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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Klon N. Tade, of Worthington, Dies
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Worthington Church for Klon N. Tade, of Worthington, who died Sunday night in a local hospital. Interment was made in the Pleasant Home cemetery.
Mr. Tade was born Nov. 21, 1887, in the Novinger community, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Tade. He leaves his wife, the former Iris Hatfield, and six children, Mrs. Arvilla Allen, of Worthington; Mrs. Marjorie Hurley, of LaPorte, Ind., and Lila, Willadean and Lily Ann of the home, and one son, Donovan, also at home. One son died in infancy. He also leaves one brother, Clell T. Tade, formerly, of Kirksville, and now of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Alfred Turner, of Queen City.
Mr. Tade operated a garage at Worthington and was in community affairs, serving as a member of the school board for several years.
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Mrs. Sophronia Tade Dies at Unionville
Mrs. Sophronia Catherine Tade died Friday at the Monroe Hospital in Unionville following an illness of 13 months. She was 73 years old.
She was born Feb. 24, 1879, the daughter of David C. and Sarah M. Morelock on the Morelock homestead at Green Castle.
She was united in marriage with W. R. Tade July 12, 1895, at Green Castle. To this union were born one daughter, and eight sons. The daughter, Ethel Wahneta, died in infancy.
Besides her husband she is survived by eight sons, Arthur and Harold of Livonia, Albert and Gerald of Kirksville, Hubert and Leonard of Lancaster, Herman of Marshfield, and Basil of Centerville, Iowa; 14 granddaughters, eight grandsons, five great-grandchilrdren [sic], one brother, Enoch Morelock, of Green Castle, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora Frost of Sidney, Mont., and Mrs. Edith Bachman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Mrs. Tade joined the Methodist Church as a young girl and with Mr. Trade [sic], united with the Church of Christ at Livonia in 1916. She was a member of the Parkview Church of Christ of Unionville at the time of her death.
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FORMER RESIDENT IS DEAD
T. C. Tadlock, 81, Was Born in Scotland County
Mrs. J. H. Hardman received word this week of the death of her brother, Atty. T. C. Tadlock, of Joplin, Mo.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at the First Community church in Joplin and burial was in the Osborne Memorial cemetery there.
Mr. Tadlock was born in Scotland county 81 years ago and moved to Carthage, Mo., as a young attorney in 1897. He had been a practicing attorney for 56 years. In 1910 he moved from Carthage to Joplin where he lived until his death.
Mr. Tadlock was admitted to the bar in 1886 and opened an office at Lancaster. He was married the same year and shortly thereafter, he was elected prosecuting attorney of Schuyler county. He was prosecuting attorney of Jasper county in 1917 and 1918 and was a leading Democrat of that county.
Surviving, besides his widow, Emma B. Tadlock, are three sons, Hal Tadlock, 1116 Picher avenue; Guy Tadlock of Carthage and Ralph Tadlock of Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Calhoun, at home; a brother, George Tadlock of Baldwin, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Henry Hardman of Memphis, Mo.; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He was a member of the First Community church.
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MRS. MARY LOU TAGE DIES IN GREEN CITY
Funeral Services to Be Held at 2 P. M., Monday Afternoon
Green City, Mo., Dec 27. (Special)—Mrs. Mary Lou (Bartley) Tage, 79, died at her home here last night.
Funeral services will be held at the Kent Funeral Home Monday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Edgar L. Knight, pastor of the First Christian Church in Sedalia, Mo. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, east of town.
Mary Lou Bartley, daughter of Mark and Martha Jane Bartley, was born March 12, 1867 in Monroe County, Ky.
In early life she came with her parents from Kentucky and settled on a farm northwest of Green City. She was married to Hugh Robert Tage and four children were born to this marriage.
Her husband died several years ago.
She is survived by the four children, Mrs. Cecil Watson, of Columbia, Mo., Mrs. Edna Blattner, of Wellsville, Mo., Mrs. Evah Hill, of Newell, Iowa and one son Claude Tage, of this place, with whom she was living when she died. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mrs. Tage was a member of the Christian Church here also a member of the Eastern Star. She lived most of her life in and near Green City.
