Obituaries & Death Notices “N”

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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James R. Nagle Dies In California

James R. Nagle, a resident of San Jose, Calif., for many years, died in a hospital in California Tuesday, according to information received by relatives here.  Funeral services and interment were in California today.

Mr. Nagle, a brother of Mrs. Elmer O. Jones, of La Plata, and Mrs. Oscar Davis, of Brookfield, spent his earlier years in Kirksville while he attended the Teachers College.  The youngest son of George W. Nagle, he was born at New Boston, where he obtained his early education.  After leaving Kirksville he graduated from Missouri University.  He spent a number of years on a ranch in Idaho before moving to San Jose, Calif., where he worked as a salesman for a well-known packing company for many years.

Mr. Nagle is survived by his wife, and son and daughter, all of whom live in California.  Dr. John Ben Jones, of Kirksville, Randall Davis, of Brookfield, Robert N. Jones, of St. Louis, Mrs. James Slaughter, of Renick, and Mrs. Alfred Hardin, of Jefferson City, are surviving nephews and nieces.

Mr. Nagle and his family last visited in Kirksville about two years ago.

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MRS. ANNA F. NALLEY, 74, DIES HERE

Funeral Services Tomorrow Afternoon at 1 O’clock

Mrs. Anna Florence Nalley, 74, 800 N. New, died in a Kirksville hospital Monday afternoon at three o’clock.

Funeral services will be held from the Robert B. Davis Memorial Chapel, 115 W. Jefferson Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock conducted by Rev. Orville Dobbs, of Kirksville.  Interment will be in the McCune cemetery in Putnam county.

Anna Florence Summers, daughter of Hiram and Esther (Bryant) Summers was born May 4, 1876.  She was married to Charles Nalley and six children were born to them.  She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Edward, parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are: one son, James H. Nalley, of Kirksville; a daughter, Mrs. Art (Ruby) Branscom, of Livonia; a son, Arthur E. Nalley, of Livonia, and another son, Ted M. Nalley, of Des Moines, Ia., and a daughter, Mrs. Otto (Sadie) Rosmesson, of St. Paul, Minn.

The body will remain at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home until the funeral hour.

Anna Florence (Summers) Nalley, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Jan 1951, p. 2, col. 2, Tuesday

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MAUDE NASH DIES SUDDENLY AT MOLINE, ILL.

Was Attending Graduation Exercises for Grandson

Mrs. Orville (Maude) Nash, of 307 S. Elson street, died suddenly about 8:30 Friday evening at Moline, Ill., while attending the graduating exercises with her son, Warren Nash, in which her grandson was one of the graduates.

She was the daughter of Lieu and Martha F. (Corbin) Morgan and was born June 14, 1883.  She was married to Orville Nash Mar. 20, 1904.  Mr. Nash died Aug. 30, 1949.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Noble of the home, and Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Wares, 1104 S. Franklin; three sons, Herald E. Nash, of 304 S. Elson, Dr. Willard Nash, of St. Louis and Warren Nash, of Moline, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Doggett, of Kansas City, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The body arrived at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, yesterday evening, and will lie in state there.

The funeral will be held Monday at two o’clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Guy Wright.  Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.

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MRS. RUBY NASH, 73, DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Kirksville Woman Had Been In Failing Health

Mrs. Ruby Nash, 73, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning about 6:30 following a brief serious illness.  She had been in failing health for some time.

Mrs. Nash was born on March 18, 1882, in Pulaski, Ia., the daughter of James and Margaret Reed.  She was married to Homer Nash on August 15, 1911, and they moved to Adair county 35 years ago.  They made their home on a farm until 1937 when they retired and moved into Kirksville.

Mrs. Nash is survived by one son, William F. Nash, of Kirksville, and three daughters, Mrs. Pete (Elizabeth) Anderson, of Novinger, Mrs. Henry (Helen) Polaski, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Roberta Jaeckel, of Beaufort, S. C.; one sister, Mrs. F. T. Daly, of Cambridge, Neb., and several grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died in 1950, two brothers and three sisters.

She was a member of the Methodist church in Kirksville.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete.  The body is at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson.

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ORVILLE NASH FUNERAL DATE NOT YET SET

Kirksville Resident For Over 25 Years Died Yesterday

Funeral arrangements for Samuel Orville Nash, 65, who died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at his home, 307 S. Elson, are incomplete, awaiting word from a daughter who lives in the Philippine Islands.

Mr. Nash had been in poor health for the past three years.

The body is at the Robert Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson.

Mr. Nash, a son of Samuel and Nancy Doggett Nash, was born Oct. 3, 1883, in Macon county, and had lived in Kirksville for more than 25 years.  He was an employee of the Missouri Power & Light Company at the ice plant from 1923 to August, 1946, when his health caused his retirement.

He was married to Miss Maude Morgan at Atlanta, March 20, 1904, and five children were born to them.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Herald Nash, of Kirksville, Dr. Willard I. Nash, of St. Louis, and Warren O. Nash, of Moline, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Dorotha Wares, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Ruth Noble, of Manila, Philippine Islands; one brother, Alma Nash, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Steele and Mrs. Mary Cook of Atlanta; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Mr. Nash was a member of the Atlanta Christian Church and of the Modern Woodmen.

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C. W. NATIONS DIES AT HOME IN WINIGAN

Retired Farmer Had Been in Poor Health Some Time

Green City, July 31. (Special)—Charles William “Bill” Nations, 83, died at his home in Winigan this morning at one o’clock.  He had been in poor health for several years and seriously ill for the past few weeks.

A son of Green B. and Nancy (King) Nations, he was born January 28, 1868.  At the age of 22 he came to Missouri from Sevier county, Tenn., and spent the remainder of his life in and near North Salem and Winigan.

On March 5, 1902, he was married to Anna Opel.  To this union five children were born.  One son, John Ivan, died at the age of 17.  Surviving are Mrs. Nations: two sons, Edgar Nations, of Milan, and Lewis Nations, of Green Castle; two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Search, of Cora, and Mrs. Edna Haggey, of Browning; a number of grandchildren, and a brother, John Nations, of Moore, Ida.

Mr. Nations was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Winigan, where he moved when ill health forced him to quit farming.

Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Winigan.  The Rev. D. D. Reynolds will conduct the services.  Burial will be in the North Salem cemetery with the Glenn E. Kent and son funeral Home in charge.

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LOUISE NATTO DIES TODAY IN HOSPITAL

Services Will Be Held Tuesday At Hazel Creek Church.

Louise Lee Natto, aged 63, died in a Kirksville hospital at six o’clock this morning following a six weeks illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Hazel Creek Union Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock conducted by the Rev. Orville Dobbs.  Interment will be in Mulberry cemetery.

Mrs. Natto was a daughter of John and Harriett Lee and was born Nov. 17, 1881, at Tredeger South Wales, England.  She was married to John Natto, Jan. 18, 1898 at Ardmore, Missouri.  She is survived by her husband and the following children, Johnnie, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., Grantley, of Queen City, Cleta Filkins, of Queen City, Jesse, of Bloomfield, Ia., also her mother, Mrs. Harriett Lee, west of Novinger.  The following brothers and sisters also survive, Grantley Lee, England, John, of Kirksville, George, of Novinger, Richard, of Illinois, Nellie Lonberger, of Kirksville, Margery Drake, of Washington, Gladys Kirby, of Illinois, Ethel Balch, of Kirksville, four grandchildren, one in the service of his country, and a number of nieces and nephews.  One son, Georgie, died in infancy and her father died in 1932.

Mrs. Natto was a member of the Hazel Creek Union Church.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until one o’clock Tuesday afternoon.

Pallbearers will be: Claude, William and Herman Filkins, Robert Lonberger, Harry Lee and Sanford Balch.

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MRS. NAYLOR DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Funeral Services Will Be Held at Hurdland Tuesday.

Hurdland, Mo., July 22. (Special)—Mrs. Sarah (Hall) Naylor, died at the family home here this morning at 4:30 o’clock.  She became suddenly ill Friday evening about 5:30.

Funeral services will be held at the Easley Funeral Home here Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Martin Cross.  Interment will be in Paultown Cemetery.

Mrs. Naylor was the daughter of Jesse and Martha (Bolton) Hall and was born May 31, 1853, near Canton, Ohio.  When a small child she came with her parents to Missouri and located near Kirksville.  She was married to Thomas Eagle Naylor on Dec. 2, 1869.  Her husband died in 1891.  One son Thomas Milton died April 30, 1931.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Libbie A. Hunter, of Orange, Calif.; five grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Mrs. Naylor lived in Hurdland for 53 years.  She united with the United Brethren Church northwest of Brashear, what was known then as the Salt River United Brethren Church.

The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral home here.

The pallbearers will be Orville Sanders, James Hedgecock, Nicholas Hook, John Baker, Roscoe Whitaker and Barney McGlothlin.

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M. M. NEAGLE, AGED 84, DIES OF INFLUENZA

Funeral at Livonia Tomorrow; Burial at Concord.

Marion M. Neagle, 84 years old, died here last night at 10 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Lanham, 116 East Randolph Street.  Death was attributed to influenza and complications.

Mr. Neagle had been a resident of Putnam County most of his life, living at Livonia for twenty-five years as a retired farmer.  He came here with his daughter Oct. 1.

The funeral is to be tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Baptist Church in Livonia, conducted by the Rev. Perley M. Lind, of Queen City.  Burial will be in the Concord churchyard cemetery twelve miles northwest of Livonia.

Mr. Neagle was born in Macon County, Mo., Oct. 10, 1854, a son of Ellison and Nancy Neagle.  The family moved to Putnam County when he was a boy.

His wife and three children preceded him in death.  Surviving are five sons, Lawrence Neagle, Kirksville; Albert Neagle, Des Moines, Ia., John Neagle, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Edward Neagle, Palatine, Ill.; Jasper Neagle, Chariton, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Ulrich, Des Moines, and Mrs. Lanham here; twenty-five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. C. C. Baquet, of Unionville.

Mr. Neagle was a member of the Christian Church.

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 Mrs. Bright Neal, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Community hospital in Kirksville.  Funeral services were held Monday in the Fabius Baptist church by Rev. Thurman Andrews.  Music by Mr. Bessie Gerwig, Mrs. Neva Lewis, Dee Rife and G. V. Burnett, with Mrs. Rife at the piano.  Burial in the cemetery nearby.

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Ora Neal passed away Spetemer [sic] 12, 1961, in the K. O. hospital, Kirksville, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, six months and eight days.

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A FORMER MEMPHIS PASTOR PASSES AWAY

Squire Judson Neal, third son of Wm. and Theresa Neal, was born in Boone County, April 13, 1857, and died at his home in Olean on Sunday morning, January 20, 1918 at the age of 60 years, 9 months and 7 days.  He was married to Miss Amanda E. (Biddy) Coon May 29, 1881.  To this union two children were born: Lona Evalyn, born December 18, 1885, and died March 9, 1890, Roy Elgin, born May 15, 1889, and died May 23, 1909.  Rev. Neal was ordained to gospel ministry at the Hamilton Missionary Baptist Church near Higbee, Mo., on July 19, 1890[.]

During the twenty seven years of his ministeral [sic] work he was pastor of thirty seven churches, the majority of them using only one-fourth time.  He was also missionary of a number of different associations, the last being the Miller County Association.  He had baptised [sic] 1580 converts, performed 99 marriage ceremonies, preached 200 funerals and assisted in ordaining 12 ministers.  At the time of his death he was pastor of Glenwood, near Etterville, and Clarksburg churches.  He had also obligated himself to Green Grove and Mr. Pleasant churches near Clarksburg for the coming year.  He spoke often of his churches and plans for the new year until he found there was no hope of recovery when he began to map his business in a way to relieve his wife of every possible care, even to planning every detail of his funeral and said, “I do not want to die and leave my wife but if the Lord says, it is enough I am reconciled for I have fought a good fight.  I have finished my conrse [sic].  I have kept the faith, henceforth there is a reward laid up for me.”  Repeatedly admonished his good wife to rely on the Master for strength and protection and said, “Tell all the boys it pays to live right.”  Every day while on his bed of pain and suffering he would pray and talk to his friends of being prepared to meet his Savior.  Thus a noble life well spent has reaped a rich reward.  Rev. Neal with his estimable and devoted wife, who survives him, have been residents of Olean for eight years.

The remains were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery Tuesday, January 22, under the auspices of the Masonic and Woodmen lodges. –Olean Independent.

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MRS. MARGARET NECKER DIES AT HURDLAND

Funeral To Be Held This Afternoon at Two O’clock.

Special to the Daily Express.

Hurdland, Mo., July 18—Mrs. Margaret E. Necker, a resident of Knox County for many years, died Friday night at 9:15 o’clock at the family home here, aged 72 years.  She had suffered from neuritis for several years, and became seriously ill the past week.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church here, of which she was a member, and burial will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.  The services will be conducted by the Rev. Tharold C. Northup of Atlanta.

Mrs. Necker was the daughter of J. B. and Caroline Quigg Xander, and was born Sept. 18, 1864, in Adams County Illinois.  She came to Missouri with her parents when she was six years of age, and they made their home on a farm near Novelty.  She was married March 16, 1886, to George Necker, and three children were born to the union.  One died in infancy.  Those surviving are Mrs. Thomas Wink, of Brashear, and Russell Necker, of Milwaukee.  She also leaves a sister, Mrs. John Worley, and a brother, James E. Xander, both of Ft. Madison, Iowa.  Her Husband died Oct. 25, 1929.

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Special to Daily Express.

LaPlata, Mo., Aug. 3—Mrs. H. E. Needham, 75 years old, died at her home here yesterday afternoon at 1:30, following an illness of two weeks.

Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Community Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson, and burial will be made in the LaPlata cemetery.

Mary Elizabeth Daugherty was born June 21, 1857, a daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Poage Daugherty, at the Daugherty homestead eight miles east of LaPlata.  She was married to Harlo E. Needham July 5, 1883.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. D. D. Turner, South Gifford; Mrs. J. Homer Johnson, LaPlata; two half-brothers, Charles Daugherty, Melberne, Kans.; O. L. Daugherty, Oregon; eight grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Needham had lived at the home in which she died, on Highway 63 through LaPlata, for 41 years.  She united with the Presbyterian church in early womanhood at New Harmony.

Her mother died during the Civil War and her father 43 years ago.

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Rachel Neel was born in Mansfield, Ohio, July 27, 1917, and departed from this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Smith, about eight miles southeast of Memphis, December 8, 1910, aged 93 years, 4 months and 10days.

In the year 1840 she was married to William Neel, who preceded her about fifty-four years ago.  To this union were born eight children – four of whom survive their parents – Mrs. S. I. Creek, Mrs. E. J. Smith, J. D. Neel, and a son who resides in Healdsburg, Cal.  The latter was absent at the funeral.  Early in life she professed her Christian faith, first uniting with the Christian Church, afterwards the Presbyterian denomination, where she held her membership until death.

Grandma Neel, as she was better known, with many others, had her trials and tribulations to contend with, but endeavored to battle them with true Christian fortitude.  Many noble deeds, undoubtedly, has she rendered, which were only known by those who know her best, yet would have been worthy of note and of praise.

During the fifty-four years of her widowhood she spent most of her time living with her children.  It was always her wish that she might escape being a burden to her children.  Yet God seen fit to order it otherwise, although it was a great privilege as well as a duty for her children to care for their beloved mother.  Considering her age she was very active, and tried to bear her infirmities with love and patience’s.  During the close of her life she often longed for that city whose maker and builder is God.  Her last words that were scarcely heard by those who were standing by were in regard to Heaven.  Truly she was a mother of intense love, and a neighbor of inestimable value.  She leaves to mourn besides two sons and two daughters, seventeen grandchildren and twenty-one great grand children and other relatives and a host of friends.

The funeral service was conducted from the Salem Christian Church, Friday, October 9^th, at 1 p.m. by Rev. Arthur S. Olson of Mercer, Mo., in the presence of a large concourse of friends, who esteemed their departed neighbor very highly.  The remains were laid to rest in the Buskirk cemetery to await the bright morning of the resurrection.  Her end was peace.

Rachel Neel, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Dec 1910, p. 3, col. 8

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William M. Neel died at the home of Joseph Fowler, east of this city, Thursday, June 17, 1897, aged 77 years, 2 months and two days.

Deceased was an old and highly esteemed citizen of the county and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends as well as the immediate relatives.  He was a good neighbor – kind to the poor and needy – an indulgent father and a devoted husband.  The funeral services were held at the Fowler home, June 19, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery.

William M. Neel, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Jun 1897, p. 3, col. 4

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FUNERAL PLANS FOR OSCEOLA NEER UNMADE

Await Arrival of Children; Died Here Yesterday at Age 71

Mrs. Osceola (Potter) Neer, 71, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Donald Doldt, 502 S. Main, yesterday afternoon.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending arrival of her other children from California.

She was born May 1, 1881, in Adair county, the daughter of P. D. and Jule Hill Potter.  She was married to Harry Neer at Kirksville in 1897.  Ten children were born to this marriage, four of whom died at birth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Millard Neer, who died at the age of 27.

Mrs. Neer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Doldt, Mrs. Martha Cory, of Richgrove, Calif., and Mrs. Lou Findling, of Los Angeles; two sons, Freddie and Henry Neer, both of Petaluma, Calif.; a brother, Henry Potter, of Kirksville; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

The body is lying in state at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson.

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Frank C. Neese Services Held On Saturday

Frank Chalmers Neese, the son of Michael and Elizabeth Miller Neese, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, October 13, 1889, and departed this life December 2, 1970.

In 1922 in Knox County, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mamie Z. M. Moore.  To this union were born two children, Franklin Truett of Casper, Wyoming, and Evelyn Margaret Neese Evans of Warrenton, Missouri.

