrs. Barry and her daughters will not go to the funeral on account of the influenza, but the Lloyd Grocery store was closed all day.
The many friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement.
Mrs. D. R. Ransdell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Jan 1919, p. 1, col. 2, Thursday
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Mrs. M. F. Ransford Dead
Funeral Services are Being Held This Afternoon from Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Michael F. Ransford who died at her home in southeast Memphis Monday night, October 9th, are being held from the home this afternoon, October 12th at 2 p.m. Services are being conducted by Rev. W. M. Feay, pastor of the Christian church.
Mrs. Ransford was born in Scotland County, September 26th, 1870, and lived here all of her life. She was before her marriage to Michael F. Ransford in 1912, Sarah Frances Stice, daughter of Richard and Elma Stice.
Besides her husband, Michael F. Ransford, she leaves five step children, Mrs. Dee Ralph, William Ransford, and Cecil Ransford of Memphis, Frank Ransford of Sharpsburg, Iowa, and Mable Clark of West Plains, Mo., two brothers, Gibson Shelby Stice and James Stice of Memphis, one half sister, Mamie Forbes of West Plaines, Mo.
Pall bearers were William, Frank and Cecil Ransford, Dee Ralph, Homer Ralph and Joe Gutman.
Music was furnished by Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns.
Sarah Frances (Stice) Ransford, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 Oct 1939
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Frank W. Ransom, 76, Dies Here
Frank Wesley Ransom, aged 76, died at 1310, S. Osteopathy Wednesday afternoon.
He was the son of George and Romelia (Hyde) Ransom. His wife is Laura Andres Ransom.
The body was taken to the Stevens Funeral Home at Salem, Iowa.
Frank W. Ransom, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Mar 1946, p. 2, col. 6, Thursday
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MRS. RASH DIES AFTER TWO YEARS ILLNESS
Death Comes to Yarrow Vicinity Resident Sunday Night.
Special to The Daily Express.
Gifford, Feb. 21—Mrs. Lula May Rash, wife of Charlie Rash, died at 9 o’clock last night at her home in the Yarrow community after an illness of two years. Mrs. Rash was born and lived her entire life on the same farm where she died.
Mrs. Rash was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Fritz) Nelson. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Bobby and Charles Rash, of the home, and her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Nelson, who made her home with the Rash’s. Mrs. Rash was preceded in death by one son, Larry, who died July 7, 1937.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will be made in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family home until time for the services.
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A.A. Rathbun, former Resident, Dies at 67
A.A. Rathbun, who grew to young manhood in Kirksville, but who had lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a number of years, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday night at Basic, Idaho, where he had gone on business. He was 67 years old.
Mr. Rathbun was a brother of Mrs. Maude Newton, Miss Mable Rathbun, and Marion Rathbun, of 407 South Osteopathy Avenue. He is also survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Schuler, of St. Louis, and a grandson who is serving somewhere in the South Pacific.
Mr. Rathbun was division superintendent for the Kerr Glass Manufacturing Company. He had visited in Kirksville at various times.
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An Old Citizen Gone
The many friends of Alfred Rathbun, of near Lawn Ridge, were shocked to hear of his death last Sunday from the effects of an injury received the day before. Saturday evening Mr. Rathbun went to the barn to assist the boy in saddling a colt to ride to the postoffice [sic], and as he walked up to the colt it kicked at him and both of its hind feet struck him in the stomach. For a fer moments he did not seem to be seriously hurt, but by the time he had the horse saddled and had started to the house he was suffering intensely. A doctor was at once summoned, but could do nothing but administer opiates to relieve his suffering, and he lingered in great agony until Sunday evening about 4 o’clock, when his soul took its flight to the spirit land.
Mr. Rathbun was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Scotland county. He came to Scotland county in 1855 and has always resided in the same locality since he lived here. He was born in Steuben county, New York, February 24, 1823, and removed with his father to Iowa in 1838, and after coming to Missouri in 1849 he lived in Clark county six years before removing to Scotland county. He served his country during the war of the rebellion, enlisting in the home guards in 1861 and afterwards in the 21st Mo. He saw service at Corinth, Shiloh and Vicksburg and was several times wounded. In 1843 he married Mary Thorington, who died in 1874, leaving seven children. He afterwards married Mrs. Eunice Beckwith who survives him.
Mr. Rathbun was an excellent type of a Christian gentleman, and no man was more generally respected and admired for his many worthy qualities. He was strictly honest in all his dealings, kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact, a true and loving parent and an ideal neighbor and friend.
The funeral services were held at the Lawn Ridge church, Monday afternoon, Rev. Harmon preaching the sermon. A large concourse of neighbors paid the last tribute of respect to the memory of the man they all revered and honored and followed the body to the last resting place.
Alfred Rathbun, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 20 Aug 1896, p. 1, col. 6
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Rathburn – An infant twin babe of Uzal Rathburn died Monday morning, of this week, and was buried on Tuesday.
Infant Rathburn, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Aug 1887, p. 3, col. 6
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Davy Ratherford Dies In Des Moines
Davy Ratherford, 67, a former resident of Kirksville, died this morning at his home in Des Moines, Ia. He had been in poor health for several years. He was the father of Mrs. Roy Hutchins of this city.
Mr. Ratherford was a native of England but had spent practically all his life in this country. While living here he worked in the coal mines at Novinger and here. He and his family went to Des Moines about 15 years ago.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joe and John, and four daughters, Sarah, Mary and Esther, all of Des Moines, and Mrs. Roy Hutchins of Kirksville.
Funeral services will be held at Des Moines Saturday.
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Maude Ratherford Services Are Held Recently
Mary Maude Ratherford daughter of Adam A. and Mary Jane Hayden Smith was born near Gorin, Missouri September 11, 1877, and died at Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Missouri, March 5, 1968.
Prior to her marriage she taught for a number of years in Scotland County.
On November 27, 1907, she was married to William Ratherford, who died May 6, 1949.
A daughter, Ernestine Ratherford Bourgeois, die [sic] March 26, 1960.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Roy Kite, Hurdland, Missouri, and seven nieces and nephews.
As long as her health permitted she was a regular attendant of the Methodist Church of Gorin.
Funeral services were held at the Payne Chapel Thursday, March 7th, at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Barbara Barnett with interment in the Memphis Cemetery.
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MRS. RATLIFF DIES TUESDAY IN HOSPITAL
Kirksville Woman Had Been In Hospital Short Time
Mrs. Curtis G. (Bessie) Ratliff, 62, of 1101 S. Florence street, died in a Kirksville hospital yesterday afternoon where she had been a patient since Saturday.
Funeral arrangements are not made pending the arrival of her daughter.
Mrs. Ratliff was the daughter of J. W. and Mary M. (Montgomery) Reynolds and was born Sept. 17, 1884 near Willmathsville, Mo. She was married to Curtis G. Ratliff on Jan. 8, 1908 and to this marriage four children were born.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Eldon C. of Kirksville; Lowell D., of Benton, Ark., and Maurice W. of Kansas City, Kan.; one daughter, Mrs. Carl T. (Mary M.) Schultz, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, John William, of California and Claude E. of Ellensberg, Wash.; five sisters, Mrs. Nellie Musson, Kirksville; Miss Lena Reynolds, Mrs. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mrs. Lydia Hayes, all of San Leandro, Calif., and Mrs. Harriet Smith, of Felton, Calif., and one grandson. One brother and sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ratliff was a member of the First Baptist Church.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Bessie Ratliff, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Sep 1947, p. 2, col. 2
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MRS. RATLIFF, RESIDENT HERE 80 YEARS, DIES
Funeral Held Here Tuesday; Additional Rites at Bethel.
Mrs. D. C. Ratliff, 86 years old last Thursday, died Sunday morning at 2:50 o’clock at her home at 808 East Harrison street. She had been in declining health for several months and bedfast the past few weeks.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. E. N. Garrett, assisted by the Rev. Joseph W. Thompson, at the First Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Brief rites will be conducted by Rev. Garrett at Bethel Church at 2:30 o’clock the same afternoon and burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
The body is to lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 12 o’clock tomorrow. Pallbearers will be Roscoe R. Ratliff, John T. Ratliff, Jr., Elden C. Ratliff, Lowell D. Ratliff, David C. Ratliff and Virgil Ratliff.
Mrs. Ratliff, nee Hepzibah Illinois Waddill, was born Jan. 6, 1852, near Mattoon, Coles County, Ill. She moved to Adair County, Missouri, in 1858 with her parents, John and Deliah Phillips Waddill.
She was one of a family of 14 children, 7 girls and 7 boys, all of whom grew to maturity with exception of two who died in infancy. A brother was killed in the Centralia massacre during the Civil War. Mrs. Ratliff was the last of the family.
She was married to D. C. Ratliff on Dec. 8, 1875 and they lived on the same farm until the spring of 1904, when they moved to Kirksville and left their sons on the farm. She was converted and joined the Methodist Church in early womanhood. She was a member of the M. E. Church here and active in church work, attending Sunday School and church services until her health failed her.
She was the mother of eight children, two dying in infancy, Blanche and Floyd. Another, Owen, died at the age of 25. Surviving are the following sons: John T. and Forest H. Ratliff of northeast of Kirksville; Curtis G. and Glen A. Ratliff, Kirksville, and Roy Ratliff, of Watsonville, Calif. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
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MRS. RATLIFF’S FUNERAL TO BE HELD FRIDAY
Kirksville Woman Died in Hospital Here This Morning
Mrs. John (Illeean) Ratliff, 39, of 707 E. McPherson Street, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Friday afternoon at three o’clock conducted by Rev. F. P. Hanes, pastor of the Kirksville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Maple Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Ratliff was the daughter of Wilbur and Elsie (Munn) Harris and was born in Adari County, Mo., April 2, 1908. She was married Dec. 13, 1936 in Kirksville to John T. Ratliff and to this marriage three children were born. Her father, one brother and one sister, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Don Harris, age 10, John Thomas III, age 3 and one daughter, Jonean, age 8; her mother, Mrs. Elsie Harris, of Kirksville; four brothers, Ira, Everett and Elmer, of Kirksville and Glen, of Cleveland, O., and one sister, Mrs. Alma Hills, of St. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. Ratliff was a member of the Methodist Church.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
The body bearers will be: Robert Love, Norman Ratliff, Dean Cragg, Roscoe Thomas, Paul Habel and Bryan Allen.
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MRS. ROLAND RATLIFF DIES IN CLEVELAND
Body Being Shipped to Kirksville for Funeral and Burial
Mrs. Opal (Harris) Ratliff, 41, former resident of Kirksville, died in a hospital at Cleveland, Ohio, last night at ten o’clock. She suffered a brain hemorrhage about two weeks ago and submitted to two operations since in hope of relieving intense suffering. The body is being shipped here and will arrive Saturday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. Ratliff was the daughter of Wilbur and Elsie (Munn) Harris and was born Mar. 6, 1906 in Kirksville. She was married to Roland Ratliff June 1, 1929. Three children were born to them.
She is survived by her husband, the three children, Larry and Garry, twins, and Nancy; her mother, Mrs. Wilbur Harris, of 1202 E. Harrison; two sisters, Mrs. Illeean Ratliff, of 707 E. McPherson St. and Mrs. Alma Hills, of St. Louis; and four brothers, Ira, Everett and Elmer, all of Kirksville and Glen, of Cleveland, O.
Mrs. Ratliff was a member of the Methodist Church.
Her sister, Mrs. Hills and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Habel, of St. Louis, and brother Everett of Kirksville were all at her bedside when death came.
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FORMER NOVINGER WOMAN DIES AT ROUNDUP, MONT.
Relatives at Novinger have received word of the death Mrs. Maggie Ray, 65, at Roundup, Mont., on April 18 in a hospital at Billings, Mont. Mrs. Ray underwent an operation about one month ago for gall stones.
She was the daughter of George and Emma (Closs) Darr and was born and reared on a farm near the West Center School south of Novinger. She was married to Lewis Ray in 1905 and moved to Montana about 1911. Mr. Ray died several years ago.
She is survived by several children and grandchildren and one brother, Frank Darr, of Roundup, Montana.
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OBITUARY
Mitchell McKinley Ray, a son of Grant T. and Addie M. Ray, was born in Scotland County Missouri February 21, 1895, and departed this life at 2:30 p.m. on March 26, 1923, his age at demise being 28 years, 1 month and 5 days.
On August 25th, 1914 he was married to Miss Ethel Fryrear, who survives him; he is also survived by his father, Grant T. Ray and numerour [sic] more remote relatives.
Brother Ray was a member of Middle Fabius Lodge, No. 244, A. F. & A.M. having been raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on December 8, 1921. Brother Ray was also a believer in the Christian religion and in the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal Savior, and felt no fear in passing from the realm of the physical into that of the spiritual. In his last hour, and when he knew the end was near, he expressed as feeling like going on a visit, for there were quite as many over there as here.
The funeral service was held from Friendship Baptist church and interment in the Friendship cemetery. The burial service was conducted by the Masonic Fraternity. C.E.N.
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Mrs. Sadie Ray passed away January 9, after a prolonged illness caused by heart trouble. Her only son, Clay, who is in training at a camp in Texas arrived about 10 hours before she passed away. She made her home with her sisters, Mrs. Clint Coppers and Mrs. Lennie Petty until the last few months. Mrs. Jennie McCandless and Mrs. Maggie Moorman cared for her during her last illness.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon and interment was in the city cemetery.
Sadie Ray, Memphis, Missouri, From Unknown Newspaper, Jan 1942
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MRS. SARAH RAY OF QUEEN CITY BURIED SUNDAY
Died at Home Near There Friday at Age of 85 Years.
Queen City, Mo., Aug. 7 (Special)—Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ray, 85 years old, were conducted by the Rev. Perley M. Lind of Queen City at the Bethel Church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the Bethel cemetery. She died at her home four miles northwest of Queen City on August 4.
She was a daughter of James and Deida Singleton and was born De. 9, 1853, at College Mound in Macon County. At the age of three years she moved to Schuyler County with her parents who located on the farm where Tom Singleton new lives. She grew to womanhood on that farm and on Dec. 4, 1873, was married to David B. Ray. Four children were born to this union, three of them dying in infancy. The eldest, W. T. Ray, survives.
She joined the Bethel M. E. Church in early life and lived a devoted Christian life.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray went to house-keeping on the John Logan farm on the Chariton River in this county, and in two years they purchased the present William Epperson farm where they lived sixteen years. Then they purchased the farm where they both lived until their death. He died 40 years ago. W. T. Ray and his wife have been living with his mother. Mrs. Ray has been quite active until she recently became confined to her bed.
Surviving besides the son are two brothers, James Singleton of Kirksville and Tom Singleton of Glenwood, and one sister, Mrs. Belle Burgin of Green City.
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DIED
Ray – Mrs. Sarah Ray, relict of the late John Ray, died at her home west of this city, last Saturday afternoon after a few hours illness.
Deceased had been up and around during the forenoon, and took suddenly ill about noon, and died in a few hours. She was a devoted member of the Christian Church, one of the old pioneers, an estimable woman, and a splendid neighbor. Her sudden death has saddened the hearts of a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
Sarah Ray, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 23 May 1889, p. 3, col. 5
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MRS. SARAH RAY FUNERAL
Was Born in Scotland County 76 Years Ago in October
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ray were held at the Payne Chapel in Memphis, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and were conducted by Rev. A. B. Billman, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
The pall bearers were Judge E. F. Eierman, Crawford H. Lancaster, Robt. L. Lancaster, Chas. Ellicott, Walter Enness and Bryan McQuoid. The Chappell sisters sang, accompanied by Miss Flo Chappell.
In the service, Rev. Billman read the following obituary:
Sarah Rebecca Snyder was the daughter of John and Sophia Snyder. She was born October 3, 1863, near Rutledge, Mo. She was married to John Ray in the spring of 1900. After their marriage they lived on a farm north of Memphis. To this union, one son, Otto, was born. He passed away in March, 1916, at the age of fifteen. His death was followed a year later by the death of her husband in March, 1917. Mrs. Ray then moved to Memphis where she resided until her death, Friday, August 9th, 1940, at 4:30 p.m.
She leaves four brothers, John Snyder of Arapaho, Okla., Frank Snyder of Quincy, Ill.; Ed Snyder of LaGrange, Mo. and Will Snyder, who has made his home with her for the past 11 years.
She is also survived by three stepchildren, Kestler and Arthur Ray, both of Tonkawa, Wash., and Mrs. Alice Gleason of Morton, Wash.
Mrs. Ray united with the Christian church during early girlhood.
Throughout her long life, she was a willing and helpful friend and neighbor in illness and distress.
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MRS. SARAH RAY
Mrs. Sarah Rebecca Snyder Ray died at her home west of Memphis, Friday, August 9 at 4:30 p.m. following an llness [sic] of some time.
She was born, October 3, 1963, near Rutledge. In the spring of 1900 she was married to John Ray. To this union was born one son, Otto, who died in March 1916. Mr. Ray passed away n [sic] 1917, and after his death Mrs. Ray moved to Memphis where she lived to the time of her death.
Mrs. Ray was a loyal and faithful member of the Christian church, and her life meant much to others.
She leaves to mourn her passing the following step-children: Kester Arthur of Takoma, Wash.; Alice Gleason, Morton, Wash., Four brothers, John of Arapaho, Okla., Frank, Quincy, Ill., Ed of LaGrange and Will of Memphis.
Funeral services were held from the Payne chapel, Sunday, conducted by A. B. Billmann, pastor of the Memphis Christian church. Interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery. The bodybearers [sic] were Edgar Eierman, Crawford Lancaster, Clarance [sic] Ellicott, Walter Enness, Robert Lancaster and Bryan McQuoid.
Sarah Rebecca (Snyder) Ray, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 15 Aug 1940, p. 1, col. 3
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Services Held for Schuyler County Man
Funeral services for William Thomas Ray, 76, who died suddenly at his farm home northwest of Queen City, near Bethel, Sunday, were held this afternoon at 1:30 at the Bethel Church conducted by Rev. Perley M. Lind. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery.
He was the son of David B. and Sarah A. (Singleton) Ray and was born in Schuyler county on Nov. 11, 1874. He spent most of his life on the farm where he died.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jessie L. Ray, an uncle, Tom Singleton, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
The body was removed from the West Funeral Home in Queen City to the family home Monday afternoon where it remained until the funeral hour.
William Thomas Ray, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 2 Jan 1951, p. 5, col. 4
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Edna Readell Dies At Kirksville
Edna Almira Readell, the daughter of Marion L. and Margaret (Norton) Bondurant, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, near Camp Ground Church on March 27, 1887, and departed this life on February 11, 1968, in Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri.
She was married to Arthur White on March 6, 1915, and to this union three children were born. He preceded her in death in 1945. On July 26, 1947, at Lancaster, she was married to John Readell, who survives.
Also surviving are her two sons, Vance Turner White, of Emerson, Iowa, and Elmo Gale White, of Lane, Kansas; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; six brothers, Joe Bondurant of Downing, Missouri, John Bondurant of Arbela, Missouri, Roy Bondurant of Repelje, Montana, Wallace Bondurant of Aberdeen, Washington, Victor Bondurant of Hoquiane, Washington, and Oscar Bondurant of Memphis, Missouri; and two sisters, Margaret Junkin and Audrey Woods of Memphis, Missouri.
Mrs. Readell spent her life in Scotland, Schuyler and Adair counties in Missouri and a few years in Iowa. She was a member of the Baptist Church having confessed her faith in early life.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 1968, at two o’clock in the Lancaster Baptist Church. The Rev. Robert Beeler of Lancaster conducted the services. Burial was in Brashear Cemetery at Brashear, Missouri.