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CHARLES TAGUE IS DEAD
PASSED AWAY AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL YESTERDAY.
Was Born in Henry County and Lived Here Nine Years–Many Mourn His Passing.
Charles W. Tague, No. 1310 Dodge street, a native of Henry county, died at St. Francis hospital at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon. He had been in ill health for several weeks and in an effort to regain his health had resorted to everything known to medical science, but to no avail.
Mr. Tague is best known in Henry county, where he spent the greater part of his life. During his residence of nearly nine years in this city, however he made many friends among his co-workers and others, who will hold him in kindly remembrance.
He was born in Henry county, five miles west of Danville, July 10, 1862. All his life was spent on the farm except a period of nine years in Davenport and a like number of years in this city. Thirty-four years ago he was married to Miss Wright of Henry county.
Leaves Many Survivors.
The widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Gertrude Jackson of Burlington and Mrs. J W. Harrison of Winfield. He is survived by the following brothers: M. S. Tague of Goren. Scotten county, Mo., the Rev. R. S. Tague of Busse, Ia., J. H. Tague of Danville, Mrs. W. W. Woodsmall of Lowell, Ia., and Mrs. W. B. Bonser of Danville.
Short funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Dalrymple at the Burnett undertaking parlors at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. The remains will then be conveyed to Pleasant Grove church, near Danville, where services will be held and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
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AGED FARMER SHOOTS HIMSELF THRU HEART
J. H. Tague is Found Dead by His Wife in Shed Near Danville, Ia.
Joe Henry Tague, 80-year-old farmer, was found dead in a shed at his home on the George Swan farm near Danville, Iowa, yesterday morning, his chest rent with shot from a double-barrelled [sic] shot gun that lay by his side. He had apparently propped the gun with the muzzle to his heart and tripped the trigger with a piece of broom handle that was found nearby.
Coroner B. A. Prugh was summoned but decided that an inquest was not necessary. Tague had been in failing health for a number of years and neighbors said he had frequently made the statement that he wished he were dead.
Tague’s aged wife, to whom he had been married nearly sixty years, found his body about 5:30 o’clock when she went to the shed in search of him after a call had failed to get a response. Neighbors told Coroner Prugh that they had heard the shot but that they assumed at the time that the old man was shooting rabbits.
Tague was born in Henry county on October 8, 1844. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Ed Grinstead of Henry county, and Mrs. Will May of West Burlington; two brothers, Robert Tague of Bussey, Iowa, and Mike Tague of Gorin, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Wesley Woodsmall of Danville; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The body was taken to New London and burial will be in Henry county.
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ANOTHER PIONEER CHRISTIAN MOTHER CALLED TO REST.
Margaret C. Tague, born in Kanawha county, West Virginia, in 1818, departed this life May 15th, 1892, aged about 74 years.
Deceased–whose maiden name was See, sister of the noted M. E. preacher, Mike See–came to this state in 1836 and was married to Henry Tague in 1840, who died eight years ago. To them were born ten children, three of them have gone before to the better land, seven yet survive, Rev. Robert Tague being one of the number.
Deceased was converted Feb. 11, 1842, united with the M. E. church and has remained a faithful Christian ever since. To the pioneer preacher, or to the stranger seeking a home in the then new country the cabin door of Henry Tague was always open, where the good old mother just passed away always cheerfully welcomed the stranger and the hospitality always extended to the extent of her means, which of course was very limited in the early days, yet it was no less appreciated and enjoyed than the affluence and wealth of today. Those good old days, when we had real pleasures are ever dear to the old settler and while one after another of the good old pioneers are consigned to the tomb it fills the heart with a sadness and sorrow that, where it not for the blessed hope of a future reunion in a far better land where suffering sorrow and sin will no more be felt, life would scarcely be worth living, and the sundering of human ties would be almost unbearable. Deceased was blessed with this peaceful hope of immortality, and died in full hope of the resurrection.