To mourn his loss are his wife and the above named children and four grandchildren, one sister, Rose M. Wolfert, one brother, Joe P. Neese of Rutledge, and many nieces and nephews.  He was ill from October 26 until December 2.  He loved all his friends, neighbors and relatives.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Memphis, Missouri, Saturday, December 5, 1970, at 10:30 am.  Rev. John P. Evans, Rev. Ernest Deatrick, and Rev. Phillip Tolliver officiating.  Burial was in the Edinburg Cemetery.  Body bearers were Daniel Truett Neese, Joe Neese, Jr., Keith Pulliam, Chas. Moore, Tommy Myers.

Frank Chalmers Neese, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 10 Dec 1970

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J. N. NEET, AGED 87, DIES HERE TODAY

Was Head of Browning Bank and Gifford Farmer.

James Nathaniel Neet, 87 years old, died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Becker, 809 East Normal Avenue, this morning at 2:30 o’clock.  He had been bedfast nine weeks, due to a stroke and general debilities of age.

Funeral plans were not complete this afternoon but the rites had been tentatively scheduled for Sunday, with a brief service here and the funeral at Browning.  Burial will be in the Jenkins Cemetery at Browning.  The body is lying in state at the Davis Funeral Home.

Mr. Neet was born Sept. 18, 1852 near Old Lindley, Sullivan County, Mo., a son of Benjamin T. and Martha Broyles Neet.  His father was a native of Ohio and his mother of Tennessee.

He was married to Sarah E. McClanahan March 14, 1875 and eleven children were born, one daughter dying at the age of three and another, Mrs. Lawrence Vandiver, of Jefferson City, dying Dec. 24 this year.

Mr. Neet lived on a farm one and one-half miles east of Gifford, in Macon County, for many years, going from there to Browning, Mo., in 1899. He was president of the People’s Bank at Browning several years and also associated with the Jenkins Hay-rake and Stacker Factory at Browning.  He was a director in a La Plata bank for a while.

In 1920 he and Mrs. Neet moved to Kirksville but he continued to operate his farm near Gifford until seven years ago.  Mrs. Neet died July 3, 1933.

He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for many years.

Surviving him are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Ara Shanks, Kirksville; Mrs. C. H. Becker, Kirksville; C. C. Neet, Ethel; Mrs. C. E. Saxton, Nampa, Ida.; Mrs. Lafe Bennett, Browning; Mrs. A. E. Gibson, Chillicothe, James N. Neet, Jr., Browning; Paul Neet, Quincy, Ill., and Leo Neet, St. Louis.

There also is a brother, W. O. Neet, Sharon, Wash., and a sister, Miss May Neet, Denver.  The following brothers and sisters preceded him in death: Will Neet, Laredo; Charles Neet, Kirksville; Sherman Neet, Topeka; Mrs. John St. Clair McAlester, Okla.; Mrs. Pete Ausmus, Arkansas City, Kan.; Mrs. George Mock, Milan, and two who died in infancy.

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CHARLIE NEETE DIES HERE; ILL FOR 29 YEARS

Aged Resident Had Suffered Five Paralytic Strokes.

Charlie Neete, 65, resident of Adair and Sullivan Counties most of his life, died this morning at 6:05 o’clock at the home of his son, F. C. Neete, 201 East Illinois Street.

He had been in impaired health twenty-nine years, having suffered five paralytic strokes.  Death was attributed to paralysis complicated with kidney disease.  He was a farmer until ill health caused him to give up the occupation.

The funeral had not been arranged this afternoon.  His body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Mr. Neete was born Nov. 5, 1871 five miles south of Humphreys, Mo., a son of Ben T. and Martha Jane Neete.  He was married to Marion Gertrude Colvin in 1892 and three children were born.

Surviving are his widow, two sons, A. L. Neete, Albuquerque, N. M., and F. C. Neete, Kirksville; one daughter, Mrs. P. E. Cunningham, Nevada, Mo.; four grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters, Jim Neete, Kirksville, is a brother.

Mr. Neete was a member of the Christian Church.

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MRS. ELLA E. NEFF DIES NEAR HERE

Funeral Services To Be Held On Tuesday Afternoon.

Mrs. Ella Edith Neff, 62, died at her home near Kirksville early yesterday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Orville Dobbs, of Kirksville.  Interment will be in Jewell Cemetery, Adair County.

Mrs. Neff was the daughter of John and Emma (Potter) Besanko and was born in Adair County on April 3, 1882.  She was married to Seth C. Neff in Kirksville, in 1903 and they have lived in Adair County their lifetime.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. R. A. (Viola) Findling, of Greentop, Mrs. Joe (Nellie) McIlvanie, of Waterloo, Ia., Mrs. Kenneth (Juanita) Richardson, of Stahl; two sons, Harvey Neff, of Waterloo, Ia., and Cpl. Johnnie Neff, of the U. S. Medical Corps in England; one sister, Mrs. Irving (Rosie) Gardner of Quincy, Ill., and sixteen grandchildren.  Two sisters preceded her in death.

Mrs. Neff was a member of the Hazel Creek Union church.

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

Pallbearers will be John Lonberger, Clarence Findling, Harry Lee, Francis McCabe, Kenenth [sic] Richardson, Robert Lonberger.

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SETH C. NEFF OF NOVINGER DIES TODAY                            

Funeral Services Are Scheduled for Friday Afternoon

Seth Culver Neff, 73, of Novinger, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning.

Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Friday afternoon at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Interment will be in the Jewell cemetery.

Mr. Neff was the son of John and Elizabeth Neff, and was born May 7, 1880 at LaFayette, Ind.  In 1903 he was married to Ella Edith Basanko [Besanko], and to this marriage five children were born.

He is survived by two sons, John Neff, of Kirksville, and Harvey Neff, of Novinger; three daughters, Mrs. R. A. (Viola) Findling, Kirksville, Mrs. Joe (Nellie) McIlvanie, Waterloo, Ia., and Mrs. Kenneth (Juanita) Richardson, Novinger; 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mr. Neff was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one sister.

He was a member of the Hazel Creek Union church, and had been a coal miner, working in the mines of Adair county.  In later years he was engaged in farming.  He retired about three years ago, and made his home in Novinger.

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Services Held Bernie Louis Neil

Bernie Louis Neil was born on September 8, 1903 in Schuyler Co. Missouri.  He was the son of William and Anna May (West) Neil, both of whom have preceeded [sic] him in death.

He passed away suddenly at the home North of Downing on April 21, 1972.  He suffered a stroke on February 3, 1967 and had been in failing health since that time.  He was 68 years, 7 months and 13 day [sic] old.

On May 16, 1925, he was united in marriage to Irene Lucille Norton at Kirksville, Missouri.  To this union, one daughter was born Mary Lou, now Mrs. Roger Blaine, of Gorin, Missouri.

Bernie, was a successful farmer and stockman all of his life.

Surviving in addition to his wife, daughter and son-in-law are three sisters Mrs. Dewey (Edith Burton of Bloomfield, Iowa; Mrs. Stanley (Lela) Fogle of Memphis; Mrs. Floyd (Grace) Bennett of Downing and one brother Harvey Neil of Independence, Missouri & a number of nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

He became a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church at an early age and remained a member of that church until his death.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday April 23, 1972 at the Downing Baptist Church by the Payne Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harry Kearnt officiating.

Body Bearers were Bhales Sleeth, Ernest Neil, Vaughn Fogle Earl McCullough, Wayne Neil and John Burton.

Bernie Louis Neil, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 27 Apr 1972

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Mrs. William Neil Dead

(By Our Downing Reporter)

Mrs. Will Neil, daughter of Mary E. and Harvey West, was born April 11, 1881, in Schuyler county.  She died Feb. 13, at the Grim-Smith hospital in Kirksville at the age of 67 years.

She was married to Will Neil Dec. 25, 1898.  To this union were born Mrs. Edith Burton, Bloomfield; Mrs. Lela Fogle, Memphis; Birnie Neil and Mrs. Grace Bennett, Downing, and Harvey Neil of Kansas City.  She leaves, besides her husband and children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services were held by Rev. L. E. Schule, Feb. 16, at the Pleasant Grove church.

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Sherman Chester Nellis passed away August 22, 1960 at 4 a.m. in the St. Francis hospital, Waterloo, Iowa.

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 [unreadable] AT BENNETT, COLORADO

Tom Nellis, brother of Carl and Sherman Nellis of Memphis died at his home in Bennett, Colo., Saturday, Oct. 27 and burial was at Bennett Monday, according to word received here by the two Nellis brothers.

Mr. Nellis was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nellis and was born in Henry county, Iowa.  He lived for many years in Scotland county.  Mr. Nellis went to Bennett, Colo., and had not been back to Scotland county for 33 years.

He is survived by his widow, three sons and two daughters.  Besides his immediate family he is survived by four brothers, Carl, Sherman, and James Nellis of Memphis, and Vern of Neponset, Ill., and one sister, Bertha Bisher of California.

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LAST RITES HELD OCT. 29 FOR FORMER RESIDENT  

Funeral services were held Oct. 29 for Tom A. Nellis of Bennett, Colo., formerly of Memphis, who died Oct. 25, at Mercy Hospital in Denver after a long illness.

Mr. Nellis, who was 55 at the time of his death, had three brothers who are still living in Memphis: Sherman, Carl, and James.

Born at Columbus Junction, Ia., the deceased became a resident of Memphis at an early age.  Here, in 1916, he married the former Miss Ina Lancaster, who survives.  In 1917 Mr. and Mrs. Nellis moved to Colorado, and had lived there ever since.

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Verne Nellis Dies At Kewanee, Sept. 10

Sherman Nellis, Carl Nellis and James Nellis received word of the death of their brother, Verne Nellis at his home at Kewanee, Illinois, Monday, Sept. 10.  He was 77 years old.

Funeral services were held this afternoon, September 13, at Kewanee.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Nellis left yesterday for Kewanee to attend the funeral.

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WILLIAM NELLIS DIED SATURDAY AT HOME OF DAUGHTER IN ILL.

Following a lingering illness of over a year, William Hubert Nellis passed away Saturday evening Feb. 3, 1923 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred L. Bisher of 328 North F. Street, Monmouth, Ill., where he has been receiving treatment for the last three months.  Complications being given as the cause of his death.

His condition became more serious the middle of the week and death resulted Saturday evening at ten o’clock.

The deceased was born Dec. 4, 1848 at Fingall, Canada.  At the age of six years he came with his parents to Burlington, Iowa.

He was married July 17, 1868 to Estella M. Helmick of Cairo, Iowa.  To this union was born twelve children, four of whom preceded him in death.

In the year of 1900 he moved with his family to a farm near Memphis, Mo.

He was born under the ruling of Queen Victoria and has been rocked in her arms.

He was a loving husband and father, and a most patient sufferer.

He leaves to mourn his loss the wife and six sons and two daughters and a host of friends: Finley, of Aberdeen S. Dakota; Verne of Neponset, Ill., Tommie of Bennett, Colo.; Carl, Sherman, and Mrs. Nellie Cone of near Memphis; Mrs. Bertha Bisher of Monmouth, Ill., and James at home.

The funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 6 at 2 o’clock, at the Bisher residence.  Rev. R. W. Lindsay of the United Presbyterian Church was in charge of the service.  Music was furnished by the Misses Minnie Searles and Ada Scott.

Interment was made in the Monmouth cemetery.

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Chace Nelson Services Held In California

Services were held recently in California for Chace C. Nelson who died at his home there.  Mr. and Mrs. Nelson lived formerly in Scotland County and Mrs. Nelson was Miss Nellie Rugh before her marriage.  A sister, Mrs. Simeon Phares lives in Memphis.  Following is an account taken from a California newspaper.

Chase C. Nelson of 1335 East End Ave. passed away in a local sanitarium at 8:28 a.m. Thursday after several months of illness.

Mr. Nelson was born Feb. 16, 1883, in Bison, Kansas.  As a child he moved with his family to Scotland County, Mo., where he lived until 1928 when he came to California.  He has resided in Pomona for the last 3 years and was an employee of the Strona construction firm for 10 years.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Nellie B. Nelson, he is survived by a son, Harley C. Nelson of Montclair; a daughter, Mrs. LaVerta Reeves of Pomona; three brothers, Nels Nelson of Granger, Mo., Minor Nelson of Arbela, Mo., and Harris Nelson of Shelbina, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. May Kerr of Milton, Iowa.  There are seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Todd Memorial North Chapel.

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MEMPHIS AND COUNTY LOSE VALUABLE CITIZENS

Memphis, as well as Scotland county has been dealt a crushing blow by the Grim Reaper in three weeks time.  As noted before, on January 19, John Schuler passed while actively engaged in business; a week ago today Merle Williams was called suddenly, then Saturday last Stuart Monroe answered the summons.

The latter two were in their prime Mr. Williams active in civic affairs, lodge work, Scouting and community doings.  Aged but 47 he was an assidious [sic] worker, friendly to all which attribute made him many friends.  He was born in Iowa, but went to Kirksville as a young man and remained there until he came to Memphis, about 1928.

Mr. Monroe was but 51 years of age, born on a farm, but came to Memphis over 25 years ago and was actively engaged in business until his death.  He, too, was greatly interested in civic affairs and had served this city as alderman.  Naturally of a cheerful disposition he, also, strewed sunshine among his many friends.

Not only the above business men have been called, but two farmers, prominent in county affairs, have also–Wm. Smoot and Gus Nelson.

Mr. Smoot, aged 78 years, assisted by his wife, has left a record which few, if any, would emulate.  Big-hearted they have been a blessing to more than one.  Added toil occasioned by lack of help, helped shorten his life.  Mr. Nelson also did his full share and more as demands were made for more production year after year.

Death claimed Wm. E. Smoot, Saturday, while Gus Nelson answered the call, Sunday.  Our county is poorer, but Heaven is richer by the death of these business men of the city and county.

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JOHN NELSON, 80 YEARS OLD, DIES SUDDENLY

Ex-Farmer Had Been Patient at Community Nursing Home

John Nelson, aged about 80 years, was found dead this morning in the county jail, where he had been taken last night when he could not be controlled at the Community Nursing Home.  He was found by Sheriff Brown when the officer took in Nelson’s breakfast.  Nelson was sitting propped up on his cot, and apparently had been dead for hours.  Coroner Easley was called, but decided an inquest would not be necessary.

Mr. Nelson was once a farmer in the southwest part of the county, but had been living in Kirksville for several years.  He entered the hospital several days ago.

He leaves one son. Percy Nelson, of near Greencastle, and two daughters, Mrs. Julia Kattkamp and Miss Pearlie Nelson, both of Des Moines.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, and funeral arrangements will await the arrival of relatives.

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For The Sentinel

Obituary

The aged people and old citizens of our county are passing away. Died, July 6th 1871, at her residence in Knox Co., Mo. Mrs. Margaret Nelson, aged 60 years, 1 month, and 18 days.  The deceased was a daughter of John and Jane Ryburn, and was born in Indiana Territory, May 18^th, 1811; was married to Mr. David Nelson Aug. 30th 1830, near Brookville Indiana, and removed to this State and county in 1830. Her loss will be deeply felt by her children, relatives, and friends; particularly by those who became her neighbors during the early settlement of the country. Although she had had a rigorous constitution, yet during the last two years and four months of her life she became more and more feeble from the effects of asthma. She died composedly, resignedly, and with an earnest and prayerful desire to be with as she said – her “blessed Jesus,” He that hath the Son of God hath life.”

N. B. The Iowa State Register, and the Brookville, Indiana paper, will please copy.

Margaret Nelson, Edina, Missouri, The Sentinel, 13 Jul 1871, p. 3, col. 4

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MRS. NELSON DIES AT HOME HERE, AGED 75

Resident of Kirksville Many Years, Passes Away this Morning

Mrs. S. E. Nelson, 75 years old, died this morning at 5 o’clock at her home, 610 East Jefferson street, following an illness of several weeks.  Her death was due to heart trouble and her condition had been considered critical for the past several days.

She was born July 16, 1846, at Albia, Ia., but had made Kirksville her home for many years.  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Frank Kimble, of Lincoln, Neb., three sons, J. W. Cox, of Kansas City, H. C. Cox, of Kirksville, Henry Cox, of Greentop, and four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, of Kirksville, Mrs. Maggie Linabury, of Milton, Ia., Mrs. Effie Phillips, of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Bess Reichert, of Chicago.

Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Christian church and a woman of splendid Christian character and personality.  Her many friends here join in extending to the bereaved relatives their sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

Funeral services are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F. W. Condit.  Interment will be in Highland Park cemetery.

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Nelson Funeral Today at Queen City

Funeral services for Mrs. Violet P. Nelson, who died Thursday night at her home in Queen City, will be held this afternoon at one o’clock at the Queen City Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Archie Cooper.  Burial will be in Campbell cemetery.

The body will lie in state at the White and Dooley Funeral Home in Queen City until time of the funeral.

Violet, P. Nelson, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Mar 1952, p.8, col.5

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Wm. P. Nelson of Canton, formerly a hotel proprietor in that city and well known to many of our citizens, committed suicide last Friday morning by taking a draught of carbolic acid while returning to his home from downtown.  He reached the house and died a short time afterwards.

Wm. P. Nelson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Nov 1905, p. 1, col. 5

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Mrs. Lee Nere Died in Hospital after Lingering Illness

Alice Flora Harris was born February 12, 1887 and died at the hospital at Centerville, Iowa December 27, 1919, aged 32 years, 10 months and 12 days. She was married to H. P. Nere December 19, 1907. To this union two children were born, Lorine eleven years old and James A. who died in infancy.