Body bearers were Floyd Manning, Charles Kethe, Floyd Dierl, Walter Beeler, Gilbert Norman and Floyd Darr.
Edna Almira White Readell, From Unknown Newspaper, 22 Feb 1968
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Helen Real little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Real, Memphis, died October 31, 1889. Interment at Keokuk.
Helen Real, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Reveille, 7 Nov 1889, p. 3, col. 5
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Loretta 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Real, died Tuesday night. Aged nine years, 3 months, and 3 days. Interment at Keokuk.
Loretta Real, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Reveille, 7 Nov 1889, p. 3, col. 5
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P. W. REARDON, 76, DIES AT SON’S HOME
Death Follows Two Paralytic Strokes; Funeral Monday.
Special to The Daily Express.
Brashear, Mo., Feb. 12—Patrick W. Reardon 76 died at 8:15 o’clock Friday night at the home of his son, Thomas Reardon, 2 1-2 miles northwest of Adair, where he had been making his home since last October. He had been in failing health for the past six months, and during that time had suffered two paralytic strokes, the last one about two weeks ago.
Funeral services well be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Mary’s Church in Adair with the Rev. Fr. Patrick Newman officiating. Burial will be made in the St. Mary’s cemetery. The pallbearers will be Joe Reardon, Edwin Coll, William Quinn, James Kilday, Henry McGonigle, and Francis Quinn.
The body will lie in state at the home of Thomas Reardon until time for the services.
Mr. Reardon was born March 9, 1867, at Camp Point, Ill., the son of Thomas and Margaret Higgins Reardon. His parents were natives of Ireland. He came to Missouri with his parents when a small boy and they located on a farm 4 miles southeast of Adair. He had spent practically all his life in that community.
He was married to Ella Muldoon, April 18, 1893. To this marriage six children were born, two of whom survive. They are Thomas J., of northwest of Adair, and James E., of Burlington, Ia. His wife preceded him in death on Sept. 27, 1939.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Cornelius Quinn and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, Sr., both of Adair, and several nephews and nieces. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
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Lois Rebo Services Held Sunday
Lois Rebo passed away at the Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Missouri, on Thursday, May 2, 1968. She was born May 15, 1918, at Baring, Missouri,
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Mo., Sunday, May 5, 1968, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Billy J. T. Hauer and Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Gorin Cemetery.
Body bearers were Edgar Wilson, Bob Ross, Gerald Gray, Raymond Johns, Ed Struble, Harvey Hendricker.
Lois Rebo, From Unknown Newspaper, 9 May 1968
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DIED
L. W. Reckard, of this city, died of gallstone, in Kirksville, Mo., Friday, Sept. 16th, 1893, after a lingering illness, aged about 46 years.
Deceased had been ailing for several months, and had gone to Kirksville, Mo., to be treated by Dr. A. T. Still, the specialist, but the disease had made such progress that a cure was impossible. He came to this city about 1866 and has resided here ever since. His first wife died in March, 1882, leaving five small children, one of whom died last year. About four years ago he was again married to Miss Lizzie Bartlett, a teacher in our public schools. Two children were born to them as the fruits of this union. He united with the Presbyterian Church, of this city, several years ago and was a faithful member up to the time of his death. During the late war he was a member of Co. C., 10th Ill. Infantry and served nearly four years. He was a member of the G. A. R. post and Odd Fellows lodge, of this city, and when the body arrived, Saturday, it was escorted to the family residence by members of these brotherhoods. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. C. L. Hogue officiating, after which the orders to which he belonged took charge of the body and laid it to rest in the cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends. Deceased was a good citizen, and was highly esteemed and beloved by all. When the end was near at hand he fully realized his condition and expressed a willingness to go, and passed away as if falling asleep. L. C. Sigler, of Kirksville, who was by his bedside at the last has this to say of the deceased, in a letter to the writer:
“Our friend and brother, L. W. Reckard, passed over the river this morning. He was conscious until the last and said much in praise of Dr. A. T. Still and his attendants, and told me from his own lips that he came to see Dr. Still too late and had he come sooner he knew he could have cured him. And when Dr. Still found he could [not] do more for his soldier comrade he refunded to his sorrowing wife the full amount of his services rendered him while in Kirksville and bid her goodbye saying her husband came too late. Ren was conscious until the last and was ready and willing to go. Bidding his patient and faithful wife goodbye, kissing his little babe, Louise, and shaking hands with me he soon passed over with that peaceful look upon his countenance as becomes one who dies in Jesus.”
L. W. Reckard, From Unknown Newspaper, 28 Sep 1893, p. 1
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Last night (Sunday) the sad news was brought to our city of the death of one of our kind friends and neighbors, Ben Rector, who lives a few miles north of here. Mr. Rector has been in poor health for some months. He went to Kansas early in the spring, thinking the change would benefit him, but the change was of no benefit and he returned home some few weeks ago. He has not been confined to his bed and was not thought to be dangerous. His demise was very sudden, having passed away while his wife was milking, she then returning to the house to find him in the cold embrace of death. He leaves a wife, one son, Chas., who is a student in the Columbian School of Osteopathy, one daughter, Mrs. Allie McMurry, of Colony, and little granddaughter to mourn his death.
Ben Rector, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Aug 1898, p. 2, col. 4, Rutledge Column
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Scotland County, Missouri marriage listings:
Rector, B. F. to Lucinda Stine, February 9, 1884
Rector, Benjamin to Carrie Belle McManama, February 4, 1900
Rector, Benjamin F. to Olive Cole, July 30, 1871
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Obituary Of Loucinda W. Rector: Buried At Sand Hill Cemetery
Loucinda W. Stine (Rector) the oldest child of Henry and Nancy Stine, was born near Corodon, Indiana, Feb. 27, 1842, and at the time of her death was 85 years, 3 months and 4 days: During the day of May 31th, she was apparently in her usual health, attending to the household duties and sat in her accustomed place reading until after nine o’clock that night. Sometime after retiring she called to her brother, Will, in an adjoining room, who immediately came to her bedside and seeing she was very ill at once summoned the neighbors, but before they arrived she had become immortal. Death had come to her suddenly as she had always desired it would and like one who folds the drapery about their couch and falls into pleasant dreams. The sunset of her life was beautiful and pleasant. On March 7, 1883, she was married to B. F. Rector and she at once assumed the duties of a loving mother to her two step-children, Allie McMurry, of Rutledge and Dr. Chas. A. Rector of Indianapolis, Ind., always faithful and kind, receiving as a reward their filial affections and her declining years were brightened by their tender solicitude for her comfort and welfare. She leaves four brothers, Dave of Kansas, Ward and Dock of South Missouri, Will who has for a number of years, lived with her, and three brothers dead and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Fordney of Turlock, California. In early life she united with the Christian Church at Millport and lived the beautiful life of a true Christian and to whom at last it said, “well done thou good and faithful.” She was charitable, contributing of her means to worthy objects, and no worthy one ever left her empty handed. To know this sweet Christian lady was to love her. She had reached the ripe age which, but few are privileged and she leaves behind none but friends. She had lived in Sand Hill Township since she was seven years of age, when they moved from Indiana. In the passing of Mrs. Rector this community loses one of its pioneer citizens. One who has helped to build and stood for the good things of life, to help the young people along life’s pathway and also sending material on for that spiritual life. She never forgot to thank the Lord for everything and at all times. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Methodist Church by Rev. Baskett of Gorin. Burial in Sand Hill Cemetery.
Loucinda W. (Stine) Rector, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Jun 1926, p. 1, col. 1
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HAZEL REDDING, FORMER ADAIR COUNTIAN, DIES
Body Being Brought Here from Illinois For Rites Saturday
Mrs. Hazel Emma Redding, 67, former Adair county woman, died at Rushville, Ill., Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by the Rev. Romans Smith, pastor of the Christian Church.
Mrs. Redding was the daughter of William Riley and Ella Stamper, and was born in Adair county March 23, 1886. She was married to Walter Redding, and to this marriage two children were born.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Whitt, Jefferson City; one son, James Redding, Rushville, Ill.; four brothers, Willis Stamper, Lester Stamper, and Lyman Stamper, all of Kirksville, and Everett Stamper, Quincy, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Filkins, Kirksville, Mrs. Ollie Starr, Ottumwa, Ia., and Mrs. T. V. Yohe, Millersville, Pa.
The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home late Friday afternoon.
Hazel Emma Redding, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Sep 1953, p. 6, col. 8, Thursday
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DROWNED.
The two-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Redding, fell into a cistern at the family residence in the south part of town and was drowned. Mrs. Redding missed the child soon after it disappeared and stepping to the cistern which had been left uncovered, was horror-stricken to find it floating on the water which was within four feet of the surface. She raised the alarm and Mr. M. McDonald and others of the neighbors responded and took the body out of the cistern with the aid of an ordinary garden rake. Drs. Sparling and Willard were summoned. They labored for three hours to restore the child to life, but without avail.
Son Redding, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 24 Apr 1890, p. 4, col. 6
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MRS. F. C. REDDISH IS DEAD
Funeral Services Will be in Memphis Sunday Afternoon
Mrs. F. C. Reddish died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John M. Wilson Jr., at Oakland, Calif., last night according to word received here this morning by Phil and Neal Payne.
The massage stated the body would arrive at Baring Sunday. Funeral services will be held at the Payne chapel Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Reddish has not been in good health in recent months. After the death of Mr. Reddish on November 16, she went to California and has made her home with her son-in-law and daughter.
Mrs. Reddish was born in Illinois. She had been a resident of Memphis for many years.
She is survived by the one daughter, Mrs. John M. Wilson Jr., and one grandson, John Wilson. She was about 80 years of age.
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Mrs. Anna Redix, 77, Died Today
Mrs. Anna Belle Redix, 77, of Stahl, died this morning at the home of her son Forest, near the Green Grove Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Green Grove Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. Archie Cooper, of Kirksville. Interment will be in Green Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Redix was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah E. (Burnett) VanSickel, and was born in the State of Indiana, April 4, 1869. She was married to Carnelius Joseph Redix on Oct. 28, 1888 in Adair County, and five children were born.
She is survived by four sons, Everett, of Waterloo, Ia.; Noah, of Elkhart, Ia.; Emmet, of Stanhope, Ia., and Forest, of Stahl; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mullenix, of Kirksville, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Redix united with the Green Grove Church when it was a United Brethren.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
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Mrs. J. G. V. Redmon dies In Popular [sic] Bluff
Mrs. Alice Ann Redmon, 73, widow of J. G. V. Redmon, a Kirksville business man who died in 1935, died yesterday at Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She had been in impaired health the past six years, during which time she made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. George Loughead.
The body is expected to arrive here this morning and short funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home at 2 o’clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. H. Snider, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be made at the Cater Memorial Cemetery.
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W. C. REDMON DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Word has been received here of the death of W. C. Redmon at his home in Upland, California, Thursday. The body will be taken to his old home near Ottumwa, Ia., for burial.
Mr. Redmon lived in Kirksville for four years. He came here from Iowa, and left this city for California about fifteen years ago. He had been in ill health for several years and had been bedfast the past year.
He leaves a widow and three children, Tom and Arthur Redmon, of Upland, and Mrs. Maggie Harlan, of Higgins, Texas.
W. C. Redmon, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 Sep 1922, p. 1, col. 5, Thursday
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BYRD REED, 62 DIED SUDDENLY SATURDAY NOON
Funeral Services Will Be Held 7:30 O’clock Monday Night.
Byrd Reed, 62 years old, a former city councilman and a barber shop owner for many years, died suddenly at the noon hour Saturday at the county infirmary. Death was due to heart failure.
He had been in failing health since the death of his wife in 1936 and a neuritis in his right arm forced him to give up his trade as barber. For the past year or two he has been taking orders for made-to-order shirts for men, but the past few months his health has been getting worse and on Thursday he was admitted to the county infirmary.
Mr. Reed was born in Kirksville on Jan. 18, 1878, a son of James and Sallie Reed, and has lived here all his life. He owned a barber shop in the Kirksville Savings Bank building for 25 years or more and after selling it, had one in the Princess Theatre building. In 1932 he was defeated for the office of mayor by only 66 votes and in 1934 he was elected city councilman and served two years. He was a member of the Masonic lodge until a year ago and belonged to many of the higher orders of the fraternity including the Shriners and Knights Templar, being a past master of the latter organization.
He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. James Reed, an uncle, C. A. Reed of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Miss Dora B. Miller of this city is a cousin.
The body is lying in state at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home and the funeral services will be held there at 7:30 o’clock Monday night. Burial will be at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning in Forest Cemetery beside the graves of his father and mother.
Reed, Byrd, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Jan 1940, p. 1, col. 1
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Funeral Tonight For Byrd Reed
The funeral for Byrd Reed, former city councilman and barber who died suddenly here Saturday, is to be held tonight at 7:30 o’clock at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home. Burial will be made in the morning at 10 o’clock in Forest Cemetery.
The rites will be conducted by the Rev. J. M. Dawkins, barber-minister who formerly worked with Reed as a barber.
Reed, Byrd, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 8 Jan 1940, p. 1, col. 6
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EARL R. REED PASSED AWAY JANUARY 31 AT BOULDER, COLO.
After a several months illness with tuberculosis, Earl Reed passed away at his home in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday, January 31, 1918, aged 25 years, 5 months and 14 days.
Deceased lived for a number of years with his parents on a farm near Arbela. Later he came to Memphis and went to work in a garage. He was an industrious and capable young man and readily acquired mechanical knowledge of a car so later went to Colorado and secured a splendid position in a large garage and worked steadily until taken desperately ill about six monts [sic] ago. He stood high in the estimation of friends in Boulder and the many kindnesses shown him and family throughout his sickness attested his worth as a citizen.
The remains were brought to Memphis for interment—funeral services being held on Sunday, February 2, from the M. E. Church South. Rev. J. W. Tanquary officiating.
The following obituary was read at the funeral obsequies:
Earl Ray Reed was born at El Reno, Oklahoma, August 17, 1892, and departed this life January 31, 1918, at Boulder, Colorado, after a lingering illness.
He was married to Miss Verna Tippett, December 24, 1916, in Denver, Colorado. Born to this union October 29, 1917, twin boys, Ivan James and Irvin Perry.
Besides his wife and babies, he leaves to mourn his departure, his father, Elmer Reed; one brother, Francis Reed of Boulder, Colorado, and his twin sister; Mrs. Pearl Tausett, of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. He united with the South Methodist Church of this city November, 1914, and lived faithful until the end.
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Words cannot express our thanks to the relatives and friends who were so kind to us during our sad bereavement, the death of our dear husband and father, Earl Reed. Especially are we thankful to our uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. McHenry for their unspeakable assistance to us. We are also grateful for the beautiful flowers. We trust that each of you will find friends so true when your time of sorrow may come. Mrs. Earl Reed and sons, Ivan and Irvin.
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Edwin B. Reed, of this city, died in Kansas City of Pneumonia following an attack of influenza Saturday morning, aged 47 years. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reed, and was born and reared in Adair county and had lived in Kirksville all his life. He was in business in Kirksville for many years, but retired from active business life four or five years ago. He had been ill with influenza and the Wednesday before his death had seemingly recovered, and expected to come to Kirksville not later than Saturday. He expected to spend the winter in California with his wife and daughter, Miss Ruth, who have been in California for several months. He is survived by his wife and daughter, father and mother, three sisters, Misses Mary and Nancy Reed, and Mrs. Minnie Cooley, all of St. Louis, and two brothers, Wilmont and James of this city. Funeral took place from the home of his parents, 933 Hamilton avenue St. Louis, Wednesday morning. The body was placed in a receiving vault.
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HENRY A. REED, 76, FOUND DEAD AT HOME HERE
Retired Farmer’s Death Attributed to Heart Attack
Henry A. Reed, 76, a lifetime resident of Adair county, was found dead at 8:15 this morning at his home, 405 W. Cottonwood. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Although Mr. Reed had been in failing health for some time, he appeared to have been as well as usual yesterday. He had been living in one part of the house on Cottonwood and William Dole had been living in the other side.
When Dole did not hear the retired farmer moving about in his rooms this morning, he notified Mr. Reed’s son, Gurnie, and they and Erwin Malloy entered the rooms and found the body.
The three men called city police, who notified Deputy Sheriff Lewis Sallade and County Coroner Robert B. Davis.
Mr. Reed, the son of William and Lucy Ann Adkins Reed, was born February 17, 1875 in Adair county.
He is survived by two sons, Albert and Gurnie, both of Kirksville; a brother, Lewis, of Kirksville, and a half-sister, Mrs. Welthy Lowe, of Baring.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Martha Ann Collins.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday morning at the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, where the body is lying in state. The Rev. Archie Cooper will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Highland Park cemetery.
Reed, Henry A., Kirksville Daily Express, 06 Dec 1951, p. 3, col. 5, Thursday, b. Feb 17, 1875
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FUNERAL WAS MONDAY FOR MRS. W. W. REED
Funeral services were held Monday in the Lancaster Christian church for Mrs. William Wesley Reed, 77, who died Thursday following an operation at a Kirksville hospital. burial was at Lancaster cemetery.
She was born Ida Cook near Downing to Mr. and Mrs. Will Cook, and was a member of the Downing Christian church.
Mrs. Reed spent all her life near Downing and Lancaster. She is survived by her husband and two children, Russell Reed and Mrs. Ruth Reed Andrews, both of near Lancaster.
Pallbearers were Henry Reed, Leland McRobert, Eugene Poe, Osborn Mustoe, Leo Riley, and Olin Jeffries.
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REED TWIN BABIES DIE A FEW HOURS APART ON THURSDAY NIGHT
The twin boys, Ivan and Irvin Reed, died at the home of their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tippett, south of town, last Thursday night. The babies were 13 weeks old when their father Earl Reed, died in Colorado. Then the wife and mother brought them to her old home south of town. The family all had the influenza and the babies were the only ones to succumb. There [sic] were just 13 months old[.] One died at 9 o’clock and the other at 3[.] They were buried side by side in one grave in the Memphis cemetery the following day.
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Ivan James and Irvin Perry, twin sons of Earl and Verna Reed, were born in Boulder, Colorado, Oct. 29, 1917 and died December 5 and 6, 1918, only a few hours apart. Since the death of their father, Jan. 31, 1918. They have lived with their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tippett, south of Memphis. They were such sweet good-natured babies that they were the pets not only of the household but of all others who knew them. They have now gone to be the pets of Him who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Brief funeral services were held at the grave. Friday afternoon, December 6, conducted by Rev. C. H. French, after which they were tenderly laid to rest, their caskets being placed side by side in the same grave.
They leave with heavy hearts a mother, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and many others who deeply mourn their early departure.
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J. G. REED, AGED 87, DIES HERE TODAY
Former Contractor Saw City Grow from Village.
James G. Reed, 701 West Scott Street, former cement contractor, died in a hospital here this morning.
He had been in declining health for the past four years and seriously ill two years from a complicated condition with disease. He had undergone surgical treatment four years ago and went to the hospital again last Monday for treatment.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Knight, pastor of the Christian Church. Burial will be in Llewellyn Cemetery.
Mr. Reed was born Feb. 13, 1850 in Warsaw, Ill., but was brought to Kirksville when a boy. He had seen the city grow from the time when it had a log postoffice [sic] and had an extensive role in its structural development.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mattie Hilbert Reed; one son, Byrd Reed, Kirksville barber, and a brother, Charles Reed. Two sons, Will and Frank reed, preceded him in death.