Funeral services, held Monday, May 16th, were conducted by Rev. Schlenker of New London, assisted by Rev’s J. M. Jones, Aubury, Newell and Britton, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery. A large congregation of friends of the family assembled to pay the last loving respects to the memory of one who was universally beloved by all who knew her, and to mingle their tears with the bereaved family who have the sympathy of all.
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OBITUARY
Richard Nelson Tague, son of Charles and Elsie Tague was born near Gorin on the 23rd day of April 1926, and departed this life at the home of his parents October 18, 1934. His death came after an illness of about six weeks.
He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother, three sisters and five brothers, three grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Tague and Ed. S. Boltz all of Gorin, MO. Besides many other relatives and friends.
Despite the fact that his life was short upon this earth, he had many friends. There were many people at his funeral service and many beautiful bouquets of flowers were brought to the church as tributes of love for the little fellow.
Funeral rites were held at the Christian Church Saturday afternoon at two o’clock.
Music was furnished by Mrs. S. R. Robinson, Mrs. W. E. Shannon, Mrs. G. V. Baskett and Miss Mae Holt, with Mrs. R. E. Shacklett at the piano.
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Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the recent illness, death and burial of our beloved son and brother, Nelson Richard Tague.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tague And Family.
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MRS. TALBERT DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Funeral and Burial Services To Be Tomorrow.
Mrs. Bertha A. Talbert, 67, wife of W. H. Talbert, died at her home on West Illinois Street this morning at 12:40 o’clock from diabetes and heart disease. She had been in declining health three years.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by Elder Clyde Johnson, of Shibley’s Point, and burial will be in the Fugate Cemetery near Greentop. The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are to be John Yadon, Clarence Yadon, Henry Yadon, N. E. Western, Buster Yadon and C. E. Yadon.
Mrs. Talbert was born in Texas January 16, 1872, a daughter of Hiram and Susan B. Yadon. The family moved to Schuyler County, Mo., when she was a child. She was married in Schuyler County, Dec. 31, 1887, to W. H. Talbert. They lived for twenty years in the Willmathsville vicinity, coming to Kirksville a year ago.
She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Murl, of Kirksville; one granddaughter, Ruth Talbert; five brothers, Jim Yadon, Perrytown, Tex.; Elmer Yadon, Superior, Wis.; John, Clarance and Henry Yadon, Kirksville; two sisters, Ollie, Superior, Wis.; and Cora, Licking, Mo. A sister, Mrs. Fannie Western, preceded her in death April 7, 1936, and a son, Silas, died when one year old in 1889.
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MRS. NELLIE F. TALBERT DIES NEAR GREENTOP
59-Year-Old Woman Was Native of Adair County
Mrs. Nellie Florence Talbert, 59, died this morning at her home on route two, west of Greentop.
The body is at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Talbert was the daughter of Joseph R. and Ina May (Byrd) Morton and was born in Adair county December 4, 1892.
She was married to Lawrence E. Talbert May 5, 1912, in Adair county, and two children were born to this marriage.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Miss Almeda Talbert, of the home; one son, Clyde V. Talbert, teacher in the public schools at Davenport, Iowa; her mother, Mrs. Ina May Morton, west of Greentop, one brother, Roy Morton, LaPlata, and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister.
Mrs. Talbert was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church.
Nellie Florence Talbert, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 8 Sep 1952, p. 3, col. 5
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Mrs. Effie Talbot To Be Buried Here
Mrs. Effie Mae Talbott, 73, of Eppards Point Township, Livingston County, Illinois, died at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon following an illness of two weeks.
The body was shipped to the Summers & Powell Funeral Home where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at ten o’clock conducted by Rev. F. P. Hanes, pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment will be in Highland Park Cemetery.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Dyer, Mrs. Talbott was born near Springfield, Ill., May 22, 1872. She was married to Joseph R. Sykes, who preceded her in death in 1912. In 1915 she was married to Thomas Talbott, who died in 1917.
Surviving are three children, Joseph R. Sykes, of Buffalo, N. Y., Melvin D. Sykes and Mrs. Demarus Nichols, of Pontiac, Ill., a sister, Mrs. Blanche Munson, of Denver, Colo., and ten grandchildren.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She lived in Missouri and Chicago before going to Pontiac in 1933.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at one o’clock at the family home conducted by Rev. Byran Adair, pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church, Atlanta. Interment was in the Fugate Cemetery.
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OBITUARY
Hannah E. McMunn was born March 13, 1858, died March 7, 1922. She was married to John B. Talbott, June 2, 1886. To this union five children were born, two dying in infancy. Those left to mourn their loss, her husband; one son, Glenn; two daughters, Fannie and Leona, all near Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Ben Irby, Mrs. James Fitzgerard, Miss Fannie McMunn, all of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Fred McMunn of Warden, Idaho, and numerous relatives and friends.
She was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, later with her husband she joined the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Oct. 1, 1897. She was an active worker in the church, a Sunday School teacher and interested in all the better things of life. As the end was nearing, she called her loved ones to her side, and bade them good by [sic], and then delivered a tender prayer, and peacefully went out into eternal sunshine.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, March 8, at the Baptist Church at Hitt, conducted by Rev. E. C. Morgan. Burial in the Hitt cemetery.
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Obituary
It will be sad news to the hundreds of pupils of this (Scotland) and adjoining counties to learn that their former teacher and friend, Jasper Newton Talbott, has been called from his earthly labors to receive the reward for the Christian services performed in his daily life, while among us. Few men have met with better success in our public schools. He began teaching at the age of nineteen and has ever since followed the profession with untiring energy. He ended his labors in the school during the present year at Smithville, Mo., where he was principle for six years. His labors as an organizer, conductor and instructor in the Sunday school will live forever in the minds of pupils, who attended the same. Mr. Talbott was born in Barber County, W. Virginia. In 1851, moved with his parents to Scotland County, when three years old, where his father and younger brother still reside, his mother having died in 1885. He became united in marriage, about 1875 to Miss Emma Clapper, daughter of Judge Clapper, a highly respected family of this county. He leaves a devoted wife, aged father and two brothers, to mourn his loss. Mr. Talbott became a member of the Methodist church, about ’73, which denomination he belonged until about three years ago, when he became a minister in the interest of the Christian Church, where he labored faithful until called to rest.
Gone But Not Lost
Gone, but not lost, from this world of
temptation.
Earth life, ‘tis a place our sins for to
atone,
He who is faithful to God and humanity.
Need not have any fear of death and
the tomb.
A brother I’ll miss in the family connection.
For he has passed over the sea tempest
tossed.
We are great losers, our thoughts
scarce contented.
We miss him, we miss him, he’s gone
But not lost.
Died at Barry, Mo., Nov. 19, ’93.
A. Brother
Jasper Newton Talbott, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 14 Dec 1893
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Twin daughters were born June 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Talcott of South Bend, Ind. One weighted 3 pounds, 3 ounces and the other 3 pounds. Mrs. Talcott was Margarette Golden before her marriage and formerly lived here. One of the twins died June 29.
Twin Daughter Talcott, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 05 Jul 1949, p. 3, col. 3, Tuesday
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Marvin E. Tall Services Held On Monday
Marvin Emmet Tall, son of Phillip S. and Alice Gregory Tall, was born January 21, 1880, near Gregory Landing in Clark County, Missouri, and passed away April 6, 1968, at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield, Iowa.
He was united in marriage to Maude E. Waples January 3, 1901. To this union three daughters were born.
Surviving are the three daughters, Mrs. Leota Phillips, of Memphis[,] Missouri, Mrs. Carl (Helen) England of Bloomfield, Iowa, and Mrs. E. W. (Verona) VanFossen of Ottumwa, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Rose Giddis of Quincy, Illinois; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the Payne Chapel, Memphis, Missouri, on Monday, April 8, 1968, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Howard Merchant officiated. Burial was in the Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were James Northrup, Victor Downing, Harry Calahan, Wayne Buckley, Forrest Martin and Alva Lancaster.
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KATHERINE M. TALLEY, 78, SUCCUMBS
Dies Near Green City; Funeral Rites To Be Thursday
Green City, Mo., Nov. 30, (Special)—Mrs. Katherine (Madden) Talley, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marie Robertson, south of town, Tuesday morning about nine o’clock. She had been in failing health the past two years and bedfast the past ten months.
Funeral services will be held at the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. E. V. Campbell, pastor of the Methodist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Katherine Madden, daughter of John and Margaret Madden, was born April 15, 1871 in Pawnee county, Nebraska. She was married to George Talley on Mar. 30, 1893, in Topeka, Kan. One daughter was born to them. They came to Missouri about30 years ago and had lived in and near Green City since.
Mr. Talley died about two years ago and Mrs. Talley had been making her home with her daughter since his death.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Marie Robertson; two granddaughters, Mrs. Vincent Quick, of Milan, and Mrs. George Vaughn, of Green City; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Janie Williams and Miss Anna Madden, both of Wymore, Neb.
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Mrs. Ora Tallman Dies at Winigan
Mrs. Ora Tallman, 69, died yesterday evening at her home in Winigan. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o’clock in the Winigan Baptist Church of which she was a member. Rev. D. D. Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be in the Price cemetery south of Winigan.
Mrs. Tallman is survived by her six children, Mrs. Eula Shaffer and Mrs. Jewell Wilson of New Boston; John Tallman of Linneus; Jacob Tallman of the home; Mrs. Lucille Bishop of LaPlata and Lavern Tallman of Joplin.
She was preceded in death by her husband in December of 1949.
The body lies in state at the Larson Funeral Home in Bucklin.
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MRS. L. B. TARR DIES HERE AT THE AGE OF 69
Funeral Services To Be Held Monday at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Josie Florence Tarr, 69, a resident of Kirksville for 37 years, died Saturday morning at her home at 902 E. Pierce street.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock conducted by Rev. P. M. Lind, of Queen city. Interment will be in the New Harmony Cemetery.
Mrs. Tarr, was the daughter of Joseph Buchanan and Jennie L. (McCully) Alexander and was born in Queen City, Mo., Jan. 12, 1877. She was married to L. B. Tarr in Queen City on Oct. 14, 1894, and to this marriage three children were born. They moved to Kirksville in 1909.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Leo B. Tarr, of Moberly, and Charles Wesley Tarr, Waterloo, Ia., one daughter, Mrs. Goldie Ruth Salem, of Sacramento, Calif.; her mother, Mrs. Jennie L. Alexander, Queen City; three brothers, W. W. Alexander, of Trenton, Mo., Ralph L. of Glenwood and Bryan, of Queen City; three sisters, Mrs. Amara Watkins, of Glenwood, Mrs. Rowena Lansdale, of Queen City and Mrs. Grace Wright, also of Queen City and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Willard and two sisters, Eunice and Mrs. Maude Applegate.
Mrs. Tarr was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kirksville and the Order of the Eastern Star No. 184 and the White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 4, of Kirksville, and was very active in social organizations.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be: R. E. Alexander, Willard and Paul Alexander, Culver and Joe Henry Applegate and Eskie Wright, Jr.
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MRS. MARY TARR, 95, QUEEN CITY RESIDENT DIES
Funeral Services Will Be Held There Tomorrow Afternoon.
Queen City Mo., Feb. 25. (Special)—Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tarr, 95 years old, died at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her grand daughter [sic], Mrs. William Brower.
She had enjoyed good health, although she has been blind for 25 years, until December 1 when she was sick with pneumonia. Recovery from that disease she went to Kansas City to visit her son, returning three weeks ago. She took another cold which caused her death.
Mrs. Tarr was born Oct. 14, 1846, and was one of the thirteen children of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bowen. The family moved to Missouri when she was four years old and Mrs. Tarr has lived in Schuyler County since 1856. She was married to James W. Tarr on October 29, 1871, and he died Oct. 22, 1927. Seven children were born to them, and four of them are living. They are:
Mrs. George Fisher of Velda, Kan., Mrs. W. H. Linkey of Bloomfield, Iowa, L. B. Tarr of Kansas City, and Mrs. Lou Beck of Queen City with whom she has been making her home for the past four years. There is one brother, Sherman Bowen of Texas, two sisters, Mrs. Celia Perrin of California, Mo., and Mrs. J. J. Vanderbough of Selma, Calif., four grand children and four great grand children.
Funeral services will be held at the West Funeral Home at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Hollis Bowen.
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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tarr, 95 years old, was buried yesterday afternoon at Queen city where she died Tuesday from complications deriving from a cold. She had been blind for 25 years.
Mrs. Tarr was born Oct. 14, 1846, and was one of the thirteen children of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bowen. The family moved to Missouri when she was four years old and Mrs. Tarr has lived in Schuyler County since 1856. She was married to James W. Tarr on October 29, 1871, and he died Oct. 22, 1927. Seven children were born to them, and four of them are living. They are:
Mrs. George Fischer of Velda, Kan., Mrs. W. H. Linkey of Bloomfield, Iowa, L. B. Tarr of Kansas City, and Mrs. Lou Beck of Queen City with whom she has been making her home for the past four years. There is one brother, Sherman Bowen of Texas, two sisters, Mrs. Celia Perrin of California, Mo., and Mrs. J. J. Vanderbough of Selma, Calif., four grandchildren and for [sic] great grandchildren.
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ANNA C. TATE DIES AT HOME IN LA PLATA
Funeral Services on Wednesday for 77-Year-Old Woman
Mrs. Anna C. Tate, 77, lifelong resident of La Plata, died at her home there at 7:10 yesterday morning.
Funeral services will be held at the La Plata Christian church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Charles Kasinger, pastor of the church. Interment will be in the La Plata cemetery under the direction of the Christie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tate was the daugtter [sic] of Eli and Polly (Mikel) Chadwick and was born in La Plata June 29, 1877. She was married to Lafe Tate Aug. 8, 1897, and two children were born to them. One son died in infancy.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Wilda Ruperd, of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Mrs. Hilda Reed and Mrs. Wilda Hunsaker (twins, of Denver, Colo., Robert and Don Ruperd, of Kansas City; four great-grand children; one sister, Mrs. Viola Rime, and tow [sic] brothers, Andrew and Kine Chadwick, all of LaPlata.
With the exception of a few years spent in Jefferson City she had lived all her life in La Plata.
She was a member of the LaPlata Christian church.
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Former La Platan Dies in Kansas City
La Plata, Mo., Jan. 8. (Special)—Funeral services were held from the Community Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock for James Thomas Tate, who died at his home in Kansas City, Thursday evening, Jan. 4. Services were conducted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson, and burial was made in the La Plata Cemetery.
Mr. Tate was the son of Elijah and Mary Tate. He was born in Atlanta June 17, 1875.
One sister and one brother have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ella M. Tate, one son, Leon W. Tate of Kansas City, two sisters, Mrs. Edra Lewis of Ottumwa, Ia., and Mrs. Mattie Chadwick of La Plata, and one brother, Lafe Tate of La Plata.
He was united with the Presbyterian Church in La Plata, May 23, 1909. Mr. Tate had spent the greater part of his life in and near La Plata, except for the past sixteen years which were spent in Kansas City. He had been in ill health for the past four or five years.
James Thomas Tate, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 8 Jan 1940, p. 3, col. 3
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MRS. LUCILLE TATE, 43, DIES IN INDIANA
Funeral Services Monday Afternoon At Hurdland
Hurdland, Mo., Mar. 11. (Special)—Mrs. Lucille (Rainier) Tate, 43, of South Bend, Ind., died in a hospital at South Bend Thursday afternoon at one o’clock. She had been ill for the past fourteen months.
The body is being brought to the Easley Funeral Home here where it will lie in state until time for the funeral services which will be held at the Funeral Home Monday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Fred P. Hanes, of Kirksville. Interment will be in the Brashear Cemetery.
The daughter of George L. and Lena (Alexander) Rainier, she was born at Gibbs, Mo., Aug. 2, 1905. Her early life was spent in Brashear, