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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MRS. CORA W. ARCHER DIES EARLY TODAY
Was 78 Years Old; Funeral Services On Wednesday
Mrs. Cora Whiteford Archer, 78, 1418 S. First, died at 1:45 a.m. today in a Kirksville hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis Chapel, at the corner Marion and Washington streets in Kirksville at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarene Church, will conduct the ceremony. Burial will be in the La Plata cemetery.
Mrs. Archer was born in Stark County, Illinois, Nov. 18, 1870, the daughter of James and Orpha (Kendrick) Whiteford, but had lived much of her married life in Adair County. She lived with her husband on a farm near Kirksville for many years. They moved to Kirksville in 1919, and have lived here since that time.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Archer is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Brown, Riverside, Calif., and Mrs. Bonnie Fiscus, Camp Point, Ill.; one son, Ray Archer, South Gate, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Alpha Flynn, Center, Colo.; Mrs. Blanche Bartlett and Mrs. Grove Lowrence, Kirksville, one stepson, Glen Archer, Eldora, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Welch, Yetter, Ia., and Mrs. Maggie McClanahan, of Millard, and one brother, William Whiteford, Reno, Nev.
She was preceded in death by one son, Dale, in 1913, and one daughter, Hazel in 1917.
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JAMES ARCHER, ONCE RESIDENT HERE, IS DEAD
Son of John Archer; Body is Being Brought Here
James Archer, 54, formerly of Kirksville, died in a hospital at St. Joseph this morning.
The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home tonight, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. Archer was the son of John and Linda (Stevens) Archer and was born in Adair County, Oct. 3, 1894.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; his father, John Archer, 1418 S. First St., Kirksville; two brothers, Glen of Elora, Iowa, and Ray, of Huntington Park, Calif.; four sisters Mrs. Grove (Corda) Lowrance, and Mrs. Blanche Bartlett, both of Kirksville; Mrs. Carna (Alpha) Flynn, Center, Colo.; and Mrs. Melvin (Bonnie) Fiscue, Erie, Ill., and his step-mother, Mrs. Cora (Whiteford) Archer, of Kirksville.
His mother preceded him in death.
Before moving to St. Joseph fifteen years ago, Mr. Archer was a plumber in Kirksville, and after his health failed, he became a barber. He was a veteran of World War I.
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James M. Archer Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for James M. Archer, who died Monday at St. Joseph, will be held Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Clyde Bachman. Interment will be in the Refuge Cemetery.
Bearers will be: Fred Rogers, George Herron, Allen Amon, Leo Marquess, Leonard Dorman, and Howard Watson.
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JOHN ARCHER, 92 YEARS OLD, SUCCUMBS HERE
Retired Farmer Was a Native of Schuyler County
John W. Archer, 92, died at his home at 1418 S. First street Tuesday night at 10:30.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Washington, Friday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Melvin Fiscus. Interment will be in the Stukey cemetery at Millard.
Born in Schuyler County near Queen City on Sept. 15, 1858, he was the son of Louis and Margaret (Logsdon) Archer.
He was married to Linda Stevens and three sons and three daughters were born to them. His wife died in 1895, and two sons also preceded him in death. He was married to Cora Whiteford in 1902, and she died Aug. 8, 1949.
Two sons and two daughters were born to this marriage. One son and one daughter by this marriage preceded him in death.
Surviving are three daughters and son by the first marriage; Mrs. Alpha Flynn, of Center, Colo., Mrs. Blanche Bartlett and Mrs. Corda Lowrance, both of Kirksville, and Glenn Archer, of Eldora, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Fiscus, of Camp Point, Ill., and one son, Ray Archer, of South Gate, Calif., by the second marriage. Seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Archer was a farmer in Schuyler County for a number of years. In 1927 he sold his farm and purchased a small acreage north of Kirksville where he lived until he moved to Kirksville.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington.
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W. K. ARCHER, MILLER HERE, DIES TODAY
Suffered from Pneumonia and Heart Disease.
W. K. Archer, 42, of northwest of Kirksville, died in a hospital here this afternoon at 12:30 o’clock. He had been ill several days from pneumonia, complicated by heart disease.
The funeral plans had not been made this afternoon. His body is lying in state at the Davis Funeral Home.
Mr. Archer, formerly a motor dealer here, was engaged in the custom milling business at the time of his death.
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Nova Arehart, 77 Dies In Quincy Hospital
Mr. Nova N. Arehart, age 77 years, of Kirksville, Missouri, formerly of Rutledge, Edina and St. Louis passed away Monday, February 26, 1968, at 1:30 a.m. at St. Mary Hospital Quincy, Illinois, where he had been since Friday 23, 1968.
He was born January 25, 1891, in Knox County, Missouri, the son of Pleny C. and Amy F. Hustead Arehart.
On May 6, 1925, he was married to Agnes M. Klote in Edina, Missouri, and she survives, also surviving are two brothers, Crume Arehart of the state of California and Troy Arehart of Gorin[,] Missouri; and three sisters, Mrs. Eva West of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Veta Parrish of La Harpe, Illinois, and Mrs. Johnnie (Eula) Kassahn of Rutledge, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond R., and four sisters, Evelyn in infancy, Mrs. Lora Cunningham, Mrs. Zelda Taylor and Mrs. Della Kenoyer.
He made his home in Kirksville for the past five years moving from St. Louis where he had lived for over [2?] years and where he was supervisor of the St. Louis Transit Co. He lived in Edina for over six years and in 1937 he was elected Judge of the Eastern District and served until 1939 when he was elected Presiding Judge of the Knox County Court and served until 1942.
He owned a garage in Rutledge, Missouri, before moving to Edina and also owned and operated farms.
He was a veteran of World War I having served in the Army.
He was a member of St. Joseph Church of Edina, Missouri, where services were to be held today, February 29, 1968, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Luke Reichert of Kirksville officiating and burial was to be in the New Catholic Cemetery at Edina, Missouri.
Rosary was to be held Wednesday, February 28 at [?] p.m. at the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Chapel, Edina, with Rev. Fred Nehle officiating.
Mr. Arehart was a member of the American Legion Post No. 261 of Edina.
Nova N. Arehart, From Unknown Newspaper, 28 Feb 1968
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Graveside Services For Young Babe Here
Graveside services were held for Trudy Lynn Arehart, who was born December 25, 1954, in Trinity Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away January 1, 1955 at that hospital. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Arehart, and is survived by one brother, Michael, 6. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Drake, and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Arehart.
Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery.
Trudy Lynn Arehart, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Jan 1955
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GORIN MAN DIES SUDDENLY
Virgil E. Argo Buried at Old Home Near Skidmore, Mo.
Virgil E. Argo, 49, died suddenly at his home near Gorin Tuesday afternoon, July 8, following a heart attack. He leaves his widow and several children.
Funeral services were held at his late home near Gorin on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. George V. Baskett of Wyaconda, officiating.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Phyllis Hutchinson and Mrs. Kenneth Fry of Wyaconda. Body bearers were: Henry Tague, R. B. Calvert, Wm. Peterson, Fleet Cunningham, Weldon Tague and L. E. Lowenkamp.
The body was taken to Maryville and services were held Thursday afternoon at the Burr Oak Methodist church near Skidmore where he spent his early childhood. Burial was in Burr Oak cemetery.
In 1933 he was married to Selma Knudson of Everest, Kansas. To this union 5 children were born, Virgil Emerson Jr., 13; Nellie Ann, 11; Robert Duane, 10; Mary Louise, 9; Suzanne Kay, 6. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Cunningham of Kansas City and Miss Myrtle Argo, San Diego; three brothers, Merlin and James, of Maryville and Ivan D. Argo, ElSergundo, Calif.
Those attending the funeral from a distance were Miss Myrtle Argo, San Diego; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Evans of Petersburg, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Tollif Knudson and son, Grant, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Knudson of Everest, Kansas; Mrs. B. H. Craige of Robinson, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Hellik Gullikson of Horton, Kansas.
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Addie Armstrong Services are Held Here
Addie M. Jennings Armstrong, a daughter of Jesse M. and Nancy Jennings was born November 28, 1887, in Scotland County and passed away May 23, 1971 at the Scotland County Nursing Home.
On January 11, 1910 Addie was married to Jesse L. Armstrong. To this union three children were born, Eva, Ava who is deceased, and Ora.
Mrs. Armstrong spent her entire life in Scotland County. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Bible Grove.
Those who preceded her in death are her parents, husband, Jesse, who passed away August 1, 1963, a son Ava, July 6, 1938, and two brothers.
Those who survive are: one daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Eva) Hanley of Baring, Mo.; one son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Armstrong of Memphis; four grandchildren, Hollis Hanley, Bushnell, Ill., Philip, Randy and Linda Armstrong of Memphis; five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Mrs. Armstrong was a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by her loved ones and friends.
Services were from the Payne Chapel in Memphis, Missouri, on Tuesday, May 25, 1971, at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Kenneth Campbell officiating.
Body bearers were Bob Azinger, Albert Azinger, Francis Azinger, Chester Jennings, Wallace Jennings, and Dorsey Jennings. Final resting place is the Bible Grove Church of Christ Cemetery.
Addie M. Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 10 Jun 1971, p. 3, col. 3
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Lightning Kills Boy
Ava Armstrong on Binder is Struck Wednesday Afternoon
Ava Armstrong, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Armstrong, was instantly killed about 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, July 6th, when he was struck by a bolt of lightning on the Orville Onken farm 6 miles southeast of Memphis.
Some men were cutting oats on the Onken farm. Roy Purvis was pulling a binder with his tractor. Armstrong was riding the binder and Orville Onken was shocking oats at the time the lightning struck.
A small rain cloud came up about 4 o’clock and only one or two bolts of lightning were seen. It had not started to rain and the men were going on with their work. Onken, according to Dr. E. E. Symmonds, who was called to see Armstrong, said he looked up when he saw the bright flash of lightning and say Armstrong fall from the binder, seemingly enveloped in smoke.
The bolt of lightning struck Armstrong on the head, tore the crown out of a straw hat he was wearing and burned him about head and shoulders. Dr. Symmonds said that Armstrong apparently died instantly.
In addition to his hat which was badly torn, Armstrong had a large hole torn in the back of his shirt below the shoulder and several smaller holes in the shirt below the large one.
Armstrong is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Armstrong, one sister, Mrs. Albert Hanley and one younger brother.
Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press.
Ava Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 7 Jul 1938, p.1, col. 7
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Funeral Services Friday
Ava Armstrong was Buried in Bible Grove Cemetery
Ava Armstrong, who was killed by lightning at the Orville Onken farm southeast of Memphis Wednesday afternoon, July 6th, was buried in the Bible Grove cemetery Friday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wild at the Bible Grove church.
Pall bearers were Chan Miller Johnson, Paul Burns, John Horn, Kenneth Riddington, Leland Howard and Harold Goosey.
He was the son of J. L. and Addie Armstrong and was born near Bible Grove November 23, 1913. He was 24 years old.
He leaves besides his parents, one sister, Mrs. Albert Hanley of Greensburg; one brother Ora Albert at home, one nephew, little Hollis Hanley, and Miss Beulah May Goosey, to whom he was to have been married.
Ava Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 14 Jul 1938, p. 4, col. 3
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A 17-day old child of O. L. Armstrong was buried at Bible Grove Sunday.
Child Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 17 Sep 1936, p. 1, col. 6
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ARBELA GIRL, 11, IS DEAD
Doris Lucille Armstrong Was Ill Only Five Days
Funeral services for Doris Lucille Armstrong, 11-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Armstrong of Arbela, are being held this afternoon, Dec. 14. Miss Armstrong died at the home of her parents, Sunday, Dec. 11, near Arbela following an illness of five days.