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Former Adair County Man Dies in Wyoming
Word has been received by Greencastle relatives of the death Saturday of Jim Reed, 82, of Powell, Wyo. Mr. Reed had been seriously ill for the past two weeks.
Besides his widow, Mary Powell Reed, Mr. Reed is survived by seven children: Faye Reed, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. June Magee, of Jasper, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Montgomery, of Tenn.; Mrs. Marie Richards and Mrs. Lenore Fales, of Powell; Mrs. Alice Ott, of Billings, Mont., and Edwin Reed of Lovell, Wyo.
Mr. Reed was reared in the Overstreet community north of Greencastle but moved to a farm near Stahl soon after his marriage. For many years he was a Justice of the Peace, in this way making many friends in western Adair county. Prior to World War I the couple owned a general store in Greencastle. They moved to Wyoming during the last year of the war where they homesteaded and where they have since made their home. Mr. Reed was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Howard Crawford and a cousin of J. E. and Earl Morelock, of Greencastle and has been a frequent visitor with other relatives and friends there.
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MRS. MARY E. REED DIES AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS
Mrs. Mary E. Reed, a lifelong resident of this county, died early Sunday, Jan. 20, 1952, at her home in Memphis, after a lingering illness. She was 80.
Born Oct. 21, 1871, in the Edinburg community to Leroy and Martha J. Thompson, the deceased was the former Miss Mary Elizabeth Thompson. Sixth in a family of ten children, she was a member of Memphis Baptist Church, and in 1902 she was married to J. T. Walker, who preceded her in death. In 1925 she was married to R. P. Reed, who died in 1932.
Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Merritt Ferris, Memphis; a step-son, Oscar Reed, Shelbina; four brothers, Edgar Thompson, Wichita, Kan.; Nelson Thompson, Randle, Wash., Bill and Orville Thompson of Memphis, and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Myers, Mrs. Hal Harle, and Mrs. Claud Carter, all of Memphis.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reed were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from Payne Chapel, Rev. J. Purd Hays officiating. Pallbearers were Ross Garrett, W. E. Baker, Leland McRobert, Pearl Walker, Holland Moore, and William Pence. Burial was in Memphis cemetery.
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LAST RITES PERFORMED FOR MRS. J. M. REED
Funeral services for Mrs. J. M. Reed of Downing were conducted Sunday afternoon at Downing Baptist Church. Mrs. Reed died Friday at Downing. She was 87.
Born in 1864 in Scotland county to William and Lucinda Barker, the deceased in 1884 was married to Joseph Reed, who preceded his wife in death. She was a longtime member of Richland Baptist Church.
Among the survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Simmons of Downing and Mrs. Isa Riney of Memphis.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Oscar Rush. Music was furnished by Mrs. Grace McVey, Mrs. Marjorie Ballew, Dee Rife, Harry West, and Mrs. Rife.
Pall bearers were Cecil Cossel, Ray Kinney, Edwin Cossel, Henry Houchens, Russell Morgan, and Ross Jones. Burial was in Richland Cemetery at Hitt.
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PETER REED, 52, DIES SUNDAY OF PERONITIS
Peter Reed, aged about 52 years, died at his home in Miller township last Sunday of peronitis, as the result of a surgical operation a little over a month ago. Mr. Reed was born in this county and was married, leaving besides his wife several children.
Funeral services were held at the Pleasant Hill church, Tuesday, Aug. 24, conducted by the Rev. Parks, pastor, of Keokuk. Services at the grave were conducted by the Masons. –a number from Downing and Memphis being in attendance.
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R. P. REED DIED AT KIRKSVILLE HOSPITAL
Word was received here Tuesday morning of the death of R. P. Reed, who passed away at a Kirksville hospital at 2 o’clock Tuesday morning.
As stated in last week’s Democrat, Mr. Reed was taken suddenly ill while at the home of his brother, Wes Reed, near Lancaster, where he had been helping him and was taken to the hospital at Kirksville, Sunday, May 29th, where he immediately underwent an operation of appendicitis. He remained in a critical condition for a week and very little hope was entertained for his recovery, although he was thought to be improving Monday. The body was brought to Memphis Tuesday morning by Payne & Sons.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Pleasant Hill church by Rev. C. K. Green of Memphis. The Memphis Masonic lodge had charge of the funeral at the grave. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill cemetery.
R. P. Reed was born in this county, May 6, 1866, and was a resident of this county all his life. For many years he lived on a farm near Kilwinning, but for the last few years he has lived in Memphis, having retired from active farming.
Mr. Reed was twice married. After the death of his first wife he was married to Mrs. Mollie Walker, who survives. He also leaves one son, Oscar Reed, and one daughter, Mrs. Hettie Farris, both of this county. He leaves one brother, Wes Reed, of Schuyler county, and four sisters. One brother, Peter Reed, preceded him in death.
The four surviving sisters are Mrs. Jess Riley, Mrs. Ira Poe, Mrs. W. A. McRoberts, of near Downing, and Mrs. Addie Mustoe, of Memphis. He also leaves five grandchildren.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill church near Hitt and of the Masonic fraternity in Memphis.
Mr. Reed was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed, well-known pioneers of this county.
He was first married to Carrie Rush, February 28, 1895, who died July, 3, 1912. To this union two children were born. He was married to Mrs. Mollie Walker on March 4, 1925.
R. P. Reed, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 9 Jun 1932, p. 1, col. 5
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Robert P. Reed married Carrie B. Rush 28 Feb 1895
Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that R. P. Reed married Mollie Walker 11 Mar 1925
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An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reedy was buried at Bible Grove.
Infant Reedy, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, Bible Grove column, 23 Feb 1905, p. 4, col. 2
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Mrs. Regard Buried Here
Nannie M. Storer was born near Lancaster, Penn., Jan. 13, 1843, and moved to Burlington, Iowa, with her parents where she was married to Jacob Regard in 1864. Later they moved to this county and lived many years on the farm about four miles north of this city. Here the children were born and raised. It was not until after the children were married that they moved to this city. Mr. Regard died June 5, 1917.
Two years later Mrs. Regard removed to California to make her home with her only surviving daughter, Mrs. W. E. Cone, and had resided in Strathmore for five years. April 29 she suffered a stroke of paralysis and died May 8.
To Mr. and Mrs. Regard were born three children, one of whom died in infancy, Mrs. Nellie M. Holley, deceased, and Mrs. Lula M. Cone. Besides the latter, who lives in Strathmore, California, is a granddaughter, Hylda Holley, of Pound, Wisconsin; a grandson, J. Clare Cone and great-grandson, William Harvey Cone, of Strathmore, California.
Mrs. Regard united with the Baptist church in young womanhood and held membership in that organization until her death, she uniting with the Baptist Church in her California home in 1923. Through the many years of her life she lived a Christian life full of good deeds.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in Strathmore on May 11, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Stout. Mr. and Mrs. Cone accompanied the body to this place where funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, after which the body was laid to rest in the Memphis Cemetery, beside her husband.
Nannie M. (Storer) Regard, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 22 May 1924
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Alonzo Regnold, 78, of Memphis Dies
Alonzo R. Regnold, 78, died at 4 p.m. Friday in the No. 1 Nursing Home in Kirksville.
Born July 26, 1870 in Deland, Ill., he was the son of Joseph and Sarah Bowman Regnold.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Victor Remley, Mrs. Doris Dean and Mrs. Dillard Cline, a son Quilla Regnold and several grandchildren, and a brother, Semore, all of Memphis. One son Quentin Regnold preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gerth & Baskett chapel with Rev. Arthur E. Brewer officiating.
Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Alonzo R. Regnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 Sep 1956
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Died
Reid– George B. Reid died of apoplexy at his home in this city Tuesday, August 20, 1889, at 2 a.m., aged 68 years, 3 months and 29 days.
Deceased was stricken the day before and lapsed into unconsciousness from which he never rallied. But few of our citizens knew of his illness, hence the announcement of his death was a great surprise. He came to Memphis three or four years ago and ran the Star Hotel for about two years. Retiring from the hotel, he lived a quiet, unassuming life, and was honored and respected for his many noble qualities of head and heart. At one time he was a member of the wholesale dry goods firm of Reid, Shields & Co. of Keokuk, and afterwards engaged in merchandising in Warsaw, Alexandria and Kahoka. The funeral services were held at the family residence yesterday, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town. Peace to his ashes.
George B. Reid, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 22 Aug 1889, p. 3, col. 4.
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Mrs. Sarah A. Reid Died At Morrison, Oklahoma
Mrs. Sarah A. Reid, widow of the late George B. Reid, died at her late home in Morrison, Oklahoma, Saturday, June 21, 1913, of paralysis. The body accompanied by the two sons of deceased, arrived in Memphis Monday evening. Funeral services were held in Oklahoma before their departure and arriving here the body was at J. H. Mulch’s undertaking rooms over night. At 9:30 Tuesday morning a brief service was held there and at the grave, conducted by Elder H. G. Waggoner.
Mrs. Reid was formerly Miss Sarah A. Knox, daughter of Rev. Samuel Knox, of Warsaw, Ill. She was married May 26, 1865 to George B. Reid, who was at the time a business man of Memphis. Mr. Reid died in 1889 and was buried in the cemetery of this city.
The deceased is survived by two sons, Herman Reid, of Paris, Missouri, and Edward M. Reid, of Morrison, Oklahoma; Also by one brother, H. O. Knox, of Warsaw, Illinois.
Sarah A. (Knox) Reid, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 26 Jun 1913, p. 2, col. 2
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MRS. REISNER, AGED 72, OF MEMPHIS, DIES
Mrs. Lavara E. Reisner, aged 72, of Memphis, died Friday morning at 5:45 o’clock in Graham hospital in Keokuk, following seven weeks illness of pneumonia.
Mrs. Reisner was born in Memphis December 21, 1864, and spent most of her life there. She was first married to William Hartman, September 7, 1886. She was married to George Reisner August 8, 1924, and he preceded her in death two years ago. She is survived by a son, Elmer C. Hartman of Keokuk, a granddaughter, Louise Reisner of Keokuk; four brothers, W. H. Moffett of Bradford, Ohio, C. M. Moffett and A. G. Moffett of Memphis, Mo., and R. E. Moffett of Rutledge, Mo., and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Bergthold of Gorin, Missouri.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Lavara Reisner were held from the Brunat Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. M. E. Hayes and the Rev. J. W. Borah, of Memphis, Mo., officiating, says Monday’s Gate City. The Royal Neighbors held services at the grave in Fort Donnellson [Donaldson] cemetery, near Memphis, Mo., Mrs. Florence Wright Schouten sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” and “The Old Rugged Cross.’ The pallbearers were Thos. Knobbs, J. d. Goehring, K. F. Suer, Alvin Haisch, Harold Leming and Wilson Guy. There was a great profusion of flowers.
Lavara E. Hartman Reisner, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 Mar 1937, p. 1, col. 6
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Charles Remley was born in Brown County, Ohio, August 13th 1867, and died near Downing, Mo., November 10th, 1927, at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 6 days. At an early age he joined the Christian church in Ohio. He moved to Memphis about 2 years ago. He joined the Lutheran church at Des Moines, Iowa, and lived according to that faith. Since 1918 he lived with C. W. Elschlager as he had lost his eye sight and was no longer able to work.
He was kind and very grateful for anything done for him. He had been sick but a few days before his death, but had been quite feeble for quite a while.
Those left to mourn him are a brother and a nephew near Memphis, Mo., Otha Remley and son and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Smith of Cleveland, Ohio.
He was not considered a care or a burden by those with whom he lived but was company, and was always eager to help in any way.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Turner at the Presbyterian Church and the burial was at Downing Cemetery. – Downing News
Charles Remley, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 1 Dec 1927, p. 6, col. 2
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Mrs. Otis L. Remley Dead
Last Rites Held 2 p.m. Sunday for Lifelong Resident
Mrs. Otis Remley of Memphis, lifelong resident of Scotland County, died at 4 a.m. on Thursday at her home here, after an illness of two weeks. She was 64.
Born Oct. 19, 1886, in Scotland County, the deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Royer. She attended the Loe School and was a member of McGrady Christian Church. In 1909 she was married to Otis L. Remley, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Victor, Memphis, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday from Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Rev. Merritt H. Baker officiating. Burial was in Memphis Cemetery.
Mrs. Otis L. Remley, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 20 Sep 1951
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Victor Remley Dies In Kirksville Hospital
Victor Claude Remley, 59, died Sunday at 1:10 p.m. at the K.O. Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri, following several years of illness.
He born July 25, 1908, in Memphis, Missouri, the son of Otis Lee and Ida Mae Royer Remley.
He was married to Anna Maude Regnold.
He is survived by three sons, Larry Lee of Luray, Missouri, Jerry Wayne and Terry Claude of Springdale, Utah; three daughters, Marjorie Darlene Heaberlin of Springdale, Utah, Victoria Ann Thilgen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Linda Carol Sharp of North Boston, Illinois; six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Gerth and Baskett Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Memphis Cemetery.
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Obituary
Henry L. Remling was born Nov. 24th, 1842 in Walt Weiss, Germany, came to Scotland County in 1855, was married to Miss Mary Schmitter on Sept. 11, 1863. Eight children survive him. He continued to live on his farm in Harrison Township till July 28, 1894, when he died from an injury received from a blow on the stomach, from the hoof of a jennet. He lived but twenty-four hours after he was hurt. He was attended by Drs. McReynolds and Peckstein, of Wyaconda. His suffering was excruciating till death occurred.
He was a man beloved by all who knew him. He was a leader in the German Methodist church at Etna, superintendent of the Sunday school, and a local preacher. His loss will be wonderfully felt by his bereaved wife and children; by the church and Sunday school and by the entire community. He was honest, industrious, prosperous, accommodating, the embodiment of all the noble traits of human character. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Zimmerman, assisted by the Rev. Hartel. These services were impressive and appropriate throughout.
The remains were laid to rest in Etna cemetery attended by an immense number of sorrowing friends.
Called from earthly toils
To celestial joys.
The sad death of the departed reminds us of the frailty of human life. How unexpectedly and yet how surely it comes, comes not alone to the aged and feeble, but to the vigorous and the strong; yea comes to all. May god in his mercy help us to be prepared to meet that call when it shall come to us. W.L. Campbell, Etna, Mo.
Henry L. Remling, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Aug 1894, p. 2, col. 4
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Mary E. Rayburn [Reyburn] Dies at Chula
Mary E. Reyburn died at Chula, Mo., September 6. Funeral services will be held at Chula, Sunday morning at 10 o’clock and burial will be in Sabbath Home cemetery northwest of Brashear.
Mrs. Reyburn was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Israel.
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MRS. JESSE F. REYNOLDS DIES HERE TODAY
Lived Near Willmathsville; Funeral Rites Wednesday
Mrs. Jesse F. (Cora) Reynolds, 78, of the Willmathsville community, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning at 8:55. She had been in failing health since May 1.
Funeral services will be held at the Willmathsville Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock with interment in the Willmathsville cemetery.
Mrs. Reynolds was the daughter of John and Catherine (Smith) Storts and was born Aug. 2, 1870 in northeastern Adair county, the vicinity in which she lived all her life. She was married to Jesse F. Reynolds on Dec. 25, 1890. Eight children were born to this marriage. Three sons preceded her in death. Two died in infancy and one died in 1939.
She is survived by her husband, who is 89; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Schell, of Memphis, and Mrs. Ola McKean, of St. Louis; three sons, Orville, of State Center, Ia., Leo, of the home, and Jesse, of Las Animas, Colo., and three grandchildren. Mrs. Reynolds was the last of a family of four children.
The body will lie in state at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, corner of Jefferson and Elson, until one oclock [sic] when it will be taken to the Willmathsville Church.
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EDWARD REYNOLDS
Edward Reynolds was born in Gallipolis, Ohio, April 9th, 1820. He was married to Laura Turner in Walden, West Virginia, about 1843. In 1862 he enlisted for the civil war joining the 13th, Ohio Battery. They removed to this state from Ohio in 1869 and located near Peakesville, this county, in which, he has since resided. For the last few years Father Reynolds has made his home with his daughter in the north part of this city. Their family consisted of nine children only two of whom, Mrs. Miller, of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Mrs. W. A. Martin, of this city, are living; he has a brother somewhere in Minnesota and a sister residing in the state of Kansas. Father Reynolds has for the last few years been a great sufferer from cancer of the stomach and from which he died Sept. 7, 1905, at five a.m. He endured with great patience and much fortitude his acute sufferings waiting in glorious hope all the days of the appointed time till the change came. In the presence of sympathizing friends a brief service was held at the residence, the remains were then taken to the city cemetery and placed by kindly hands in their last resting place.
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F. E. REYNOLDS, 85 YEARS OLD, DIES IN LA PLATA
Had Heart Attack; Funeral Services on Wednesday
La Plata, Mo., March 13, (Special)—Floyd E. Reynolds, 85, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home here Monday afternoon about one o’clock. He had been clearing away some broken tree limbs caused by the heavy ice. He had been suffering with a heart ailment for some time.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. R. L. Prather and interment will be in the La Plata cemetery.
He was the son of Wess and Martha Reynolds and was born southwest of La Plata on Jan. 17, 1866. He was married to Ozella M. Wilkerson on Dec. 22, 1909. One daughter was born, Mrs. Martha Miles, of Webster Groves. Mrs. Reynolds died in 1928. In April, 1939 he was married to Mrs. Tena Musick.
Surviving are his wife and daughter; one grandson, Mike Miles; one brother Orla Reynolds, of Kirksville; two step-children, Mrs. Nora Walker, of Ft. Madison, and Claude Musick, of Des Moines, Ia.; two step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.
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MRS. FRANCES REYNOLDS, AGED 85, DIES TODAY
Formerly Lived In Putnam and Schuyler Counties.
Mrs. Frances Emeline Reynolds, 85 years old, died this morning at 8:45 o’clock at her home at 311 West Jefferson Street, where she had lived the past two years with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Reynolds.
She suffered a head injury in a fall a month ago and had declined in health since but death was attributed to general infirmities due to advanced years.
Brief obsequies were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home, following which the body was taken to Stover, Mo., her former home, where funeral and burial services will be held tomorrow.
Mrs. Reynolds was born at Hillsville, W. Va., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Caudle, and came with her parents to Schuyler County, Mo., in girlhood. She was married December 28, 1873 in Schuyler County to Arch Reynolds. They lived in Putnam County until about 45 years ago, when they went to Morgan County, Mo. Mr. Reynolds died February 27, 1935.
Surviving are two sons, W. D. Reynolds, Kirksville, and Fred Reynolds, Hughsville, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Emma Wilson, Stover; 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Sebree, Sublette, and Mrs. Ida LeGrande, Worthington.
A daughter, Mrs. Zedda Smith, died in 1928 and another daughter, Josephine, died in infancy. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Swanson, of Greentop, and Mrs. Martha Davis, west of Greentop, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Reynolds had been a member of the Christian Church fifty-four years.
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Permelia J. Reynolds was born in Kentucky, Dec. 18, 1832. In early life she came with her parents to Missouri, where she grew to womanhood. Her maiden name was Long. She was married to James A. Billington, November 24, 1853. To this union was born four children, the eldest son, James, is the only one of the four children present, the others having passed on to the spirit land. Mr. Billington died January 11, 1867. She was subsequently married to William Reynolds June 22, 1874. To this union was born one son, John, who was present, also several step children and grandchildren and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. Mrs. Reynolds was a good woman, a devoted mother and kind neighbor. She had been a professor of religion and member of the M. E. Church for quite a number of years. She was faithful to duty and when the end came she was ready. She died April 17, 1902, aged 69 years, 8 months and one day.
E. B. C.
Permelia J. (Long) Billington Reynolds, From a Kirksville Paper, 2 May 1902
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RITES TODAY FOR THEODORE C. REYNOLDS
Kirksville Farmer Died Friday After Lengthy Illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Dee Riley Funeral Home for Theodore Clarence Reynolds, who died Friday afternoon at his home four miles northwest of Kirksville after a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 25, 1856 in Warren County, near Abingdon, Ill., Mr. Reynolds was the son of John R. and Marie (Harbert) Reynolds. He grew to manhood on the farm and attended Abington public schools and Hedding College.
In 1878, he married Ida B. Harris, of Pettis County, Mo. To this union four children were born, one dying in infancy. After the death of his wife, Mr. Reynolds, moved to Schuyler County, Mo., where he married Katie E. Way, Jan. 24, 1889. They located on a farm four miles east of Greentop where they resided 32 years and where four children were born. They moved to their present home in October, 1935.
Surviving, besides his widow, are four sons, Perry L. Reynolds, of Bennett, Colo., John Roland Reynolds, of Glenview, Ill., De Caverno Reynolds, of Chicago, and Theodore Way Reynolds, of Kirksville; a daughter, Mrs. Vesta Johnson, of Kirksville; four grandchildren, Mrs. Virgil Steel and Teddy Johnson, of Queen City, Duane Reynolds, of Camp Breckenridge, Ky., and Mrs. Gene Winkelman, of Kirksville; one great-grand-daughter, Miss Kathryn Steele; two brothers, Clem C. Reynolds, of San Diego, Calif., and Ernest R. Reynolds, of Long Beach, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. L. B. Murphy and Miss Dora Reynolds, also of Long Beach.
Mr. Reynolds was the eldest of a family of seven children. He was preceded in death by a brother, Conrad C. Reynolds; a sister, Miss Ella Reynolds; and two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Love and Miss Pearl Reynolds
The body will lie in state at the funeral home until time for the funeral. Burial will be in the Jewell Cemetery.
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Graveside Service Held for Rhoades Infant
Grave side services were held at the Bible Grove Church of Christ Cemetery on Thursday, September 26, for Brenton Alan Rhoades, infant son of Seaman apprentice and Mrs. Gary Rhoades.
Seaman Rhoades, in Boot Training at Great Lakes, was unable to be present but arrived Thursday night to spend four days with his wife.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Rhoades of Novelty.
Brenton Alan Rhoades, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 3 Oct 1968, p. 1, col. 6
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Merlin A. Rhoades Dies Tuesday
Merlin A. Rhoades died Tuesday, August 31, in the Veterans Administration hospital in Iowa City of a massive cerebral concussion. It resulted from a fall he received Sunday in the men’s rest room of the County Court House. He was operated on Monday and a blood clot was removed from his brain.
Merlin was born to William Henry and Amy Jones Rhoades December 17, 1921, in Memphis, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in Paynes [sic] Chapel. Rev. G. Lolin Eaton will officiate and final resting place will be in the Memphis Cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters and two brothers.
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PHILIP RHOADS, GREEN CASTLE, DIES AT HOME
Funeral Services Friday Afternoon In Green City
Philip E. Rhoads, 79, died at his home in Green Castle about 4:30 yesterday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held in the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Home at Green City Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Green Castle cemetery.
Mr. Rhoads was the youngest son of Henry and Maria Rhoads, and was born April 30, 1873, about five miles north of Green City. He married Miss Cassie Smith, Aug. 6, 1893. Three children were born to them. They had made their home in Green Castle for the last 40 years.
Mr. Rhoads was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, and one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Moore, who died February 21, 1952. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Lewis of the home, and Ralph, of San Francisco, Calif., three grandsons, one granddaughter, and six great-grandchildren.
Philip E. Rhoads, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Dec 1952, p. 6, col. 8
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Infant Daughter Dies
Funeral services for Carolyn Kay Rhodes, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Rhodes, of near Gorin, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mallet of north of Greensburg, were held at 3:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Gerth & Baskett Chapel in Memphis with the Rev. Robert Cornelius of Gorin officiating. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
The baby, born at 5 o’clock Friday morning, Nov. 3, 1961, in a hospital at Kirksville, is survived also by a sister, Marilyn Sue, of the home. Mrs. Rhodes is the former Doris Mallett.
Carolyn Kay Rhodes, Edina, Missouri, The Sentinel, 16 Nov 1961
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Mrs. Hazel Rhodes Service Held In May
Mrs. Hazel Rhodes, of Memphis, Missouri, died at 3:15 p.m., Friday May 6, at the Ellis Fischel Hospital in Columbia. Services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Chapel, Hannibal, Mo., on Monday, May 9, at 2 p.m. The Reverend H. E. Trevathan, pastor of the Park Methodist Church officated [sic], and burial in Grand View Burial Park.
Mrs. Rhodes was born in Shelby County, near Shelbina, August 22, 1903, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dye. She was a member of the Methodist church.
She was married to Raymond Rhodes, May 9, 1926, in Hannibal.
Surviving are her husband; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Smith of Shelbina; Mrs. Leland Roberts of Plymouth, Illinois; Mrs. Harry Rhodes, and Mrs. James Harvey, both of Hannibal; three brothers, Willard Dye of Clarence; Edgar Dye of Lentner and Thomas Dye of Motely, Minn.; her step-mother, five step sisters, and two stepbrothers.
Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Collins.
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Mrs. Hazel Rhodes Services Held May Ninth
Mrs. Hazel Rhodes, of Memphis, Missouri died at 3:15 p.m., Friday at the Ellis Fischel Hospital in Columbia. Services were conducted at the Smith Funeral Chapel, Hannibal, Mo., on Monday, May 9, 1966 at 2 p.m. The Reverend H. E. Trevathan, pastor of the Park Methodist Church officiated, and burial in Grand View Burial Park.
Mrs. Rhodes was born in Shelby County, near Shelbina, August 22, 1903, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dye. She was a member of the Methodist church.
She was married to Raymond Rhodes, May 9, 1926, in Hannibal.
Surviving are her husband; four sisters, Mrs. Harry (Stella) Smith of Shelbina; Mrs. Leland (Virginia) Roberts of Plymouth, Illinois; Mrs. Harry (Nellie) Rhodes, and Mrs. James (Mary) Harvey, both of Hannibal; three brothers, Willard Dye of Clarence; Edgar Dye of Lentner and Thomas Dye of Motley, Minn.; her stepmother, Mrs. Viola Dye of Shelbina; five step sisters, Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Bennett of Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Roy (Mabel) Bevan, and Mrs. Max (Myrtle) Sutter, both of Shelbina; Mrs. Virgil (Jewell) Wilholt of Hunnewell, and Miss Sophia Dye of Shelbina; two stepbrothers, Earl Dye of Shelbina and Roy Dye of Montrose, Colo.
Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Collins.
Hazel Rhodes, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 May 1966
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Prominent Stockman Dies At Downing
John W. Rhodes, 66, well known stockman and farmer of Downing died at his home Monday noon of a heart attack. Mr. Rhodes suffered a heart attack in Chicago several months ago when he took a load of cattle to market.
He is survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. George Norton, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Camp Ground yesterday at 2 p.m. nonducted [sic] by Rev. Gaye Black.
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Sister of J. D. Bondurant, Sr., Dies In Downing
Mrs. Margaret Ann Rhodes, 76, of Downing, a sister of J. D. Bondurant, Sr., of Kirksville, died yesterday afternoon at 2:30, following eight years of invalidism. Other brothers who survive are: Dr. W. E. H. Bondurant, Memphis; M. L. Bondurant, Downing; and T. N. Bondurant, Monrovia, Cal.
Funeral services will be held at the Middle Fabius church southeast of Downing tomorrow afternoon.
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WILLIAM H. RHODES RITES
Was Born in Schuyler County 65 Years Ago
Funeral services for William H. Rhodes, 65, who died at his home, 123 North Sanders street, at 11 o’clock Wednesday night, Aug. 10, as stated in last week’s Democrat, were conducted at the Christian church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. G. Lolin Eaton, and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Mr. Rhodes, who died after an extended illness, was born in Schuyler county, Missouri, April 17, 1884, and spent most of his life in Scotland county. He was a son of John and Etta Laws Rhodes. He had been a member of the Little Zion Baptist church since 1920.
On January 12, 1905, he was married to Amy Lee Jones, who survives. Also surviving are five children, Mrs. Leo V. Biggs, Mrs. Frank C. Baker and Merlin Rhodes of Norwalk, Calif., and Leland Rhodes of La Harpe, Ill.; three brothers, Shed T. Rhodes and Charles Rhodes, both of Memphis and Tom Rhodes of Marceline, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Hay of Memphis; five granddaughters and one great granddaughter.
Until a few years ago, he lived on farms near Memphis, but moved to Memphis about two years ago where he has since lived.
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W. M. RHODES, AGED 72, DIES AT QUEEN CITY
In Declining Health Several Years; Funeral Wednesday.
W. M. Rhodes, 72 years old, died at his home in Queen City Monday evening at 5 o’clock. He had been in declining health several years but only seriously ill three weeks.
The funeral is to be held Wednesday afternon [sic] at the Methodist Church in Queen City, conducted by the Rev. W. B. Stevens and the Rev. Perley Lind. Burial will be made in Myers Cemetery. The body is lying in state at the West Funeral Home.
The pallbearers have been selected as follows: Scott Piper, John Payton, Elijah Johnson, William Phelps, Ad Kune and Riley Johnson.
Mr. Rhodes, whose full name was William Merrick, was born in Kirksville August 30, 1869. He was a farmer and stockman near Queen City and Greentop until 1919 when he moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo., where he engaged in farming and dairying. He moved back to Queen City about a year ago.
Married to Emma Stafford in 1888, three daughters were born, one dying in infancy. His wife died in 1912. In 1918 he was married to Minnie Murphy, of Hot Springs, Ark.
Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ella Lay, of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Clair Edris, of Kirksville; two grandsons, Fred Lay and Douglas Lay; one great grandson, Douglas Neil Lay, all of San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Avis Johnson and Cicero Branizer are cousins and Mrs. T. J. Smith, of Greentop, is a sister-in-law.
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A. A. Rice, well-known and prosperous farmer, who had lived two miles north of Memphis for many years, died at his home after a lingering illness of several weeks, on Thursday morning, January 18, at 3:45 o’clock.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Memphis Friday afternoon at 2:30 and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Louis K, Armentrout. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Mr. Rice having lived in this immediate vicinity most of his life, was well known and well liked by all. He was a man of sterling integrity and honorable in all his dealings.
In preaching the funeral sermon, Rev. Armentrout said in part:
“Augustus Albert Rice was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rice. He was born near Memphis, on the Rice estate January 5th, 1863, and was 71 years of age.
“Mr. Rice united in marriage to Miss Arwilda Ruse, April 3rd, 1887, and to this union five children were born. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Arwilda Rice, and his children: Mrs. Ruby Riebel of Rutledge; Willard Rice of Chicago; Mrs. Helen Battles, Paul and Hubert Rice of Memphis. He leaves one brother, Grant Rice of Milton, Iowa, also three grand children and one great grandchild.
“He was converted when 13 years of age and united with the Methodist church, and since then he has been most happy in its fellowship and christian [sic] service.
Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
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MRS. AVALEE RICE, 76, DIES AT CHICAGO
Former Kirksville Woman Succumbs at Home of Daughter.
Mrs. Avalee Rice, widow of the late Charlie Rice, and a former resident of Kirksville, died Sunday morning in Chicago at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Haake, with whom she made her home. No particulars of her illness and death were given in the message to relatives here. She was about 76 years of age.
Funeral services and burial will be held tomorrow morning at the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City.
Mrs. Rice was a sister of Mrs. W. F. Maltby and O. T. Waddill of Kirksville, and D. S. Waddill of Sperry. James E. Waddill of Kansas City and R. H. Waddill of Carrollton, are her brothers, and Mrs. Lila Campbell of Charleston, W. Va., is a sister. The late John Waddill was a brother.
Kirksville relatives who will go to Kansas City to attend the funeral are Mrs. W. F. Maltby, Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Waddill, Mrs. John Waddill, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Waddill.
Mrs. Rice was a member of a pioneer family of Adair County, Mrs. Haake is her only child.
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Carl Edward Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rice, died in Kirksville, December 4, aged five years, nine months and 14 days.
Funeral services are being held at Greensburg Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Hallie Rice. Body bearers are Leland Atwell, Max Kapfer and Henry Noll Bergthold. Interment in the Greensburg cemetery.
Carl Edward Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 5 Dec 1940, p. 1, col. 5
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Charles Rice Dies At Age of 83
Charles E. Rice, son of George W. Rice and Mary E. Robertson Rice, was born in Menard County, Illinois, February 16, 1886, and departed this life at Columbia, Mo., June 16, 1969, at the age of 83 years and 4 months.
In 1903 he moved with the family from Warren County, Illinois, to the farm east of Greensburg, where he spent most of his life, with the exception of a few years in California.
In 1916 he was married in California to Minnie Hedding of Wymore, Nebraska. To this union was born one son, Arthur L. Rice, in 1918. His wife passed away at that time.
He is survived by his son, Arthur, and wife of Keokuk, Iowa; and their three children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs., Linda Smith, Keokuk, Iowa; and three great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by five sisters, Mrs. Mabel Carroll of Greeley, Colorado, Mrs. Herbert (Abbie) Kapfer, Baring, Missouri, Mrs. Ethel Gardine, Memphis, Mrs. Lloyd Foley (Mary) of Overland, Missouri. Mrs. Berry Jr. Hackamack (Pearl) of Belleville, Illinois.
Three brothers survive, Rev. Hallie Rice, Independence, Missouri, Roy and Dale Rice, of Memphis, Missouri; also 20 nieces and nephews.
In early manhood he united with the Greensburg Baptist Church. He was a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge No. 414 having become a member in 1911. He received his 50 year pin April 24, 1961.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and a brother Alvin.
Masonic services were held at Payne’s chapel by the Greensburg Lodge No. 414 A.F. & A.M. Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Greensburg Baptist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Carl E. Martin.
Stanley Adams sang with Mrs. Max Kapfer, pianist. Interment was in the Greensburg Cemetery. Body bearers were Jake and Rouster Pearce, Harold Robinson, Gale Barker, William and Ray Grabowski.
Charles E. Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Jul 1969, p. 3, col. 4
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Charles H. Rice, a prominent and well-to-do farmer, living about four miles northeast of Memphis–took his own life by shooting himself in the breast with a shot gun, sometime during the afternoon last Monday. His body was found by his son-in-law, Cleo Wickell, in a corn field about 6:30 p.m.–the gun lying by his side.
Deceased had been a resident of Scotland County for many years–practically all his life and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and friends and it is hard to fathom his motive in taking his life. He was a prudent business man, had accumulated a good portion of the world’s goods and no other reason can we ascribe for his rash act, than temporary mental derangement.
A few days ago he was in town and to all appearances was his usual self. He was of a rather retiring disposition and only came to Memphis when business called him–his time and attention being given to his business cares on the farm.
He is survived by a wife and one son–also by four brothers, W. H. and A. A. Rice of this county, U. G. of Milton and Dr. J. A. Rice of Corydon, Iowa, and a half brother, David Summers of Plummer, Idaho. Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church and a consistent believer in the teachings of a christian [sic] faith.
The sad intelligence of his demise causes sadness among relatives and friends who knew him will attest to all the kind things we may say of him, for he was truly a good man and the community can ill afford to lose such a worthy citizen.
On Tuesday morning Sheriff Chasteen empaneled [sic] a jury to enquire into the death of Mr. Rice–J. B. Montgomery acting as coroner. The jury was composed of Messrs. Chas. Pontius, F. L. Beard, J. R. Donaldson, E. L. McKnight, Fred Dennison and C. B. Walker.
Drs. P. M. Baker and E. E. Parrish were called at witnesses and they described the nature of the wound.
Cleo Wickell testified that he had been hunting that afternoon and on his way home he met Mr. Rice and gave him the gun while he went out to gather a load of corn. He heard the shot, he testified, and after loading his corn stumbled upon the body of Mr. Rice lying on a pile of fodder. He rushed to the Marion Billups home and told of finding the body. The Billups’ at once phoned to Memphis and to neighbors.
Other witnesses examined were Mr. Hays and Mr. Mathes, neighbors. There seeming to be some conflicting testimony so the taking of further testimony was postponed until today (Thursday.) In the meantime diligent inquiry is being made by the authorities to explain away some conflicts of testimony.
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MRS. CLARA B. RICE, AGED 72, DIES HERE
Had Been Bedfast Since Christmas; Funeral Tuesday.
Mrs. Clara B. Rice, 72 years old, died yesterday morning at 10:45 o’clock at the home of here son, B. E. Rice, 1011 East McPherson Street. She had been bedfast since Christmas.
The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Perley M. Lind, of Queen City, and burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Lancaster. Her body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rice was born Dec. 25, 1869, a daughter of John and Margaret Brown Gilliland. She was married Dec. 25, 1889 to William F. Rice and they lived in Schuyler County, Missouri throughout his life. He died May 20, 1914 in Lancaster. Mrs. Rice had made her home in Kirksville the past twelve years.
Surviving her are: One son, B. E. Rice, Kirksville; one daughter, Mrs. Virgil McClain, Kirksville; two brothers, Charlie Gilliland, Los Angeles, Calif., and John Gilliland, Elmer, Mo.; four grandchildren, Miss Lora Rice, Chicago; Billy Rice, Chillicothe; Charles Rice, Kirksville, and Paul McClain, Kirksville; one great grandchild, Mary Pearl Rice, Chillicothe. One brother, George Gilliland, Kirksville, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Queen City, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rice was a member of the Christian Church.
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MRS. CORA RICE SUCCUMBS AT SPERRY HOME
Was 82 Years Old; Funeral Services This Afternoon
Mrs. Cora (Waddill) Rice, 82, wife of W. L. Rice, of Sperry, died at the family home Friday afternoon at one o’clock. She had been in failing health the past three months.
Funeral services will be held at the Bethel M. E. Church this afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. T. Quigley, of Greentop. Interment will be in the Bethel cemetery.
She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Parker) Musson and was born on a farm three miles east of Sperry on Sept. 19, 1867. She was married to A. F. (Jack) Waddill on Jan. 20, 1886. Two daughters were born to them. One daughter, Mrs. Alice McLeod, died in January, 1947. Her husband died Aug. 2, 1901.
She was married to W. L. Rice on Aug. 10, 1910.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Edith W. Sells, of Palmyra; one sister, Mrs. Ida S. Winslow, of Kirksville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lura Crow, of the home; one grandson, two granddaughters and six great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rice was a member of the Bethel M. E. Church since early in life and had lived most of her life in the Sperry neighborhood.
The body was taken from the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear Saturday afternoon to the family home at Sperry where it will lie in state until time for the funeral.
Bearers will be Curtis O’Brian, Carl Jeffries, Maurice Pickens, G. W. Casady, Roy Williams, and Virgil Ratliff.
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Dr. E. A. Rice Dies
Dr. E. A. Rice, who suffered a stroke of paralysis about two weeks ago, died on Monday, December 15. Dr. Rice was 69 years old, and had been a resident of Adair County most of his life.
He graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1902.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Rice and seven daughters, Mrs. Leon E. Werntz, of near Kirksville, Mrs. T. L. Schumacker, of Eustis, Fla., Mrs. Dwight Smith of Napoleon, Mich., Miss Luella Rice, of Kirksville, Miss Edith Rice of Kansas City and Miss Laura Rice, of Eustis, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. E. S. Rinehart and Mrs. Augusta Waddill, both of Kirksville.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Refuge church and interment made in the Refuge cemetery.
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Obituary Mrs. Ellen Rice; Died Last Monday
Born November 19, 1859, four and one-half miles northeast of Edina, Mo., the daughter of George Gaywood Beswick and Susannah Beswick, both of whom preceded her in death several years ago.
She was the eldest of three daughters, one of whom, Laura H. Beswick, preceded her in death in 1915, the other, Mrs. Grace E. Luce, now lives in California.
With her parents she, when six years old, moved to Scotland county, where she resided until her death.
In February, 1881, she was united in marriage with Chas. Hudson Rice, who preceded her in death November 12, 1917. To this union was born one son, Gay Rice, for whom, by many acts, she expressed a deep, unselfish mother love.
She had been an invalid from early childhood, the immediate cause of her death being acute indigestion, resulting in the ability to receive sufficient nourishment to maintain life.
For several days before her death she realized that the end was near and prepared for it. On Sunday afternoon she spoke many times of death and expressed a desire to die to obtain relief from her suffering.
Her love and consideration for others was clearly indicated in the following words spoken to the writer late Sunday evening: “God bless you, my child, and if I die tell my sister goodbye. I hate to cause all this bother and trouble, but I can’t help it.”
At 2 o’clock a.m., Monday, November 5, she began to weaken rapidly and at 5 o’clock a.m. sank into a coma from which she did not revive. Death, and the relief for which she had hoped, came at 7:10 a.m.
Her age was 68 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Shortly after her marriage she united in membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church, which membership she maintained to the end. Gay Rice
To the ladies who ministered to and cared for my mother in her declining days and to those who gave beautiful floral offerings for her funeral; I wish to express my sincere thanks. Gay Rice Mrs. Ellen Rice, whose life came to a close on this earth last Monday morning in Memphis, was a woman whose life bore evidence of the Christian faith, and love for God. Her lot, was not as all times fraught with pleasure, sunshine and happiness. She endured and bore with Christian fortitude many hardships. She possessed a rare talent that few women can boast of, and that of a poet. Many of her poems were read with great delight both far and near, which brought to her numerous compliments. She lived not for herself, but for others. Although she was not able to attend church owing to poor health and other infirmities for many years past, yet she did not forget her obligations to the church she loved. Freely she received, and her beautiful poems will continue like the waves of the mighty ocean, rolling on until they break upon the farther shore. She has gone from this earth, but her memory will live long in the hearts of those who knew her best.
A brief service was held at the graveside last Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the presence of a few friends who assembled to pay her their last respects bore testimony to the high esteem in which she was held. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, officiated. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery, where her remains were tenderly laid to rest beside her companion.
The body bearers were: Levi Clark, F. Loe, Mr. Shannon and Tom Pile.
Ellen Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Nov 1928, p. 1, col. 5
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GEORGE W. RICE
Tuesday, at his home east of Greensburg, George Weber Rice passed to the great beyond at the age of 79 years. Deceased was a member of the Baptist church and lived his religion every day helping others.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at Greensburg Baptist church, in charge of his son the Rev. Hallie Rice of Independence. Surviving besides the above is Mrs. G. W. Rice and other eight children.
Body bearers are Jas. A. McKnight, Stanley Adams, George Rice, Arthur Rice, Marvin Kapfer and Berry Hackamack. Interment in the Greensburg cemetery.
George Weber Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 15 Aug 1940, p. 1, col. 3
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Died
Rice – Hudson Rice died at his home, three miles North of Memphis, Thursday, August 13th, 1885, after a very brief illness.
Deceased was born December 9th 1825, in Bracken county, Kentucky. In 1852 he moved to VanBuren county, Iowa, and the following year he moved to this county, where he resided until the time of his death. He married Frances Oliver February 24th, 1856, and he leaves as the fruits of this marriage five children – two sons and three daughters, and the widow to mourn his untimely death. He was converted and joined the M.E. church in 1859, and during the remaining years of his life he was an earnest devoted Christian. For many years he was a class leader, and his whole life exemplified the grandeur of Christian strength and manhood, and his ransomed spirit is to-day basking in the presence of Him who gave it life, as a reward for faithfulness, purity and devotion while here on earth.
In June, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company I., 21st Missouri infantry, and participated in the memorable war of the Rebellion, and during his service he was promoted to the first Lieutenancy of the Company. Failing health compelled him to resign his commission in the year 1862, and he returned to his home broken in health, from the effects of which he never recovered. Recently the government allowed him a pension and back pay, but he was cut down before he could enjoy its benefits. He was honored and esteemed for his many sterling qualities, and in his death, Scotland county loses one of her best citizens. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Abbot, of the M. E. church, on Friday. A large concourse of citizens and sympathizing friends from this city, and the surrounding country were present, and assisted in paying the last tribute of respect to the departed. At the conclusion of the funeral sermon the remains were take in charge by Murray Post, G.A.R. of this place, of which he was an honored and respected member, and his body was tenderly and lovingly laid to rest by his old comrades, after the solemn and impressive ceremony prescribed in the Post ritual. To the stricken family and friends we tender our sincere sympathy.
Hudson Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Jan 1885, p. 3, col. 2
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W. G. Rice, of Deadwood, Dakota, arrived Monday morning in response to a telegram announcing his father’s illness.
Mr. Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Jan 1885, p. 3, col. 3
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MRS. MARY ELIZABETH RICE FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabth [sic] Rice who died at Greensburg, Aug. 29th, 13 days after her 95 birthday, were held from the Greensburg Baptist church Sunday, August 31, conducted by Rev. N. S. Dunham, of Hannibal, a former pastor of the church.
Body bearers were her grandsons, Marvin Kapfer, Robert Hackamack, Arthur Rice, Everett Keith, Max Kapfer and George Rice.
Music was furnished by Ruth Kapfer, Stanley Adams, Mrs. C. H. Brosius, and Mrs. Bette Davis.
Burial was in the Greensburg cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Alex and Sarah Robertson was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, August 16, 1857. She and George Webber Rice were married October 25th, 1882. Ten children were born to them, Mrs. Mabel Carroll, Denver; Chas. E., Greensburg; Mrs. Abbie Kapfer, Baring; Hallie, Oak Grove, Mo.; Dale, Memphis; Mrs. Ethel Gardine, Memphis; Roy, Leonard, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Foley, St. Louis; Mrs. Pearl Hackamack, Bellville, Ill. One son, Alvin, and her husband preceded her.
Besides the above named children who survive, there are also 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Louisa Park, Pleasantview, Illinois, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rice had lived in Greensburg community since 1903 and had been a member of the Greensburg Baptist church for more than 47 years.
Mary Elizabeth (Robertson) Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 4 Sep 1952, p. 1, col. 6
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Died Early This Morning.
A telephone message was received today announcing the death of Mrs. Lincoln Rice (nee Waddill) at her home near Sabbath Home this morning at six o’clock. Mrs. Rice has been sick only two weeks. The funeral will be held at Sabbath Home tomorrow.
Rice, Mrs. Lincoln, Kirksville Daily Exp., 8 Aug 1906, p. 1, col. 2
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Notice.
John Waddill and wife and Thos. Rice and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Lincoln Rice at Sabbath Home yesterday afternoon.
N. L. White and wife, of LaPlata, attended the funeral of Mrs. Lincoln Rice at Sabbath Home yesterday.
Mrs. Lincoln Rice, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1906, p. 4, col. 3
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T. C. Rice, for many years, a prominent resident of Queen City died Sunday night in St. Joseph after a long illness, aged 80 years. Mr. Rice is survived by the following children: Mrs. Harry Gates, Mrs. Carl Burchett of this city; Mrs. J. H. Hall of Centerville, Iowa; Mrs. Leslie Moore of Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Ivan Tarr of Des Moines, Iowa; Tom Rice of near this city; Erwin and James Rice of Moberly. The body was taken to Queen City for burial.
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Mrs. Wm. H. Rice is dead
Had Been Ill at Her Daughter’s for Several Months
Mrs. Victoria B. Rice, widow of the late William H. Rice, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Criol, 132 North Adams street, early Friday morning, March 5.
Mrs. Rice had been ill for several months, having suffered a fall, since which time she has been cared for at the home of her daughter.
For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Rice lived on the G. E. Leslie farm northeast of Memphis but a few years ago, Mr. Rice’s health became impaired and they moved to Memphis, where Mrs. Rice has since lived. Mr. Rice died a few years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Criol home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Rev. W. M. Feay, pastor of the Christian church, preached the funeral. Mrs. G. C. Clark sang. The pall bearers were Wm. Hayden, Edgar Palmer, Frank O. Smith, H. R. Leslie, Chas. J. Williams and Chas. C. Swift.
Victoria Belle Ruse was a daughter of David and Mary Pitzer Ruse. She was born December 4, 1862, in Clinton county, Ohio.
She moved with her parents to Scotland county in 1866 and the greater part of her life was spent here.
She was united in marriage with Wm. H. Rice, November 26, 1892, and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Edna Rice Peterson died March 5, 1916; Stewart Rice and Mrs. Georgia Criol of Memphis. Mr. Rice, her lifelong partner, preceded her in death May 7, 1931.
She leaves the two children; Dorothy Peterson-Louis of St. Charles, Mo., her granddaughter; and Mrs. Arwilda Rice of Rutledge a sister.
Those here from a distance to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Pete Roland, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Summers, Mrs. U. G. Rice, Milton; Mrs. Leland Pernell and daughter, Ottumwa; Don U. Wilson and Mrs. Ella Criol, Boonville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lewis, St. Charles, Mo.; Mrs. Arwilda Rice, Mrs. Fred Riebel Jr., Mrs. Walter Battles, Rutledge, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hitch of Lancaster.
Victory Belle (Ruse) Rice, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 11 Mar 1937
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LINCOLN RICE DIES HERE: WAS 90 YEARS OLD
Fell and Broke Hip Several Weeks Ago; Funeral Sunday
William Lincoln Rice, 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lura Crow, 603 S. Fifth street, last evening. Mr. Rice fell several weeks ago at the home and fractured his hip.
Funeral services will be held at the Sabbath Home Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. T. Quigley, of Greentop. Interment will be in the Sabbath Home cemetery.
He was the son of Samuel and Margaret (Sampson) Rice and was born in Knox county on Jan. 21, 1862. He was married to Orilla V. Waddill, Mar. 9, 1886. To this marriage one daughter was born. Mrs. Rice died Aug. 6, 1906. He was later married to Mrs. Cora O. Waddill on Aug. 10, 1910. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1950.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Lura Crow, with whom he made his home since coming to Kirksville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Edith Sells, of Palmyra; three sisters, Mrs. John L. (Hattie) Church, of Kirksville, Mrs. Effie Platz, of Santa Ana, Calif., and Mrs. Nettie Dunham, of Wendell, Ida.; two brothers, Thomas S. Rice, of Tulsa, Okla., and Edward Rice, of Boise, Idaho; three step-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.
Four brothers and three sisters have preceded him in death.
Mr. Rice taught school in Kansas and Missouri several years. He graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in the class of 1899. He was at one time treasurer of Adair county.
He was a member of the Sabbath Home Church. He lived in the Sperry community a number of years.
The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear until Sunday at 12:30 when it will be brought to the Methodist Church in Kirksville where it will lie in state until 1:30, then be taken to the Sabbath Home Church.
Bearers will be: Albert Waggoner, Roy Williams, Maurice Winslow, Maurice Pickens, Milton Cary and Frank Cary.
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MRS. C. B. RICH DIES; FUNERAL IS TOMORROW
Kirksville Woman Was 64; Was Born In Knox County
Mrs. C. B. (Ethyl May) Rich, 64 years old, of 216 N. High, died Sunday morning in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body is lying in state, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. Herbert E. Manning, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery.
Mrs. Rich was the daughter of William H. and Susie (Minor) Jones and was born Jan. 24, 1888, in Knox county. She moved with her parents to Green Castle in 1900.
She was married to Clarence B. Rich March 21, 1906 at Green Castle and in 1910 they moved to Kirksville.
One daughter was born to this marriage.
She is survived by her husband, the daughter, Mrs. John (Isabelle) Schroder, of Hannibal, one sister, Mrs. Lyle Warden, of Kirksville, and a granddaughter, Joan Schoder, who has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Rich for the past two years attending the Teachers College.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rich was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Sojourners Club.
Bearers will be Jerry Hills, Alva Bauer, Hosea Wright, Charles Novinger, William Lantz and Claude Heaberlin.
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Levert Rich Dies Following Heart Attack
Levert Rich, 72 year old owner and operator of Rich’s Resort, Lake Rd., 5-18, near Camdenton, died suddenly at his home about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, apparently of a heart attack.
Survivors are his wife, Alice, of the home one daughter, Mrs. Bernadeen Farris of Memphis, Missouri; one son, Homer Rich, of Independence, Missouri; five sisters, Mrs. Daisy Redman and Mrs. Dorothy Morris of Cowden, Illinois; Mrs. Fern Myers and Mrs. Oka McNichol of Decatur, Illinois, Mrs. Bertha Black, of Taylorville, Illinois; two brothers, William Rich, Decatur, Illinois, and Wilburn Rich of Herrick, Illinois.
Mr. Rich was a veteran of World War I and a member of the World War I organization of Camden County, and a member of New Home Baptist Church.
Mr. Rich was born April 10, 1896, at Shelbyville, Illinois. He had resided in the Lake of the Ozarks since 1951.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at Reed Chapel, with the Revs. Lloyd Patterson and Robert Moultsby officiating. Burial was in Blair Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Reed Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Roy Papen, Dr. E. L. Capoferri, Richard Hoye, Ray Stewart, Bill Arthurs and Edward Cook.
Lavert Rich, From Unknown Newspaper, 24 Oct 1968
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MRS. RICH, 85, DIED SATURDAY AT GREENCASTLE
Was Pioneer Resident of This Section of the State
Mrs. Sarah Rich, mother of C. B. Rich, of Kirksville, died at Greencastle Saturday at 12:30 p m., after an illness which had kept her bedfast for several months. She was 85 years of age and was born and reared at what the older residents today call “old Cookville,” west of Danforth. She had lived in western Adair county and eastern Sullivan county all her life and was one of the pioneers of the section.
C. B. Rich was called to Greencastle Saturday morning by his mother’s illness.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at Greencastle, where she had made her home for many years.
Mrs. Rich had been a widow for 23 or 24 years, and leaves the one son, C. B. Rich, and five daughters, as follows: Mrs. Clara Smith, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Louella Custer, Greencastle; Miss Fannie Rich, Greencastle; Mrs. Emma Parsons, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Salome Green, Plainview, Tex.
Mrs. Rich was well known among the older residents of Adair and Sullivan counties and a host of friends will extend their sympathy to the bereaved children.
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IRA E. RICHARD, 72, IS DEAD
Was Taken to a Kirksville Hospital Tuesday Afternoon
Ira Richard died at a Kirksville hospital at 7 o’clock Tuesday night about four hours after he was taken there from his home in Memphis.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Methodist church at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth, and burial will be in the Memphis cemetery.
For many years Mr. and Mrs. Richard lived on their farm in the Energy community, moving to Memphis about two years ago on account of Mr. Richard’s failing health, he was unable to do his farm work. He was a splendid citizen and a good man.
Mr. Richard was born in Scotland county, Missouri, August 7, 1868.
He was married to Miss Lizzie Phillips on September 9, 1894, who survives. They have no children.
In addition to the wife, he is survived by two brothers and one sister, Wallace Richard of Corydon, Iowa, Henry Richard of Downing, and Mrs. Effie McVey of Downing.
Mr. Richard was a son of Preston and Fannie Richard. He spent his entire life in Scotland and Schuyler counties. In his younger years he taught school and later followed the butcher business before settling on his farm.
Mr. Richard was a member of the I.O.O. F. lodge at Downing and the Odd Fellows assisted in the funeral service.
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DIED IN MEMPHIS SUNDAY
Funeral for Mrs. Richards Held at Payne Chapel Tuesday
Mrs. Adaline Richards, 81, wife of B. F. Richards and a Memphis resident the past 30 years, died Sunday morning at 10:55 in her home in Memphis. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Payne funeral home. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Rev. V. A. Venezia was in charge of the service.
Pall bearers were Elmer O. Bertram, W. H. Hopkins, A. Ammerman, Leo F. Paul, Ed. Wolfert and Aubrey Holcomb.
Mrs. W. T. Barker and Mrs. Herb Prather sang, accompanied by Mrs. Wm. T. Ware.
Mrs. Richards was born at New Philadelphia, Ill., Aug. 9, 1868, a daughter of John and Esther Slater. She attended school in New Philadelphia, where she was married to Mr. Richards, Dec. 11, 1890. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Surviving are the husband; four children, Mrs. Pearl Riney and Wallace Richards of Orlando, Fla.; Mrs. Clifford McCullough of Carman, Manitoba, Canada, and Curtis Richards of Memphis, and 13 grandchildren.
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Downing Resident Dies Tuesday, July 19
Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Richards, 68, died Tuesday morning, July 19, at the home of her nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Phillips at Downing.
She was born May 19, 1867, in Schuyler County, the daughter of John and Mary White Phillips. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and a charter member of the Downing Rebekah lodge.
She was married to Ira Richards, September 9, 1894, who preceded her in death in 1941. Surviving are a number of nephews and nieces. Preceding her were two sisters, Mary Alice Snyder, Rebecca Ray and one brother, John Phillips.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning, July 20, at the Gerth & Baskett chapel, conducted by Rev. Edward L. Beall. Rebekah services were held at the grave.
Body bearers were Reece Fincher, John Fincher, Willie Curtis, Lowell D. Fincher, Charlie Riley, and Boyd Miller.
Burial was in Memphis Cemetery.
Elizabeth Lee Richards, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 Jul 1955
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Died at her home in this city Sunday, Jan. 9, 1898, Mrs. O. P. Richards.
Mrs. O. P. Richards, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 13 Jan 1898, p. 2, col. 2
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MRS. GEORGE W. RICHARDSON DIES AT ADAIR HOME
Resident There for 50 Years Stricken by Paralysis.
Mrs. Louisa Jane Richardson, 72, wife of George Richardson, died last night at 11 o’clock at her home 1 1-2 miles northwest of Adair, after a brief illness with paralysis.
Mrs. Richardson, apparently in her usual condition of health, was stricken yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Funeral services are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Bethel Church, conducted by the Rev. James McClanahan. Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Richardson was born Oct. 1, 1861 in Missouri, a daughter of Rice and Ellizabeth George Creason. She was married Feb. 28, 1886 to Mr. Richardson and four children were born, two of whom, Blanche and Beulah, died in infancy.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Rummerfield, and one son, Arzy, who live at the family home; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren; three brothers, Rice Creason, Brashear, and Scott and William Creason, Gorin, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Raine, Gorin.
Mrs. Richardson united with the Christian Church in young womanhood. She and Mr. Richardson had lived for the past half-century in the Adair vicinity.
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MRS. J. H. RICHARDSON DIES IN FLORIDA
Mrs. James Harvey Richardson, a former resident of Kirksville, died Sunday afternoon at her home in Coral Gables, Florida. Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Elizabeth Grove, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Grove, of Kirksville. Her marriage to Mr. Richardson took place in Kirksville in 1883, and they went to Quincy to live at that time.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss Virginia Richardson, who lived with her mother, and a son, Harvey Grove Richardson, of Coral Gables. She moved to Coral Gables in 1935. Her husband died in 1905.
The body is being brought back to Quincy for burial.
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W. J. Richardson Dies In California
W. J. Richardson, 63 years old, former superintendent of the Big Creek Coal Company coal mines here and a part owner of the Richardson Oil Company, died suddenly Sunday at his home in San Francisco, Calif. He had been in failing health for several years.
He was the father of Mrs. Bennie Wells, of near Lancaster. Besides his daughter he is survived by three grandchildren, Billie Ben, Sara Maude and Jackie Lee Wells, and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in San Francisco at the Maneeley Undertaking Home.
Mr. Richardson was born in Rapid City, Iowa, Feb. 15, 1880, and when a small child moved with his parents to Albia, Iowa. In 1910 he was married to Miss Maude Kenworthy, of that city, and to that union one child was born. Mrs. Richardson died in June, 1919.
The family moved to Kirksville about 1915 and for many years he was superintendent for the Big Creek Coal Company, and after the mines were closed he became part owner of the Richardson Oil Co.
In 1925 he went to the west coast and for the past eight years has been manager for five stores for the Salvation Army. Major Rogers, of the Salvation Army, of San Francisco, notified Mrs. Wells of her father’s death.
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FUNERAL TODAY FOR MRS. P. J. RICHMOND, 64
Kirksville Resident Died Sunday Morning at Her Home.
Essie Mae Richmond, 64, died Sunday morning at her home at 905 S. Wabash.
The body lay in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until this morning when it was taken to the Baptist Church at Martinstown where services were held at 11:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Cyrus Davis, pastor of the South Side Baptist Church. Interment was in the Lone Pine Cemetery.
Mrs. Richmond was the daughter of James and Sarah (Franklin) Hurley and was born in Putnam County, Mo. June 27, 1882. She was married to Peter Jesse Richmond in Putnam County in 1898 and to this marriage eleven children were born.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Noah, of Worthington, Elmer, of Kirksville and Edart Richmond, of Ottumwa, Iowa; seven daughters, Mrs. Urche Rachford, of Ottumwa, Iowa; Mrs. Grace Sparks, Mrs. Hazel Twineham, Mrs. Lorence Rowland, Mrs. Esther Crowder, Mrs. Anna Rollins, Mrs. Colleen Wayman, all of Kirksville; one brother, Mat Hurley, of Putnam County; one sister, Mrs. Ina Tramble, Graysville, twenty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son and two brothers.
The pallbearers were: Wiley Sparks, Orville Twineham, Roy Crowder, Joe Rollins, Frisco Rowland, Paul Rachford and Eugene Wayman.
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Richard Rickrow [Rickroad], 72, Dies Today
Richard Rickrow, 72 years old, died this morning at 5:45 o’clock at his home north of Connelsville. He had been in failing health for some time.
The funeral and burial services will be held at King Ford, in the Low Ground vicinity, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. The body is lying in state at the family home.
Richard Rickroad, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Mar 1938, p. 1, col.6
Editor’s note: Find A Grave memorial #27905233 located in the Cain Ford Cemetery, Putnam County, Missouri, has name as Richard A. Rickroad.
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MRS. RICORD IS TO BE BURIED HERE TUESDAY
Word was received her Saturday morning of the death of Mrs. Ann Ricord in Los Angeles, Calif., Thursday. She had been in failing health for the past year. Death was attributed to influenza and heart trouble.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.
Since the death of her husband, Reece Ricord, three and a half years ago, Mrs. Ricord has made her home with her children. A year ago she went to California to be with her daughter, Miss Grace Ricord, a nurse in Hollywood Hospital, and her son, Willie, both of Los Angeles.
She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. M. C. Reese, Kirksville, and Miss Grace Ricord; and one son, Willie Ricord, of Los Angeles, all of whom were with her at the time of her death.
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William M. Ricord Dies in California
Word has just been received by Mrs. Richard Lawson, of 412 W. Hickory, of the death of William M. Ricord, a former Adair County resident, on Friday, Aug. 5 in a hospital at San Francisco, Calif.
Funeral services and interment were at Glendale, Calif., the following Monday.
Mr. Ricord was the son of Reece and Ann Ricord and was born Sept. 27, 1900 near Clay in Adair County. He completed his high school education in Kirksville. He was married to Cecil McFarland and one daughter was born to them.
About twenty-seven years ago they went to Arizona and California. He was a telegraph operator for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
He is survived by his former wife, his daughter, Mrs. Betty Perkins, of San Diego, Calif., and on granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Reese, of Los Angeles, who is a daughter-in-law of Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Grace Payton, also of California.
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ALBERT I. RIDDINGTON FUNERAL SATURDAY
Albert Isaac Riddington, son of David Isaac and Amanda Daughters Riddington, was born near Hitt in Scotland county, Missouri, Feb. 7, 1865. Fatherless at birth he spent his boyhood on the farm of his grandfather, Rev. Calvin Daughters. In 1884 he attended the state normal at Kirksville, Mo.
Returning to the farm he was married on March 29, 1888, to Lille Mae Rush. To this union were born three children, a daughter who died in infancy and two sons who survive.
He spent his entire life farming in the vicinity of his birthplace and was ever active in the affairs of the community.
He was converted and united with the Richland Baptist Church at the age of fourteen years and has remained a faithful member since.
He leaves to mourn his loss his aged mother, Amanda J. Lawrence of Memphis, his wife, Lillie Riddington, two sons, Charles Ernest Riddington of Raritan, Ill., and Lynn Riddington of this vicinity, a half-brother, Curtis V. Lawrence of Ottawa, Kansas, seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Richland Baptist Church Saturday at 2:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ernest Riddington assisted by Rev. Dan. Newland.
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C. E. Riddington Born in Scotland County, February 25, 1890
The passing of Rev. C. E. Riddington, pastor of the Baptist church, brought sorrow to the community, although his death had been expected. During his pasorate [sic] in Hamburg he had made many friends by his kindly ways and his fine spirit of cooperation, says the Hamburg, Iowa, Reporter.
Charles Ernest Riddington, son of Albert Isaac and Lillie May Riddington, was born on a farm in Scotland county, Missouri, February 25, 1890. Very early in life he united with the Richland Baptist church. Between intervals of farm work and school teaching in Davis county, Iowa, he attended the Normal and Scientific Institute and was graduated from that institution in 1913. In the spring of 1912 he was married to Clara Mae Pender.
His teaching experience included two years as principle of the Atalissa high school, and one summer spent as instructor of mathematics in the Normal and Scientific Institute. He was later ordained to the ministry in the Oskaloosa Baptist Association. This was followed by long periods of extension work with Crozier and Eastern Baptist Seminaries. He held various pastorates in Iowa, interspersed with preaching in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Colorado.
Not wishing to capitalize on his denominational affiliation, nor to make his denomination responsible for his general opinions, he adopted the pen name of Ernie Crook, and has written in tabloid journals throughout the nation, always championing human rights, against special privileges.
His articles often appeared in The Democrat the last one in our issue of November 16–the day before he died, at Hamburg, Iowa, on November 17, at the age of 54.
He leaves besides his faithful life companion, two sons, Walter S. Riddington, Seattle, Wash.; and Alfred T. Riddington, Clarinda, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Max Kalish, Denevr [sic], Colo.; his mother, Mrs. Lillie M. Riddington, and a brother, Lynn Riddington of Memphis, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Hamburg on Monday afternoon, Nov. 20, conducted by Rev. A. W. Tandy, assisted by the local pastors. He was taken to Bloomfield, Iowa, where funeral services were conducted by Prof. H. C. Brown, assisted by the pastor and George Luethkehans of Burlington. A Masonic grave service was conducted at the I.O.O.F. cemetery, where he was laid to rest.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riddington, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Max Kalish and son, Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Al Riddington, Clarinda; Mrs. Bert Driftmyer of Clarinda; Mark Ketchum and Mrs. John Behm, Shenandoah; George Luethkehans, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bourn, Red Oak.
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Lynn Riddington
Lynn Riddington, son of Albert I. and Lillie M. Rush Riddington, was born May 7, 1894, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away December 3, 1972, at Bloomfield Manor Nursing Home at Bloomfield, Iowa, after a few months [sic] illness. He was 78 years, 6 months, and 26 days old.
He attended school at Crow and Southern Iowa Normal College, Bloomfield, Iowa. He spent most of his life in Scotland County as a farmer. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Memphis, Missouri.
On November 25, 1914, he was married to Mae Sexton of Atalissa, Iowa. They recently celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary. To this union were born four children, Mrs. Gerildive (Marguerite) Triplett, Rutledge, Missouri, Mrs. Ralph (Evelyn) Young, Memphis, Missouri, Mr. Kenneth Riddington, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Mrs. Neal (Thelma) Strong of Memphis, Missouri. They also raised one foster daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Edythe) Watson of Canton, Illinois. Also surviving are one daughter-in-law, and four sons-in-law, 18 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, one niece, two nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister, one brother, Ernest, and three grandsons.
Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Memphis, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 5, 1972, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Ronnie Young, David Young, Mike Young, Keith Young, Richard Strong, Brad Watson, Richard Strong [sic], Stanley Strong, Jeffrey Strong, Dennis Strong, Lonnie Triplett, Lynn Triplett. Honorary bearers were John Fowler, Hubert Boise, John Jones, Leonard Fowler, Ervin Boise, William Glover. Musicians were Elaine Forrester and Ann Luther.
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MRS. LOLA B. RIDDLE DIES AT NOVINGER
Succumbed Today at Age of 62; Funeral Saturday.
Mrs. Lola Bailey Riddle, 62, wife of L. H. Riddle, died this morning at 5:15 o’clock at her home in Novinger.
The funeral is to be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Novinger Cemetery Church, conducted by the Rev. S. A. Rear, Methodist minister. Burial will be at Novinger. The body is lying in state at the family home.
Mrs. Riddle was born Sept. 1, 1874, and was married to Mr. Riddle on Oct. 8, 1890. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are four daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Lem Kittsmiller, Mrs. James McCabe, Novinger; Mrs. George Hadley, Kansas City; Mrs. G. M. Thomas, Humiston, Ia., and Kenneth Riddle, Moline, Ill.; five grandchildren, Mrs. Lester Peters, Chicago; Mrs. Jack Grgurich, Kansas City; Bernard McCabe, Moline; Curtis Hadley, Kansas City, and Kenneth K, Riddle, Moline, and one brother, T. J. Bailey, Centerville, Ia.
One son, Herschel, preceded her in death.
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LOUIS RIDDLE, OF NOVINGER, DIES TODAY
Funeral Services at 2 O’clock Wednesday Afternoon
Louis Henry Riddle, 76, died at his home in Novinger this morning.
Funeral services will be held at the Novinger Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. C. J. Chappell, assisted by Rev. Lucie Chappell, of Novinger. Interment will be in the Novinger Cemetery.
Mr. Riddle was the son of Henry and Laura T. (Bailey) Riddle and was born in the state of Kentucky, July 30, 1870. He was married to Lola Florence Bailey at Milan, Mo., and to this marriage six children were born. Mrs. Riddle has preceded him in death.
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J. W. Ridenour, 87, Dies in Greencastle
James Washington Ridenour, 87, died Friday at his home in Greencastle.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Browning on Monday afternoon at one o’clock. The services will be conducted by Dr. T. J. Haney, and burial will be in the Hooker Cemetery.
He was a son of William and Sylvia (Cooper) Ridenour and was born Dec. 9, 1861, in Sullivan county near Sticklerville. He was married to Miss Mary Goins on June 2, 1912. She preceded him in death May 9, 1944. He also was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
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DR. C. L. RIDER, AGED 76, DIES IN DETROIT
Brother of Mrs. C. E. Still Had Been Ill About a Year.
Word was received here yesterday of the death of Dr. C. L. Rider of Detroit, Mich., by his sister, Mrs. C. E. Still, 218 South Osteopathy Avenue. Dr. Rider, who was 76 years old, died yesterday. He had been ill about a year.
Funeral services are to be held today in Detroit.
Dr. Rider lived in Kirksville about 25 years before moving to Detroit about 1900. He was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy here in 1898 and for two years was a member of the A. S. O. faculty, teaching classes in anatomy.
Dr. Rider was for a time a business partner in the Racket Store here with Joe Crist, of the Joe Crist Dry Gods [sic] company.
Dr. Rider is survived by his wife, two granddaughters and his sister, Mrs. Still.
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MRS. ELIZABETH RIDER DIES HERE AGED 79 YEARS
End Came Suddenly to Well-Known Woman; Lived With Mrs. Still.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rider, who for many years has made her home in Kirksville with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Still, died suddenly Sunday morning about 3:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. I. A. H. Prindle, 804 West Pierce street, where she had rooms during the absence of Dr. Still and family.
Mrs. Rider was ill with the influenza last winter and although she never regained her former health, she was not thought to be in a serious condition. Except for a slight attack of indigestion she appeared to be in her usual health and her death came as a great shock to the members of her family and her many friends.
Funeral arrangements will not be made until word is received from her son, Dr. Clarence L. Rider, of Detroit, Mich. A message was sent to Dr. Rider early yesterday morning, but he had gone to his summer home and because of poor telegraph service through the strikes, no word has been received from him up to noon today. It is not expected that Mrs. Still will be able to come to the funeral.
Mrs. Rider was 79 years old. She was born in England and came to America when a child. The family settled in Ohio and later Mrs. Rider moved to Clarence, Missouri. About thirty-five years ago the family moved to Kirksville that the children might have the benefit of the educational advantages of the Normal school. Her husband, Louis Rider, died about twelve or fifteen years ago. He was a captain in the Civil War.
She leaves two children, Mrs. C. E. Still, who is now in New Mexico, and Dr. Clarence L. Rider, of Detroit and the following grandchildren: Mrs. Lucille Rider Smith, of Detroit, the Misses Gladys and Elizabeth Still and Charlie Still, Jr. She also leaves two great grandchildren, the children of Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Rider was one of the early members of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Kirksville Methodist church. Her life interests seemed to be in the missionary work. She was well informed on missions and it seemed as she put more of her time and thought in that than any other particular thing.
She was a liberal supporter of missions. She will be greatly missed in the church as well as among her friends outside the church. She was also a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Capt. Rider Dead.
Capt. L. S. Rider died at his home this morning at half past eleven o’clock.
Capt. L. S. Rider, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 15 Aug 1906, p.4, col. 2
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RITES FOR MRS ROBT. RIDGE
Died at her Home near Crawford Station Saturday
Mrs. Robert Ridge died at her home near Crawford Station Saturday morning, Sept. 28, at 7:45 o’clock, after an illness of a year’s duration.
Funeral services were conducted at the Friendship church north of Crawford Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was in the cemetery there. Rev. A. B. Billmann of Memphis preached the funeral sermon.
Mrs. Ridge’s maiden name was Rosa Belle Donaldson. She was born in Scotland county, Missouri, on Feb. 16, 1883, and lived in this county all her life.
She was married to Robert Ridge on January 17, 1906. She was a member of the Christian church.
Mrs. Ridge is survived by the husband, two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Hazel Bondurant of this county, Mrs. Eithel Reed, Knights Landing, Calif., Stanley Ridge and Bobby Ridge of the home; also one brother, Elmer Donaldson of near Downing, and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Reedy of Memphis, Mrs. Ellis Ketchum of Downing, and Mrs. Stacy Woods of near Memphis.
She is also survived by twin grandchildren, Roselyn and Marilyn Ridge.
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Brashear Woman Dies In Illinois
Special to The Daily Express.
Brashear, Mo., March 31—Mrs. Violet Ridge, wife of Leo Ridge, and a former resident of Brashear, died at her home in Fountain Green, Ill., Thursday morning. Her death was said to have been sudden.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at LaHarpe, Ill., after which the body will be brought to Brashear where services will be held at 2 o’clock at the grave in the Brashear cemtery [sic], conducted by the Rev. G. D. Hammontree. Burial will be beside her two infant children.
She is survived by her husband and a daughter, Lucille. She was a sister of Mrs. Harry Hartsock of Gibbs, and Mrs. Willard McCoy, of Macomb, Ill.
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WILLIAM A. RIDGE IS DEAD
Was Born in Scotland County on March 2, 1863
William A. Ridge, who was a resident of this county most all his life of 77 years, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jones, southwest of Memphis Thursday afternoon, October 31, at 2 o’clock.
Mr. Ridge had been ill several months with heart trouble and was taken to the Jones home a few weeks ago where he was cared for during his last illness.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the Friendship church, northwest of Memphis by Rev. E. L. Painter, pastor of the Memphis Baptist church, and interment was in the cemetery there.
Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. Elza Burns sang, accompanied by Mrs. A. E. Platter.
The pall bearers were Clarence Howard, Arthur Howard, Warren Ridge, Stanley Ridge, Chas. L. Orcutt and Okla Lancaster.
Mr. Ridge was born in Scotland county on March 2, 1863.
Mr. Ridge was married to Miss Laura E. Lancaster in Scotland county on September 25, 1884. They had eight children, seven of whom are living, as follows: Ira Ridge of LaGrange, Mo.; Mrs. Bess Norton, Council Grove, Kansas; Mrs. Mary Lutz, Yuma, Colo.; Mrs. Ethel Jones of near Memphis, Mrs. Mabel Devencenzi, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Bertha Martin, Centerville, Iowa, and John Ridge, Glenwood, Mo.
In addition to the children named above, Mr. Ridge is survived by 12 grandchildren, one great granddaughter and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Sarah Chaney, Keokuk; Mrs. Eliza Howard, Moberly, Mo.; Mrs. Nancy Lancaster, Crosswell, Mich.; Mrs. Lena Lancaster, Memphis; Mrs. Alice Gundy, Chicago, and Robt. Ridge on near Memphis.
Ida May, the oldest child, died at the age of 18 months. Mrs. Ridge died on April 15, 1909.
Until the death of his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ridge lived on their farm. After her death, he sold his farm. For a few years he had a general store at Bible Grove and later was in the produce business in Memphis.
For many years he was an active member of the I.O.O.F. and Masonic fraternities.
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AGED BRASHEAR RESIDENT W. J. RIDGE IS DEAD
Retired Railroad Engineer Was 93 Years Old
Brashear, Mo., Oct. 23. (Special)—William J. “Billy” Ridge, 93, retired engineer of the old Q. O. & K. C. Railroad, died at the family home here Monday afternoon at 5:25. He fell at his home on Saturday, Oct. 13, and broke his hip.
Funeral services will be held at the Easley Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. G. D. Hammontree, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Interment will be in the Brashear cemetery.
Mr. Ridge was the son of C. J. and Cordia (Eagle) Ridge and was born near Brashear on March 26, 1858. He was married to Miss Addie Foster Moberly on Dec. 14, 1887 at Cobden, Ill. Two sons and two daughters were born to this marriage. Mrs. Ridge died Oct. 17, 1925. On Sept. 15, 1829 [sic] he was married to Mrs. Rosa M. Cupp, of Brashear, who survives.
Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Lawrence and Norman, of Quincy; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Allen, of Sparks, Nev., and Mrs. Mabel Richardson, of Fairplay, Colo.; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two step-sons, Edgar A. Cupp, of Mendon, Ill., and James A. Cupp, of Paris, Mo. He was preceded in death by two brothers, S. E. “Eag” Ridge and Milton L. Ridge, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Foster.
Mr. Ridge was an employe of the Q. O. & K. C. Railroad for 44 years, four years as firemen and forty years as engineer. He took his retirement several years ago.
The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
Bearers will be: Evert Hunt, Hurley Traylor, George Douglas, Charles Eagle, Herb Davis and Woodrow Kite.
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Clark Riebel, 62, Died suddenly December 18
Alva Clark Riebel was born Aug. 17, 1897 on the old home place of Lawn Ridge community and passed away Dec. 18, 1959 at the age of 62 years.
He attended the University of Agiculture [sic] at Columbia, and Trade Mechanical School of Kansas City, Mo. On Sept. 24, 1924 he was united in marriage to Lucille Pearl Stone at the Christian church parsonage of Memphis, Mo., and has always made his home in this community. To this union was born 5 children, Lurla Meinhardt, Memphis; Roger, Arbela; Mary Jane Bergen, Muscatine, Iowa; Jamie Clark, Arbela; Darrell S. of Columbia, Mo.
He served in World War I as a soldier, and attended Lawn Ridge Bible School and Church.
Surviving him are sisters, Mrs. Grace Jones, Memphis; Mrs. Drusie Shepperson, Arbela; a half sister, Mrs. Maude Hane, Quincy, and two half-brothers, Archie and Fred of Memphis. He had a half-brother and half-sister who have preceded him in death. His mother, Mary Ellen Adams, and his father, Fred Morris preceded him in death.
There are 15 grandchildren who mourn his passing, as well as his devoted wife, sons and daughters, loved ones and many friends who were numbered by his acquaintences [sic]. He gave of himself unselfishly for the happiness of others.
Funeral services were held from the Lawn Ridge church on Monday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Dean Jones. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery. Body bearers were Milo Franklin, Wayne Hohstadt, Myron Kirkpatrick, Carl Overfield, Eddie Howard and Delmar Saxton.
Alva Clark Riebel, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 31 Dec 1959, p. 2, col. 8
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Mrs. Arch Riebel Services Were Held Thursday
Carrie Pearl Lionberger was born on a farm north of Memphis, Mo., February 16, 1891 and passed away at her home July 11, 1961.
The daughter of Carlos and Minnie Latherous Lionberger. On February 18, 1912 she was united in marriage to Arch Riebel in a double wedding ceremony at their farm home with her sister Beulah and Leon Kutzner.
She is survived by her husband, three nieces, Mahava Niemi of Newport, Ore; Mildred Rovang and Leona Richardson of Portland, Oregon, one nephew, Carl Lionberger of Napa, California and a number of cousins and a host of friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Hugh Lionberger, and sister Beulah Kutzner.
She was a member of the Methodist Church of Memphis and past W. M. of the Carter Chapter O. E. S. at Memphis.
Funeral services were held at the Payne Funeral Chapter [sic] July 13, at 2:00 p.m. and was conducted by Rev. Fredrick Lawson. The O. E. S. conducted the ritual ceremony.
Body Bearers were R. G. Harris, J. A. Daggs, Kermit Rose, Harold Johnson, Harold Tippett and Glen Fugate. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.
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Fred Riebel, Jr., Services Held Here Monday
Fred Morris Riebel, Jr. was born in Scotland County, Missouri, Sept. 21, 1890 and passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1964 in the Davis County hospital, Bloomfield, Ia. at the age of 74 years and 19days.
He was the son of Fred Morris and Sarah Armstrong Riebel.
On March 15, 1915, he was untied in marriage to Ruby Rice, who survives. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Maude Hane of Quincy, Ill., and a brother, Arch of Memphis, two half sisters Mrs. Grace Jones and Mrs. Clint Shepperson of Arbela and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, a brother and a sister who died in infancy and a half brother, Clark.
Mr. Riebel attended Union Grove and Plum College rural schools. He graduated from the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Ill. He attended the University in Valpariso [sic], Ind. and College when living with an uncle in the State of Washington. He taught in rural schools in Iowa, Missouri and Idaho. Later he chose farming as his permanent occupation.
He was a man of many and varied interests, fond of growing flowers and collecting Indian relics. He cherished the presence of the little children in his neighborhood who brightened the days of his failing health. He was a man with a wide acquaintance and had many friends.
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COL. JAMES RIEGER DIES AT AGE OF 80
Widely-Known Attorney World War I Hero; Funeral to Be Thursday
Lt. Col. James E. Rieger, widely known attorney of North Missouri and a holder of seven World War I citations for outstanding military service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, died yesterday afternoon at Laughlin Hospital at the age of 80 years.
He had been in failing health for several months and on July 19 he fell at his home and broke his hip. The end came suddenly, at a time when he seemed to be resting somewhat more easily.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the church.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 12:30 p. m., Thursday when it will be taken to the church. The casket will be closed at the beginning of the memorial service. Military rites at the grave will be conducted by the 790th A. C. & W. Squadron Air Force Unit, of Sublette. Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.
Active bearers are members of McDougall-Lowe Post No. 20, American Legion: Russell Babcock, Ralph Sees, Harvey B. Young, Jr., Boyd H. Brown, Earl Sees and Cloy E. Whitney.
Adair County Bar Association will serve as honorary bearers.
Col. Rieger was born in Peoria county, Illinois, Sept. 20, 1870, the son of Gottfried and Rose (Bruening) Rieger, and was brought to Adair county when a small boy. He was educated in the public schools and after a course at the Kirksville Normal School he taught school for two years, and then entered the law school at Missouri University. Following his graduation in 1898, he practiced law in Kirksville, and served the 1909-1911 term as prosecuting attorney. He refused a second term and returned to general law practice which he continued until the past few weeks, except for the time he was in military service.
He was married to Alma Wray August 16, 1900, at Bloomfield, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Lt. Col. Wray M. Rieger, Kirksville, and Col. Nathaniel Bruening Rieger, now serving in Korea; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Evelyn) Cease, Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. A. B. (Ruth) Peterson, Yellow Pine, Idaho, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
He had been interested in military affairs from young manhood and was active in the Missouri National Guard, attaining the rank of captain. He attained the rank of major during nine months service on the Mexican border in 1916, and went overseas from Camp Doniphan in 1918 as a major in the 139th Infantry of the 35th Division. He had troops in the battles of Charpentry and Exermont, displaying a personal courage and leadership which won several citations from General Pershing and the Croix de Guerre, the Purple Heart and later the D.S.C. which was conferred in a special ceremony here in Kirksville. He returned from France in command of the 138th Infantry, a St. Louis regiment.
Col. Rieger was active in religious work all his life, and for many years conducted a Sunday School class in the First Baptist Church here. He carried this practice into army life and conducted Sunday School classes on the Mexican border and at Camp Doniphan.
In 1938 he was appointed by Gov. Lloyd Stark as a member of the commission of three to inspect the burial places of Missourians who were killed or died in France in World War I. He was a past commander of McDougall-Lowe Post of the American Legion.
The large Armory building on South Elson is named in his honor.
Lt. Col. Wray M. Reiger, the older son, was at Camp Ripley, Minn., where he is a division officer in National Guard summer maneuvers, when his father died. He arrived by army plane today about noon. He is head of the Science Department at the Teachers College here. Col. Nat B. Rieger, returned to army service after the close of World War II and is now on duty in Korea.
The Court House will be closed from two to three o’clock Thursday afternoon during the funeral hour.
Lt. Col. James E. Rieger, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Jul 1951, p. 1, col. 3, & p. 2, col.5, Tuesday
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Dr. John Rieger, 78, Dies at Unionville
Dr. John Rieger, 78-year-old retired osteopathic physician, died yesterday at Unionville. Funeral services will be held at Unionville tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in the Rieger family grave lot at the Forest Cemetery here, Saturday afternoon about 4:30 o’clock.
Dr. Rieger is survived by his wife, of the home in Unionville; two children, both of whom live in New York; one brother, Col. James E. Rieger of Kirksville, and one sister, Mrs. Salome Davis, of Oklahoma.
Dr. Rieger was born in Peoria County, Ill., October 16, 1858. His family moved to Adair County and he attended the Salisbury School. The family later moved to the Bryant neighborhood. Dr. Rieger attended the osteopathic school here and was graduated in 1905. He practiced in Billings, Mont., for many years. Upon retirement, Dr. Rieger moved to Unionville where he has made his home for several years.
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FEARLESS B. RIGDON, 68, DIES AT FARM HOME
Funeral Wednesday at Hazel Green Holiness Church.
Fearless Boston Rigdon, 68, years old, died at 10:30 o’clock last night night [sic] at his home a mile north of Clay. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about two years ago and had been confined to a wheel chair for the past year and a half.
Mr. Rigdon appeared to be in his usual health yesterday but became ill in the evening.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday morning at the Hazel Green Holiness Church. Burial will be at the Bethel Cemetery. The Rev. James McClanahan will conduct the services. Mr. Rigdon was converted and joined the Hazel Green Holiness Church about 18 months ago.
Pallbearers will be Frank Taylor, Leo Taylor, Junior Moore, Ora McClanahan, Lloyd McClanahan and Harold Adkins.
Mr. Rigdon was born Sept. 2, 1878, near Sperry, the son of Harry [Perry] and Lizzie King Rigdon. He lived his entire life, with the exception of six years spent in the West, in the same neighborhood.
He married Maude A. Palmer, of that community, on April 30, 1898. One son, Ernest, was born to this union. Mrs. Rigdon died a few years after their marriage.
On Oct. 4, 1903, Mr. Rigdon married Mrs. Minnie Sharp Nafus, and three children were born to this union.
Mr. Rigdon is survived by his wife, four children, Wayne A. Rigdon, of Hughes, Colo., Desmond A. Rigdon, of Kirksville, Mrs. Garnett A. Dodsworth, of Kirksville, and Ernest Rigdon; one brother, Moss Rigdon, of Brashear, two sisters, Mrs. Leo McClanahan, Kirksville, and Mrs. Alvin Clark, Willmathsville, seven grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.
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J. H. RIGHTER DIES HERE FRIDAY, AGED 82
Services At 10 Monday Morning, Davis Funeral Home.
James Harvey Righter, 82, of 804 E. Harrison Street, died at 6:45 o’clock Friday evening at a local hospital after a brief illness. Death was attributed to uremic poison. Mr. Righter had been in his usual health last Sunday morning and was making preparations to go to Novinger to spend the day with his daughter when he was suddenly taken ill.
The body will lie in state at the family home until the funeral services which will be held at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning at the Davis Funeral Home. The Rev. J. W. Dawkins will conduct the services and the body will be taken to Vandalia for burial. Pall bearers who will serve are J. D. Bondurant, R. M. Pickell, William Berry, Henry Morris, Shelby Allred and H. C. Wilson.
A son of Henry J. and Mary Elizabeth (McNess) Righter, Mr. Righter was born Nov. 16, 1861, near Cynthiana, Ky. He owned and operated a meat market for 18 years at Vandalia, prior to moving with his family to Kirksville in 1912. After moving to Kirksville, Mr. Righter, owned and operated a meat and grocery store on S. Osteopathy Avenue for about 25 years until he was forced to quit the business because of his health.
He married Mattie Lee Liter, who preceded him in death in 1895. One daughter, Mrs. Ethel Zimmerman, was born to this union. Later, Mr. Righter married Effie M. Liter and to this union six children were born, two sons having preceded him in death. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ethel Zimmerman of Kirksville, RFD; Mrs. Imogene Burton, of 804 E. Harrison Street; Mrs. Inez Keller, Burlington, Ia.; Mrs. Onita Garrison of Novinger, and Mrs. Gladys Farris, of Pekin, Ill.; two brothers, Dr. C. T. Righter, of Vandalia, and Luther Righter, of Skiatook, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Dye, of Mexico; Mrs. Rhetta Smith, of Rush Hill, and Mrs. Annie Willet, of Fulton; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Funeral Held for Mrs. James Riley
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Fort Madison Church east of Sublette for Mrs. Anna Gow Riley, who died Wednesday at the home of her son, George R. Riley, Wheatland, Mo. Mrs. Riley formerly lived north of Kirksville and is the aunt of Mrs. Vesa Brassfield, 308 East Randolph Street, and Ed Martin, of Greentop.
Mrs. Riley was born in Jefferson County, Ia., Jan. 6, 1856. She was married Dec. 13, 1888, to James B. Riley, who preceded her in death, Dec. 29, 1930. A daughter, Eva Grace Lazaroff, also preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1919.
Surviving, besides those previously mentioned, are a son, Hugh G. Riley, Ola, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. F. T. Hart, Deerfield, Mo., and Mrs. C. R. Cudd, Parryton [sic], Texas; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Riley was the last of a family of eight children. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Brief services were also held at Wheatland.
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Elmer Riley Dies At Age Of 76
Elmer Lee Riley, 76, of Greentop, died Saturday morning in a Kirksville hospital, where he had been a patient since June 30.
The son of James Walter and Ida Powell Riley, he was born south of Downing, on March 19, 1896. On June 27, 1918, at Lancaster, he married Ona McElhinney, who survives. Also surviving are five sons, Bruce Riley of Macon, Basil Riley of 1415 S. Boundary and Forrest Riley of the home; one daughter Mrs. James R. (Hilda) Hanus of Taledo, Ia.; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jesse Riley of Memphis and Marvin Riley of Los Angeles, Calif.
He was preceded in death by one son, Vrancis Paul Riley in 1939, and four brothers.
Mr. Riley lived for the past 52 years on the same farm located northwest of Greentop. He was engaged in farming until his retirement.
He was a member of the McGrady Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Dooley Funeral Chapel in Queen City. The Rev. Ollie Stuck, pastor of the Queen City Baptist Church, conducted the services. Burial was in the Fugate Cemetery, southwest of Queen City.
Bearers were: Mike Riley, Mark Schopp, Jack Hipps, Rex Talbert, Warren Snowbarger, and Leonard Rindel.
Elmer Lee Riley, From Unknown Newspaper, 20 Jul 1972
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Services Held For James W. Riley
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for James William Riley, who died last Thursday afternoon at the home of his son in Iowa. The funeral was held at the Morelock Church and burial was in the cemetery there. Elder Clyde Johnson conducted the rites.
Mr. Riley was 91 years and 6 months old, having been born at Bainbridge, O., on January 5, 1852. At the age of nine he came to Lexington, Mo., in Jackson County, and the following year moved to Schuyler County, later coming to Adair, where he lived and reared his family.
On Jan. 25, 1877, he married Nancy Thompson, and they were the parents of 11 children. Five children and his wife preceded him in death.
Surviving are four sons and two daughters, Homer of Excelsior Springs; James of Macon; Oliver of New Providence, Ia.; Glenn of Stahl; Mrs. Elizabeth Hobson of New Providence, Ia., and Mrs. L. Ray Hunter of Kansas City; one brother, Lewis Riley of Los Angeles, Calif., and number of grandchildren. Seven of his grandsons are in the service of their country.
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John R. Riley, a prominent farmer of near Brashear, died Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Wilson, near Gibbs, where he was visiting. He was 72years of age and had been in failing health for five months. He suffered a stroke on Monday afternoon and never regained consciousness. Mr. Riley was born August 15, 1860, in Van Buren county, Iowa. He was the son of Sylvester and Mary Anderson Riley, and came with his parents to Missouri when he was 4 years of age. They settled on a farm near Gibbs, known as the Scott Spencer farm, and Mr. Riley had lived continuously in eastern Adair county ever since. He was married Dec. 24, 1990 [sic], to Miss Nettie Crawford, a daughter of the late Judge Dan Crawford. Three children were born to them: Mrs. Virgil Wilson, of Gibbs, and Victor and Frank Riley, of Brashear. He also leaves four grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1926. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the family home and burial was made in the Union cemetery.
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Lloyd Riley Services Were Held Friday
Lloyd Russell Riley, 69 years three months and 22 days, passed away December 22, 1971, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital at 8:00 p.m. He was born August 30, 1902, North of Downing in Schuyler County, Missouri.
On September 27, 1928, he was united in marriage to Hazel Taylor.
Surviving are the widow; three brothers Elmer of Greentop, Mo. Jesse of Memphis, Mo. and Marvin of San Francisco, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers James Silas, Pearley R. and Glen Wilson Riley.
Services were held Friday December 24, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. from the Gerth and Baskett Chapel in Memphis, Missouri.
The Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating. Final resting place is the Memphis Cemetery.
Body bearers were Basil Riley, John Cook, Dale Riley, Brice Riley, Joe Wesley and Paul Forrester.
Lloyd Russell Riley, From Unknown Newspaper, 30 Dec 1971
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Mrs. E. W. Riley of Milan Dies
A lifetime Milan resident, Mrs. E. W. (Mary) Riley, 64, died yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Hospital in Lexington, Mo. Death occurred as the result of a fractured right hip suffered when she fell at her home in Milan on November 1.
Following her fall she was taken to the hospital in Lexington where her daughter, Mrs. Charlene Wyper, is an x-ray technician.
Her husband, E. W. (Cotton) Riley, is field auditor with the state auditing department, presently conducting an audit in Schuyler county.
Mrs. Riley was born in Milan December 10, 1889, the daughter of William and Mary McClanahan. She received her education in the Milan schools. She was married to Mr. Riley in 1908 at Milan. They were the parents of one daughter, Charlene.
The husband, daughter, and one granddaughter, Mary Margaret Wyper, who had been staying with her grandparents, survive. There are also two sisters, Miss Doll McClanahan, of Quincy, Ill. and Mrs. Frank (Bess) Railing of Milan.
Mrs. Riley was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church at Milan and an active member of St. Mary’s Altar Society. In addition to her church activities she was past regent of the John Sullivan chapter of the D. A. R. at Milan. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body has been taken to the Schoene Funeral Home in Milan.
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Mrs. W. F. Riley, 75, passed away, Thursday night, July 30 at her home in Downing, after years of illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Lloyd Moore at her home. Music by Mmes. H. E. Gerwig, Chas. Barbee, H. H. Lewis and Forrest Rowe. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Anna McMillan of Oklahoma, Mrs. Mary Groffman [sic] of California, and Mrs. Mable Ransom of Jefferson City, and one son, Elmer Riley of Milan, Mo. Burial was made in the Downing cemetery.
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Milan Man Dies Here
O. B. Riley, of Milan, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning. The body was taken to the Glenn E. Kent & Son Funeral Home in Green City. Funeral plans will be announced later.
O. B. Riley, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Feb 1951, p. 4, col. 4, Thursday
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OSCAR RILEY, OF BOYNTON DIES HERE
Funeral Services Sunday at Mt. Zion Church
Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Mt. Zion Church northwest of Green City at 2 p.m. for Oscar “Bun” Riley, 72, of Boynton, Mo., who died in a Kirksville hospital Thursday.
Mr. Riley was born on July 20, 1878, the son of W. D. and Effie Riley, and had lived all his life on the old home place two miles east of Boynton. He was married to Effie Halliburton on Feb. 10, 1904. They had four children, all of whom survive him.
There is one daughter surviving, Mrs. Gladys Tharpe, and three sons, Orval, Oral and Ermil. Besides his wife, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mrs. Nora Bartley.
He was converted at a church revival at Boyton [sic] in 1917 and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church and an active member in it at the time of his death. He was engaged in farming and taught school for a number of years.
Interment will be at the cemetery at the Mt. Zion Church under the direction of Glenn E. Kent and Sons of Green City. The body will be at the house until time for the services.
Oscar Riley, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Feb 1951, p. 3, col. 7 & 8, Friday
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JOHN T. RIMER, AGED 86, DIES AT LA PLATA
Had Been Ill a Week; Funeral To Be Held at Novelty.
Special to The Daily Express.
La Plata, Mo., Jan. 23—John T. Rimer, 86 years old, died last night at the home of his son, Verne Rimer, in La Plata. Mr. Rimer had been ill about a week, suffering with influenza.
Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at Novelty.