Alice united with the Christian Church at Gorin in early life and remained a member of the Gorin church until her death. She had been a constant sufferer for many months and spent the last seven weeks in the hospital at Centerville.

She leaves to mourn, husband, daughter, two brothers, two sisters and relatives and friends. The funeral services were held from her late home in Memphis Monday, December 29, conducted by Elder Nicoson, assisted by Rev. Eaton. Interment was made in Memphis Cemetery. Mr. Nere and daughter have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

Alice Flora (Harris) Nere, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Jan 1920, p. 1, col. 3

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Miss Nere Died, April 8

We are advised of the death of Miss Arminta B. Nere which occurred in Iowa, April 8.  Funeral services were conducted April 11 by Rev. A. S. Olsen, a former pastor of Memphis Methodist church.

Miss Nere was long a resident of Memphis.  She was a successful teacher having spent many years at such work in the state schools of Iowa.  Her last service was at Rockwell City in the state institution for wayward girls.

Falling health forced her retirement some time ago.  To her work, her family and her friends, she gave many years of useful living.

Miss Nere was County School Commissioner of Scotland county in the 1900s.

Arminta B. Nere, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 20 Apr 1950

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MRS. MARY NERE

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Page Nere, daughter of Mariah and James T. Page, was one of seven children, none of whom survive.  Mrs. Nere was the mother of a large family, some of whom are prevented from being present on account of sickness.  During her long illness, the last three years having been confined to her bed, she was patient and bore her affliction with fortitude, always being optimistic and hopeful.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the long illness of our mother.  The many acts of kindness, the presence of friends in the sick room, that helped to make the hours of suffering pass more lightly, will be a cherished memory to us.  And when the evening shadows lengthen for you as you approach the end of the day, may it be your happy lot to have had the same kind consideration of your friends that you so generously bestowed upon Mother.  Again we thank you. –The Children and Grandchildren of Mrs. M. E. Nere.

Mary Elizabeth (Page) Nere, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 26 May 1938, p. 1, col. 3

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Miss Nona Nere Services Held March 12

Memorial services were held for Miss Nona Lelion Nere at Stine and McClure Chapel, March 12, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. Officiant, the Reverend Warren Kremel, Unity Society of Practical Christianity.  Music, Mrs[.] Frederic Shaw. Cremation.

The above memorial was received from Miss Lorene Nere of Kansas City, Mo., a niece of the deceased.  Miss Nona Nere was the daughter of Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Nere and spent much of her life in Memphis.  She was critically ill a month before she passed away.

Nona Lelion Nere, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 14 Apr 1966

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Nerry– Alex Nerry died at his home in this city last Monday, after a long and painful illness.

Deceased was an old resident of the town and was well known to all of our citizens.  Over a year ago he was taken down with a skin disease or blood poison, and was confined to the house all the time until death ended his sufferings.  His disease baffled the skill of Physicians, and as time progressed he grew weaker and more emaciated.  When death claimed him as its victim he was an honest hard working man and will be missed in the home, and community.  Peace to his ashes.

Alex Nerry/Nere, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 20 Oct 1887, p. 3, col. 7, Thursday

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Mrs. Caroline S. Nesbit died of paralysis, Sunday, Nov. 15, 1896, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. N. Smallwood, of this city, aged about 87 years.

Deceased had made her home with Mrs. Smallwood for many years prior to her death.  She leaves four sons, two daughters and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn her death.  Funeral services were held Monday, after which the body was laid to rest in the Masonic cemetery east of town.

Caroline S. Nesbit, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Nov 1896, p. 2, col. 5

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CHAS. NEVILLE DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

LaPlata Man To Be Buried at Elmer Saturday

La Plata, Mo., June 11—Charles Neville, 78, died at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd Shumaker, of La Plata.  Mr. Neville had been in failing health for several months.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Elmer Pentecostal Church.  The Rev. L. V. Brown will conduct the services and burial will be in the Elmer Cemetery.

Mr. Neville was born March 13, 1870, in Kentucky the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Neville.  On Oct. 12, 1902, he was united in marriage to Dora Emmerson, and soon after the couple moved to Missouri.  Since then the Nevilles have lived in the vicinity of La Plata.  Mr. Neville is a retired railroad employe.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter with whom he made his home, Mrs. Mabel Shumaker, La Plata; another daughter, Mrs. Nellie Bown, of Brashear; and two grandsons, Cleo Bown, of Kansas City and Leo Shumaker, of La Plata.

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MRS. ALICE E. NEWCOMER DIES AT WATERLOO

Former Resident of Greentop; Body Being Brought Here

Mrs. Alice E. Newcomer, formerly of Greentop, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Fowler, at Waterloo, Ia.

The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Friday morning and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Mrs. Newcomer was born in Adair County.  She was married to Jacob Newcomer, and to this marriage nine children were born.  Mr. Newcomer preceded her in death, also two daughters, one son, and one brother.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. J. C. (Bish) Fowler, of Waterloo, Ia.; Mrs. Ed (Pearl) Lay, Tarkio, Mo.; four sons, Jim A. and Alfred, both of Greentop; Dave, of La Plata, and Henry, of Waterloo, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Logston, Worthington; Mrs. Ida Willis, Greentop, and Mrs. May Burkhart, of Kirksville, and 26 grandchildren.

Alice E. Newcomer, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 09 Dec 1948, p. 6, col. 4 & 5, Thursday

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Newcomer Funeral Saturday at 1:30

Funeral services for Alice E. Newcomer, who died Thursday at Waterloo, Iowa, will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, Saturday at 1:30, conducted by Rev. Orville Dobbs.  Interment will be in the Hazel Creek Union Cemetery.

Bearers will be: Herschel Newcomer, James Fowler, Leon Newcomer, Harold Newcomer, Ferrel Gregory, and Merle Lay.

Alice E. Newcomer Funeral, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Dec 1948, p. 3, col. 5, Friday

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NEWCOMER RITES TO BE HELD THURSDAY

78-Year-Old Kirksville Resident Died Here Yesterday

Funeral services for Charles Newcomer, 78, of 1213 N. Franklin, who died in a Kirksville hospital Monday afternoon, will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 Rev. Rolla Smith will officiate.  Interment will be in the New Harmony cemetery.

Mr. Newcomer was the son of Jacob and Cynthia (Gardner) Newcomer and was born Oct. 3, 1872 in Adair County.  He was married to Nettie E. Marks, June 12, 1897, and to this marriage five children were born.

He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Maude Browitt, of Kirksville, and Mrs. George (Alta) Stafford, of Onaway, Mich.; two sons, Roy, of North Hollywood, Calif., and John, of Chillicothe; four half-brothers, James and Alfred, of Greentop, Dave of La Plata, and Henry of Waterloo, Ia.; two half-sisters, Mrs. J. C. (Bish) Fowler, of Waterloo, Il; and Mrs. Ed (Pearl) Lay, of Tarkio; thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, a half-brother and two half-sisters.

He was a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church at Hazel Creek Union.

Bearers will be, Oscar Newcomer, Edgar Newcomer, Herschel Newcomer, Merle Lay, Luther Newcomer and Cleve Adams.

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MAN KILLED SOUTH OF MEMPHIS MONDAY NIGHT

A 21-year-old man, Junior Neal Newcomer of Downing, was killed Monday night at 11:55 in an accident 11 miles south of Memphis on Route 15, in Scotland County.

Police reported Newcomer was driving north at a high rate of speed when he missed a curve and the car left the highway.  The car went down a ditch and overturned before stopping 384 feet from the highway.  The car was a complete wreck.

Newcomer’s brother, Hillis R. Newcomer, 31, of Memphis was riding in the car and he received cuts and abrasions, along with head and neck injuries.  He was taken to the Laughlin Hospital in Kirksville.

Funeral services are being held this afternoon for the accident victim at Gerth and Basket [sic]  Chapel in memphis [sic].  The Rev. Kenneth Campbell will officiate.  Burial will be in the Memphis cemetery.

Mr. Newcomer was born Oct. 16, 1943, a son of Homan Neal and Florence Lancaster Newcomer.  He is survived by his parents; the brother, Hillis, and two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Ross of Downing and Mrs. Alice Ann Holtkamp of Burlington, Ia.

He had recently been discharged from the army.

Junior Neal Newcomer, Gorin, Missouri, The Gorin Argus

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W. NEWCOMER FUNERAL RITES FRIDAY NOON

Services Also Will Be Held at Hazel Creek at 2 O’clock

A short funeral service for William Newcomer, 75, of 1503 N. Franklin, who died yesterday early afternoon in a Kirksville hospital, will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home at 12:45 Friday afternoon.  The body will then be taken to the Hazel Creek Union Church where services will be held at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Orville Dobbs assisted by Rev. LaVern Miley, both of Kirksville.  Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery.

Mr. Newcomer was the son of Jacob and Cynthia (Gardner) Newcomer and was born in Adair County, Mo., Nov. 11, 1870.  He was married to Generva Mikel in 1891 and to this marriage five children were born.  Mrs. Newcomer died Mar. 7, 1906.  On Jan. 3, 1907 he was married to Adelma Mikel in Adair County.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. John (Minnie) Thompson, Mrs. Herman (Nellie) Craig, Mrs. Will (Ethel) Thompson, all of Greentop and Mrs. Bert (Grace) Peebles, Rockford, Ill., one son Oscar Newcomer, of Kirksville; one brother Charles, of Kirksville; step-mother, Mrs. Emma Newcomer, of Waterloo, Ia.; five grandchildren; four half-brothers, Henry, of Waterloo, Ia., Alfred and James of Greentop and David, of La Plata; two half-sisters, Mrs. Edgar Lay, of Tarkio, Mo., and Mrs. James Fowler, of Waterloo, Ia.  He was preceded in death by one son, one half-brother and two half-sisters.

He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Hazel Creek Union Church.

Prior to moving to Kirksville three years ago, Mr. Newcomer lived on a farm southwest of Greentop.

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

The pallbearers will be John Thompson, Herman Craig, Bert Peebles, Loyal Peebles, William Thompson and Leonard Thompson.

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MRS. CHARLES NEWELL DIES IN BOSTON

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Charles Newell, of Boston, Mass., in a Boston hospital Wednesday.

Mrs. Newell was the mother of Dr. Edward T. Newell, of Burlington, Vt., and formerly director of the KCOS Hospital and Clinic.

Funeral services will be held from the Waterbury Funeral Home in Boston Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Charles Newell, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Feb 1951, p. 2, col. 2, Friday

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L. L. Newenham Dies Here

L. L. Newenham died at his home, 911 N. Elson, yesterday morning following an illness of about three weeks.  Funeral and burial services will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Highland Park cemetery.

Mr. Newenham was born in Augusta, Ill. and was about 78 years old at the time of his death.  He moved to Kirksville with his family in 1913 and has lived here since.  His wife preceded him in death.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Audrey Thomas, of Des Moines, Ia., and a sister, Mrs. F. M. Wilson, of Littleton, Colo.

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T. D. NEWKIRK, AGED 79, DEIS AT NOVELTY

Was Prominent Knox County Stockman for Many Years.

Special to The Daily Express.

La Plata, Mo., Feb. 12—Thomas Daniel Newkirk, 79 years of age, died at his home in Novelty Sunday afternoon at 5:15 o’clock.  His death was attributed to heart trouble and complications.  He had been in failing health the past two yars [sic.

Mr. Newkirk was born near Novelty in Knox County, Sept. 15, 1860, and had lived his entire life in that community.  For a number of years he was an extensive cattle feeder.

On Dec. 30, 1888, he was married to Tillie Rinehart, who survives.  He also leaves six children as follows: Mrs. Lyman Hunt Caslin, Kan.; Mrs. Paul Wilgus, La Plata, Mrs. Babe Wilson, La Plata, Claude and Parker of Novelty and Frank of Kirksville.  He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Quinn Hubbard of Idaho.

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Accidental Drowning Sunday of Newland Boy

The second drowning fatality in the county in a week occurred Sunday afternoon at about the same time and in the same way as last Sunday’s tragedy when the Briggs boy lost his life in a pond.  The victim this week was Ernest Newland, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Newland who, as was the case last week, could not swim and was drowned in a deep part of the government pond on the Joe Reed farm, where the Elmer Newlands live, northwest of Hitt at 3:30.  His body was recovered by Dennis Tippett, a neighbor, within about 20 minutes.  Although it had been in the water too long for artificial respiration to be effective, it was tried.

There were three boys playing with him, none of whom could swim.  Two were cousins, Eugene and Donald Wayne Newland and the third was a Bennett boy.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at four o’clock from the Barker church with the deceased’s uncle, Dan Newland, officiating.

Ernest Priest Newland, eldest son of Lowell and Dorothy Newland, was born near Downing, April 30, 1930, and departed this life, July 26, 1942, at the age of 12 years, one month and 26 days.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his father and mother; two sisters, Dorothy Virginia and Marilyn Ruth; one brother, Lowell Daniel; two grandfathers and one grandmother, besides a host fo [sic] other relatives and friends.

Ernest was a loving and obedient boy.  He had a cheerful smile for everyone and was always willing to do whatever task was asked of him.  He will be sadly missed.

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Josey Newland was born in West L[unreadable]ville, Iowa, July 10, 1856 and departed from this life after a lingering illness of ten months at his home seven miles north of Downing August 30, near the midnight hour, aged 66 years, 1 month and 20 days.

In his early life he came with his parents to the state of Missouri locating one-fourth of a mile from the family residence, where he died and a few years later he purchased the farm adjoining the old home place, where he erected the buildings that now stand and where he lived the rest of his life.

In the year 1878 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Knupp, who preceded him in death about forty-two years ago.  To this union were born two sons, John S. and Daniel H. Newland.  In 1883 he was again united in marriage to Laura W. Albright.  To this union was born one son, James E. Newland.

Early in life he gave his heart to God, and accepted Christ as his personal Saviour [sic].  The first impressions of the Christian were made at the Lister school house, where religious services were held at that time, but the deep experience of his conversion took place in the corn field on the old farm.  He united with the United Brethren Church at Barker, where he remained a faithful member until the end.  He was a man of sterling worth, industrious and honest in all of his dealings.  Besides following the avocation of framing, he spent many years as a supervisor of the public highways, taking great delight in building good roads and bridges, and his good work will not soon be forgotton [sic].

In every good cause he was always willing to help, and was charitable and kind to those in need.  During his months of sickness, he was patient, seldom complaining, and was appreciative of the kindly deeds administered to him by his loved ones and neighbors.  He was a kind husband a loving and affectionate father and a good neighbor.

Besides his wife and three sons he leaves to mourn, two brothers and two sisters, nine grandchildren and other relatives as well as a host of friends.

The funeral service was conducted Friday, August 31^st, at 1 p.m., from the home to the Barker church.  Rev. Samuel Knupp of Clarence, Mo., and Arthur S. Olson of Jamesport, Mo., relatives and old friends of the deceased conducted the funeral service in the presence of a large concourse of sympathetic friends.  Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church, where he was tenderly laid to rest.

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RITES FOR MRS. NEWLAND

Services Were Held at the Barker Church Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jose T. Newland, who fell a year ago in July and broke her hip, and who has been bedfast since, were conducted at the Barker church Tuesday of last week, October 26, by Rev. W. E. Longstreth of Memphis, assisted by Rev. J. M. Waterman of Cantril.  Interment was in the Barker cemetery.

Pall bearers were Jesse T. Newland, Raymond Paul Newland, James Engle, Charles Engel, Geo. Cossel and Elmer Newland.

Mrs. Newland died on Sunday, October 24, at the home of her son, James Newland.

Lydia Laura Ann Albright was born on July 27, 1861, in Jefferson county, Iowa.  She was married to Jose T. Newland on March 29, 1883.  To this union was born one son, James, who with two step sons, J. S. Newland of Downing and Daniel H. Newland of near Hitt, survive; also one sister, Mrs. Minnie Mozingo of Hurdland, and a half sister, Rosa Allen of Ottumwa, and one half brother, Homer Albright; nine grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Mrs. Newland became a member of the Christian church in early life and remained a member until her death.

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MRS. MINNIE NEWLAND DIES AT SPOKANE LAST FRIDAY

Chas. H. Byrne received a telegram a few days ago announcing the death of his youngest sister, Mrs. Minnie Newland, in Spokane, Washington, on Friday, July 3, aged 30 years, 7 months and 1 day, of child birth.

Deceased grew to young womanhood in Memphis, where she had a host of friends.  She at an early age united with the M. E. Church in this city.  She was united in marriage in Romona, Oklahoma, on June 20, 1910, to Clay L. Newland who together with two sisters and three brothers are left to mourn.  To them the sympathy of friends is extended.

Funeral services were held in Spokane, on Sunday, July 5.

An obituary will be published in our next issue.

Minnie (Byrne) Newland, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Jul 1914, p. 1, col. 6

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MORTUARY

Minnie V. Newland (nee Byrne) was born in Memphis, Mo., December 2, 1883, died in Spokane, Washington, July 3, 1914, aged 30 years, 7 months and 1 day.

Deceased was the youngest child of Harrison H. and Isabel Byrne and grew to womanhood in this city.  She leaves a bereaved husband and two sisters and three brothers to mourn her death.  She graduated from the Memphis high school in 1903, and taught several terms of school in this county; afterward attending school at the Kirksville normal, graduating from one of the courses there.

With her sister, Cora, she then taught in the Wheeling, Mo., schools one year.  Following this, the sisters removed to Romona, Oklahoma, where she taught one of the grades.  She also attended the A. and M. college at Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she received her degree in 1912.

She was united in marriage June 20, 1910, at Ramona, Oklahoma, to Clay L. Newland, a business man of that city.  In the summer of 1912, she and her husband and sister removed to Bayview, Idaho, where for for [sic] the past year both she and her husband had been engaged in teaching the public schools at that place.

When but a child, Minnie was converted and united with the M. E. Church of this city.  Throughout her life, she was a devout add [sic] consistent Christian and always found time in her busy life to take an active part in all the different departments of church work.

Funeral services were held in Spokane, Washington, after which the body was tenderly laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.  Dear Minnie is gone, but her loving influence remains and the world is better for her having lived and Heaven seems nearer to us when we remember that her pure and gentle spirit is there.

Minnie V. (Byrne) Newland, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 16 Jul 1914, p. 1, col. 2

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A SUICIDE AT DOWNING

Paul Newland Found Wounded at His Home Saturday Evening

(By Our Downing Reporter)

A shocking tragedy occurred Saturday evening about 6 o’clock when Paul Newland shot himself in the temple with a revolver in his home in Downing.

His wife soon came home from her work at the Co-Operative store and started with him to the hospital, but he passed away before they reached it.  He left a note making arrangements for his funeral.  He was depressed on account of long illness and loss of eye sight.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Olson.  Burial in the Downing cemetery.

He was the son of John and Hattie Newland and was born Nov. 6, 1903.  He was married to Ethel McRobert, Nov. 15, 1942.  No children were born to this marriage.

He is survived by his wife and parents and two brothers, Elmer and Lowell.

Mr. Newland was employed at the Farmers Exchange in Downing for several years.

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Paul Newland of Downing Commits Suicide

Paul Arnold Newland, 42, who was living in Downing, took his own life Saturday evening at about 7:30 using a revolver.  The act was just as his wife was entering the house, returning from work at the MFA store.  Dr. Gerwig was called at once and Moore ambulance started for Kirksville hospital, but he died just as they were entering the city limits of Kirksville.

Mr. Newland’s act was premeditated.  He had been ill and it preyed on his mind.  He left arrangements for his funeral, leaving a note in which he asked that Lloyd Moore, undertaker, be called, that the boys with whom he had worked be bodybearers [sic] and chose Rev. Arthur S. Olsen to conduct the services.  His wife is the former Ethel McRoberts.  They had no children.

Funeral services were held at Downing Presbyterian church, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. A. S. Olsen.  Interment in Downing cemetery.

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DAVID DEE NEWLIN DIES IN QUINCY, ILL.

Funeral Services at Greentop Sunday for Former Banker

David Dee Newlin, former Greentop banker who for the past eleven years has been a resident of Quincy, Ill., died at Blessing Hospital in Quincy this morning at 7:30 o’clock.

Funeral services will be held at the Duker Funeral Home in Quincy Saturday evening at 7:30, and services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church in Greentop with interment in the Greentop cemetery.

Mr. Newlin was the son of William H. and Mary E. (Melvin) Newlin and was born in Bevier, Mo., on Aug. 5, 1892.  He was married tin Kirksville to Francie Willis on Oct. 3, 1917.  Two children were born to them.  One daughter, Barbara, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Triska, of Kansas City; one brother, James T. Newlin, of Bevier; two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Miller, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Dewey Danner, of Ft. Madison, Iowa.

Mr. Newlin was cashier of the Bank of Greentop from 1919 to 1930.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Quincy, Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Greentop, a veteran of World War I and a member of the Quincy Post of American Legion.  During his residence in Quincy he was district manager of the Sonotone Company.

David Dee Newlin, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 05 Jan 1951, p. 8, col. 5

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A. NEWMAN OF WORTHINGTON DIES, AGED 74

Funeral For Retired Putnam County Farmer To Be Tuesday.

Albert Newman, a retired farmer living near Worthington, died suddenly last night about 10 o’clock from a heart attack.  He was about 74 years of age and had been in failing health for some time.

Funeral services and burial will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Pleasant Home Church near Worthington.

Mr. Newman leaves his widow, Mrs. Permelia Newman, one son, Harley, at home, and two daughters, Mrs. Grey Cowan, of Stahl, and Mrs. John Montgomery, of Worthington.  He also leaves a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rebecca Newman, and her two children, Lloyd Everett and Alice Joan of near Worthington.  He was a brother-in-law of P. C. Vestal, of Kirksville.

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MRS. WILLIAM NEWMAN, 81, OF BRASHEAR, DIES

Suffered a Paralysis Stroke March 28; Native of Kentucky.

Mrs. Candace Newman, of Brashear, died Sunday night in Kirksville at 11:45 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Bradd, 1402 East Jefferson street.  She was 81 years of age.  She suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home in Brashear on March 18, this year and gradually grew worse.  She was brought to the home of her daughter here immediately after she became ill.

Mrs. Newman was the daughter of B. and Nancy Hulse Berry and was born in Bourbon, Ky., March 28, 1856, her parents being natives of Kentucky.  She was married to W. D. Newman on August 8, 1876.  In 1886 they moved to a farm near Danville, Ill., where they resided for twelve years and then came to Missouri and settled on a farm in the Sabbath Home neighborhood where they lived until 1914 when they moved to Brashear where they continued to make their home.  Mr. Newman died on April 30, 1934.

Mr. and Mrs. Newman were the parents of eleven children, one of whom died in infancy.  Those who survive their mother are: Mrs. Bessie Bragg and Homer Newman, of Kirksville, Lawrence Newman and Mrs. Bert Draper, of Brashear, Roy Newman, Macon, Bert Newman, Seligman, Arizona, Charles, of Warsaw, Mo., Millard, of Greenfield, Mo., Grover, of Simla, Colo., and Elmer, of Garfield, Wash.  She also leaves fourteen grandchildren and three sisters.  The sisters are Mrs. Mary Battershell, who lives in Iowa, Mrs. Joda Roberts, whose home is in Indiana and Mrs. Laura Battershell, of Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Brashear and burial will take place in the Brashear cemetery.  Complete arrangements will not be made, however, until word is received from the children away from here.

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Charlotte Newman

Charlotte May Newman, daughter of James Madison and Anna Eliza Morris, was born in Scotland County, July 16, 1879, and passed away at the age of 93 at the home of her daughter in Boonville, Missouri, November 22, 1972, following a lengthy illness.

In 1904 she was married to John D. Newman, who died November 21, 1951.  Also preceding her in death were two daughters, a son and a step daughter.  Surviving are two daughters, Miss Beulah Newman of Boonville, Missouri, Mrs. Arland (Josephine) Eager, Memphis; two step sons, J. W. Newman and M. S. Newman, Gorin, Missouri; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held in the Thatcher-Wood Chapel, Boonville, Missouri, with burial in the Union Cemetery, Scotland County, November 24, 1972.

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EDITH NEWMAN DIES SUDDENLY IN ARIZONA

Body of Former Adair Countian to Be Returned Home

Mrs. Edith Newman, wife of Bert Newman, of Phoenix, Ariz., died suddenly last night at her home in Phoenix, according to word received here.

She was 56 years of age and was born in Adair County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Mason, of Kirksville.  She moved with her family to Arizona about 15 years ago.

The body will be brought back to Kirksville to the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home 115 W. Jefferson.  Announcement of funeral arrangements will be made later.

Mrs. Newman leaves her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Mitten, of Mesa, Ariz.; two grandchildren, and four sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs. Virgil Lowrance, Mrs. Homer Newman, Mrs. Willie Bennett, and Dine Mason, all of Kirksville; Mrs. Will F. Drew, Los Angeles, and Jack Mason, whose address is not known.  She was a niece of Mrs. Newt Matlick, of Kirksville.

Edith Newman, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jan 1950, p. 2, col. 5, Monday

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Everett Newman Dies Near Worthington

Everett Newman, a young farmer in his early thirties, died last night at his home near Worthington.  His death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he suffered on April 28, and after which he never regained consciousness.  He was a nephew of P. C. Vestal of Kirksville.

Funeral services and burial will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Pleasant Home Church near Worthington.

Mr. Newman leaves his widow, the former Rebecca Hatfield, and two children.  He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Newman, who live on the same farm on which he lived; one brother, Hollie, who lives with his parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Cowan of Martinstown, and Mrs. Cora Montgomery, of Worthington.

Everett Newman, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 May 1940, p. 1, col. 2

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FUNERAL FOR GROVER NEWMAN AT BRASHEAR

Former Adair Countian Succumbed to Brain Tumor.

Special to The Daily Express.

Brashear, Mo., Jan. 18—Grover C. Newman, former Brashear resident who has been living at Simla, Colo., for several years, died in a hospital at Rochester, Minn., Monday morning at 8 o’clock.  He was taken there Dec. 31 and underwent an operation Jan. 7 for brain tumor.

The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the United Brethren Church at Brashear, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Lane.  Burial was made in the Brashear Cemetery.  His brothers and brothers-in-law were pallbearers.  The body arrived in Brashear yesterday and was taken to the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. James Sees.

Mr. Newman was born near Danville, Ill., Jan. 20, 1885, a son of William and Candace Bailey Newman.  He came to Missouri with his parents when 13 years old and settled on a farm near Brashear, where he grew to manhood.  He was married to Miss Inez Sees March 7, 1906.

Surviving are his wife, two sisters and six brothers, Mrs. Carrie Draper, Brashear; Mrs. Bessie, Bragg, Kirksville; Elmer Newman, Garfield, Wash.; Bert Newman, Phoenix, Ariz.; Charles Newman, Warsaw, Mo.; Roy Newman, Macon, Mo., Homer Newman, Kirksville, and Lawrence Newman, Brashear.  His parents preceded him in death.

After he was married, Mr. Newman and his wife moved to Waitsburg, Wash., where he clerked in a store for six years.  Then they returned to Missouri and farmed four years near Bullion.  In 1916 they moved to Simla, Colo., where he was engaged in farming until he became ill.

He united with the M. E. Church at Bullion when a young man and after moving to Simla placed his membership in the Evangelical Church there.

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DIED.

NEWMAN – On the 30th day of Sept., 1874, of flux, Iva Etta, – daughter of J. H. and M. J. Newman – aged 2 years and 3 months.

Iva Etta Newman, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Oct 1874, p. 3, col. 6

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BRASHEAR MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Lawrence Newman, 47, Farmer, Dies Of Throat Ailment.

Brashear, Mo.—Special.

Lawrence C. Newman, aged 47, passed away at his farm home six miles northwest of Brashear at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon.  He had been in failing health the past year and more seriously ill the past three months with a throat ailment.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Brashear conducted by the Rev. J. Rudloff, pastor of the Methodist Church.  Interment will be in the Brashear Cemetery.

He was a son of William D. and Candace (Berry) Newman and was born near Danville, Ill., September 21, 1896.  He came with his parents, when two years of age to Adair County, Missouri and settled on a farm five miles northwest of Brashear, living continuously in that community since coming to Missouri.

He was united in marriage with Miss Goldie Propst, March 8, 1916.  One son Lonnie was born to this union.

Surviving are his wife, son, two grandchildren, Patricia Ann and Lawrence Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Mae Bragg, of Kirksville; five brothers, Elmer, of Garfield, Wash., Homer, of Kirksville, Bert, of Phoenix, Ariz., Charles, of Ulman, Mo., and Roy, of Macon.  His parents, three brothers and one sister, have preceded him in death.  Mrs. Bert Draper, who died June 8, 1943 was a sister.

Mr. Newman was quite an extensive farmer and stockman of eastern Adair County.

Pallbearers will be: Noble Young, Gilbert Howard, George Gardner, Audrey Person, Willis Wade and Arthur Lovell.

Body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear until time for the services.

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Mary Yarbrough Newman was born Aug. 19, 1865, in Bath County, Ky., where she spent her girlhood days.  She was married to J. D. Newman, Jan. 25, 1893.  In the same year she came with her husband to Scotland County, Mo., to live with her aunt, Mrs. Stone.  She died at her home southeast of Memphis, May 6, aged 38 years, 8 months and 17 days.  She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sons, ten and seven years old and little daughter four years old, and her aunt in this county, father, four sisters and one brother, and other relatives in Kentucky.  Early in life she united with the Christian Church and was a faithful consistent Christian.  She was a loving devoted wife and mother, a good, kind and thoughtful neighbor, loved by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held at Union Church, Saturday at 11 a.m., conducted by Elder Nicoson, of Memphis.

Mary Yarbrough Newman, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 May 1904, p. 5, col. 5

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Funeral Services For Elmer Newton Held

Funeral services for Elmer Newton, 57, who died Saturday morning in a local hospital were held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.  Rev. Cyrus Davis, pastor of the South Side Baptist Church, conducted the service and interment was made in the Ownby cemetery.  The MacDougall–Lowe Post of the of the [sic] services at the grave.

Mr. Newson [sic] was the son of John and Mary Newton and was born July 14, 1887, in the state of Kansas.  He was married to Ellen Smith in 1928 and one son, Junior, was born to them.

He lived most of his life in Kirksville.  He was in World War No. 1, a member of Co. C 4^th Regiment, Infantry N. G., Mo., and was also a member of MacDougall–Lowe Post No. 20.

Surviving him are his wife and son, two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Jury, Longmont, Colo.; Mrs. Essel Barr, Carlisle, Kan.; seven brothers, O. A. and J. F. of Tex.; Thomas of Longmont, Colo.; Albert and Eldridge of Leedy, Okla.; and Marion, of Leavenworth, Kansas.

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MRS. FRANCES NICHOLAS, 80, DIES HERE

Pioneer Resident of County; Settled Near Millard

Mrs. Frances L. Nicholas, a pioneer resident of Adair County, and widow of the late George Nicholas, a widely known farmer near Millard, died at 4:30 o’clock this morning at the home of Miss Hallie Ownbey, near Kirksville.  She was in her eightieth year, and had been ill only a short time.

Funeral services will be held at the Millard church tomorrow morning at 10:30 o’clock and interment will be in the Stukey cemetery.  The body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral home.

Mrs. Nicholas was born in Adams County, Ill., in 1867 and was brought to Adair county when a small child, and her parents settled near what is now the town of Millard.  She was married to George Nicholas in 1886, and one son, James, was born of this union.  James preceded her in death.

She leaves one brother, Doug Willard, of Millard, now in his 83^rd year, one granddaughter, Mrs. Frances Tulley, and an adopted granddaughter, Mrs. Beatrice Hardman, of Lexington, Mo.

Both the granddaughters were in Kirksville today.

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GEO. NICHOLAS 79, DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Prominent Farmer Had Spent Entire Life in Adair County

George Nicholas, 79 years old, one of the most prominent farmers of Adair county, died this morning at 1:30 o’clock at his home, 3 miles southwest of Millard, following an illness of a few weeks.  His condition had been considered critical for the past several days.

Mr. Nicholas was probably one of the largest land owners in south Adair county.

Mr. Nicholas was born July 17, 1842, and spent his entire life in this county.  He was known to a large number of the people of the county and had a host of friends who regret his death and join in extending sincere sympathy to the members of the bereaved family.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances L. Nicholas, one son, Jim Nicholas, and a granddaughter, Miss Frances Nicholas.

The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. F. W. Condit, pastor of the First Christian church here.  Interment will be in the Stukey cemetery at Millard.

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MRS. JAMES NICHOLAS TO BE BURIED FRIDAY

Prominent Kirksville Woman Had Been Ill Several Months.

The funeral for Mrs. Ida B. Nicholas, wife of James Nicholas, who died here yesterday afternoon, is to be held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church.  Burial will be in the Highland Park Cemetery.

The body will be at the family home until tomorrow morning, when it will be taken to the funeral home, where it will lie in state from 12 noon until 4 o’clock.

Mrs. Nicholas had been critically ill since early last spring, first entering a local hospital for treatment and returning a few days ago for an operation.  Her condition had been grave for the last few weeks.

She was born at Auxvasse, Mo., a daughter of James and Katherine Haines Brother.  She attended the Teachers College here and was for a number of years an active teacher, teaching at Hazel Green, Kohlmyre and La Plata.  Later she taught for five years in the Benton School in Kirksville.

Mrs. Nicholas was deputy county superintendent of schools from 1897 to 1901 and in October, 1905, was married at Billings, Mont., to James Nicholas.  A few years later they returned to this county, living on the old George Nicholas farm south of Kirksville.  About eight years ago they moved to Kirksville.

In recent years Mrs. Nicholas served as chairman of the state old age assistance board here.  She was a member of the Christian Church.

Surviving are her husband, daughter, Mrs. Frances N. Trent, Kirksville; an adopted daughter, Beatrice Kay Nicholas; a brother, Claude Brother, Little Rock, Ark.; three nieces and one nephew.  Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Blanche Blair, preceded her in death.

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Small Boys Burned to Death.

LOUISIANA, Mo., July 6—Two 5-year-old boys were killed by an explosion in this city about 5:30 o’clock this afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Taylor, on Washington street.  Their little son, Sam Taylor, and Don Homer Nichols, son of Rev. Don Nichols, now a missionary in China, were playing in a woodshed near the house, where cans of gasoline and coal oil were kept, when there was an explosion and the building was enveloped in flames.  All efforts to save the children were in vain and their bodies were horribly burned.

Don Homer Nichols, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 11 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 3

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JOHN NICHOLS, AGED 61, DIES AT LANCASTER

Death Due to Complications of Diseases; Funeral Sunday.

Special to The Daily Express.

Lancaster, Mo., Feb. 9—John A. Nichols, 61 years of age, died at his home in Lancaster this morning at 6:30 o’clock.  His death was due to a complication of diseases.

Mr. Nichols was born on a farm in Kendall County, Illinois, near Millington, June 1, 1878.  He came to Lancaster twenty-six years ago and has lived here ever since.  On May 29, 1915, he was married to Miss Sophia Bodkins of Lancaster, and three children were born to them.  He leaves his widow and the children, who are, Mrs. John Melvin of Lancaster and Warren and Ruby of the home.

Funeral services will be held in Lancaster Sunday afternoon, but definite arrangements have not been made.  Burial will be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery.

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FORMER MEMPHIS BARBER DIES IN KANSAS CITY

John Allen Nichols, Grandview, Mo., died Wednesday, at the St. Joseph hospital in Kansas City.  Mr. Nichols was born in Clinton, Mo., and had lived in that area twenty-six years.  He had been a barber sixty years.  He was a Mason.

Mr. Nichols leaves his wife, Mrs. Ruth Nichols of the home; two sons, Pearl T. Nichols, Raytown, and Jewel M. Nichols, Baring, Mo.; a brother, Harry Nichols, Clinton; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Friday at the Newcomer chapel, Kansas City.

Mr. Nichols barbered in Memphis a few years in the 1900s.  He had the Kinney basement shop and later was in a shop where the Cash Cleaners are now located.  Mrs. Nichols learned the barber trade and worked with him here.  She was Memphis’ only woman barber.

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MRS. ARTHUR NICHOLS DIES; RITES FRIDAY

Resident of Hurdland Vicinity Was in Edina Hospital

Hurdland, March 15. (Special)—Mrs. Arthur (Lera) Nichols, 65, who for many years had resided on a a [sic] farm four and one half miles south of Hurdland, died at 10 a. m. Wednesday in a hospital in Edina.  She had been in failing health for some time.

A daughter of William and Lucinda Taylor, she was born in Knox county on Sept. 6, 1885.  She was married on November 28, 1919 to W. A. Nichols and one son was born to them.

Surviving besides her husband and son, James W., of the home, is a stepson, Albert Nichols, of East Alton, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Long, of Hurdland, and one brother, John Taylor, of Hammond, Ind.  One brother preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Hurdland Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Allen Vancil.  Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in Hurdland, under the direction of the Easley Funeral Home where the body will lie in state until time for services.

Baerers [sic] will be W. P. Warford, C. D. Warford, John Woodward, Roy Pierce, Woodrow Sykes and Chester Sykes.

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MRS. MARGARET NICHOLS, 96, DIES AT WILSONTOWN

Leaves 20 Great-Grand Children; Funeral Saturday Afternoon.

Special to The Daily Express.

La Plata, Mo., April 26—Mrs. Margaret A. Nichols, 96 years of age, died Thursday morning at 3:45 o’clock at the home of her granddaughter, Miss Lou Hutchins, in the Wilsontown community.  She had been in ill health for some time, and on March 4, she suffered a stroke from which she never recovered.

Mrs. Nichols was the daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann Reed and was born in Breckenridge, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1838.  In 1857 she was married to Martin P. Meador who passed away during the Civil War.  To this union three daughters were born, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. F. L. Dixon and Mrs. A. F. Hutchins, all of whom are dead. In 1865 she was married to L. M. Nichols.  To this union two sons were born, Charles, who lives in Cleveland, Kan., and George, who with the father preceded the mother in death.

After the death of Mr. Nichols she made her home in La Plata with her daughter, Mrs. Hutchins, until the latter’s death several years ago.

Besides her son she leaves several grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Wilsontown.  Burial will be in the Wilsontown cemetery.

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RELATIVE OF KIRKSVILLE WOMEN KILLED

W. H. Nichols of Fulton Struck While Walking on Highway.

W. H. Nichols of Fulton, a graduate of the Kirksville State Teachers College, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. T. E. Sublette and Miss Lissie Funk of Kirksville, died in the Callaway County Hospital in Fulton Wednesday morning from injuries received Tuesday evening when he was struck by a bus.

Mr. Nichols, who was 81 years of age, had attended a festival at the St. Eunice School, north of Fulton, and was walking along the highway on his way to his home, two miles north of Fulton.  The driver of the Greyhound bus, according to the Fulton Sun-Gazette, said he was meeting a car when he heard something strike the side of his machine.  At first he believed he had scraped the side of he car he was passing, but upon stopping to investigate, he found Mr. Nichols lying beside the road.

There was a large dent in the side of the door of the bus, leading to the belief that Mr. Nichols had stepped into the side of the vehicle.

Mr. Nichols, a retired rural school teacher, was born in Callaway County, July 16, 1859.  He was a former assessor of Callaway County.

Mr. Nichols’ wife had spent the day in Kirksville with her sisters, Mrs. Sublette and Miss Funk, having accompanied her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pugh of Orlando, Fla., who are visiting in Fulton, to Kirksville.  They were en route back to Fulton at the time of the accident.

Besides his wife and daughter Mr. Nichols leaves seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Wise, of Fulton.

Funeral services were held at Fulton this afternoon.  Miss Lissie Funk and her niece, Miss Maude Myers, of Kirksville attended the funeral, having gone to Fulton as soon as they learned of the accident.

Mrs. Sublette who fell and broke her wrist recently, was unable to attend.

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Lloyd Nicholson Dies Saturday In Columbia, Mo.

Junior Lloyd Nicholson, 66, died at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo., Saturday morning.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha; one sister, Mrs. Emory Baxter, all of Downing.

Funeral services for Mr. Nicholson was held Monday at the Christian church in Downing with the Rev. Benny Bradbury officiating.  Burial was in the Arni cemetery in Lancaster.

Junior Lloyd Nicholson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Oct 1957, p. 1 col. 7

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Louisa Nicholson, Downing, Is Dead

Downing, Mo., Sept. 6, (Special)—Mrs. Louisa Nicholson, 85, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emory Baxter, in Downing.

Funeral services will be held at the Coffey Church Friday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Hollis Bowen, of Queen City. Interment will be in the Webster cemetery near Downing.

She was the daughter of Christian and Mary (Mullett) Schupbach and was born in Schuyler county May 4, 1866.  Se was married to Lloyd Nicholson, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Emory (Eunice) Baxter, and son, Junior Nicholson, and one sister, Theresa Schupbach, all of Downing.

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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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MRS. MYRTLE NICKERSON OF GREEN CITY DIES

Funeral Services This Afternoon for Woman, 71

Mrs. Myrtle Nickerson, 71, a Sullivan county resident for more than fifty years, died in a Kirksville hospital Friday afternoon at 4:20.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Green City Baptist Church at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Ross Lilly pastor of the Methodist Church.  Interment will be in Green City cemetery.  The body will be at the Glenn E. Kent Funeral Home until the funeral hour.

She was the daughter of George and Jane (Eubanks) Agee and was born near Unionville Oct. 9, 1881.  She was married to Aaron Nickerson on Dec. 25, 1901, and one son was born to them.  They lived all of their married life on the same farm near Pennville until two years ago they moved to Green City.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Surviving are her husband and son, Dale, who lives at Wichita, Kan., and a granddaughter, Sherry, who made her home with her grandparents since childhood.  Also surviving are four brothers, Dow and Clyde Agee, of Des Moines, Ia.; Fon, of Tulsa, Okla., and Lee, of Wichita, Kan.

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John W. Nicoli Died Sunday May 27

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Gerth & Baskett chapel for John Nicoli, 76, who died Sunday morning at his home northeast of Memphis.

John W. Nicoli, son of Fred and Louise Nicoli, was born April 23, 1880, in Keokuk Co., Iowa, and died May 27, 1956.  He was married to Verna Smithart, July 3, 1905.

Surviving are the widow: four sons, Harry of Memphis; John of Bloomfield, Bobby and Bruce of Cantril, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Belle Wilson of Drakesville, Iowa, and Mrs. Helen Warren, Ogden, Utah; three sisters, Mrs. Sam Williams and Mrs. Agnes Abris of Denver, Colo.; and Mrs. Gussey Shaner of LaCenter, Washington; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Rev. Kenneth E. Harder had charge of the funeral services and music was furnished by Mrs. Chan Bull, Mrs. Paul Westhoff, Mrs. Hollis Hyde, Bill Kerr, and Israel Rude.

John W. Nicoli, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 31 May 1956

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Services for Verna Nicoli, 77, to be Held Thursday

Verna Nicoli, daughter of James and Mary Ann Smithart was born August 6, 1887 near Ollie, Iowa and passed away at her home near Downing, Missouri, May 10, 1965 at the age of 77 years, nine months and four days.

On July 3, 1905 she was united in marriage to John W. Nicoli at Sigourney, Iowa.  To this union was born six children.

Survivors include four sons, Harry and Bruce of Memphis, Mo., Bobby of Downing, Mo., and Johnny of Bloomfield, Iowa.  Two daughters, Mrs. Clair Belle Wilson of Drakesville, Iowa and Mrs. Helen Warren of Salt Lake City, Utah and 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Eva Reider of Sigourney, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away May 28, 1956.

Funeral services were held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel, Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Herbert Alexander.  Burial was in the Brock cemetery.

Body bearers were Aubrey Alexander, Charles Wineinger, Herbert Garrett, Junior Comstock, Elliott Seamster and Vinol Lawson.

Verna Nicoli, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 May 1965, p. 8, col. 5

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MRS. MATTIE L. NIECE DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE

Services to be Conducted Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Mattie L. Niece, 84, of 900 S. Osteopathy, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church.  Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.

Mrs. Niece was the daughter of David I. and Nancy J. (Hannah) Taylor and was born in Sullivan County, March 26, 1865.  She was married west of Kirksville on Dec. 21, 1884, to William F. Niece, and to this marriage twins were born.  The children died in infancy.

Mr. Niece died in 1935 and she was also preceded in death by three brothers and one half-brother; two sisters and one half-sister.

After Mr. Niece’s death, her nephew, Albert Eschmann and wife moved into her home and have lived wtih [sic] her since.

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

Bearers will be Taylor Mayhew, Charley Wallace, George Daniels, Willie Niece, Walter Niece and Harry Smith.

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Mrs. Ula Niece Dies in Kansas City

Mrs. Ula Ozelma Niece, 39, formerly of Kirksville, died in Kansas City last Thursday.  She was the wife of Marion R. Niece.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

She was born in Adair County on August 11, 1903, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Shafer, of Novinger, and was married April 8, 1925 to Marion R. Niece.

Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Melba Carrol, Velda Cloessa, Ival Yvonne and Marlene Elaine Niece; her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Emil Haberstich, Youngstown; Mrs. Reva O. Lowe, Kirksville, and Mrs. Carl Pifer, Kansas City; one brother, Warner W. Shafer, Laredo, Mo.  One brother preceded her in death.

Mrs. Niece was a graduate of the Chillicothe Business College.  The family came to Kirksville from a farm near here.

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ALEXANDER NIMMO DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE

Seriously Ill for Past Three Weeks; Funeral Saturday

Alexander “Sandy” Nimmo, 54, died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday evening at 10:15.  He had been in declining health for several months and seriously ill the past three weeks.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock in the Novinger Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Archie Cooper.  Interment will be in the Novinger cemetery.

He was the son of Thomas and Ruth Carnahan Nimmo and was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sept. 30, 1894.  He came to this country when he was eleven years of age.  He was engaged in coal mining most of his life.  His wife died in 1931 and he was also preceded in death by his father and brother, Thomas.

He is survived by his mother; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Manning, of Kirksville; one son, William, of North Carolina; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McCuiston, of Trenton, Mich., Mrs. Margaret Steen, River Rouge, Mich., and Mrs. Ruth Novinger, Flat Rock, Mich.; also two brothers, Robert Nimmo, of Simsbury, Conn., and Andrew Nimmo, of Kirksville.

Mr. Nimmo was a member of the Baptist Church in Novinger, and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star in Novinger which will have charge of the services in the cemetery, and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Kirksville.

The body will be at the Davis Funeral Home, corner of Washington and Marion, until time for the funeral.

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MRS. MARY ANN NIMMO DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Native of Scotland Lived at Novinger Since 1904.

Mrs. Mary Ann Nimmo died of a heart attack yesterday afternoon about 3 o’clock at her home in Novinger.  She had been experiencing heart trouble the past several weeks.

Collapsing and dropping to the floor, she was found unconscious by her daughter, who had stepped from the house only a minute, and died shortly thereafter.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed today, pending word from sons who live in distant states.

Mrs. Nimmo was born at Dyke’s Head, Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1868.  She was married in 1885 to Alexander Nimmo and 11 children were born.

They came to the United States in the late 1880’s, settling at Ogelsby, Ill., and returned to Scotland in 1890.  Mr. Nimmo returned to this country in 1903 and Mrs. Nimmo and the children joined him in 1904.  They located at Novinger and she had lived there ever since.

Mr. Nimmo was killed in a mine accident in 1909.  Four children also preceded her in death, three as infants and Mrs. Martha Anderson, who died last summer.

Surviving are the following sons and daughters, George Nimmo, Dines, Wyo.; Alex Nimmo, Unionville; William Nimmo, Los Angeles, Calif.; Tom Nimmo, East Peoria, Ill.; Mrs. Johnson Robb, Kirksville, and Mrs. Mae McClintick, Novinger.  There are three grandchildren.

The body is lying in state at her home.

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Funeral for Mrs. Mary Nimmo Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Nimmo, who died at her home in Novinger, Wednesday afternoon, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Methodist Church in Novinger conducted by the Rev. Cakley Ethington.

The pallbearers will be Freddie and Theodore Steele, John King, Lillard Bronson and Sandy Nimmo.  The honorary pallbearers will be Mesdames J. B. Kriner, Ella Lentz, Jennie Warwick, Zella Steele, Lulu Swanson and Bert Conley.

The singers will be Mrs. Grace Jones, Miss Myrtle Shumate and Mrs. Josephine Kriner.  Mrs. Nettie Shaw will be the pianist.

Mrs. Nimmo was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Kirksville.

Mary Ann Nimmo, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Nov 1942, p. 2, col. 6, Friday

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FUNERAL HELD TODAY FOR MRS. ARMINA NIXON

Rites in LaPlata; Died in Hospital Here Wednesday

La Plata, Mo., May 6. (Special)—Funeral services were held at two o’clock this afternoon for Mrs. Armina Belle Nixon, 75, of La Plata, who died in a Kirksville hospital Wednesday evening.  Rev. Claude Thompson conducted the services at the Baptist Church.  Interment was made in the La Plata Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Snell, and was born May 19, 1873 near McPherson, Kan.  When a young girl, she came to Missouri with her parents and settled in Macon County.  In 1892 she was married to William A. Nixon at Sue City, Mo.  Her husband died in 1938.

She is survived by two sons, C. A. Nixon, of Hutchinson, Kan., and Dewey Nixon, of Wentzville, Mo.; three granddaughters; three brothers, Melvin, John and Lawrence Snell, all of Hutchinson, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Libby Martin, of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Angie Allen, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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GEORGE NIXON DIES; FUNERAL IS SATURDAY

77-Year-Old Man Was Patient in Hospital Here

George Nixon, 77, of Kirksville, died in a hospital here Thursday afternoon.

Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body lies in state, Saturday afternoon at one o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarene Church.  Interment will be in the LaPlata cemetery.

Mr. Nixon was born Sept. 17, 1873.  He was married to Vivian Dentist, who preceded him in death.  Later he was married to Lillie McKee, who also preceded him in death.  Two brothers are also dead.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Goldie) Dalton, of St. Louis, and one grandson, two nephews, Dewey Nixon, of Wentzville, and Cecil Nixon, of Hutchinson, Kan.

Bearers will be Jess Wheeler, Warner Snell, George Wilcox, Walter Gilbert, Dewey Nixon and Delbert Day.

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MRS. EMMA J. NOBLE, 84, DIES AT FARM HOME

Sullivan County Resident 77 Years; Funeral Tuesday.

Green City, Mo., Feb. 9. (Special)—Mrs. Emma J. Noble, 84 years old, died at her home near Greencastle at 6:20 o’clock Sunday morning.  She had been in good health until three weeks ago when she became seriously ill.

She was a daughter of Samuel and Eliza Porter Zeigler and was born July 8, 1867, near Memphis, Mo.  When she was seven years old her parents moved to Sullivan County and settled on a farm southeast of Sticklerville.  She continued to live in that community until her death.

She was married to Marion Noble on Feb. 12, 1880, and he died in 1884.  One son Alvin also preceded her in death.  She is survived by a son George, a granddaughter, Mrs. Raymond Kartzler [Hartzler], and a sister, Miss Minnie Zeigler.  She was a member of the Methodist Church at Stricklerville [sic].

Funeral services will be held [at] 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Sticklerville Church, and burial will be in the Hannah Cemetery.

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GEORGE NOBLE, 62, FARMER, DIES SATURDAY

Death Comes To Man Bedfast In Home Near Sticklerville.

Special To The Daily Express.

Green City, Jan. 29—George Noble, 62, died at 8:25 o’clock this morning at his farm home near Sticklerville.  Mr. Noble had been in failing health for more than two years and had been bedfast the past year and a half, suffering from a bone disease.

The body will lie in state at the Kent Funeral Home here until the funeral services which will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Green City Methodist Church of which Mr. Noble was a member.  Interment will be in the Green City Cemetery.  Pallbearers who will serve are Quail Hill, Cleo Hammons, Alfred Borron, Dwain Grambling, Paul Pittman and Henry Burchett.  The Rev. G. T. Rolson will conduct the services.

Mr. Noble was born Mar. 9, 1881, on a farm in Sullivan County near Sticklerville, the son of Marion and Emma (Zeigler) Noble.  On Feb. 7, 1904, he married the former Alma Floyd of that vicinity.  Mr. Noble had spent most of his life on the same farm where he was born.

Besides his widow, Mr. Noble is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Vesta Hartzler, of near Sticklerville, and an aunt, Miss Minnie Zeigler, who made her home with the Nobles.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alvin Noble.

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Mrs. Rev. Thos. W. Noble died at Benton, Iowa, last Saturday morning.  The body was brought to Memphis yesterday and taken to South Bethel M. P. Church, where the funeral services will be held today and the body will be laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.

Mrs. Thos. W. Noble, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 5 May 1904, p. 3, col. 3

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Obituary

Sarah J. Oyler was born near Indianapolis, Ind., in the year 1838, came to Franklin County, Mo., with her parents when she was seven years old.

They moved to Scotland County when she was twelve years old and from this time until she was twenty years old.  She and her then, future husband were school mates together.  At the age of twenty one she was joined in holy wedlock to Thos. W. Noble.  To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls, all of whom are living in happy homes of their own, and were or had been present during her funeral services.  She made profession and became a Christian in her girlhood days and so lived to adorn her holy calling.  She died April 30, 1904.  Thus ends one of the most beautiful lives we have ever known.

Funeral services were held at the Noble Church, Thursday, May 5, at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. M. J. Nicoson, of Memphis.

Sarah J. (Oyler) Noble, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 May 1904, p. 5, col. 5

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Thomas Noblett, 95, Of Edina, Is Dead

Thomas L. Noblett, 95, of Edina, died yesterday evening at 6:25 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carson Hudnut, with whom he had lived for the past three years.

Mr. Noblett was born April 17, 1858, in Knox county, the son of Thomas L. and Amanda Lindsley Noblett.  He was married in November, 1892, to Appalona Klote who preceded him in death several years ago.

He is survived by one son, Harry J. Noblett, three daughters, Mrs. James (Gertrude) Moran and Mrs. Carson (Geneva) Hudnut, all of Edina, and Mrs. Ray (Martha) Kurtz of Overland; 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  Three children are dead.

Mr. Noblett was a member of the Christian church and services will be held at the Hudson Funeral Home in Edina Sunday afternoon at two o’clock.  The Rev. Merle J. White of Edina will conduct the service with interment in the new Catholic cemetery in Edina.

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RITES HERE TOMORROW FOR A. D. NOE, 65

Kirksville Man Died Yesterday; In Hospital 6 Months.

A. D. Noe, 65 years old, died yesterday about 5 p.m. at the state hospital in Fulton, where he had been under treatment since Dec. 3, 1940.

The funeral is to be at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Dee Riley Funeral Home and burial in the Cater Memorial Cemetery.

Mr. Noe, whose full name was Ambrose David, was born July 22, 1875 in Hardin County, Kentucky, a son of J. R. and Luvicia Noe.  He came to Kirksville in 1898, was in the life insurance business in Iowa a number of years and went to the farm of his brother, G. T. Noe, two miles east of Kirksville, to make his home in 1925.  He had lived there most of the time since 1925.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Luvicia Noe, 84, of Des Moines, Ia.; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Bullington, Des Moines.; Mrs. H. C. Martin, St. Louis; Miss Lavinia Noe, who lives in California, and the brother here.  His father died a year ago last February in Ottumwa, Ia.

His mother and sister at Des Moines were expected here today.

Mr. Noe was a member of the Methodist Church and a former member of the I. O. O. F.

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MRS. FLORENCE NOE, 61, DIES AT QUEEN CITY

Funeral Tuesday For Widow of Schuyler County Physician

Mrs. Florence Noe, wife of the late Dr. L. Noe, of Queen City, died Sunday morning at 7 a.m. at the home of Mrs. Emma Gillespie, death being attributed to a complication of diseases.

Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Queen City at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Interment will be in the Queen City cemetery.

Mrs. Noe’s maiden name was Florence Ellen Green, and she was born in Telford, Tenn., Nov. 26, 1878, the daughter of Ebenezer and Caroline Green.  She moved with her parents to Columbus Junction, Iowa, when a child.  She was married there to Dave Kramer, and three sons were born of the union, Herbert, Frank and Lawrence Kramer.

She was married on October, 1920, to Dr. Noe, who was then practicing at Novelty, Mo.  they moved to Queen City five years later and lived there the remainder of their lives.

She leaves her three sons, Herbert Kramer, of Queen City; Frank Kramer, of Mexico, Mo.; Lawrence Kramer, of Kahoka, Mo.; her aged father, one brother, a nephew and ten grandchildren; two stepsons one stepdaughter, and a hot [lot] of friends. 

Mrs. Noe was a member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge.

Florence Ellen (Green) Kramer Noe, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Sep 1940, p. 1, col. 4

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HERBERT NOE OF NOVINGER DIED YESTERDAY

Boy Injured In Fall on Ice About Four Weeks Ago.

Herbert Noe, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Noe, living south of Novinger, died at a local hospital last night of pneumonia.

The boy suffered an injury to one lung when he slipped on ice and fell on a well curbing in the Tipperary school yard four weeks ago and pneumonia developed.  He was brought here yesterday for the purpose of having an operation but it was decided he was too weak.

There are five other children in the family.

Funeral services are to be conducted at the Mt. Moriah Church at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon and burial will be in the cemetery there.

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LEWIS F. NOE, 82, BURNS TO DEATH IN STAHL VICINITY

Loses Life in Sunday Fire at Home of Son-in-Law

Lewis Freeman Noe, 82, burned to death Sunday afternoon when the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shoemaker, of near Stahl, where he was making his home, burned he was making his home, burned to the ground about two o’clock.  Origin of the fire is unknown.

Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker, son-in-law and daughter of Mr. Noe, had gone to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Epperson, neighbors, for an afternoon visit.  Glen Riley, a mail carrier, discovered the fire and after making an attempt to find Mr. Noe rushed to the Epperson home to give the alarm.  Another rescue attempt was made after Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker and neighbors had gathered at the home but Mr. Noe had gone into another room where the fire was the worst and they were unable to get to him.

Coroner Robert B. Davis was called to the scene and found it unnecessary to hold an inquest.  The body was brought to the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from relatives, but will be announced later.

Mr. Noe was born in Adams County, Ill., Aug. 22, 1867.  He was married to Mary Pherigo in 1889.  Ten children were born, five of whom preceded him in death.  His wife died in 1937.

The surviving children are Mrs. Bert Wharton, of Stahl, Paul L. Noe, Mrs. Mildred Shoemaker and Ezra K. Noe, all of Novinger, and Mrs. Hazel Shoemaker, of Green Castle; fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, one brother, Fred Noe, of Edmond, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Seagraves, of Kaw, Okla., Mrs. Jennie Fisher, of Ponca City, Okla., and Mrs. Susie Moffett, of Norman, Okla.

He came to Adair County in 1893 and settled on a farm one and half miles south of Novinger.  He had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker since 1932.

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MRS. LEWIS NOE DIES SEPTEMBER 9

Mrs. Mary Noe, age 66, wife of Lewis Noe, died Thursday afternoon, September 9, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Shoemaker.

Mrs. Noe was born in Adams county, Ill., July 22, 1871.  On December 22, 1889, she was married to Lewis Noe, and to them ten children were born.  Four of the children died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. William Shoop, died in 1929.

Besides her husband, Lewis Noe, survivors are: two sons, Paul and Ezra Noe, and three daughters, Mrs. Bert Wharton, Mrs. Leonard Shoemaker and Mrs. Oren Shoemaker, all of this place.  There are also fourteen grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock by the Rev. M. V. Perry at the Mt. Moriah Church, and interment was in the Mt. Moriah cemetery.

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MRS. CARL NOEL DIES AT YOUNGSTOWN

Funeral and Burial Services Saturday At Union Temple.

Mrs. Anna Magdalene Noel, 77, wife of Carl Noel, died yesterday afternoon at her home in the Youngstown vicinity.  The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Union Temple Church, conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church here, and burial will be made in the churchyard.  The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.

Mrs. Noel was born Jan. 24, 1864 in Adair County, a daughter of George and Eva Haas.  She was married to F. M. Noel on Jan. 23, 1881 and five children were born.

Surviving are two sons, Clarence Noel, Kirksville, and Carl Noel, Youngstown; one daughter, Mrs. Velma Rowe, Blackfoot, Ida.; one sister, Mrs. Ella Hamill, Kansas City, Mo., and a brother, George Haas, Fall River, Kan.  A son, George, and daughter, Ella, preceded her in death.

The pallbearers have been selected for the funeral as follows: Everett Noel, Kenneth Noel, Henderson Noel, Lyle Johns, Hershel Snow and William Pinkerton.

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MRS. ANNIE B. NOEL, 52, KILLS SELF

Found Dead at Family Home in Union Temple Community.

Mrs. Annie B. Noel, 52 years old, shot and killed herself with a rifle this morning at the family home in the Union Temple community, west of Yarrow.  Her husband, Carl L. Noel, found her dead when he returned from early morning chores at the barn.

Corner Easley was called and after looking over the premises decided that it was not necessary to summon a jury, as it was evident to him that death was due to a self-inflicted-gun shot wound.

Mrs. Noel had been in ill health most of the winter, according to relatives.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home here until time for the services at Union Temple Church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Union Temple Cemetery.

Mrs. Noel was the daughter of Willard and Duffie (Loe) Dudley and was born in Adair County Oct. 13, 1892.  She was married July 22, 1913, at Kirksville to Carl L. Noel, and to this union two sons were born.  She leaves her husband, the two sons, Everet Noel, of Green City, and Kenneth Noel, of Yarrow; her father, Willard Dudley, of Kirksville; five sisters, Mrs. Ada Cook, of Alden, Iowa, Mrs. Alta Pinkerton, of Novinger, Mrs. Ollie Bragg and Mrs. Maudie Bragg, of Novinger, and Mrs. Ethel Hays, of Yarrow.  She also leaves one brother, Everett Dudley, of Worland, Wyo., and a half-brother, Virgil Dudley, of Kirksville, and four grandchildren.  One daughter, her mother and a sister, preceded her in death.

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JAMES THOMAS NOEL, 88, DIES AT HOME HERE

Native of Monroe Co., Spent Past 15 Years In Kirksville.

James Thomas Noel, 88, died here at the home of his nephew, Noel Hull, Friday.  Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at two o’clock at Middle Grove (near Madison, Mo.) conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, Christian minister of Kirksville.

Mr. Noel was born in Monroe County, Sept. 4, 1851 and spent his early life in that county, later moving to Moberly where he worked for a number of years.  For the past fifteen years he has made his home in Kirksville.

He married Miss Sallie Cole April 2, 1878 to which union a daughter was born.  The child died in infancy and Mrs. Noel died Feb. 19, 1881.

Mr. Noel was the last of his immediate family, two brothers and one sister having preceded him in death.

He leaves the following nephews: Noel and Ernest Hull and Clarence Hull, of Kirksville, Carl Noel of Youngstown and one niece, Mrs. Velma Rowe, of Idaho, also several great nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the Christian Church at Middle Grove.

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MRS. MARY R. NORFOLK, 61, DIES HERE

Funeral Services To Be Tuesday Afternoon

Mrs. Mary R. Norfolk, 61, Kirksville route two, died in Kirksville hospital Sunday morning at nine o’clock following a few day’s illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel, corner of Washington and Marion, Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Fred P. Hanes.  Interment will be in Llewellyn Cemetery.

She was the daughter of William Henry and Mary Jane (Boring) Norfolk, and was born in Adair County, on June 27, 1887.

She was married to Frank M. Norfolk who died July 6, 1934.

Surviving her are two daughters, Mrs. Keith Dabney and Mrs. Harm Lawson, both of Kirksville, four sons, Kenneth and Glen, both of Kirksville, Raymond, of Claremont, Calif.; and Edward, of Montana, also one half brother, John Davis, of Gibbs and nine grandchildren.

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

Bearers will be: Albert Speaks, Raymond Conner, George Vice, W. P. Ingraham, A. M. Eggert and and [sic] Bert Mercer.

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Mrs. Agnes Norris Dies Here April 5

Mrs. Agnes Norris died at her home in Memphis early Sunday morning, April 5th, after a prolonged illness.

She was the daughter of James and Mary Allen Ammerman and was born March 8, 1873.  She was married to Herb Norris and twins were born to them, August 8, 1902.  Mr. Norris and their daughter, Mrs. Pauline Dromey preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Paul Norris and by two grandsons, Glen Dromey and Raymond Norris and by one brother, A. Ammerman of Glendale, Calif.

Funeral services were held April 7th at the Payne Chapel and were conducted by Rev. W. E. Longstreth.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Longstreth and Mrs. Richard Moore.

Burial was in the Memphis cemetery.

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DR. F. L. NORRIS, 62, DIES AT HIS HOME HERE

Osteopath Subject to Heart Attacks for Past Several Years.

Dr. Frank Lester Norris, 62, died suddenly yesterday morning at his home, 109 West Jefferson Street.  He had been subject to heart attacks for several years.

A son of Richard M. and Eliza Norris, he was born June 8, 1881, in Woodward County, Ill.  He was one of four children.

Dr. Norris came to Kirksville in 1907 and graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1910.  On March 15, 1911, he was married to miss Lena McClanahan, and for nineteen years they operated a book store here.

In his early childhood, Dr. Norris joined the Presbyterian Church.  He was affiliated with the Blue Lodge, Knight Templars, Shriners, and Caldwell Chapter of the R. A. Masons.  While attending the American School of Osteopathy, he became a member of Iota Tau Sigma fraternity.  He also belonged to Phi Gamma Delta at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill.

Dr. Norris is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lena Norris; one brother, Charles C. Norris of Oshkosh, Wis.; one sister, Miss Clara M. Norris of Galesburg, Ill., and several nieces and nephews.  His parents and one sister preceded him in death.

The body will lie in state at Summers and Powell Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

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LENA NORRIS DIES FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS

Widow of Dr. Frank Norris; Funeral Plans Incomplete

Mrs. Lena Norris, 69, long-time resident of Kirksville and the widow of Dr. Frank Norris, died Sunday morning at the Anna R. Still Nursing Home here.  She had been ill for years with arthritis.

Mrs. Norris was born in the Prairie Bird neighborhood of Adair County on Jan. 20, 1880, the daughter of John and Jeanette (Whalen) McClanahan.  Her mother was originally of Lancaster.

She was married on March 15, 1911, to Dr. Frank L. Norris and they made their home in Kirksville where he practiced his profession.  She operated the College Bookstore and a floral shop here, later selling the book store and retaining the floral shop for a while.  She was later in the real estate business here.

Dr. and Mrs. Norris had no children, but they reared a niece of Mrs. Norris, Edna Deuel, now Mrs. Thorpe Bauer, of Greenbrook, Conn.  Mrs. Bauer is expected here this evening and funeral arrangements will not be made until her arrival.

Mrs. Norris is survived by several other nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

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Only Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. North Died

Roy Kenneth, only son of Mr. and Mrs. O.O. North, died at a Centerville hospital Tuesday afternoon, March 31, at four o’clock, following an operation for appendicitis. He was 17 years old.

Friday afternoon while in school, Kenneth complained of having a headache and Friday night became seriously ill. He was taken to the hospital Saturday morning where he was operated on. His condition was serious from the time of the operation until his death, and Tuesday shortly after noon, word was received in Memphis that little hope was held for his recovery. Both his father and mother were with him.

On being informed that Kenneth was not expected to live two carloads of his school mates left immediately for Centerville to be with him, but his death came before they arrived.

The sudden death of Kenneth came as a severe shock to Memphis, particularly to the high school students, and to the younger people of Memphis, as he was very active in school life and in the social life of the young people of Memphis.

He was born in Scotland County October 15, 1914, and had lived with his parents, at Downing for a number of years, and later came to Memphis with his parents, when his father and Otis Allen opened a produce house here. During his spare time after school and on Saturdays he was always a busy young man, assisting his father in the produce business and was familiar with and well liked by many farmers of Scotland County, who transacted business with his father.

Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.O. North, he leaves four sisters: Mrs. Denver Hamlin, Bernice, Betty and Ramona all of whom are at home, the latter three are younger than Kenneth.

Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon conducted by Rev. H.V. McColloch, pastor of the church, and burial will be made in the Memphis Cemetery.

Pall bearers selected from among his school mates will be: Jay Greeno, Charles Orcutt, Joe Bertram, Arland Eager, Hollis Brumback and Roy Lee Smith.

Kenneth was a member of the senior class of Memphis High School and was to have graduated next month. He was one of the best liked and most popular young men in school and his place and influence among the students will be one hard to fill.

Kenneth made many friends among the baseball fans, both old and young, of Memphis and Scotland County during the past three years, being one of the very active and promising members of the Cubs, a baseball team composed of boys of Memphis. This team gained quite a wide reputation in this part of the country, having played many games with teams of grown men and defeating them. Kenneth played the position of center field and was a good one.

Roy Kenneth North, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Apr 1931

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Martha Northrup Dies At Age of 98

Martha J. Northrup, daughter of Andrew and Madora Jane Davidson Tippett, was born November 26, 1869, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away March 27, 1968, in Memphis, Missouri, at the age of 98 year [sic], 4 months, and 1 day.  She spent most of her life in Scotland County.

She was united in marriage to William Ellsworth Northrup January 29, 1888.  To this union 10 children were born.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, March 23, 1928; one son, George; and one daughter, Floss.

Surviving are four sons, Steve, James, and Maurice of Memphis, Harry of Ellsworth, Iowa; four daughters, Mrs. Bess Hancock of Long Mont, Colorado, Mrs. Ruh [sic] Trask and Mrs. Dorothea Fender of Memphis and Mrs. Edna Conners of Baring, Missouri; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Memphis.

Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Memphis, Friday, March 29, 1968, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Howard Merchant officiating.  Burial was in the Ft. Donaldson Cemetery.  Body bearers were Maurice Trask, James Trask, Dale Trask, Harry Trask, Arthur Northrup, Tom Toombs.

Martha J. Northrup, From Unknown Newspaper, 4 Apr 1968

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Mrs. Steve Northrup

Rosa Enid, youngest daughter of Thomas and Margaret McPherson, was born April 29, 1895.  She was called home September 6, 1936, after two years of patient suffering and waiting.  At the time of her death, she was in the prime of life, being only 41 years, four months and 8 day.

She united with the Methodist church at Oak Chapel when but a little girl and kept that faith.

On August 27, 1913, she was united in marriage to Steve Northrup, and to this union two sons were born, Forest and Artis.

“Tot,” as we all knew her, was a dutiful daughter, and a faithful loving wife and mother.  She was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need and sorrow.  She will be greatly missed by her many friends.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her faithful husband, her two sons, her mother, Margaret McPherson, and two sisters, Grace Henry and Louie Fogle.  Her father, one brother and one sister preceded her in death.

“Tot’s” jolly disposition was a great help to all, and even in her last hours she asked that we would not be sorry for her, but glad, when it was all over, as she would be through suffering and just “gone on.” 

Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o’clock from the Ft. Donaldson Methodist Church, conducted by W. M. Feay of the Christian Church of Memphis.

Burial was in Ft. Donaldson cemetery.

Misses Faye and Maye Chappell were the singers.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness in the sickness and sorrow of wife and mother. – Steve Northrup and Family

Rosa Enid Northrup, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Sep 1936, p. 1, col. 3

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George Norton Died Sunday

Funeral Services for George Norton, 79, of Downing were held at Camp Ground Church Tuesday, March 27, with burial in Camp Ground Cemetery.

George Norton died, Sunday March 25, 1956 at his home. He is survived by his wife Katie and two children, Mrs. Bernie Neil of Downing and Leslie Lee Norton of Iola, Kansas, and two grandchildren.

Mrs. Bernie Neil was formally Miss Irene Norton, a teacher in the Memphis schools.

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Norton – John J. Norton died of consumption at his home southwest of this city last Thursday, the 24^th inst.

Deceased was an old and honored citizen of the county.  In years gone by he served the people in the capacity of county surveyor and discharged the duties of the office to the satisfaction of all.  His death brings deep affliction to the family and relatives, and saddens the hearts of a large circle of acquaintances and friends.

John J. Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 31 Jan 1889, p. 3, col. 7

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John J. Norton who died in this county last month, conducted a ferry at Alexandria prior to the war.  He was well known among the early pilots of the Mississippi.

John J. Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 21 Feb 1889, p. 3, col. 2

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Joseph Nicholas Norton, son of Samuel and Mary Jane Norton was born in Scotland County, Missouri, December 26, 1870. He departed this life January 25, 1929, being 58 years and 29 days old. The last five weeks of his life was spent at the hospital at Kirksville, and while there he submitted to an operation two weeks before his death.

Funeral services were conducted at Greensburg Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. D. W. Rigg, pastor of Memphis Baptist Church preached the sermon and the Greensburg lodge No. 414 A.F. & A.M. of which he was a member, conducted the burial.

On November 27, 1893, he was married to Mary Ella Fetters. To this union were born four children. Three of these, Ava, Gladys, and Lloyd preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Helen of Greensburg; four brothers, John of Sacramento, Calif.; Grant of Denver, Colo.; George of Downing, Missouri, and Sam of Wyaconda, Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Foster of Wyaconda, Missouri and Mrs. Eliza Murray, of Medill, Missouri; one half-brother, Henry McGee, of Ft. Benton, Montana. Besides these he leaves a host of other relatives and friends.

Joseph Nicholas Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 30 Jan 1929, p. 1, col. 6

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MRS. SAM’L A. NORTON DEAD

Was Born and Lived Entire Life in Greensburg Community

Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel A. Norton, who died at her home near Greensburg on Saturday, January 25, at the age of 69 years, were held at the Greensburg Christian church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. Chas. H. Moore, pastor of the Baptist church there.  Interment was in the Greensburg cemetery.

The pall bearers were grandchildren–Alice Cooper, Marie Cooper, Mary Lee Cooper, Billie Purvis Jr., Dale Norton and Jewell Norton.

Martha Caroline Norton was a daughter of James and Fannie Myers.  She was born at Greensburg, Mo., July 4, 1871.

She was united in marriage to Samuel A. Norton, December 13, 1892.

To this union three children were born, Mrs. J. L. Cooper, who preceded her in death in December, 1939; Robert A. Norton and Mrs. Orville Martin, both of Greensburg.

She leaves her husband, her son, Robert; daughter, Mrs. Martin, sixteen grandchildren, and one great granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Coffin and Mrs. Amy Frogge of Corvallis, Mont.; two brothers, Robert Myers of Corvallis, Mont.; and Roy Myers of Missoula, Mont.

She united with the Baptist church at Greensburg early in life.

Her entire life, except the first year of her marriage which was spent in Montana, was spent in the Greensburg community, where she leaves a host of friends.

Martha Caroline Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 30 Jan 1941

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MARTHA JAYNE (SHANNON) NORTON DIES IN CALIF.

Martha Jayne Shannon Norton, daughter of William E. and Lelia Jayne Shannon, was born July 8, 1918, in Burlington, Iowa, and passed away February 12 ,1961, at her home in La Mesa, California.

From the age of seven years, she lived in Gorin, Missouri, and graduated from Gorin High School in 1936.

On June 1, 1940, she was united in marriage to Frank E. Norton.  To this union were born two children, Elizabeth Ann and William Earl.

A graduate of Missouri University, Mrs. Norton taught for many years and at the time of her death was a kindergarten teacher at San Altos Elementary School in Lemon Grove, California.

In 1960, she was awarded a coveted P.T.A. honorary life membership.  She was a devoted member and Sunday School teacher of Central Congregational church in La Mesa, and a member of Gorin Chapter No. 139, Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are her husband and two children; her mother, and her sister, Mrs. Paul Kelso, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Her father preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held on February 15, 1961, in the Chapel at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego California, with interment in Memorial Park.

Martha Jayne (Shannon) Norton, Gorin, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 16 Feb 1961

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Mary J. Timmons was born at Lafayette, Ind., Sept. 19, 1836; died Oct. 8, 1920 at her daughter’s, Mrs. Eliza Murray, aged 84 years and 19 days.

When about seven years old she, with her parents, moved to Illinois.

In May, 1854, she was united in marriage to Elijah McGee. To this union one son was born, J. H. McGee of Ft. Benton, Montana.

In the fall of 1856 Mr. McGee died.

In 1859 she moved to Mo. On Dec. 27, 1860 she was united in marriage to Samuel D. Norton, who died Aug. 16, 1905. To this union eight children were born, Mrs. Alice Houston who died at Luray, Mo., March 31, 1917; Mrs. Eliza Murray of Greensburg, Mo.; S.G. Norton of Yuma, Colo.; S.A. Norton of Greensburg, Mo., J. N. Norton of Moline, Kan.; J. H. Norton of Davis, Calif.; Geo. L. Norton of Downing, Mo.; Minnie Foster of Wyaconda, Mo.

She leaves to mourn her death, six sisters, two brothers, eight children, thirty-one grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

When sixteen years old she united with the Methodist Church and remained a Christian to the end.

Mary J. (Timmons) McGee Norton, Memphis Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 21 Oct 1920, p. 1, col. 5

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Mrs. Mollie Norton Dies In Kansas City

Last Saturday at her home in Kansas City occurred the death of Mrs. Mollie D. Norton, (nee Black).  Mrs. Norton was born in Vandalia, Illinois, February 24, 1872, but grew to womanhood in this city.   She attended school as a child in this city and she will be remembered by the friends of her childhood especially.  In 1887 she was married to Vic Chaney, but later was separated from him and re-married in Kansas City to J. D. Norton, who survives.  By her first marriage she was the mother of four children- Carl, of Mountain Grove, Mo.; Wallace of Omaha; Mrs. Irene Cape and Mrs. Feedonia Thomas of Kansas City.  All the children were with her when death came.  Besides the above she leaves to mourn her departure, her mother, Mrs. Lucy Black, of this city.

Mrs. Norton was a member of the Baptist church, the funeral being conducted by Rev. C. K. Green at the home of Mrs. Lucy Black on Tuesday, April 25, at 2:30.  Interment was made in Memphis cemetery.

Mollie (Black) Chaney Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 27 April 1922, p. 1, col. 2

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TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER ILLNESS

Mrs. John H. Norton, 62, beloved resident of Fruit Ridge for over 20 years, died yesterday in her home at 4748 Fifteenth avenue after a several weeks illness.  Death was due to heart attack.

Arrangements have been made at George L. Klumpp Chapel for the funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow.  Cremation at East Lawn will follow.  Services will be conducted by Rev. Thomas H. Mee of the Wesley Methodist church.

In respect to the memory of Mrs. Norton, Judge Gregory E. Koshell adjourned his Brighton Township court at 12 noon yesterday, and at the South Sacramento Improvement club last night, he spoke in her remembrance.  The club observed a minute of silence at the end of the meeting.

Mrs. Norton had been the Fruit Ridge correspondent for the Sacramento Bee for the last fifteen years, and was very active in local civic affairs.

Born in Ohio

Born in Ohio Mrs. Norton received her early schooling there and attended the University of Chicago.  At the age of 22 she held the title of professor.

While teaching home economics at the North Dakota State college in Frago [sic] she met her husband John H. Norton, who was a member of the faculty.  They were married on August 8, 1906.

Her husband, a retired chemistry professor of the Sacramento Junior college, is a chemical analyist [sic] in a California munitions factory.

In 1908 the Nortons [sic] went to Southern California, where Norton became a member of the faculty of the University of Southern California.

Moved to Davis

During World War I they moved to Davis, Yolo county, where Norton was connected with the University of California College of Agriculture.  They moved to Sacramento in 1920.  Three years ago Norton retired.

Mrs. Norton was active in civic and cultural life of the community.  She was a founder of the Fruit Ridge Literary Club and was on [sic] of the organizers of the first improvement clubs in the Colonial Heights-Fruit Ridge district.  She was a past member of the Tuesday club of Sacramento.

The survivors include two sons, Richard R. Norton of Redding, Shasta county, and Dr. John A. Norton of the United States Army Medical Corps; a brother, Dr. R. S. Reid of Oceanside, Calif.; a sister, Miss Lois E. Reid of Odeboldt, Ia.,  and four grandchildren, Diane, William, Eleanor and Robert Norton.

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SAMUEL A. NORTON, 79, DEAD

Was One of the Fine Men of the Greensburg Community

Samuel A. Norton, who for many years lived in the Bible Grove community, and who was one of the best men in the county, died at Kirksville last Saturday, June 29.  In recent years Mr. Norton had lived at Greensburg.

Funeral services were conducted at the Greensburg Christian church Sunday afternoon, June 30, at 2:30 by Rev. W. G. Bensberg, pastor of the Memphis Presbyterian church.

A mixed quartette sang three hymns.  The pall bearers were John Gibbons, Deane Cooper, Wm. N. Purvis, Dale Norton, Neale Farris and Leo Brown.  Interment was in the Greensburg cemetery.

Samuel A. Norton was a son of Samuel D. and Mary J. Norton.  He was born in Scotland county, Missouri, March 31, 1867. 

He was united in marriage to Martha C. Myers, December 13, 1892, and to this union three children were born: Nancy L., Robert A., and Maggie L.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha C. Norton, January 24, 1941; also the oldest daughter, Mrs. Nancy L. Cooper, December 11, 1939.

He leaves to mourn his departure, the son, Robert A. Norton of Greensburg, the other daughter, Mrs. O. J. Martin of Rothville, Mo.; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was of a family of eight children, having also one half-brother, of whom the following survive: John L. Norton, Colorado Springs, Colo., George L. Norton, Downing, Mo., and Mrs. Minnie Foster, Luray.

His entire life was spent in the Greensburg neighborhood except the year 1893 when he lived in Corvallis, Mont.

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Samuel Archibald Norton, 79, Dead

Was One of the Fine Men of the Greensburg Community

Samuel A. Norton, who for many years lived in the Bible Grove community, and who was one of the best men in the county, died at Kirksville last Saturday, June 29, 1946. In recent years Mr. Norton had lived at Greensburg.

Funeral services were conducted at the Greensburg Christian Church, Sunday afternoon, June 30, at 2:30 by Rev. W.G. Bensberg, pastor of the Memphis Presbyterian Church.

A mixed quartet sang three hymns. The pall bearers were John Gibbons, Deane Cooper, William N. Purvis, Dale Norton, Neale Farris and Leo Brown. Interment was in the Greensburg Cemetery.

Samuel A. Norton was a son of Samuel Durban and Mary Jane (Timmons) McGee Norton. He was born in Scotland County, Missouri, March 31, 1867. He was united in marriage to Martha Caroline Myers, December 13, 1892, and to this union three children were born: Nancy Lillian, Robert Archibald, and Maggie Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha, January 24, 1941; also the oldest daughter, Mrs. Nancy L. Cooper, December 11, 1939.

He leaves to mourn his departure, the son, Robert A. Norton of Greensburg, the other daughter, Mrs. Orville J. Martin of Rothville, Missouri; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He was of a family of eight children, having also one half-brother, of whom the following survive: John L. Norton, Colorado Springs, Colorado; George L. Norton, Downing, Missouri; and Mrs. Minnie Foster, Luray, Missouri.

His entire life was spent in the Greensburg neighborhood except the year 1893 when he lived in Corvallis Montana.

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Samuel D. Norton, a prominent citizen of Mount Pleasant Township, was born in Grant County, Ky., August 17, 1834, and is the son of Archibald and Nancy (Nichols) Norton.  The father was a native of Grant County, Ky., born in 1797, and died in the same county about 1847.  He was a farmer, and as he started in life with very little means, was obliged to work at the weaver’s trade at night, in order to get a start.  The mother of our subject was also a native of Grant County, Ky., born about 1799, and died in her native county in 1855.  Her father, as well as the father of Archibald Norton, was an early pioneer of the county.  The Norton family originally came from Virginia.  Our subject is the fifth of ten children, eight of whom are now living.  He received a fair education in the schools of Grant County, and was not yet fourteen years of age when his father died, but still remained on the old homestead, and worked for his mother until twenty years of age, when he came to Clark, Scotland and other counties of Missouri, and after spending the winter returned to Kentucky, but the next fall moved back to Missouri, where he has since remained.  He worked at the carpenter’s trade for about a year, and then engaged with an elder brother, John J., in the mill business in Scotland County, near where he now lives, and continued at the same business for about three years, when they traded the mill for the farm that our subject now owns.  This was in 1860, since then our subject has lived on this farm, which consists of 240 acres of excellent land.  In the early part of the war he belonged to Company A, of the enrolled militia of Scotland County, Mo., but in 1864 he enlisted in Company I, Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry, Federal service, and was mustered out in March, 1865.  December 27, 1860, he was married to Mrs. Mary J. McGee, widow of Elijah McGee, and daughter of J. F. Timmons.  She was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., September 18, 1836, and by her marriage became the mother of eight children, all of whom are living: Nancy A., Eliza N., S. Grant, Samuel A., Joseph N., John H., George L. and Minnie.  Our subject is a Democrat, and an active and enterprising citizen of the county.

From the Four County History Book, Copyright 1887

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Silas Norton Services Held At Rutledge

Silas Francis Norton passed away December 30, 1969, at Rutledge, Missouri.  He was a son of George W. and Sarah Blotz Norton, and was born April 30, 1917.

Francis graduated from Rutledge High School, served in the United States Army and later worked in Illinois until his health failed him.

He returned to Missouri and lived in Memphis.  He was united in marriage to Anna Maud Remely in 1962.  He then spent the rest of his life at his home in Rutledge, enduring much suffering until his death.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Ann; one sister, Mrs. Lynn (Angie) Lawson; a brother-in-law, Lynn Lawson; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends.

Francis was preceded in death by his father; mother; four brothers, Ernest, Roy, Ray and Otis; two sisters, Ethel and Nettie; and two nieces, Doris Lawson and Joyce Norton.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning, January 3, at 10:30, in the Baptist Church at Rutledge, Missouri.  The Rev. Ernest Deatrick officiated.  Burial was in the Pauline Cemetery.

Silas Francis Norton, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 15 Jan 1970, p.2, col.2

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Thomas N. Norton, 45, Succumbs to Illness

Thomas N. Norton, 45, of 616 West Gardner, died in a local hospital last night about 6:15. He had been in failing health for some time and his condition became critical about a week ago. He was living with his son-in-law, Claud Stribling.

He was born in Warsaw, Ill., June 30, 1889, and came to Missouri when a small boy and lived in Kirksville many years where he was a dealer in horses.

Nine children survive: Mrs. Josie Russell, Violette Evans, Pearl, Guy and Opal Norton, all of Chicago; Alzina Indiek, Holly, Colo.; Henry, Sheridan, Ia.; Olea Canine, Portland, Ore., and Arthur, of Texas.

Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Davis and Wilson Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. B. N. Covert. Interment will be in the Mulberry Cemetery.

Thomas N. Norton, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Oct 1934

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DIED. —Mrs. Mary C. Notestein, wife of Andrew S. Notestein, died at her residence, 1 mile south of Arbela, Mo., Saturday Jan., 1^st 1887.

About two years ago she had a stroke of paralysis, from which she only partially recovered.

She was born Dec. 1^st, 1826, in Madison Co., N. Y.  In early life her parents moved to Wayne, where she married her now bereaved husband in 1844.

In 1865 with her husband she moved to Missouri from Iowa, where they had lived for some years.  Since then they have lived in Clark and Scotland county’s where they formed a large acquaintance, and were highly esteemed in every community in which they resided.

She was converted and united with the M. E. church in early life, and remained an earnest and consistent member until her death.

The funeral services were held at Hickory Grove church, Jan. 2^nd, 1887, and conducted by the writer, and notwithstanding the extreme coldness of the weather a large congregation of friends and neighbors were present to express their affection and sorrow.

To her husband and family we commend the grace and favor of God, and the consolations of the gospel.  She sleeps awaiting the resurrection of the just.

 Mary C. Notestein, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 6 Jan 1887, p. 3, col. 4

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MRS. DELLA H. NOTESTINE, 87, DIES AT MACON

Body To Be Brought Here for Burial In Forest Cemetery.

Mrs. Della Notestine, 87 years old, and for many years a resident of this county, died at 2:45 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her brother, Dr. A. G. Hildreth, in Macon.  She had been critically ill since the last of March, this year.

She was the daughter of Harvey and Louisa Jane Hildreth and was born September 2, 1857, near Oconomowoc, Wis., and moved to Adair many years ago.  She lived in this county until 1904, then went to St. Louis, living there for ten years, and in 1913 she went to Macon to make her home with her brother, Dr. A. G. Hildreath [sic], where she has made her home since.  She was a member of the Christian Church.

Surviving is a daughter, Dr. Flora A. Notestine, and her brother, Dr. Hildreth, both of Macon, a niece, Mrs. M. Van Vleck and her daughter, of Paw Paw. Mich.

Funeral services will be held at the Hildreth residence in Macon at 2 p.m.  Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Munyon, pastor of the Christian Church at Macon.  The body will be brought here for burial in Forest Cemetery and will arrive here about 3:30 o’clock.

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BEN NOVINGER DIES TUESDAY EVENING

Benjamin Franklin Novinger, age 48 years, died Tuesday night, while at work at the Rose Hill coal mine, where he was employed as night watchman.  He suffered a heart attack.

Mr. Novinger, son of James Novinger and Louise Snyder Novinger, was born February 25, 1889, in Novinger.

On February 28, 1935, he was married to Miss Velma Chesser at Chillicothe, Mo.

They made their home at New Boston two years before coming to Novinger.

He is survived by one son, Mervin, by a former marriage.  The son is in a CCC camp at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.

Surviving in addition to his son are his wife, mother and four brothers, I. E., Solomon, and William, of this place, and Grover, of Vicksburg, Miss.  His father preceded him in death 14 years.

The body is lying in state at a Kirksville funeral home.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed, awaiting the arrival of the son from Idaho.

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G. W. Novinger, of Nevada, Mo., Dies

George W. Novinger, of Nevada, Mo., died yesterday afternoon at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Amanda Bortz, in Novinger.  Mr. Novinger, who was 64 years old, had been a conductor on the Missouri-Pacific Railway between Kansas City and Joplin for the last 40 years.

Mr. Novinger was on a vacation and was visiting in Novinger, where he has relatives and friends.  He was not feeling well when he arrived there a few days ago, and then became worse, dying of a stomach trouble.

He was born March 27, 1874, in Naponce, Neb., the son of George W. and Susan Schott Novinger.  With his parents he later moved to Nevada, where he met and married Miss Ruthadell Gregory, of Indianola, Neb., a student there.

Mr. Novinger is survived by his wife, who was with him at Novinger, and one son, Keith Gregory Novinger, of California.

The body was taken to Nevada today where the funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

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MRS. IRA B. NOVINGER DIES AT FARM HOME

Funeral and Burial Services to Be Held Tuesday.

Mrs. Grace Frances Novinger, 56, wife of Ira B. Novinger died at 7 o’clock last night at her home, Novinger route two.  Mrs. Novinger had been in failing health for more than a year.  Death was attributed to complications.

The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until this evening, when it will be taken to her home.  Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Novinger Cemetery Church.  Interment will be in the Novinger Cemetery.

Mrs. Novinger was born Aug. 7, 1886, in Novinger, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bozarth) McPhetridge.  April 7, 1915, she was married to Mr. Novinger.  Two children were born to this union, Max Ira Novinger, who preceded her in death July 1, 1936 and Celia Elizabeth Novinger.  Mrs. Novinger was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the W. P. F. A.

Surviving, besides her husband and daughter, Mrs. Ralph L. Hammons, of Novinger, are a granddaughter, Karen Elizabeth Hammons; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Wimber and Mrs. J. D. Shafer, of Novinger, and Mrs. Orion Bliven, of Rifle, Colo., and several nieces and nephews.

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Mother Follows Son In Death by Few Hours

Mrs. Mary Jane Novinger, 91 years of age, and long resident of Kirksville, died Tuesday morning at 9 a. m. at her home, 216 E. Harrison.  Her death, which followed that of her son, Dr. J. Tilden Novinger, 58, of Montreal, Canada, was attributed to infirmities of age.  Mrs. Novinger was born in Pennsylvania, April 6, 1844.  She taught school in that state and at 18 years of age she made a trip to Missouri for a visit.  While here she met and was married to George W. Novinger.  Mr. Novinger died accidentally in 1901.  Mrs. Novinger’s son died Monday of a paralytic stroke.  He was born here, attended the K. C. O. S., then known as the A. S. O., and also studied in New York and Chicago.  Funeral and burial services for the Doctor were held Wednesday in Montreal.  Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted Mrs. Novinger’s funeral service Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Summers and Son Funeral Home.  Surviving her are a son, Isaac, of near Kirksville, one brother, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  A son, George, died in 1909.

J. Tilden Novinger, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 23 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 5

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J. E. NOVINGER, AGED 74, DIES NEAR NOVINGER

Spent Entire Life On Same Farm; Funeral Wednesday.

Joseph Emanuel Novinger, 74 years old, died this morning at 2:20 o’clock at his home, two miles west of Novinger.  He had been in failing health for some time.

Funeral services will be at the Novinger Church at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon and burial will be at the Novinger Cemetery.  The Rev. Walter K. Canady, assisted by the Rev. Archie Cooper, will conduct the services.  The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley funeral home until 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

Pallbearers will be, R. D. Frankford, John Mathew, Henry Myers, Alex Brown, Jess Novinger and Glen Allen.

Mr. Novinger was born Nov. 17, 1866, the son of James H. and Elizabeth Shoop Novinger.  He married Miss Mary Frances Albright, Nov. 4, 1888.

Mr. Novinger lived his entire life on the farm where he died.  He served as deputy sheriff of Adair County one year under Marion Shoop.  He was vice-president of the Bank of Novinger, charter member of the M. F. A. there, and the K. P. Lodge.

Mr. Novinger is survived by his wife, a foster son, George W. Mabis, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Myers, of Green City; two nieces, Mrs. Elizabeth Quick and Mrs. Clara Chapman; and a nephew, Henry Myers, all of Green City.

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MRS. LOUISA NOVINGER DIES AT AGE OF 86

Lived In Old Nineveh Colony; Funeral Tomorrow.

Mrs. Louisa Novinger, 86, a life-long resident of Adair County, died Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock, at the home of her son, William H. Novinger, two miles north of Novinger, after a long illness with the infirmities of age.  She was the widow of the late James Novinger, a Civil War veteran, who preceded her in death fifteen years ago.

Mrs. Novinger had been an invalid the past five years, confined to her bed due to rheumatism.

She was born Nov. 28, 1852 in a house which still stands two and one-half miles northeast of Connelsville, a daughter of Michael and Margaret Snyder.  Her parents became a member of the Nineveh communal colony established by Dr. William Keil on the present site of Connelsville and Mrs. Novinger lived there until it disbanded.  Her death thins the ranks of survivors of the colony, another former resident of Nineveh, Marion C. Miller, of Connelsville, also dying this week.

She was married April 16, 1876 to James Novinger and six sons were born two of whom, Harvey and Benjamin, preceded her in death.  Surviving are four sons, Solomon and William H. Novinger, of Novinger; Israel Novinger, of Downing, and Grover Novinger, of Vicksburg, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Kenneth, Lloyd, George, Marvin and Lucille Novinger, Mrs. Ophelia Green, and Mrs. Catherine Reese, all of Novinger, and Mrs. Carrie Houser, of Los Angeles; fourteen great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1:30 o’clock at the Novinger Cemetery Church, conducted by the Rev. Pyron McMillen, pastor of the Kirksville Presbyterian Church, and burial will be in the Novinger Cemetery.  The body is to lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home here until tomorrow morning, after which it will be at the home of William Novinger.  Pallbearers will be her four sons and two grandsons, Kenneth E. and Lloyd W. Novinger.

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MRS. MARY F. NOVINGER, 83, DIES TODAY

Had Lived on Same Farm West of Novinger Since 1888

Mrs. Mary Francis Novinger, 83, of near Novinger, died in a Kirksville hospital this morning.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Novinger cemetery church, conducted by Rev. Archie Cooper of Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Novinger cemetery.

Mrs. Novinger was the daughter of John N. and Nancy (Brown) Albright, and was born in Sullivan county April 12, 1870.  She was married to Joe Novinger Nov. 4, 1888, in Adair county.

She is survived by one foster son, George Mabis, Novinger; two brothers, Charles Albright, Novinger, and Dr. John Albright, San Antonio, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. John (Ollie) Mathew, Novinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters.

She had lived on the same farm west of Novinger since 1888.  Bearers will be: Alex Brown, Charles Wallace, Everett Adams, R. E. Hoffman, Walter Brown and Ralph Hammons.

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Mother Follows Son In Death by Few Hours

Mrs. Mary Jane Novinger, 91 years of age, and long resident of Kirksville, died Tuesday morning at 9 a. m. at her home, 216 E. Harrison.  Her death, which followed that of her son, Dr. J. Tilden Novinger, 58, of Montreal, Canada, was attributed to infirmities of age.  Mrs. Novinger was born in Pennsylvania, April 6, 1844.  She taught school in that state and at 18 years of age she made a trip to Missouri for a visit.  While here she met and was married to George W. Novinger.  Mr. Novinger died accidentally in 1901.  Mrs. Novinger’s son died Monday of a paralytic stroke.  He was born here, attended the K. C. O. S., then known as the A. S. O., and also studied in New York and Chicago.  Funeral and burial services for the Doctor were held Wednesday in Montreal.  Rev. B. N. Covert, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted Mrs. Novinger’s funeral service Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Summers and Son Funeral Home.  Surviving her are a son, Isaac, of near Kirksville, one brother, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  A son, George, died in 1909.

Mary Jane Novinger, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 23 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 5

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MRS. NOVINGER, INVALID SEVERAL YEARS, DIES

Adair County Native, 75, Succumbed At Home Here Saturday

Mrs. S. A. Novinger, 75 years old, died at her home at 207 North Main street here Saturday afternoon at 3:30 after several years of invalidism.  Funeral services are to be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Novinger Cemetery Church.  The body is at the Summer & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Novinger was born on the family homestead in the Mulberry neighborhood in Adair county Feb. 7, 1857, a daughter of Noah and Susan Dupendorf Motter.  She was married in August 1879 to Mr. Novinger and six children were born, one of whom, Mrs. Florence Brown, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband, five children, Mrs. Blanche Riley, Kirksville; O. E. Novinger, Novinger; Jess R. Novinger, Novinger; Mrs. Christine Hudson, Plattsmouth, Neb., and Mrs. Pauline Goodrich, Callao, Mo.; three brothers, Joseph Motter, Kirksville; Francis and George Motter, Calgary, Can.  Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Mr. and Mrs. Novinger moved from their farm to Kirksville about 12 years ago when her health began to fail.

Mrs. Hudson and her husband, Dr. O. C. Hudson, were expected here this morning.

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DR. WALTER J. NOVINGER, 73, DIES SUDDENLY

Stricken in Office Yesterday; Funeral 2 p.m., Wednesday

Dr. Walter Jesse Novinger, aged 73, died suddenly of a heart attack in his office in Novinger yesterday afternoon about 3:30.  He had been in poor health the past several years.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Novinger Cemetery Church conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church in Kirksville.  Interment will be in the Novinger cemetery.

He was a son of Thomas Jefferson and Elizabeth Novinger and was born in Adair County, August 13, 1870.  He was married to Miss Hettie S. Floyd, of Adair County, in May, 1893.  To this union one child was born: Mrs. Ople Charlton, of Kansas City, Mo.

He graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1898 and located first in Eugene, Oregon, for two years.  He left there for Trenton, N. J., and then to Elmira, N. Y.  He spent most of his life in the east.  He returned to Novinger about two years ago.

Surviving are his daughter, three granddaughters, Juanita McClellan, Doris Duffey and Patricia Moreau all of Kansas City, one great grandson, David Lee Duffey.

The body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home until time for the funeral.

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Elizabeth Nuckols Services Held last Thursday

Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth White was born April 8, 1869 at Whitehall, Illinois and passed away February 3 at Jacksonville, Illinois.

In 1903 she was united in marriage to Henry A. Miller who passed away March 15, 1937. They lived in Memphis where Mr. Miller was in business.

In 1939 Mrs. Miller was married to L. D. Nuckols and they moved to California where they lived until Mr. Nuckols passed away in 1948.

Last rites were held February 5 from the Payne Chapel with Rev. J. Joseph Trower, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Bearers were: Wayne Wagner, Ben Hertenstein, Glen Fugate, Marcus Mount, J. B. Smoot, and Arden Eager. She was laid to rest in the Memphis Cemetery.

 Elizabeth Miller Nuckols, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 Feb 1959

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Miss Sarah F. Nuckols, 76, died in a Keokuk hospital on Sunday, May 21.  Funeral services were held at the home of Frank Barker in Memphis Monday afternoon, May 22.

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MRS. L. C. NULTON DIES SUDDENLY HERE

Stricken By Heart Attack While Calling Doctor for Husband.

Mrs. Anna D. Nulton, 74, wife of L. C. Nulton, died suddenly Friday evening at 6 o’clock at her home at 716 East Pierce Street.

She apparently had been in good health, enjoyed playing host at a family dinner Christmas Day and was out with some friends Friday afternoon.  Returning home shortly after 5 o’clock, she found her husband ill and called a physician here and his sister, Dr. Ida Nulton, at Lancaster.  She then became ill and by the time the physician arrived was in greater need of medical attention than her husband.  She lived only about twenty minutes.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.

The Nultons’ daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jones, and family, of Donnellson, Ia., had spent Christmas here with them.  They left Friday morning for Green City for a brief visit, after which they continued home, where they found a message about Mrs. Nulton’s death awaiting them and immediately returned here.

Mrs. Nulton, nee Anna Dickerson, was born April 19, 1867 at Livonia, Mo., a daughter of H. L. and Caroline Dickerson.  She grew up there, attended the State Norman School at Kirksville and taught school several years in Putnam County.

Married April 24, 1892 to L. C. Nulton, they established their first home at Green City, later moved to Livonia, and came to Kirksville in 1914.  Mr. Nulton was a traveling representative of the A. Y. MacDonald Plumbing & Heating Company in North Missouri for several years.  He has been in impaired health the past few years, as the result of a stroke and injuries suffered in a car accident but was able to be up and around the house.  He cleaned snow off sidewalks at their home Friday morning and it was believed this exertion may have brother on his illness, which was described yesterday as not critical but kept him confined to his bed at home.

Mrs. Nulton was a member of the Universalist Church at Livonia.

She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Jones, wife of C. A. Jones, Donnellson, Ia.; Mrs. Mildred Puffer, wife of R. A. Puffer, Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren, Donald, Richard and Lois Jones, and five sister, Mrs. Rose Kerr, Kootenai, Ida.; Mrs. Laura Landtiser, Livonia, Mo.; Mrs. Edna Birney, Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. Lizzie Lemen, Unionville, Mo., and Mrs. Fannie Karle Linneus, Mo.

Brief funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Nulton home and burial will be made at Livonia.  Her body is lying in state at the Davis Funeral Home.

The daughter from Denver arrived here yesterday evening.

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G. E. NULTON, AGE 83, DIES AT LANCASTER

Funeral Saturday for Former Farmer and Contractor

Lancaster, Mo., April 25, (Special)—George E. Nulton, 83, died in a Kirksville hospital Thursday afternoon at 4:20.

Funeral services will be held in the Fenton Funeral Chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:30 and interment will be made in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery at Livonia.

Mr. Nulton was born in Putnam County on December 13, 1863, the son of Erastus and Sarah (Clements) Nulton.

He was married to Hilda Buecher and three children were born to them.  One daughter, Mary Catherine Brown, preceded him in death about three weeks ago.  Two brothers, John and Lot, have also preceded him in death.

Mr. Nulton was a farmer and also a successful bridge contractor.  He constructed a large number of bridges in both Schuyler and Putnam counties.  He had made his home for the past fifteen years with his sister, Dr. Ida Mae Nulton and brother, Charles, both also of Lancaster.

He is survived by his two sons, William E., of Portland, Ore., and Henry E., of Millard, Ore.; two brothers, Perley, of Pittsburg, Kan.  Charles, of Lancaster and one sister, Dr. Ida Mae Nulton, also of Lancaster, and his former wife.

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

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DIED SUNDAY L. C. NULTON IN IOWA

Funeral Services Tuesday Afternoon At Livonia, Mo.

L. C. Nulton, 76, a former resident of Kirksville, died Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Jones, in Donnellson, Iowa, following a lingering illness.

Funeral services will be held at Livonia, Mo., Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Mr. Nulton was born at Drakesville, Iowa, on Feb. 22, 1869, and was a school teacher, farmer and traveling salesman.  He was married to Miss Anna Dickerson at Livonia on April 24, 1892, and she died in 1941.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Jones of Donnellson, Iowa, and Mrs. Mildred Puffer of Denver, Colo., and three brothers; George and Charles Nulton of Lancaster, Perley Nulton of Pittsburg, Kan., one sister, Dr. Ida Nulton of Lancaster, and four grandchildren, Donald, Richard and Lois Jones and Martha Puffer.

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