Services were conducted at 1 o’clock this afternoon from the Arbela Methodist church and another short service was held at the Bible Grove Christian church [sic], conducted by Rev. J. I. Johnson and Rev. Claude W. Risinger. Burial was in the Bible Grove cemetery.
She was born in Scotland county near Rutledge February 24, 1933. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Armstrong; seven brothers, Kenneth, in the armed services; Merlin of Chillicothe, Mo.; Leland, Darrell, Vancel, Gale and Dallas at home, and four sisters, Mrs. Paul Drillon of Chillicothe, Ill.; Kathleen, of Ft. Madison; Iris and Delma at home.
Doris Lucille Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 14 Dec 1944, p. 4, col. 4
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Found In Truck Saturday
Leland Armstrong Dies of Monoxide Poison in South Dakota
Leland Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Armstrong of Arbela, was found unconscious in his truck at Madison, S. D., Saturday and died later, apparently of carbon monoxide poisoning. He had fallen asleep while the motor of the truck was running.
Armstrong was discovered unconscious by a passing police officer. Unable to arouse the young man, the officer examined his bill-fold to discover his identity. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong in Arbela were notified.
Armstrong was taken to a hospital in Madison and efforts were made to revive him, but without success and his death occurred shortly before his parents arrived in Madison.
Funeral services were conducted at the Arbela Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 1:30, by Rev. Claude W. Risinger, pastor of the Memphis Christian church.
Short services were held at the Church of Christ at Bible Grove and burial was in the Bible Grove cemetery.
Earnest Leland Armstrong was born near Bible Grove Aug. 18, 1929.
He resided in Scotland county until June 5, when he went to Madison, South Dakota, where he was working at the time of his death. He attended grade school at Arbela and high school at Granger.
Surviving are his parents, six brothers and four sisters: Mrs. Paul Drillon, Sparland, Ill.; Kenneth Armstrong, Gettysburg, S. D.; Kathleen Armstrong, Keokuk; Private Alvin Armstrong, Warrentown, Va.; Iris, Delma, Darrell, Vancel, Gale and Dallas, all at home.
Earnest Leland Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Oct 1946, p. 1, col. 2
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Jesse Armstrong Services Held on Saturday
Jesse L. Armstrong, son of John L. and Lizzie Salisbury Armstrong, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, May 13, 1888 and passed away in the Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, at 11:30 a.m. pm August 1, 1963.
On January 11, 1910 he was married to Addie M. Jennings. They were the parents of three children, Ava Hugh, who preceded his father in death in 1938; Ora, of Memphis, and Eva (Mrs. Albert Hanley) of Baring.
Mr. Armstrong farmed until 13 years ago when he and Mrs. Armstrong moved to Memphis to make their home. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Bible Grove.
Besides his son, Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl. In addition to his wife and two children, he is survived by four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ersa Walker of Kahoka; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ at Bible Grove, conducted by Rev. J. Frederick Lawson. The body bearers were Kenneth Armstrong, Bob Azinger, Merlin Armstrong, Hollis Hanley, Gale and Dallas Armstrong.
Burial was in the Bible Grove Cemetery.
Jesse L. Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 8 Aug 1963, p. 7, col. 6
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John Armstrong Services Were Held Thursday.
John Kenneth Armstrong was born near Bible Grove, Missouri, August 30, 1924. He passed away at his home in Gorin, Missouri, March 21, 1966, at the age of 41 years, seven months. He was the son of Ora Earl and Margaret Armstrong.
He entered the navy in 1943 and served during the Second World War in the South Pacific and received an honorable discharge in 1946.
He was united in marriage to Pearl Louise Hawkinson, July 20, 1947, at Miller, S. Dakota. To this union three sons were born. He spent most of his life farming and was also employed as a fireman technician by Sheller Manufacturing Co. in Keokuk, Iowa. At the time of his death he operated his own refrigeration service business in Memphis, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Louise, and three sons, Roger Dennis, Ralph Duane and Randy Gene of the home; his mother, Margaret, of Granger, Missouri; five brothers, Alvin Merlin of Wyaconda, Missouri, Darrell Earl of Corona, Calif., Vancel Keith of Longansport, Ind., Harold Gale of Luray, Missouri, and Edwin Dallas of Granger, Missouri; four sisters, Mrs. Paul (Lois Drillon, Wyaconda, Missouri, Mrs. Carl (Kathleen) Saxon, Clinton, Iowa, Miss Iris Armstrong, St. Paul Minnesota, and Mrs. Monty (Delma) Kelly, Clinton, Iowa; mother-in-law, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ora Earl, one brother, Ernest Leland, and three sisters, Norma Louise, Doris Lucille and Cleota Pearl.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services were held from the Arbela Baptist church in Arbela, Missouri, on March 24, with burial in a Bible Grove cemetery. Body bearers were cousins, Albert and Robert Azinger, Wayne Wright, Rober[t] and Roscoe Blaine and Ora Armstrong.
John Kenneth Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 31 Mar 1966, p. 5, col. 6
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JOHN ARMSTRONG DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
John Kerns Armstrong, son of James and Mary Miller Armstrong was born in Scotland county, Missouri, June 20, 1883, and passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 1:15 a. m. at his home, north of Memphis. Mr. Armstrong spent all his life here except for a few years spent in the west.
On May 1, 1937, he was married to Essie Kisling at Lancaster, Mo.
Survivors are the wife, two sisters, Mrs. Ettie Kisling of Cantril, Iowa, Mrs. Cynthia Bahmfolk of Corona, Calif.; one brother, Martin Armstrong of Warren, Ariz.; two stepsons, Wayne Kisling of Cantril, and Virgil Kisling of Memphis, ad a number of nieces and nephews.
Body bearers are Will Glover, Hugh Speagh, Hubert Boise, Pearl Smith, Leo Drake and Harold Kirkpatrick. Rev. W. E. Craig will conduct the funeral services at the Gerth & Baskett chapel in Memphis, Friday afternoon at 2:00 p. m., with burial in the Memphis cemetery.
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John Armstrong Funeral Friday
Funeral services for John Kerns Armstrong, 70, were held Friday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Gerth & Baskett chapel with burial in the Memphis cemetery.
He was born in Scotland county, June 20, 1883, and died Sept. 13, 1955, the son of James and Mary Miller Armstrong. He was married to Essie Kisling May 1, 1937. She and two step sons, Wayne Kisling of Cantril, and Virgil Kisling survive. He is also survived by a brother, Martin Armstrong of Warren, Ariz., and two sisters, Cynthia Bahmfolk of Corona, Colo., and Mrs. Etta Kisling of Cantril.
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John L. Armstrong, one of the substantial citizens of the Bible Grove neighborhood died at his late home in Mt. Pleasant Township Monday morning, April 5. The funeral was held from the new church at Bible Grove Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, services being conducted by elder C. C. Parker, after which the body was buried in the cemetery nearby.
The deceased is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters, all of whom have reached their majority. He also had a number of relatives who mourn his death. He was sixty-eight years old. There was a large crowd of people attended the funeral thus showing their respect for the dead and sympathy for the bereaved.
John L. Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 8 Apr 1915, p. 12, col. 1
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Mrs. Lizzie Armstrong Funeral Held Sunday
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Armstrong, who died at her home near Bible Grove, Saturday, October 26th, was held at the new church at Bible Grove Sunday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. H. L. McKinley, of Mendota, Mo.
The funeral was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors who had known her for years, as she had been a resident of the Bible Grove neighborhood all her life.
Lizzie E. Salisbury was born near Bible Grove Feb. 1, 1863.
She was married to John L. Armstrong, April 9, 1882. To this union three children were born, all of them being with her at her death.
She confessed her faith in Christ in early life and remained faithful. Her husband preceded her in death, April 5, 1915.
She leaves three children: Jesse L. Armstrong, of Memphis, Ora E. Armstrong, of Greensburg, and Mrs. Ersa M. Jennings, of Downing; and ten grandchildren; also two brothers, J. T. Salisbury, of Bible Grove, Geo. S. Purvis, of Jefferson, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Bradley, of Bible Grove; Mrs. Manda Corwin, of Bible Grove, and Mrs. Minta Hunt, of Chillicothe, Mo.; besides many other relatives and friends.
She was devoted to her children and possessed many good traits of character worthy of emulation, being ever ready to minister to the sick and those in distress as long as she was able.
Lizzie E. (Salisbury) Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 31 Oct 1929, p. 3, col. 3
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Sudden Death
We learn that the wife of Mr. Jack Armstrong, living six miles west of this place, died suddenly one night last week. She retired apparently in her usual health. Soon after which she took to bleeding at the lungs, and died in half an hour.
Mrs. Jack Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Mar 1876, p. 3, col. 1
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Norma Loise Armstrong, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Armstrong, in the Union neighborhood southeast of Memphis, died at nine o’clock Wednesday night, March 30. She was the first casualty of the epidemic of measles here, her death being caused by pneumonia which developed from measles.
Funeral services were held at the Bible Grove church, conducted by the Rev. W. M. Feay, Friday afternoon, April 1, at two o’clock. Interment in the Bible Grove cemetery.
Norma Loise Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille,7 April 1938, p. 1, col. 3 & 4
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Earl Armstrong Services Held on Sunday
Ora Earl Armstrong, son of John Lindsey and Elizabeth Ellen Salisbury Armstrong, was born in Scotland County, Mo. July 20, 1888 and departed this life April 26, 1962 at his home in Granger, Mo. at the age of 73 years, nine months and six days.
On June 8, 1922, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Wright. To this union was born 14 children.
He is survived by his wife and ten children, Mrs. Lois Drillon, Wyaconda, Mo., John Kenneth, Gorin, Mo., Mrs. Kathleen Saxon, Clinton, Iowa, Alvin Merlin, Wyaconda, Mo., Miss Iris Ilene Armstrong, St. Paul, Minn., Darrell Earl, Creswell, Oregon, Mrs. Delma Kelley, Fruita, Col., Vancel Keith in the Air Force, stationed at Rushmore AFB, South Dakota, Harold Gale, Luray, Mo., Edwin Dallas, Arbela, Mo.
He also leaves 14 grandchildren, one brother; Jess Armstrong of Memphis and one sister, Mrs. Ersa Walker of Williamstown, Mo. Preceding him in death were his parents and four children, Cleota Pearl, Norma Loise, Doris Lucille and Ernest Leland.
Mr. Armstrong was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Memphis. In early life he was a farmer and owned and operated a threshing machine. At the time of his retirement he owned and operated a saw mill.
Services were conducted Sunday at the Arbela Baptist Church by Rev. Geo. Keppner and a short service at the Bible Grove church of Christ with burial at Bible Grove. Body bearers were Floyd Wright, Wayne Wright, Albert Azinger, Robert Azinger, Ora Armstrong and James Crank.
Ora Earl Armstrong, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 May 1962, p. 10, col. 4
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Final Rites Sunday For Earl Armstrong
Ora Earl Armstrong, 73, a farmer of near Granger, died early Thursday morning, April 26, 1962, in his home.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two in the Arbela Baptist Church, the Rev. George Keppner officiating. Burial was in the Bible Grove cemetery.
Mr. Armstrong, a son of John L. and Elizabeth Salisbury Armstrong, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, July 20, 1888. He married Margaret Wright on June 8, 1922.
Surviving are the widow; six sons, Kenneth of Gorin, Darrel of Crestwell, Ore., Vancel, Merlin, Gale and Dallas; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Drillon of Wyaconda, Mrs. Kathleen Fakon of Clinton, Ia., Mrs. Dema Kelly of Fruita, Col., and Miss Iris Armstrong of St. Paul, Minn.; a brother, Jeff Armstrong of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Ersa Walker of Monticello, and 14 grandchildren.
Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by four children.
Ora Earl Armstrong, Gorin, Missouri, The Gorin Argus 3 May 1962, p. 1, col. 4
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A.J. Arndt Dies In Hurdland
A.J. Arndt, 73, died Tuesday at his Hurdland home following a two year illness with cancer. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev. K. H. Ladman at the M. E. church, of which Mr. Arndt was a member. Born May 1, 1862 in Ohio, he moved to Iowa at the age of 5 years, where he grew to manhood. He married Mary Norris in 1887 and they went to St. Louis. Later Mr. Arndt went into the hardware business in Hurdland, from which he retired five years ago. Surviving, besides his widow, are two sons and one daughter. A son, Charles, died in 1922 and another son died in infancy.
A.J. Arndt, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 30 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 5
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Carl Arndt, 96, Dies in Iowa
Mrs. Frank Myers, of Kansas City, is in Kirksville today looking into the affairs of her father, the late Carl Arndt, who died May 12, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Hird, if Eddyville, Ia., at the age of 96 years.
Mr. Arndt was born in Germany, but came to America when a young man and settled near Cabool. He later moved to the Kirksville vicinity and lived south of town for about 35 years. Five years or so ago he gave up his residence here and lived with his children. Four children preceded him in death.
The surviving children are Otto Arndt, of Minnesota; Ed Arndt, of Waconia, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Hird, of Eddyville, Ia., Fred Arndt, of Huntsville, Mo., Mrs. Frank Myers, of Kansas City; Jacob Arndt, of Newton, Ia.; Charles Arndt, of Kirksville, and Adam Arndt, of Ottumwa.
Burial was in Highland Park Cemetery here.
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MRS. MARY C. ARNDT, 69, DIES AT HURDLAND
Widow of Late A. J. Arndt Succumbed This Morning.
Special to The Daily Express.
Hurdland, Mo., July 15 –Mrs. Mary C. Arndt, 69, wife of the late A. J. Arndt, died at her home here this morning at 9 o’clock. She had been ill for the past four years.
The funeral has not been definitely scheduled, but will be held at the family home. Burial will be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.
Mrs. Arndt, oldest child of James K. and Virginia Arnett Norris, was born in Mt. Ayer, Ia., May 31, 1867. She taught in the Iowa public schools several years before she was married on July 3, 1887 to A. J. Arndt, an architect and contractor in St. Louis.
They lived in St. Louis for several years, then moved to Ewing, Mo., where Mr. Arndt engaged in the lumber business. They came to Hurdland in 1917.
Mr. Arndt died Jan. 23, 1936.
Surviving her are two sons, R. A. Arndt, New York, N. Y.; and Jerome H. Arndt, Edina; a daughter, Mrs. Irene Arndt, Kansas City, Kan.; a granddaughter, Miss Bonnie Jean Arndt, New York, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. George Michael, Wellsville, Kan.; Mrs. Tom Vance, Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. Curt Hall, Mt. Ayer, Ia.; Mrs. Alice Hunter, Los Angeles; Mrs. Carrie Gilbert, Scobee, Mont.; Chester A. Norris, Chicago; William L. Norris, Kansas City, Mo.; Harrison B. Norris, Chicago, and Dr. F. A. Norris, Houston, Tex.
One son, Charles, died in 1922.
Mrs. Arndt was a member of the Hurdland Nazarene Church.
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Father of L. A. Arneson Dies
L. A. Arneson and daughter, Miss Aileen, returned Friday night from Garretson, S. D., where they attended the funeral of Mr. Arneson’s father, Anfin Arneson, who died last Sunday in a hospital in Sioux City, Ia., following an operation.
Mr. Arneson was 84 years old and was a pioneer resident of the Section of South Dakota in which he lived. He was a traveling salesman for many years. Hus wife died eleven years ago.
Anfin Arneson, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Oct 1940, p. 3, col. 6
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Mrs. Mary Arni, of Queen City, Dies
Mrs. Mary Arni, an elderly resident of Queen City, died Friday morning at Fulton, Mo.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o’clock in Queen City and interment was in the cemetery there.
She lived most of her life on a farm near Queen City but for the last few years lived in town.
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Obituary
Amelia Arnold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Arnold, departed this life Dec. 24, 1901, at her home three miles northeast of Gorin. She was born in Scotland County, Mo., Dec. 23, 1867, was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Memphis for a number of years. Last September she united with the Brethren in Christ. Her life was one of devotion to her church, being filled with true Christian grace. She leaves a loving but saddened home and scores of friends who mourn her death. The funeral was conducted by the writer Dec. 27, after which we laid her body to rest in the German cemetery, three miles northwest of Gorin. May our Heavenly Father bless and comfort the family in their affliction is the prayer of the entire community. C. H. Whitehead.
Amelia Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Jan 1902, p. 2, col. 6
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Little Azro Arnold was born May 14, 1899, and died Oct. 13, 1899. The mother, Viola J. Arnold, died July 3, 1899. The father, Waldo Arnold, is now in California, having started there the 4th of this month. The friends received a letter from him the day of the death of the baby, stating that he had arrived in California, and inquiring as to the health of the baby. He had one other child, little Harry, who died two years ago the 21st of this month, aged about three months.
The funeral service was held at Lawn Ridge church, Saturday, Oct.8, 1899. The sermon was preached by the pastor of the christian church of Memphis, Rev. Granvell Snell. His theme was “The significance of the Innocence of childhood.” “Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Azro Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Oct 1899, p. 4, col. 2
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Chas. Arnold Services Held At Gorin
Charles Dye Arnold was born December 23, 1903, near Gorin, Missouri, the son of Gus and Martha Dye Arnold.
He passed away Saturday, August 12 1972, at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital at Memphis, Missouri, after a short illness.
September 22, 1922, he was married to Mable Medus. They lived in the Scotland County area all their married life and in the Round Grove and Gorin area the past 38 years. They would have celebrated their Golden Anniversary on September 22, 1972.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Doris Atwater of Memphis, Missouri; two sons, Richard of Memphis, Missouri; and Donald of Gorin, Missouri; three grandsons; three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter; two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews. His parents, one infant daughter and a son-in-law preceded him in death.
Funeral services were conducted by Gerth and Baskett at the Christian Church, Gorin, Missouri, Tuesday, August 15, at 1:30 p.m., Bill Roberts minister. Soloist was D. J. Tague and pianist was Sandra Tague. The Pall bearers were Hollis Blain, Richard Kraus, Russell Nickels, Dee Clatt, Robert Kraus and Evert Tague. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Gorin, Missouri.
Charles Dye Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 17 Aug 1972
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Chas. Arnold Dies In Denver
Wednesday morning Fian Oliver of this city received a telegram announcing the death of Charles L. Arnold at his home in Denver, Colo., after a long illness on Tuesday January 31, at 9 p.m. Mr. Arnold was 80 years old last Christmas.
The body will arrive in Memphis Friday noon, coming via Baring, and will be taken to the home of deceased’s sister, Mrs. Berryman Green. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church next Sunday afternoon. Interment in Memphis Cemetery.
Charles L. Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Feb 1932, p. 1, col. 3
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Former Memphis Contractor Died In Denver Was Buried Here
C. L. Arnold was born in Scotland County near Memphis, Dec. 24, 1852. He lived the greater part of his life in Scotland County.
On February 5, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Betty Oliver, the wedding taking place at the home of the bride, south of Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold had ten children, four of whom preceded the father in death. The six surviving children are: Oliver, Leslie, Hobart and Delmar Arnold; Mrs. Mildred Rimon, all of Denver; also Mrs. June Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.
Mr. Arnold was a contractor while in Memphis. He put in the concrete sidewalks and the curbing around the Scotland County Courthouse.
He moved to Edina 21 years ago. The West then lured him as it has so many others and he moved to Colorado. He has been a resident of Denver for the last fifteen years where he died the last day of January.
Mr. Arnold continued his work as a contractor in Denver and was active in his work until three years ago. While incapacitated for business, he was not bedfast. He was critically ill only a week.
He was a member of the Christ Methodist Episcopal Church, and a service was held in Denver by Dr. J. J. Lace.
Besides his wife and six children is survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Berryman Green of Memphis, 17 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, with the pastor, C. M. Kennaugh, in charge.
Charles L. Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Feb 1932, p. 1, col. 6
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Natalie Joy Arnold Services Were Held Sunday
Ella Natalie Joy Arnold, only daughter of Willard and Gretchen Sallee Joy, was born on November 1, 1930, and departed this life at K. O. Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri, on August 17, 1972, after a short illness. She attended school at Price Rural School and graduated from Gorin High School with the Class of 1948.
On November 4, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald Arnold. To this union two sons were born, Duane and Darrell Jay.
Natalie united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and remained a faithful member and teacher of the Beginner’s Sunday School Class until the time of her illness. She was for several years assistant Postmaster at Gorin and had assumed the duty of Postmistress only a short time before her death.
Survivors include her sons, Duane and Darrell Jay of the home; her parents, Willard and Gretchen Joy of Gorin; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Joy of Keokuk, Iowa; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many, many friends.
Mrs. Arnold was a loving daughter, mother, and sister, active in all church, school, and community affairs. Her ready smile and quick sympathy endeared her to both old and young. The entire community is deeply saddened by their loss of a friend and citizen.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Gorin, Missouri, Sunday, August 20, 1972, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Wesley Wallace and Rev. Darrell Ridgely officiated. Burial was in the Gorin Cemetery. Body bearers were Kenny Clatt, Bill Dale, Dee Clatt, Cecil Kiekel, Raymond Austin, and Harold Hustead. Honorary body bearers were Gene McLeland and Weldon Tague.
Ella Natalie (Joy) Arnold, From Unknown Newspaper, 24 Aug 1972)
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VERNICE ARNOLD FUNERAL
Died Suddenly While at Work at Moline, Illinois
Funeral services for J. Vernice Arnold, who died suddenly from a heart attack last Tuesday afternoon at 12:45 while at work in the John Deere plant at Moline, Ill., were conducted at the Gerth & Baskett funeral parlor in Memphis Friday afternoon by Rev. H. A. Bickers, assisted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth. Music was by the Chappell sisters. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
He was born on a farm near Memphis, Nov. 16, 1899, the son of Wm. W. and Amy Alice Arnold. He spent his life here with the exception of one year he worked for the John Deere company at Ottumwa.
He was married in Memphis to Miss Mary Katherine McDole on April 14, 1920. They have no children.
He is survived by two brothers, Elmer Arnold, Durham, Mo., and Leo Arnold, Memphis; one half-brother, Emerald Arnold of Memphis; three half-sisters, Mrs. Laura Williams, San Gabriel, Calif.; Miss Lillian Arnold and Mrs. W. J. Montgomery, Memphis.
He was a member of the McAdow Presbyterian church, the Masonic and Eagle lodges.
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Jacob Arnold
Jacob Arnold was born in Wortenburg, Germany, June 18, 1855. He emigrated to America with his parents when 10 years old, settling in Scotland County, Mo., where he resided until his death, which occurred at the Graham Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, November 23, 1906. He was married to Miss Dora Walters the 14 of April 1879, to this union six children were born, one child dying in infancy, 3 boys residing in the west two little girls, who are living with the mother in this city. He was also survived by four brothers and five sisters, most of whom are living in Scotland county.
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Death of Arnold Boy
James Cecil Arnold, son of Emerald and Cora Arnold was born Oct. 12, 1898, died March 26, 1913, age 15 years, 5 months, 14 days, from the effects of measles. He was a kind and obedient child and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a patient sufferer and bore his pain without a murmur. He bade his parents, brother and sister and friends good bye and said, meet me in Heaven, and with a smile waved his hand good bye. Funeral services were conducted at McAdow church by Rev. Morton. Remains were laid to rest at the McAdow cemetery by the Standard Grange No. 2120 in the order of which he was a member in good standing.
James Cecil Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Apr 1913
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DIED AT HIS HOME FRIDAY
James Emerald Arnold Born in Scotland County, July 7, 1877
Funeral services for James Emerald Arnold were conducted at the Baptist church in Memphis Sunday afternoon, July 23, at 2 o’clock by Rev. J. Purd Hays, and interment was in the McAdow cemetery, southwest of Memphis, in the community where Mr. Arnold lived for many years.
Pall bearers were Emmett Arnold, Basil Arnold, Lloyd Lancaster, Leo Montgomery, James Montgomery and Warren Green.
Mr. Arnold was born in Scotland county on July 7, 1877. He died at his home in Memphis Friday, July 21- just two weeks after his 73rd birthday.
James Emerald Arnold, was a son of William and Martha Arnold.
He was married to Cora Garrison June 6, 1895. To this union 10 children were born, 8 of whom are living. His wife and the following children are left to mourn his loss: Mrs. Glen Lancaster, Mrs. Everett Robinson, Mrs. Clarence Green, Warren Arnold, Okla Arnold, all of Memphis; Mrs. Bill Pflum of Newark, Mo., Mrs. Melvin Hall of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Mrs. Dan McKeehan of Leon, Iowa; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Lillian Arnold, two half brothers, Leo Arnold and Elmer Arnold, and one step sister, Mrs. Laura Williams, who lives in California.
He was preceded in death by one son, Cecil Arnold, at the age of 15 years, and one infant daughter. Also one sister, Mrs. Mollie Montgomery, one brother, Edgar Arnold; one half-sister, Nettie Ruth, and two half brothers, Johnnie Arnold and Vernice Arnold.
He spent his entire life in Scotland county with the exception of a few years in Knox county and one year in Illinois, and lived on a farm until his illness, 15 years ago, when he suffered a stroke.
He was a member of the Little Zion Baptist church.
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James N. Arnold, of Worthington, Dies
James Newton Arnold, 81, of Worthington, died in a Kirksville hospital yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock.
Funeral services will be held in the Baptist Church in Worthington Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will be in the Pleasant Home Cemetery near Worthington.
Mr. Arnold was born March 3, 1865. He had been a resident of Worthington and Putnam County for about 59 years.
He is survived by his wife and six children, Mrs. Minnie Steen, of Worthington; Mrs. F. R. Kuszmaul, of Kansas City, Mo.; Noah Arnold, of Centerville, Ia.; Mrs. E. H. Osgood, of Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. H. B. Evans and Mrs. Mamie Bowen, both of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Tarr; fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Five children have preceded him in death.
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JOHN PAUL ARNOLD, 69, OF EDINA DIES
Business Man Had Been Ill Several Months.
Special to the Daily Express.
Edina, July 28.—John Paul Arnold, owner of the Ben Franklin & Company Stores here, and prominent in business circles, died this morning at 1:30 o’clock at the home of his son, Ralph, at the age of 69 years. He had been ill several months with heart trouble.
Mr. Arnold was born in Quincy, Ill., Jan. 31, 1873, the son of Michael J. and Laura Eppel Arnold. He attended St. Francis School and College in Quincy and the Gem City business College. He was married to Julia Leakey on Jan. 31, 1897, in Quincy. One son, Ralph, was born to this marriage.
In 1916, Mr. Arnold and his family moved from Quincy to Edina, where he entered the hardware business, later becoming owner of the Ben Franklin Company Stores with which he was associated with his son.
He leaves his widow and son, two sisters, the Misses Laura and Mayme Arnold of Quincy, two brothers, Rome G. Arnold of Quincy, and A. A. Arnold of Los Angeles, and one grandchild, Joyce Arnold.
He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years.
Funeral arrangements will not be made until the brother in California is heard from.
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Leo Arnold Services Held On Wednesday
Leo Arnold, son of William and Allie Luckett Arnold, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, July 22, 1890, and passed away on November 20, 1967, at the Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri.
He grew to manhood and received his education in the county schools. On February 26, 1913, he was united in marriage to Lulu Bradley and they established their home in the county where they lived until December 1, 1965, when ill health made it necessary for them to leave the farm and move to Memphis.
He was a most active member of Antioch Church congregation, serving in various offices of the church.
At the time of his final illness he was employed by Holland Moore and son of Memphis.
He is survived by his wife, Lulu Arnold.
The last member of his family, he was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Elmer, Vernice, and John Arnold; his sister, Nettie Ruth; his half-brothers, Edgar and Emerald Arnold; his half-sisters, Mollie Montgomery, Lillian Arnold and Laura Williams.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Vernice Arnold, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorial services were conducted at the Gerth & Baskett Funeral Chapel on November 22 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Faye Black officiating. Kenneth Campbell, accompanied by Mrs. J. E. Luther sang “Rock of Ages”, and “Beyond the Sunset.”
Body bearers were Andrew Woods, Lowell Max Woods, Ralph Green, Kenneth Bradley, David Gutman and Warren Jones.
Burial was in a mausoleum in the Memphis Cemetery.
Leo Arnold, From Unknown Newspaper, 30 Nov 1967
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Lillian Day Arnold Service Were Held Tuesday
Lillian Day Arnold, daughter of William W. And Katherine Baker Arnold was born in Scotland County, October 30, 1880 and passed away on May 8, 1966 at the Wilson Nursing Home in Memphis, aged 85 years and six months.
She united with the McAdow Presbyterian church at an early age, later transferring her membership to the First Presbyterian Church of Memphis, where she remained a faithful member.
She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and a charter member of the Business and Professional Womens [sic] Club.
Her entire life was spent in Memphis and Scotland County. Here she was employed by retail business in selling and alteration work.
She is survived by one brother, Leo Arnold of Memphis and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11th at 3:00 p.m. at the Payne Chapel. Rev. V. A. Venezia, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Montgomery City was the minister.
The body bearers were Lloyd Lancaster, J. Vic Smith, Warren Green, Emmett Arnold, Warren Arnold and Leo Montgomery.
Interment was in Memphis Cemetery.
Lillian Day Arnold, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 May 1966, Thursday
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Mrs. Lulu May Arnold, 76, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at her home in Medill.
She was born near Etna, April 9, 1882, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Dieterich Mohr. She had lived near Etna all her life.
She married Henry Arnold on October 4, 1905. He survives, as do one son, William, and one grandson, Bobby, of Medill; four brothers, Ed and J. B., both of Granger; Andrew and Lewis, both of Wyaconda; one sister, Mrs. Elva Welbourn, Etna.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 in the Etna Methodist Church. The Rev. Lowell Shorey officiated. Burial was at Etna.
Lulu May Arnold, Kahoka, Missouri, Clark County Courier, 15 Apr 1958, p. 8, col. 3
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Mrs. Mary E. Arnold, a resident of Kirksville for the past 30 years, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Fred Shultz, at Bussey, Ia., February 16. She was 85 years of age. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. They are: A. F. Arnold, of Amarillo, Texas; N. D. Arnold, of Milan, Mo.; James Arnold, of Denver, Colo.; S. W. Arnold, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Stella Witter, of Seattle, Wash. Her husband died in 1908. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Summers & Son Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Burial was made in the Forest Park cemetery.
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MRS. MAYBELLE ARNOLD DROWNS IN WATER TANK
Former Gibbs Resident Commits Suicide at Home Near Gorin
Mrs. Maybelle (Wandell) Arnold, 31, formerly of the Gibbs vicinity, drowned herself in a house water supply tank at her home one and one-half miles southeast of Gorin, in Scotland County, Sunday afternoon about five o’clock, according to information obtained from the Scotland County Coroner.
She and husband, Charles William Arnold had spent the day at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Arnold, northeast of Gorin. When they left for home about four o’clock she drove their car and Mr. Arnold drove a tractor. She arrived home about twenty minutes ahead of Mr. Arnold, and it was during this time that she jumped into the supply tank with about three and half to four feet of water in it and drowned.
When Mr. Arnold reached home he found the car door open, and her purse and two bottles of soda which they had purchased on the way home and her gloves were in the house. He looked in the poultry house thinking she might be gathering the eggs, then noticing the lid of the supply tank, he peered into the tank and discovered her body. Dr. Fred Johnson was summoned and pronounced her dead. The County Coroner, Dr. P. M. Baker, of Memphis, was called and found that an inquest was unnecessary. She had been in ill health the past year.
The body was taken to the Gutting Funeral Home in Kahoka, where Mrs. Arnold had been employed in previous years. This morning the body was taken to the farm home near Gorin where it will remain until time for the funeral services, which will be held in the Methodist Church in Gorin Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will be in the Gorin Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was the daughter of John and Etta (Shouse) Wandell and was born on their farm northeast of Gibbs on Aug. 15, 1916.
She us survived by her husband, her aged parents, two brothers, John and Russell and three sisters, Florence, Faye and Mrs. Willis (Opal) Funk.
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RETURN FROM FUNERAL OF MRS. NELLIE ARNOLD
Chief of Police Pearl Arnold and Mrs. Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lowe, of Kirksville, returned home last night from Mason City, Iowa, where they attended funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Arnold who died there Saturday. The services were held yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Arnold was the widow of J. O. Arnold who died in 1933 at Mason City. He was a brother of Pearl Arnold and Mrs. Lowe and formerly lived in the Greentop vicinity.
Mrs. Arnold is survived by two sons and one daughter.
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Mrs. J. N. Arnold Dies at Worthington
Mrs. J. N. Arnold, mother of Mrs. Minnie Steen of 401 S. Baltimore street, died Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at her home in Worthington, after a long illness. She was 77 years of age.
Mrs. Arnold, whose maiden name was Sarah Ann Gillispie, daughter of David and Margaret Gillispie, was born in Schuyler County. She had lived in Worthington for about forty years. Her husband preceded her in death last March. She leaves the following children, Mrs. Minnie Steen, Kirksville, Noah Arnold, Worthington, Mrs. Beulah Osgood, Ottumwa, Ia., Mrs. F. R. Kuzmaul, Mrs. H. B. Evans, and Mrs. M. H. Bowen, all of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Baptist Church in Worthington, conducted by Rev. Archie Cooper of Kirksville.
Mrs. Steen and her daughters, Mrs. Lois Bransomb and Mrs. Clive Ashby and Mr. Ashby will attend the funeral.
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THOMAS ARNOLD OF GREENTOP, DIES, AGED 80
Funeral for Retired Farmer To Be Held Tomorrow.
Thomas Sandford Arnold, 80-year-old retired farmer, died yesterday evening at 5:30 o’clock at his home in Greentop.
Funeral services will be held at the Greentop Christian Church at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The services will be conducted by the Rev. P. M. Lind. The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until 4 o’clock this afternoon.
Mr. Arnold was born Sept. 3, 1858, in Schuyler County, the son of Samuel and Margaret Arnold. He married Miss Arminda Byrn on Feb. 21, 1889. Mrs. Arnold preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 1930. Three sons were born to this to this union, all of whom are living.
Mr. Arnold is survived by his children, Vernie, Bryan and Dale, five grandchildren and two brothers, J. N. Arnold, Lanagan, Mo.; and G. W. Arnold, of Fristoe, Mo.
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GEORGE ASHBY, AGED 84, DIES AT MACON HOME
Long a Resident of Near Brashear; Funeral Tomorrow.
Special to The Daily Express.
Brashear, Mo., Jan. 29—George W. Ashby, 84, died at the county home in Macon County Monday, January 27.
Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church in Brashear Thursday at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. H. Lane, assisted by Rev. Paul E. Thompson, pastor of the church. Pallbearers will be E. M. Payne, A. W. Rouner, S. E. Walters, J. A. Walters, J. M. Platz and Nim Platz. Miss Ramona Wagenknecht will sing.
Mr. Ashby lived on a farm 1 1-2 miles southeast of Brashear with his sister, the late Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hall, the greater portion of his life. Several years ago they moved to Brashear, and following the death of Mrs. Hall he lived with his niece, Miss Lulu Ashby. A few years ago Miss Ashby was married to Myron Bartlett of near La Plata and Mr. Ashby made his home with them until last summer when Mrs. Bartlett was taken ill and taken to a hospital in Kirksville. He was then taken to the county home at Macon. Mrs. Bartlett, it well be recalled died at the hospital in October.
Mr. Ashby had been a member of the Christian Church in Brashear until he moved to Macon County and his membership was then transferred to the Christian Church at La Plata.
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HARRY ASHBY OF LA PLATA DIED TUESDAY
Funeral Services Will Be Held at 2 O’Clock Thursday Afternoon.
La Plata, MO., March 27. (Special) –Harry William Ashby, 51, died here yesterday morning after a lingering illness.
He was born in Lafayette, Ind., May 1, 1888, a son of the late John F. and Mary F. Ashby, and came to Missouri with his parents when a young man. Since then he has lived east of La Plata.
He was married to Miss Adra Wares on Dec. 1, 1914, and to this union two children were born. One child, Harry Clay, died in infancy, and the other, Marybelle, with her mother, survives. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, who are Willard J. Ashby, of Stockland, Ill., John J. Ashby of Assiniboia, Canada, and Leslie K. Ashby of La Plata, Mrs. Nellie N. Baker of Thornton, Ia., and Mrs. Jessie N. Kennedy of Brookfield. His father died in 1923 and his mother in 1930.
He was a member of the M. W. A. Lodge and of the La Plata Baptist Church, where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Latrelle Stanfield, pastor of the church, at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery.
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MRS. NELLIE B. ASHBY, 53, DIES AT BRASHEAR
Bedfast Past Four Months; Funeral To Be Held Wednesday.
Special to the Daily Express.
Brashear, Mo., Jan. 20—Mrs. Nellie B. Ashby, wife of Frank Ashby, died at their home in Brashear Sunday morning at 9 o’clock. She had been in failing health for the past two years and bedfast for the past four months with Hodgkin’s disease, a disease of the glands. She was 53 years of age.
Mrs. Ashby was the daughter of S. N. and Mariah Rice Eagle and was born near Brashear, Sept. 20, 1887. She was married to Frank Ashby, Jan. 18, 1915. One son was born to this marriage, Harold Ashby, of Brashear.
She leaves her husband, son, and her mother, Mrs. Mariah Eagle one grandson, one granddaughter, one brother, Charles Eagle of Brashear, and one sister, Mrs. Grady Wimber, of Oklahoma City.
Mrs. Ashby was an active member of the Gleaners Class of the U B. Church. Members of the class will act as pallbearers and flower bearers. The pallbearers will be Mrs. Charles Lindquist, Mrs. Fern Platz, Mrs. Elsie Conkle, Mrs. Essie Platz, Mrs. Clara Henry, Mrs. Cleo Brooks. The flower bearers will be Mrs. Beulah Walters, Mrs. Susie Smith, Mrs. Pet Platz, and Mrs. Lois Shelton.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the U. B. Church, conducted by Rev. Paul E. Thompson, assisted by Rev. J. H. Lane. Burial will be made in the Brashear cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home until time for the service.
Mrs. Ashby’s sister, Mrs. Grady Wimber, of Oklahoma City, is expected to arrive tonight to attend the funeral.
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MRS. ASHER DIES IN ST. JOSEPH, AGED 60 YEARS
Word was received in Kirksville today of the death of Mrs. Charlotte Asher, in St. Joseph. The message stated that she died this morning. She was about 60 years of age and was born near Greentop, but had resided in Kirksville for twenty years.
Mrs. Asher had been in ill health for some time and had gone to St. Joseph for treatment and was staying with one of her sisters who is living there.
The body will be brought to Greentop for burial tomorrow evening passing through Kirksville on the 8:53 Wabash train, and the funeral will be held at Greentop Saturday.
Mrs. Asher is survived by a brother, Jacob Wittmer, of North Elson street, and two sisters, Mrs. Sam Walker and Miss Mary Wittmer, both of St. Joseph. A nephew, Edward Wittmer, lives in Quincy.
Charlotte Asher, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Mar 1920, p. 6, col. 4, Thursday
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MURDER. On last Saturday a man by the name of Lucian Ashford was cruelly murdered by R. S. Lane, 8 miles East of Lancaster, in this County and near the village of Unionton, Scotland County. The particulars of this shocking act are as follows:
For some time previous to the fatal day the parties were on bad terms with each other and Lane had repeatedly declared to Ashford, and other individuals, that he would take his life, but as Lane was known to be a man of words rather than of deeds very little attention was paid to his murderous declarations and no precautious were taken by the deceased to guard against an attack. On the previous Monday the parties met and quarreled when Lane again swore that he would kill him and still no fears were entertained by either Ashford or his friends that he would put his threats into execution. But murder had found a lodgment in the breast of Lane and Ashford was a doomed man. A challenge was written by Lane to Ashford, on Sunday, to fight a duel, but no one could be found who would consent to be the bearer of the challenge, and Lane then declared his intention to seek a meeting with Ashford at his residence. Accordingly he procured a large butcher knife, ground it sharp, and thus armed to the home of his enemy determined to commit the deed he had so frequently threatened. Arriving near his victim’s house, he observed him standing in the yard close to a pair bars. Advancing to the bars he gave his challenge, offering to fight with any weapon Ashford might choose, whereupon Ashford picked up a brickbat and struck his persecutor a blow with it that felled him to the ground and immediately after sprang over the bars. Lane soon recovered from the blow and as Ashford alighted almost upon him raised up with the murderous weapon clutched in both hands and thrust it into his bowels, and then springing up dealt him a blow on one shoulder, making a frightful gash, after which he jumped upon a horse and fled. Mr. Ashford lingered until 11 o’clock Monday forenoon, when he died.
The murderer passed through Unionton, but parties in pursuit of him were unable to trace him further. It is to be hoped that he will yet be captured and brought to justice.
The following is the murderer’s DESCRIPTION,
He is about 45 years of age; 5 feet 3 ½ inches tall, slight build, sandy completed, heavy beard with a bunch of gray under the left jaw, fresh cut about two inches long on the back of the head, tied up with a handkerchief, had on when he left, a black coat, light colored pants, white shirt, and a fine pair of boots.
“The above we clip from the Lancaster Excelsior. Six men passed through this place on the hunt of the murderer on last Sabbath. We learn that Lane has been in Schuyler County most of the time, since the murder was committed, but recently left that County for parts unknown.
Lucian Ashford, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 17 Jun 1869, p. 3, col. 2
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Mrs. W. H. Ashlock, sister of A. W. Harry and C. S. Swarthout of this city, pased [sic] away March 20, at her home in Spokane, Washington. She was well known in this community as Susie Swarthout, having spent the early years of her life here and later she and her husband, the late Dr. McManus, made this their home for several years. She moved to Spokane, Wash., and it was there that she was married to W. H. Ashlock who is also a former resident of LaPlata.
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Mrs. Virginia Ashlock Dies
Mrs. Virginia Ashlock, aged 82 years, died at the home of her son, Dr. H. Thomas Ashlock, Lewistown, Mont., Friday, Jan. 16.
Mrs. Ashlock was a former resident of Kirksville, and was among our best liked and most highly respected citizens for many years. She moved here with her family from Lexington, Mo., in 1870. She was the widow of Maj. W. J. Ashlock, a prominent citizen, who served in the Civil War and after moving here was elected Circuit Clerk and Recorder, and also Assessor.
After his death, she made her home with her children and the old home place on East Illinois street was sold.
She is survived by four children: Mrs. Carrie Cramb of Yakima, Wash., Mrs. Cordelia Brown of Helena, Mont., and Mrs. Kate Siegfried of Kennewick, Wash., and Dr. H. Thomas Ashlock, of Lewistown, Montana.
The body was brought to Kirksville for interment. Services were held in the Baptist church, of which she was a member, yesterday, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in Forest Park cemetery.
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Chas. W. Atchley Is Killed By Passenger Train
Charles W. Atchley, 79, died in a local hospital Saturday morning from injuries sustained when he was run over by a northbound passenger train at the Wabash depot.
It is not known how he met his death but it is believed he stumbled as he stepped off the platform and fell between the tracks. The train in passing over him, caused a fracture of his skull, a broken arm and a mashed foot.
Mr. Atchley was born at Burlington, Iowa, May 1, 1865, and came to this county 45 years ago locating on a farm in the Pure Air neighborhood. He lived there most of the time since then, but for the past two or three years has been living in Kirksville. He is survived by one son, Sam Atchley, of near Pure Air.
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Mrs. J. S. Aten Services Held On Friday
Dovie Elizabeth Wilson was born, October 4, 1879 at Calloway County, Mo. She spent her entire life in Missouri and over fifty years near Brock.
She was married to James S. Aten, October 26, 1910. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on October 30, 1960. She was a sincere and devout Christian. She had been in failing health for several years, but was very patient. Her unique Christian experience kept her working incessantly for her Savior.
She passed away at her home January 29, at 3 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three half brothers.
She is survived by her devoted husband, a sister, Mrs. Lucy Stine Ingram and a niece, Mrs. Lela Murphy of Columbia, Mo., a nephew Will A. Stine of Memphis, a great niece, Mrs. Ruth Anderson and a great nephew Will Jr. Stine and four great great nieces all of Davenport, Iowa and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held from the Payne chapel Friday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Glen E. Willier of Ottumwa, Iowa and assisted by Rev. Floyd Hibbett of Downing. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Body bearers were Chan Bull, Jesse Aylward, Robert Shelley, Bernerd Harvey, Claire Morgan and Charles Hyde.
Dovie Elizabeth (Wilson) Aten, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 6 Feb 1964, p. 9, col. 7
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Atha Baby Died
Wayne Kent Atha, the infant son of Supt. and Mrs. Quincy L. Atha, born at a Kirksville hospital two weeks ago, on Wednesday, January 19, died at the hospital Tuesday, Feb. 1.
The child is survived by the parents, one sister Carol Ann, and a brother Errol.
Funeral service was held at the graveside yesterday by Rev. W. E. Longstreth, pastor of the Memphis Methodist church.
Wayne Kent Atha, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Feb 1944, p. 1, col. 2
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Mrs. May Athon 71 Dies Here
Mrs. May Belle Athon, 71, died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chancellor Johnson, with whom she had been staying since here health failed. She had been suffering from creeping paralysis for the past three years.
She was a life long resident of the Loeffler vicinity. Her daughter also lives in that neighborhood.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Loeffler, conducted by Rev. J. L. Jones.
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MRS. MAY BELLE ATHON, 71, DIES NEAR LOEFFLER
Daughter of Adair Pioneers Bedfast Past Three Months.
Mrs. May Belle Athon, 71, a life-long resident of the Loeffler vicinity, died Sunday evening at 6 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chancellor Johnson, of the same neighborhood, with whom she had been staying since her health failed. She had been suffering from creeping paralysis for the past three years and had been confined to her bed for the past three months.
Mrs. Athon was the daughter of Elijah and Louisa Bailey, pioneer residents of Loeffler. She was born and reared in the vicinity in which she died. She was married to Charles Everett Athon on June 23, 1887. He died April 24, 1928. Since his death she continued to make her home on the farm with her daughter, Miss Myrtle Athon, until her health failed when she was taken to the home of Mrs. Johnson.
She leaves the following children: Mrs. Chancellor Johnson, Miss Myrtle Athon and Mrs. John Weber, all of the Loeffler neighborhood; Mrs. Elmer Graham, Atlanta, Ross Athon, and Mrs. Arthur Greenstreet, of Greencastle, and Leland Athon of Atlanta. A daughter, Mrs. Dora Zeigler, died on May 7, this year. She also leaves 36 grandchildren, seven great-grand-children and the following brothers and sisters: John Bailey, Bozeman, Mont., Jim Bailey, Youngstown, Mrs. Davis Parrish, Kirksville, Mrs. Will Epperson, and Mrs. Harry Irvin, Atlanta, and Mrs. Nora Grant, North Salem.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Baptist Church in Loeffler, conducted by Rev. J. L. Jones. Mrs. Athon had been a member of this church since 1914.
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Mrs. Atkinson, of this city, died on Saturday night last. She was somewhat aged. We did not learn what disease she died of. Her remains were interred on Sunday, in the cemetery east of town.
Mrs. Atkinson, Memphis, Missouri, The National, 1 Mar 1883, p. 3, col. 4
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WOMAN, 103, BURIED SUNDAY AT LA PLATA
Mrs. Cynthia Atteberry Macon Countian For 66 Years.
Special to The Daily Express.
La Plata, Mo., July 2—Funeral services were held here Sunday at ??:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church for Mrs. Cynthia Atteberry, 103 years old, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. C. Johnson, at Belle Fourche, S. D., Wednesday morning.
Burial was made at the La Plata Cemetery. Rev. O. P. McKenzie, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated at the services.
Mrs. Atteberry was born March 30, 1836 in Virginia. She was married to W. E. Atteberry. She was past twenty-nine years of age when John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln. Eight children were born.
She moved to Hannibal, Mo., when a year old with her parents, moving to Macon County when eleven years of age. In 1911 she began making her home with her daughter in Belle Fourche. The only other child surviving is a son, L. P. Atteberry of near La Cross. There are other relatives living in this community.
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E. L. ATTEBERRY DIES AT HOME IN LANCASTER
Was 68 Years Old; Funeral Services Are Tomorrow
Emmett Lester Atteberry, 68, died at his home in Lancaster yesterday afternoon at 4:45.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Lancaster. Rev. L. L. Gaither, assisted by Rev. Green, will conduct the services. Masonic services will be held after the other services.
Mr. Atteberry is survived by his wife, one son, Robert Atteberyy [sic], and two grandsons, Dale and Max, all of Lancaster: also one brother, Lee Atteberry, of Burlington, Iowa.
Mr. Atteberry was a blacksmith in Lancaster for 35 years. He operated the International Implement Co., for his son while he was in the service.
Burial will be in the Arni cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral chapel until the funeral services.
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MILLARD MAN, RAILROADER 42 YEARS, DIES
I.P. Atteberry, 77, Had Been Ill Two Months.
Isaac Preston Atteberry, 77 years old, died this morning at 12:50 o’clock at his home in Millard. He had been ill two months and the direct cause of death was a heart attack.
A resident of Millard since he was an employe of the Wabash railroad 42 years, serving several years as section foreman before retiring in 1928. He lived at Atlanta, Forest Green, Glasgow and Salisbury before moving to Millard.
Mr. Atteberry was born in Putnam County, Mo., Sept. 22, 1863. He was married to Jane Richey Jan. 19, 1886. She died in 1935.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ada Jones, Novinger, and Mrs. Elmer Kasiske, Millard, with whom he made his home.
The funeral is to be Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Millard Church, conducted by the Rev. William O. Chambers, and burial will be in the Stukey Cemetery.
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FUNERAL TODAY FOR SEAMON ATTEBERRY, 88
Former Atlanta Business Man Buried at La Plata.
La Plata, Jan. 8. (Special)—Funeral services were held today at 2 o’clock in the Baptist Church in Atlanta for Seamon Atteberry, who died at 9:25 o’clock Friday morning in the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wendell Stephens, in Findlay, Ohio. Services were conducted by the Rev. Carl Schnieder of Jefferson City and the Rev. Roy Boatwright of Atlanta.
Mr. Atteberry was a native of Atlanta, Mo., where he was born April 24, 1851, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Atteberry. He was a retired farmer and business man of Atlanta, and had made his home with his daughter in Findlay since 1934.
Mr. Atteberry was married March 14, 1880 to Isabelle Ayers, who died in July 1933. In addition to his daughter he is survived by two sons, Gordon of San Francisco, Calif., and George of Bevier. A granddaughter and two great-grandchildren also are living. They are Mrs. Carleton Fields and Wendell and Lawrence Fields of Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Atteberry was the last member of a family of eleven children, eight sisters and two brothers having preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the Baptist Church in Atlanta, and he also was a member of the Masonic Lodge there.
Mr. Atteberry suffered a stroke of paralysis in September while visiting in Atlanta. He then returned to his daughter’s home and had been bedfast since that time.
The body arrived in La Plata Sunday morning and lay in state at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. J. C. Goodding until time for the funeral services in Atlanta. Following the funeral services the body was returned to La Plata for burial in the La Plata Cemetery.
Atteberry, Seamon, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 8 Jan 1940, p. 1, col. 7
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JOHN WILLIAM ATTEBERY DIES NEAR HERE
Was 74 Years Old; Funeral Services Monday Afternoon
La Plata, Mo., Dec. 24, (Special)—John William Attebery, 74, died suddenly at nine o’clock Friday morning at his home in the Illinois Bend community.
Funeral services will be held at the Illinois Bend Church Monday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. Robert Bristol. Interment will be in the La Plata cemetery.
The son of John J. and Esther Elizabeth Attebery, he was born near Locust Hill in Knox County on Nov. 29, 1875. In 1896 he moved with his parents to the Illinois Bend community where he spent the remainder of his life.
He was married to Mary Lou Fisher at Blandinsville, Ill., Jan. 1, 1899. One son, Everett Willis, was born to this marriage. They reared an adopted daughter, Mrs. June Johnson. Mrs. Attebery died Dec. 10, 1934.
On March 24, 1935 he was married to Mrs. Stella Curtis.
He is survived by his wife and son; three brothers, Lawrence, of Atlanta, Frank, of Lebanon, and Oren, of Elmer; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, of La Plata, and Mrs. Ina Mock, of Elmer; 11 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; three stepchildren; seven step-children; two step-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Attebery united with the Christian Cruch [sic] early in life.
The body will remain at the family home until time for the services.
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Elmer Atterberry Dead
Elmer Atterberry died Monday afternoon at three o’clock after a continued illness of lung trouble. The funeral services took place Wednesday morning from the family residence on North Franklin Street and the remains were taken to LaPlata for burial on the eleven o’clock train of the same day. Elmer was an industrious and well respected young man, well known in business circles of the circles of the city, with many friends to regret their loss.
Elmer Atterberry, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 04 May 1905, p. 1, col. 5
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KILLED IN FALL ON STEPS TO BASEMENT
Mrs. Nona Axtell Atterberry Former Teacher Here.
Mrs. Nona Axtell Atterberry, former Junior High school teacher here, was killed last night by a fall down the basement stairs at her home in Canon City, Colo., according to word received by her mother and other relatives here.
The accident was discovered by her husband, Dr. Raymond Atterberry, when he returned home from his office, and who found that her neck had been broken in the fall and her death probably instantaneous.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morning, but it was expected that services would be held Saturday in Denver.
Mrs. Atterberry was a graduate of the Teachers College here and was active in school affairs. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority, and after her graduation taught for several years in the English Department at the Junior High school.
Dr. Atterberry was graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery in 1935. They were married May 28, 1937.
Besides her mother, Mrs. Bessie Axtell, who lives at 823 East Scott Street, Mrs. Atterberry leaves a sister, Mrs. Althea Muttart, of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and a brother, Duane Axtell, of Little Rock, Ark.
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W. ATTERBERRY IS KILLED BY A WABASH TRAIN
Was Walking on Track South of Shoe Factory Building.
William (Bill) Atterberry, aged 70 years old, was instantly killed when he was struck and run over by a northbound Wabash Railroad freight train about 1 o’clock this afternoon, as he was walking on the track south of the Shoe Factory building.
Atterberry, who is said to have lived on West Normal Avenue, had gone to a store on Hamilton Street to get a supply of tobacco. On returning home he was walking north in between the rails, about 200 feet north of Hamilton when the train overtook him. The engineer, J. L. Martin, said he blew the engine whistle repeatedly, but Atterberry being hard if [sic] hearing, did not hear the whistle. When he saw the man was not going to get off the track, he attempted to stop the train but was unable to do it in time to prevent hitting him. The body was badly mangled.
The conductor on the train was J. H. Keath.
The body was taken to the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home and Coroner W. C. Summers said an inquest will be held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home.
It is said that Atterberry does not have any family here.
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Death of Elmer Atterbury
Elmer Atterbury died Monday afternoon at three o’clock after a continued siege of lung trouble. The funeral services took place from the family residence on North Franklin at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning after which the remains were taken to LaPlata for burial. The K. P. lodge, of which Elmer was a member in the uniform rank, attended the funeral services in a body. Elmer was an industrious and well respected young man having many friends to regret their loss. The sympathy of this paper is with the family and friends. A large number of the K. P’s. an Elks went from here to be present at the funeral.
Elmer Atterbury, Kirksville, Missouri, The Democrat, 05 May 1905, p. 5, col. 5
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Henry Atwater Services Held Recently In Illinois
Henry Zolotus Atwater, 75, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away at St. Marys [sic] Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois, July 20th, at 1:45 p.m.
He was the son of James L. and Katy Richey. He was born on September 20, 1896, in Handcock, Illinois.
On December 25, 1917, he was united in marriage to Ethel Thomson at Granger, Missouri. To this union one child was born, Mrs. Floyd W. (Helen) Clark. Ethel passed away March 28, 1919, when Helen was only five hours old. On January 29, 1912, he married Jessie Couch at Kahoka, Missouri.
He lived in Scotland and Clark Counties until he moved to Illinois in 1937, where he farmed until he retired.
He was a member, deacon and trustee of the Knoxville, Illinois, Christian Church and a very faithful worker.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie, three daughter, Mrs. Floyd W. (Helen) Clark of Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Orval (Ila) Heckenberg of Fairfield, Iowa, and Mrs. Dale (Wilma) Anderson of San Diego, California; two sons, William of Knoxville, Illinois, and Hubert of Lakewood, Colorado; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leasel of Medill, Missouri, Richey of Ontario, Oregon, and Joe of St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Verta Freeman of Moose Jaw, Canada, and Mrs. Reta Fletcher of Wyaconda, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel, his parents, one daughter, Mrs. Chuck (Twila) Collier, one sister, Mrs. Herman (Amanada [sic]) Phillips and one brother, Cleveland Atwater.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and a good neighbor.
Funeral services were held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Knoxville, Illinois, Christian Church. Body bearers were the deacons of the church. He was laid to rest in the Knoxville, Illinois, Cemetery.
Henry Zolotus Atwater, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 3 Aug 1972
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MRS. PEARL E. AUBREY, 46, DIES AT DOWNING
Lancaster Filling Station Operator Ill Several Months.
Special to The Daily Express.
Lancaster, Mo., Nov. 29—Mrs. Pearl Aubrey, 46, owner and manager of the Aubrey Filling Station on Highway No. 4 in Lancaster, died this morning at 1:30 o’clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Elschlager, in Downing, Mo. She had been ill for several months and underwent a major operation at a hospital in Kirksville several weeks ago. She was taken from the hospital to the home of her parents three weeks ago.
Mrs. Aubrey was born in Downing, July 1, 1894. She was married to Frank Aubrey of Downing on May 12, 1918. In 1920 they moved to Lancaster where they lived for about five years and then went to California to live. They returned to Lancaster in 1930, and established the filling station which Mrs. Aubrey was operating up to the time of her illness and death.
Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey, Leona and Kenneth. Besides her parents and children she leaves one brother who lives in St. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church in Downing, of which she was a member, Saturday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. T. M. Walton, pastor of the Christian Chrch [sic] in Lancaster. He will be assisted by the Rebekah Lodge of Lancaster of which Mrs. Aubrey was a member. Burial will be made in the Downing cemetery.