Mr. Rimer was born Dec. 10, 1854, near Lexington, Ky., the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Rimer. His parents moved to Missouri in 1856, and he has lived in this section since then. The Rimers made their home in Knox County.
On Dec. 4, 1881, Mr. Rimer married Miss Cynthia Vanlandingham, and they made their home in Knox County on a farm near Novelty. Seven children were born to this union, four preceding their father in death.
Mrs. Rimer died on Sept. 9, 1929. Mr. Rimer had made his home with his son for the past 11 years.
He is survived by one son, Verne, of La Plata; two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Fisher, Kirksville, and Mrs. Vena Hardy, of Novelty; one brother, A. G. Rimer, Edina; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Ferguson, Edina, Mrs. Pearl Oldfather, Edina, Mrs. C. R. Jones, Novelty and Mrs. Mattie Kirby, Armstrong; two half-brothers, Earl Rimer, Bushnell, Ill., and Reginald Rimer, of Denver, Colo., and two half sisters, Mrs. E. E. Marble, Edina, and Mrs. C. C. Whitmire, Edina.
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Delbert Riney
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Riney of Baring, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Riney of Rutledge, Mo., received word of the death of their brother and brother-in-law, Delbert Riney, 69, Wednesday afternoon at Denver, Colorado. Services were held in Englewood, Colorado, Saturday morning, December 23rd.
Delbert Riney, From Unknown Newspaper, 28 Dec 1972
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Don C. Riney
Don C. Riney, youngest son of Marcelus A. and Sallie Crafton Riney was born January 9, 1885, in Scotland County, and passed away November 1, 1972, in the Scotland County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years, 9 months, and 22 days. He was married to Ina Reed, February 1907, and to this union one son, Leland Cloyd, was born.
He was preceded in death by his wife April 10, 1957, his son October 1912, his father, mother and five brothers, Roscoe, Warren, Fred, Orville, and Charles and one nephew, Vern Riney, who passed away October 4, 1972.
He spent most of his life farming and after moving to town he worked in the Morgan Hardware Store several years.
He leaves to mourn his passing four nephews and six nieces, great nieces and nephews, several cousins, one sister-in-law, Daisy Simmons, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the Payne Chapel in Memphis, Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating, and burial in the Richland Cemetery. Pall bearers were Dennis Tippett, Kinny [sic] Cossel, Hobart Gooden, Edward Slayton, Eugene Newland and Clyde Lay.
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M. A. RINEY, WEST OF TOWN, DIED SUNDAY
Marcellus A. Riney was born in Montgomery County, Illinois, Dec. 21, 1847, and when 10 years of age moved with his parents to Scotland County. He was united in marriage to Sallie Crofton, Aug. 23, 1877, to which union six son[s] were born–two of them preceding him to the great beyond. Three reside here and one in Green City. He passed away June 6, 1920. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, four sons, seven grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the Richland Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. James Schultz, interment being made in the cemetery by the church.
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Mary Riney Passed Away September 3
Mary Ethel Riney, daughter of Ephraim E. and Silpha Rosebrough Shawly, was born April 30, 1890, in Scotland County, Missouri, and departed this life September 3, 1972, at the Scotland County Hospital, after a lingering illness.
She became a member of the Christian Church at an early age.
She was united in marriage to George Cline in 1913 and to this union one son was born. In 1924, she was united in marriage to Fred Riney and to this union two daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents: an infant daughter, and one brother Jim.
Surviving is the son, Adrian Cline of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Verabell Davis, and her husband, Ralph, of Baring, Missouri; two granddaughters, Mrs. Ray (Patty) Townsend of Baring, and Mrs. Carroll (Bonnie) Magruder of Kirksville; two great grandsons, Mike Townsend and David Magruder; a sister, Jane Havens of Memphis; a brother, Eph, of Chicago, Illinois; a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Gerth & Baskett Chapel in Memphis, Missouri, Tuesday, September 5, 1972, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Howard Merchant officiated. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Alfred Tinney, Junior Snodgrass, Roger Pole, Robert Shanes, Byron Drummond and Don Norton.
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ARE KILLED IN NEBRASKA
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schupbach and Mrs. R. C. Riney in Car Wreck
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schupbach and Mrs. R. C. Riney were killed in a car accident near Minden, Nebraska, about 2:30 yesterday afternoon, May 28, according to word received here late last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Schupbach and Mrs. Riney left Memphis in the former’s car about 5 o’clock yesterday morning for Denver, Colorado, where they expected to visit Mrs. Riney’s son, Maxey Riney and wife. Mrs. Maxey Riney is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schupbach.
The first reports of the accident came over the radio and were heard by several Memphis people in the early evening news and again late last night.
Mr. Schupbach operates a trucking business in Memphis. having moved here recently from Downing. Morris A. Walker drives the truck for Mr. Schupbach.
Mr. Riney left Memphis early this morning with Fred Gerth, Max Clough and Max Schupbach of Downing, a nephew of Earl Schupbach, to bring the bodies back to Memphis.
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Orlando Riney, aged about 70 years, a highly respected farmer living northwest of Memphis– committed suicide early last Sunday morning–his body being found a [sic] 8 o’clock a.m. about a quarter of a mile from his home by the side of a straw stack. He had drank about one ounce of “nax vomica”– the empty bottle being found in his pocket.
Mrs. Riney, has been in poor health for some time and her husband was greatly worried over her state of health and constant brooding over the matter evidently caused him to commit the rash act which took his life. About 2 o’clock the morning of his death Mrs. Riney said she was awakened by her husband walking about in the house by thought nothing of the incident. She arose at her accustomed time on Sunday morning–prepared breakfast and after putting the meal on the table stepped to the bed room to call him. Finding he had left the house she called her son who went to the barn and other buildings on the place. Becoming alarmed they phoned to the neighbors and in a short time a searching party was out in quest of the missing man who was found as above indicated.
Dr. Baker, the family physician, was summoned and upon his arrival he made a careful examination of the body to ascertain whether there were any marks of violence on his person[.] Finding there to be none the calling of the coroner was waived and a statement of facts signed by the neighbors and the undertaker, was given Dr. Baker, who kindly hands them to us for publication.
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ROSCOE RINEY DIES HERE SATURDAY, JAN. 31
Roscoe C. Riney well known Memphis man died at his home in Memphis Saturday, January 31. Mr. Riney had been in ill health for several years.
His brother, Don Riney, stopped by his apartment to see him Saturday morning and found him lying on the floor near the bed.
He was born October 30, 1882, in Scotland county the son of Marcelus and Sally Crafton Riney.
He was married October 25th, 1911, to Edith Ethel Miller in Davis county, Iowa. They made their home on a farm in Scotland county and lived there until retiring from the farm and coming to live in Memphis in 1943, when Mr. Riney engaged in the trucking business.
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1947 and by one brother.
He is survived by his children, Robert and Raymond of Memphis, Paul of Keokuk, Max of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Ina Carstens of Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Ann Kaiser of Keokuk; Mrs. Mary Brann and Miss Crystal Riney of Denver. He is also survived by three brothers, Warren Riney of Downing, and Fred and Don Riney of Memphis.
Funeral services were held at the Richland church Monday, February 2, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth and burial was in the Richland cemetery. Mr. Riney was a member of the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian church.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Ray Monroe, Mrs. Ross Tucker, Clyde Tippett, Ross Cravens, with Mrs. Will McWilliam at the piano.
Body bearers were: Will McWilliam, Cecil Doss, Glen Bloomfield, Ray Monroe, Will Shelley and Merritt Hyde.
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DIED AT THE AGE OF 91
Mrs. Sallie Love Riney Born in Scotland County in 1855
Mrs. Sallie Love Riney, one of the oldest native born women in this section of the state, died at the home of her son, W. S. Riney, at Downing Sunday morning at 12:15 o’clock. Mrs. Riney was born in Scotland county on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1855.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. A. Bickers, pastor of the Memphis Baptist church, at the Richland church Monday afternoon at 2:30 and interment was in the cemetery there. Six of her grandsons served as pall bearers.
She was married to Marcellus A. Riney, August 23, 1877. To them six sons were born, two, with her husband, preceded her in death. She is survived by four sons–Warren S. Riney, of Downing, Fred Riney, Roscoe Riney and Don Riney of Memphis, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Baptist church. Her entire life, with the exception of the last two months, was spent in Scotland county.
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Theodore J. Riney, 95-year-old farmer, died Saturday, March 13, at the home of his son, Lloyd Riney, southwest of Memphis. Funeral services were held at Richland Baptist church Monday afternoon with Rev. Faye Chappell conducting.
Masonic services were conducted by H. M. Jayne, with Rev. Arthur E. Brewer as chaplain. Pallbearers were fellow Masons: J. A. Daggs, A. R. Riebel, Vance Vaught, George Moore, Henry Reed, and Rev. Edward Beall. Burial was in Richland cemetery.
Mr. Riney was born in Scotland county Aug. 24, 1858 to Cletna Marcellus and Amanda Rush Riney. He lived his entire life in this county. He was a member of the Antioch Christian Church and had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for more than 51 years.
In 1899 Mr. Riney married Eva Rachel Carpenter, who survives.
Also surviving are their five children: Lee of Urbana, Ill.; Delbert of Denver; Ernest of Rutledge; Mrs. Helen Gerth of Willow Run, Mich.; and Lloyd E., with whom he made his home.
Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Vern Riney, 61, Passed Away At Iowa City
Vern Edwin Riney, 61, died at University Hospital at Iowa City, Iowa, Wednesday, October 4, 1972. He was born August 19, 1911, in Schuyler County, Missouri, a son of Warren and Maude Becraft Riney.
He was married to Vivain Steen in January 1932, and to this union was born two children, Sgt. Robert Riney of the U. S. Army and Mrs. Jeryl (Arlene) Stone of Memphis. They survive, as do the daughter-in-law and two granddaughters of Hartford, Iowa; Also son-in-law and two grandsons of Memphis; Surviving also is one sister, Mrs. Ethel Hoover of Lancaster, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at the Gerth and Baskett Chapel, Memphis, Missouri, at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 6, 1972. The Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiated. Burial was in the Barker cemetery. Body bearers were Raymond Riney, Robert Riney, Paul Riney, Donald Steen, Ernest Riney and Millard Becraft.
Vern Edwin Riney, From Unknown Newspaper, 12 Oct 1972
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BROTHER OF MRS. C. FERRIS COMMITS SUICIDE
Paris, Mo., April 19—Roy Ripperdan, barber, took his own life by drinking acid in the Jefferson hotel barber shop sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
The body was discovered by Ora Conyers, Negro porter, who opened the shop Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock. Conyers noticed Ripperdan sitting in one of the barber chairs when he entered the shop. He greeted him and receiving no reply, investigated and found him dead. A bottle, containing a small amount of acid, was lying on the floor near the chair.
A note was found. It read: “My wife, I suppose, is at Clarence with L. A. Rose, and my daughters, Elva and Edith, are at Brashear. Notify the rest of my people at Rutledge.”
Mr. Ripperdan had been in Paris for about three months and had previously worked in Brashear, Clarence, Monroe City and Shelbina. It is thought he was despondent over domestic affairs.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at Rutledge with burial in Pauline cemetery. C. Ferris and family and Miss Edith Ripperdan went from Brashear to be present at the obsequies.
Roy Ripperdan, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 21 Apr 1932, p. 1, col. 1
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A. D. RISDON, 87 YEARS OLD, DIES TODAY
Was For Years City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney
Amandus D. Risdon, aged 87, and for about 60 years a resident of Kirksville, died at 2:25 this morning at the Still-Hildreth Sanatorium at Macon, where he had been in poor health for the past two years.
For fourteen years he was Prosecuting attorney of Adair county, served as city attorney, was the first city counselor of Kirksville, president of the Board of Education for seven years and secretary of the Board of Regents of the Kirksville Normal School.
Mr. Risdon was born in Tiffin, Ohio, July 12, 1837. He attended the Western College at Weston, Ia., and Grinnell University at Grinnell, Ia. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted with Co. I of the 13th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, under General Grant and during his leisure time read law. He was admitted to the bar at Marengo, Ia., in 1864, and the next year came to Kirksville, where he practiced law for forty-seven years.
His home for many years has been at 501 West Jefferson street. He was a member of the G. A. R.
His wife died about five years ago. Surviving him are two sons, Audrey Risdon, of Kirksville, who is at South Haven, Mich., and E. A. Risdon, of Duluth, Minnesota; one daughter, Mrs. P. S. Tillery, of Eureka, Mo.
Funeral arrangements will be made later.
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Mrs. E. A. Risdon Dies Here
Mrs. Ernest A. Risdon, 74, of 605 West Jefferson street, died Saturday afternoon at a Kirksville hospital where she had been taken at 11 o’clock Friday night when her condition became critical. Mrs. Risdon previously had been confined to the hospital for more than two weeks but had returned to her home.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home with burial in the family lot at Bee Ridge cemetery, in Knox county.
Mrs. Risdon, the former Lida Athleen Shultz, was born Feb. 20, 1872 on a farm in Knox county, the daughter of the late Cyrus and Ellizabeth Shultz. When she was two years old she moved with her parents to Kirksville.
She received her elementary education in the model rural school of the Kirksville Normal and in 1892 was graduated from the State Normal with the degree of Bachelor of Scientific Didactics. Following this she taught in the elementary schools of Weston and LaPlata, and in the Kirksville high school.
On December 26, 1899 in Kirksville she married Ernest A. Risdon, following which they resided for two years in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, moving to Duluth, Minn., in 1901. In 1930, they returned to Kirksville and have made this their home since.
She was a member of the Christian Church and was active in the women’s organizations of the church.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence H. Fitzpatrick, of Madison, Wis., the former Frances Risdon, and one granddaughter, Patricia, also of Madison.
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Miss Anna Kate Risk, daughter of the late Dr. T. F. Risk, died of typhoid malarial fever last Saturday, at her home south of this city, aged about twenty- two years. She was a most estimable and intelligent young lady and her premature death brings sorrow to many relatives and friends. She was a member of the Christian church and the body was brought to Memphis Monday and the funeral services, conducted by Elder D. W. Misener, were held at the Christian church in this city, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery east of town.
Anna Kate Risk, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 13 Sep 1894, p. 2, col. 5
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Dr. Ferdinand Risk was born in Scott County, Kentucky, June 22d, 1847, and died at his residence in Baring, Mo., Feb. 19th, 1894, of pneumonia fever, aged 46 years, 7 months and 27 days. Bro. Risk was at the time of and many years previous to his death a member of the Christian Church. He leaves a wife and five children with many friends to mourn his loss. But we mourn not as those who have no hope, for we are assured that if this our earthly house of our tabernacle were dissolved we have a building of God, not made with hands. May God in his infinite mercy console the loved ones. L. S. M.
Dr. Ferdinand Risk, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 1 Mar 1894, p. 2, col. 4
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Death of Trixie Risk
Trixie Risk, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Risk, died at their home in this city Friday morning, May 15, 1908 at 2:30 o’clock. Trixie was a bright and good girl and would have been eighteen years old had she lived until July 21, next. She was a student of the Memphis High School, where in her class she always stood high. She was ambitious to advance in her studies, and when she learned that disease had such a hold on her that she would have to remain away from school she was grieved because of it.
The deceased was a girl of splendid character and attainments, and was much beloved by those that knew her. The funeral was held from the family residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. J. T. Shreve, pastor of the Christian Church. After which the remains were buried in the Memphis Cemetery.
The father, mother, sisters and brothers have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Trixie Risk, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 May 1908
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WARREN RITCHEY, 76, YEARS OLD, DIES TODAY
Warren Ritchey, 76 years old, one of the older residents of this city, died this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the county infirmary. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he sustained last Sunday.
He was at one time in the abstract and notary public business, having an office over the Corner Meat Market. For several years he worked on the George Nicholas farm and for the last four years has been at the county infirmary.
He is survived by a daughter, Miss Hila Ritchey, of California, and a sister, Mrs. Barnard, of Kansas City.
No funeral arrangements had been made at the time of going to press.
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Joseph Rittenhouse, one of the old settlers of this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Holmes, one mile north of Kahoka public square, Wednesday morning, of cancer, from which he had suffered severely for several months. The funeral was from the home in the evening of the day he died. The body was laid to rest by the side of that of his wife, who had preceded him, in the Waterloo cemetery. Deceased was a civil war pensioner having been a member of the 51st Mo., Vol. known as Col. Moore’s second regiment.
Joseph Rittenhouse, Kahoka, Missouri, The Clark County Courier, 7 Jul 1905
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MRS. GEO. A. RITTER RITES
Granger Woman Was Born in Virginia in October, 1866
Evalena Mathena Ritter was born Oct. 21, 1866, in Tazewell County, Virginia, and died Feb. 4, 1944, at the Community Nursing Home at Kirksville.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Granger by the pastor, Rev. J. C. Crenshaw. Interment was in the Black Oak cemetery.
The pall bearers were Wm. Smith, Chas. Schneider, Rex Sample, Clarence Pepper, Roy Mathena and Wilbur Morrow.
On December 18. 1889, she was married to George A. Ritter, who preceded her in death March 23, 1938.
To this union was born one son, Alvin, who died Sept. 25, 1916.
In early childhood she united with the Methodist church, transferring her membership to the Granger Methodist church when she and Mr. Ritter moved to that community.
She is survived by one brother, William E. Mathena of Wyaconda, everal [sic] nieces nephews.
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Funeral Saturday For Charles Rivers
Funeral services for Charles Rivers, 88, who died Wednesday afternoon at 113 E. Harrison St., will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. T. W. Jolly, pastor of the First Christian Church.
Mr. Rivers was born near Scranton, Penn., July 24, 1857. He was married to Kate McClure at Unionville, Mo., in 1891. Two children were born to this marriage.
One son, James Rivers, of Hutchinson, Kan., is the only survivor. A daughter, Lena, died about 10 years ago. Mrs. Rivers, wife of the deceased, died Jan. 11, 1940.
Mr. Rivers had lived in this community the past 30 years.
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MRS. CHARLES RIVERS, 73, DIES HERE TODAY
Succumbs To High Blood Pressure At Home Here.
Mrs. Kate Rivers, 73 years old, wife of Charles Rivers, died today at her home at 302 North Main Street from high blood pressure.
Funeral plans had not been completed this afternoon, pending arrival of their son, Jim, from Wichita. The body is lying in state at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rivers was born in Putnam County, Mo., July 24, 1866, a daughter of James and Mary Ann Funnell McClure. Her mother was a native of England.
Surviving her in addition to her husband and son are three brothers and one sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Rivers have lived in Kirksville twenty-five years.
Kate Rivers, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Jan 1940, p. 1, col. 6
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NATIVE OF KIRKSVILLE, 78, BURIED IN TEXAS
Word has been received here of the death in Odem, Texas, of Mrs. Mary Frances Rix, 78, who was born in Kirksville April 2, 1860, a daughter of John and Maria McVicker, an Irish miller and his school-teacher wife who were early settlers in this vicinity. When 21 she was married to Joel Haden Bozarth, farmer and Civil War veteran here, who is buried in the Baden Springs Cemetery. Her second husband died in 1919.
Mrs. Rix is survived by two of her four children, a son, A. J. Bozarth, of Odem, and daughter, Mrs. M. D. Forgy, also of Odem. She also leaves two step-grandchildren who live in this area, Aldo Snyder, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Hazel Jones, of Greencastle; a niece, Mrs. Jesse Kriner, of Novinger, and two nephews, George and Jim Bozarth, of Kirksville. Her funeral was held at Sinton, Tex., Dec. 5 and burial was at San Marcos.
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