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Mrs. Ralph Austin Dies Unexpectedly In Ft. Madison
Mrs. Ralph (Anna Hester) Austin, 50 died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 12, at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Ft. Madison, Iowa, where she had been a patient for two days.
Mrs. Austin was born March 23, 1920, at Gorin, Missouri. She has lived in Ft. Madison since 1942. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, the Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. She and Ralph Austin, who survives, were married April 29, 1939, at Memphis Missouri.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Gary of Daytona Beach, Florida, a brother, Girden Davis of Kahoka, Missouri, a sister, Mrs. Floyd (Dorothy) Shacklett, Ft. Madison and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elma McCandless Davis and by two sisters.
Services were held at the Barr Memorial Chapel in Ft. Madison and burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery at Gorin, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Ivan Alexander, Nelson Davis, Ralph McKeown, Harold Lyons, Dick Miller, and Joe Still.
Anna Hester Austin, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 18 Feb 1971, Thursday
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Mrs. Bertha Austin Services Are February 18
Mrs. Bertha Fletcher Austin of Wyaconda, Missouri passed away February 15, 1971, at the Hartley Nursing Home, Hallsville, Missouri, where she had been a patient for the last two years.
She was born in Arkansas, on December 10, 1880. She was the daughter of Robert and Emma Belle Smith Fletcher and came to Missouri as a young girl.
In 1936 she was married to John Austin and for a number of years lived on a farm south of Luray, Missouri. Later, they moved to Wyaconda, Missouri where Mr. Austin died in 1953.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Walter Fletcher.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rowena Fletcher of Kahoka, Missouri; a nephew, Walter Roy Fletcher, Wyoming, two nieces, Mrs. Virginia Dochterman, Des Moines, Iowa and Mrs. Emalie Ewing, Kansas City, Missouri.
She was a member of the Wyaconda Baptist Church.
Furneral [sic] Services will be held at the Gerth & Baskett Funeral Home, in Wyaconda, Missouri, February 18, 1971, at 1:30 P.M. Burial will be at the Combs Cemetery, Luray, Missouri.
The Reverend Guy Brown will officiate at the service.
Bertha (Fletcher) Austin, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 18 Feb 1971, Thursday
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Mary Lucille Austin
Mary Lucille Musgrove Austin, daughter of Gilbert and Izora Musgrove, was born February 19, 1895, near Gorin, Missouri. She departed this life December 2, 1972, at her home in Gorin, after a lingering illness.
On January 8, 1916, she was united in marriage to Guy Austin. To this union three sons were born, Ralph of Fort Madison, Iowa, Raymond of Gorin and Billy of Gorin.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Guy; her three sons and their wives, Ralph and Lucille, Raymond and Iola and Billy and Pauline; Her two grandsons and their wives, Gary and Sue of Chicago. John and Donna of Kirksville and her granddaughter and husband, Marsha and Dean Davis of Gorin; Two great-granddaughters, Paula Sue and Deanna Davis of Gorin; one niece and three nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ada Russell of Keokuk; two brothers, Burt Musgrove of Keokuk; and Leland Musgrove of Gorin, also one daughter-in-law, Ann Austin of Fort Madison; one nephew, Hillis Russell of Keokuk.
She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Gorin.
She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, in Gorin, Missouri, Monday, December 4, 1972, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Darryl Ridgely officiated. Burial was in the Gorin Cemetery. Body bearers were Floyd Tague, Weldon Tague, James Brown, Don Garmon, Clyde Foglesong, and Ralph Shacklett.
Mary Lucille (Musgrove) Austin, From Unknown Newspaper, 7 Dec 1972
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OBITUARY
AUSTIN
William H. Austin, son of Balis and Sophia Austin, was born in Bullet County, Kentucky, January 24, 1861, and departed this life at his home in Gorin May 1, 1937, aged 76 years, 4 months and 5 days.
He came to Missouri when about 20 years of age and has since resided near Gorin.
On Feb. 28, 1888 he was married to Letitia M. Johnson. To this union four children were born.
He leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife and two children, Guy Austin and Mrs. Bertha Boyer, both of near Gorin, also three grand children, Ralph, Raymond and Billy Austin; two brothers and one sister, namely Jake Austin of New Richmond, Indiana, Mrs. Molly Coon, of Wingate, Indiana, and John L. Austin of Luray.
Two children, Homer E. and John Irvin died in infancy.
He was converted and united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist church in 1885 and was also a Deacon for about 40 years. He was always present at all church services as long as his health would permit.
Gone But Not Forgotten
A precious one from us has gone
A voice we loved is stilled
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled.
God in His wisdom has recalled
The boon his love has given
And tho’ the body slumbers here
The soul is safe in Heaven.
Funeral services were conducted at the Gorin Baptist Church Monday afternoon by Rev. E. L. Painter of Memphis, pastor of the church and the remains were laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery. Music was furnished by a ladies quartet composed of Mrs. G. V. Baskett, Mrs. Carl E. Pryor, Mrs. R. O. Leftwich and Mrs. C. T. Frazee, with Mrs. W. H. Meyer at the piano.
Pall bearers were S. D. Trotter, Wesley Egbert, Jerry Raine, W. H. Williams, C. W. Boyer and Homer Carder.
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TWO PROMINENT GORIN MEN PASS
W. H. Austin and John Nickels Answer Call of Grim Reaper
The hearts of the people of this vicinity were saddened when early Saturday morning May 1, William H. Austin, an aged and honorable citizen of this community passed peacefully away at his home in the west part of town. Mr. Austin had been in failing health for the past two years, but had kept going and was able to be down town in his car last Thursday. He complained to Mrs. Austin about three o’clock Saturday morning that he was not feeling well and got up out of bed for a few minutes and then went back to bed and seemed to be sleeping when all at once he stopped breathing and died without much warning. Mrs. Austin immediately summoned her son, Guy, who came at once and in the meantime Dr. Johnson had arrived and pronounced him dead.
His popularity was shown by the large number of people who crowded into the Baptist Church Monday afternoon to pay their respects to one who had lived long among them. Mr. Austin was a man of high ideals and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was always, until the past few months, very active in all the church affairs.
For many years he operated his farm which is now owned oy [sic] his son, Guy, very successfully. Several years ago he and Mrs. Austin moved to town and retired and have since resided here.
In the passing of Mr. Austin this community loses one of its best citizens and he will be greatly missed. Almost immediately following the passing of Mr. Austin, on Monday morning at 5:10 o’clock the news was broadcast that another of our aged and honored citizens had been called to his reward. John Nickels, who has been bedfast since last fall passed away at his home in the west part of town. Mr. Nickels had been a sufferer for many months and for some time it was known that he would not recover.
John Nickels was one of the most prosperoous [sic] farmers in this section and was actively engaged in farming about three miles north of Gorin until a few years ago when he bought a home in Gorin and with Mrs. Nickels moved to town and has since lived a retired life. He was a native of Alsacace-Loraine, France, of German parentage and came to the United States when quite young and engaged in farming in which he was very successful. He was a member of the Gorin Methodist Church and was active in church work as long as his health would permit, and in his passing the church and community lost a valuable citizen.
His body was taken to the Methodist Church in Gorin at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon where a large assemblage of his friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last respects to him. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Harry P. Anglen, and interment was made in the Gorin cemetery.
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G. A. AVERY, 82, STOCKMAN, DIES TODAY
Funeral Services at 2 O’Clock Thursday at Willmathsville.
George A. Avery, 82, pioneer farmer and stockman who lived two miles southeast of Willmathsville, died at 1 o’clock this morning at a local hospital where he had been a patient the past eight weeks. Death was attributed to heart trouble and complications. Mr. Avery had been in failing health during the past year following injuries received at his farm when a cow butted a calf against him and kicked him.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home until the funeral services, which will be held at ? o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Willmathsville Church. Interment will be in the family lot at the Willmathsville Cemetery.
Born Sept. 19, 1861, Mr. Avery moved to the farm near Willmathsville with his parents when he was four years old. He had resided on the same farm during his entire life. For the past two years, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Woods had made their home with him.
Mr. Avery is survived by a half-sister, Mrs. Carrie Conner of Texas. His parents, a half-brother and a half-sister preceded him in death.
George A. Avery, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 Sep 1943, p. 2, col. 3
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MRS. PAUL AVI, NOVINGER RESIDENT, DIES
Was Native Of Austria; Funeral To Be Saturday.
Mrs. Angela Avi, 63, wife of Paul Avi, of Novinger, died last night at 9:15 o’clock in a hospital here. She had been in declining health two years and seriously ill since May 17.
The funeral is to be held Saturday morning at St. Rose’s Catholic Church at Novinger and burial will be made in the Novinger Cemetery. The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Mrs. Avi, nee Angela Grisenti, was born in Baselga di Pine, Procia Trento, Austria, on July 30, 1878, and was married there January 28, 1902. They came to America in 1905, locating at Bevier, Mo. She had lived at Novinger the past thirty-four years.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Brunetta Farrar, of Chicago; one grandson, two granddaughters, and two step-sisters, Mrs. Rosa Svaldi and Mrs. Olivia Cristelloni, of Chicago.
Her pallbearers are to be Arthur Nardini, Clementino Rock, Fred Steele, Raymond Baiotto, Charles Gasperi and Joe Broseghini. Honorary pallbearers will be John Ioriatti, John Anesi, Emanuele Anesi, Charles Formento, Joe Giraitti and John Georgetti.
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E. S. AVISON’S MOTHER DIES AT CAPE COD, MASS.
Edward S. Avison, of the speech department of the K. S. T. C., left last night for Cape Cod, Mass. Avison was notified of the death of his mother, Mrs. O. R. Avison, who died suddenly at her home in Cape Cod.
Avison joined his sister, Mrs. Lera C. Larson, in St. Louis and they will make the trip together. The funeral will be held Thursday. Avison will return immediately to resume his work at the college here.
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Charles Ayers died at the county hospital Sunday, aged 62 years. Mr. Ayers had been in good health until three weeks ago when he became ill with nephritis which failed to yield to treatment. Mr. Ayers is survived by two sons, George Ayers, of Kirksville vicinity, and Walter Ayers, of McFallon, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Curtis, and Mrs. Mary Burchett, both of Kirksville vicinity, and three brothers, Henry, Elic and Dave, all of Kirksville and vicinity. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon and the body was interred in the Shumaker cemetery.
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Mrs. Henry Ayers, aged 56 years, died at the family home on Patterson avenue Christmas eve following an illness with dropsy. Eva Niday was born September 22, 1875, near Unionville. She was married to Henry Ayers in 1898 who with their three children, Nellie May, Carl and Ernest survives her. She also leaves two brothers, Bud Niday, Newkirk, Okla., and Otis Niday, Hannibal; one sister, Miss Ella Niday, Kansas City, a half sister, Miss Netlie [sic] Niday, of Kansas, and her step-mother, Mrs. Clara Niday, Hannibal. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. C. A. Finch and burial was made in the Shoemaker cemetery south of Kirksville.
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George Ayers, 86, Buried at La Plata
La Plata, Mo., April 15. (Special)—Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the family home for George N. Ayers, who died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday night. He had been in failing health for about a year with uremic poisoning, but had not been entirely bedfast. Services were conducted by the Rev. O. P. McKenzie of the Baptist Church, and burial made in the La Plata Cemetery.
George N. Ayers was born at Love Lake, Macon County, April 22, 1853. He was the son of Charlotta and Joseph Ayers. Mr. Ayers came to La Plata about 1883. He was a former La Plata merchant, having been engaged in the clothing and furniture business. He has been retired a number of year[s].
Mr. Ayers was married to Miss Rena Brittain, September 25, 1913, in La Plata. Besides his wife, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Joe C. Goodding, and one brother, John Ayers, both of La Plata. He was one of a family of eleven childern [sic]. Mr. Ayers was a member of the Baptist Church.
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MRS. SARAH F. AYERS DIES AT LA PLATA HOME
Was 90 Years Old; Funeral Services To Be Wednesday
LaPlata, Aug. 29.—Mrs. Sarah Frances Ayers, 90, died at her home here Monday night at eleven o’clock.
Funeral services will be held in the Community Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harold Johnson, assisted by Rev. Fred L. Hudson. Interment will be in the LaPlata cemetery.
She was the daughter of James C. and Frances (Burrus) Gilbreath and was born four miles south of LaPlata on April 10, 1860. She was married to John A. Ayers on May 11, 1887. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1943. No children were born to them.
She is survived by two nephews, Dr. Everett Gilbreath, of Kansas City, and Claude Gilbreath, of LaPlata; four nieces, Mrs. Alice Sampson, of Kirksville; Mrs. Miller Brown, Richmond; Miss Logan Gilbreath, of St. Joseph, and Mrs. W. O. Daniel, of LaPlata.
Mrs. Ayers lived all her life in LaPlata and vicinity. She first united with the Shiloh Presbyterian Church south of LaPlata and in 1885 she placed her membership in the Community Presbyterian Church here.
She was the last member of her family.
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AYERS FUNERAL HELD TODAY
Funeral services for Sylvia Ayers, the 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ayers, who was accidentally shot by her mother, Sunday afternoon and died yesterday afternoon as a result of the wounds, were held at the family home 611 West Fillmore street this morning at 9:30 o’clock. The services were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Condit, pastor of the Christian church. The body was to be taken to Downing today for burial.
The little girl was accidentally wounded by a shot from a rifle which the mother picked up and did not know was loaded. The girl was taken to a hospital following the accident, and the wounds were wressed [sic], and she was later taken to her home, where she died yesterday between 4 and 5 o’clock.
The little girl was born in May, 1913, and her parents and several other children of the family survive her.
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RITES FOR MRS. ALYWARD
Was Born in Pennsylvania 82 Years Ago, October 11
Cannarissa Ellen White was a daughter of John and Rebecca White. She was born near Greencastle, Pa., Oct. 11, 1856, and died at the home of her son, John Aylward, where she had spent the most of her time for the past two years, being at the time of her death 82 years of age. She was the last of a family of seven children.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Arthur L. Huff from the Brock church Wednesday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Usa Bissell, Mrs. Geo. Morgan, T. B. Wieland and Earl Kutzner.
Pall bearers were Will Glover, Alfred Gunnell, Ed. Bechtel, Fred Southmayd, Ray Morris and Wallace Lawrence.
When a mere child she with her parents came to Missouri, settling on a farm in the Antioch neighborhood.
She was united in marriage to Francis Marion Aylward, Oct. 26, 1881, who died June 3, 1936. To this union were born nine children, Mrs. Ernest McDaniel, Mrs. Loren Shelley, Lloyd and Jesse Aylward of Memphis, Mrs. Walter Rugh, Mrs. Robert Enness and Roy of Cantril, Iowa, John Aylward of Arbela and one daughter, who died in infancy. Also three stepchildren, Mrs. O. E. Cunningham of Memphis, Mrs. Emma Stoner and Mrs. H. E. Crabbs of Enid, Okla. Besides these, she leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Mrs. F. M. Aylward
Cannarissa Ellen White, daughter of John and Rebecca White, was born near Greencastle, Penn., Oct. 11, 1856, and departed this life at the home of her son, John, where she had spent most of her time for the past two years, being at the time of her death 82 years, four months and 25 days old, and was the last of a family of seven children.
When but a mere child she, with her parents, came to Missouri, settling on a farm in the Antioch vicinity.
She was united in marriage to Francis Marion Aylward, October 26, 1881, who departed this life June 3, 1936. To this union were born nine, children, Mrs. Ernest McDaniel, Mrs. Loren Shelley, Lloyd and Jesse of Memphis, Mo., Mrs. Walter Rugh, Mrs. Robert Enness and Roy, of Cantril, Iowa, John of Arbela, Mo., and one daughter, who died in infancy, also three stepchildren, Mrs. O. E. Cunningham of Memphis, Mrs. Emma Stoner and Mrs. H. E. Crabb of Enid, Oklahoma, whom she loved and cared for as her won. Besides these, she leaves several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was converted in early womanhood and joined the church at McAdow, later transferring her membership to the Presbyterian Church at North Bethel. When this church ceased to exist, she attended services at the Methodist church at Brock, where she spent all of her married life with the exception of one year at Arbela, Mo., and two near Memphis, Mo.
All through life she was a faithful wife, a loving mother, who bore her cross without complaining, and now her last wish has been granted, when she was called to be with her Savior.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Arthur L. Huff from the Brock church, Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m.
Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Usa Bissell, Mrs. George Morgan, T.B. Wieland and Earl Kutzner, with Mrs. Jack Schuck at the piano.
Body bearers were Will Glover, Alfred Gunnell, Ed Bechtol, Fred Southmayd, Ray Morris and Wallace Lawrence.
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WAS A PIONEER OF COUNTY
Mrs. Dora Aylward, 84, Was Second Cousin of President Adams
Mrs. Dora Aylward, 84, one of the pioneers of Scotland county died at her home 2 1/2 miles north of Memphis, Friday, May 18th.
Mrs. Aylward was a member of a distinguished family prominent in early American history and was one of the last of her generation of the pioneers who settled in the Lawn Ridge community. Mrs. Aylward was a second cousin of President John Quincy Adams.
She was the oldest daughter of Alexander and Sarah A. Thomas Adams, and was born in Scotland county, December 10, 1866. She had been in failing health for several years and had been critically ill for the past three months.
When a young girl she united with the Lawn Ridge Christian church and maintained her membership in that church until her death.
She was married to John T. Aylward, May 3, 1885, and four children were born to them, all of whom survive, Myra and Helen at home, Paul of near Cantril, Iowa, and Evelyn of near Memphis, a daughter-in-law, and one grandson, John Douglas Aylward. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Annie Petro of Edgemont, South Dakota, and one brother, George E. Adams of Trochu, Alberta, Canada, and many other relatives and friends.
When a child of about five she accompanied her parents and brothers across the plains to the west in a covered wagon over the Oregon trail. They spent some time in Kansas, then went on to Oregon where they resided near Pendleton. After the death of her mother she helped to rear her younger brothers and sisters and at the age of 13 she accompaned [sic] her family back to Missouri where she spent the remainder of her life except one and a half years spent in the state of Washington. She has lived at the present home nearly 50 years.
She was preceded by her husband who died three months ago, her parents, four brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held at the Payne Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, conducted by Rev. Merritt H. Baker. Music was furnished by Mrs. Baker with Rev. Baker at the piano. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
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Died.
Eugene Aylward died at the residence of his mother in this place, last Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1867.
Young Aylward was a worthy soldier of the Union Army during the late war. His funeral was preached at the Court House by Rev. A. M. Thome, and his remains were buried with the honors of war by the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was an honored member. While his bereaved comrades marched with muffled drums and reversed arms to the last abode of all that is mortal, his Spirit had found an encampment, we trust, where the weary soldier is at rest and rebels may not come.
Eugene Aylward, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Jan 1867, p. 3, col. 1
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Francis Marion Aylward, eldest child of John and Eliza Aylward, was born in Scotland County, Mo., Jan. 8, 1851, and passed away June 3, 1936, being at the time 85 years, 4 months and 25 days old.
His entire life was spent in the vicinity of Brock, with the exception of one year, which was spent in Arbela, Mo.
When but a lad of 12 his father died, leaving him to care for his widowed mother, three brothers and two sisters, thus learning in early youth to endure the hardships and privations of life without complaint.
In early life he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of which he remained a faithful member, always willing to render his time and support.
April 30, 1873, he was united in marriage to Susan Frances Briggs, who passed away Aug. 9, 1880.
Three daughters were born to this union: Mrs. H. E. Crabbs and Mrs. W.E. Stoner of Enid, Okla., and Mrs. O.E. Cunningham of Memphis, Mo.
On October 27, 1881, he was married to Cannarissa Ellen White. To this union were born nine children, Lloyd, Jesse, Mrs. Ernest McDaniel and Mrs. Loren Shelley of Memphis, John of Arbela, Roy, Mrs. Walter Rugh and Mrs. Robert Enness of Cantril, Iowa. One daughter, Nellie, died in infancy. Besides his wife and the above named children, he leaves 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, also other relatives and a host of friends.
The life of Marion, as his friends knew him, was an open book, lived by the Golden Rule, and expressed himself to his family as ready to go.
Thus another has answered the roll call which we are all fast approaching.
Funeral services were held at Brock Friday afternoon. Rev. A. M. Hadley delivered the funeral message, while Rev. C.V. Bittiker offered prayer. Burial was in Brock Cemetery.
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FUNERAL OF J. T. AYLWARD
Lived His Entire Life in Scotland County Except Year and a Half
John Thomas Aylward, one of the older residents of Scotland county died at his home, 2 1/2 miles north of Memphis, Wednesday afternoon, February 14th at 1:55. Mr. Aylward was past 91 years old.
Mr. Aylward was born in Scotland county, November 7th, 1859, and lived his entire life in the county except for a year and a half spent in the State of Washington. He had lived on the farm where he died for almost fifty years.
He had been an active man, engaged in farming until May 30, 1950. when he became bedfast. He was able to be about the house in a wheel chair until Monday evening.
He was married to Dora Florence Adams, May 3rd, 1885, and four children were born to them. Surviving are his widow, and four children were born to them. Surviving are his widow, and four children, Myra and Helen, at home, Paul of near Cantril, and Evelyn of near Memphis. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Dorothy and one grandson, John Douglas Aylward.
Mr. Aylward was the last of a family of nine children.
Funeral services were held at the Payne chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18, conducted by Rev. Merritt H. Baker. Rev. and Mrs. Baker furnished the music. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Body bearers were Fred Southmayd, Wallace Lawrence, E. G. Bull, Parley Honiter, John Eggleston, and W. F. Adams.
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MISS MYRA AYLWARD FUNERAL HERE, FRIDAY
Myra Beatrice Aylward, oldest daughter of John T. and Dora Adams Aylward was born on a farm near Brock on August 26, 1890 and died April 2, 1952 at 6:30 a.m. at her home north of Memphis, after a short illness. Myra as she was known to her many acquaintances has been a sufferer for a number of years, had arthritis but she always busied herself doing beautiful fancywork and finding other things to do as long as health permitted.
She suffered a stroke Thursday morning and became worse till death released her suffering.
She attended the Conyers and Pleasant Hill schools and attended the Christian church when ever [sic] possible. She was an active member of the Cross Roads extension club and derived much pleasure from attending the meetings. She had always lived in Scotland county except for a short time when the family lived in Oregon.
She was a loving sister and always ready to help in time of need and will be sadly missed in the home.
She leaves to mourn her loss, two sisters, Helen of the home, Evelyn (Mrs. Virgil Kisling), a brother, Paul, a brother-in-law, Virgil Kisling, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Aylward and a nephew, John Aylward, an aunt, Mrs. Charles Petro of Edgemont, South Dakota, and uncle George E. Adams of Trochu, Canada, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, John T. Aylward and mother, Dora F. Aylward.
Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 from the Payne chapel, Rev. Merritt Baker officiating. Body bearers were Geo. Riebel, Olin Hauk, George Davidson, Lee Aylward, Virgil Hyde and Virgil West. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. Leslie L. Poole of Ravenna, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Renken of Evanston, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. West, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil West, Mrs. Jurgen Schuster, Arnold Schmidt all of Basco, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Willis Boley of Kahoka, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley D. Adams of Fulton, Ill., Mrs. Lillian Welsh and Mrs. J. Ira Keathler of Rock Island, Ill.
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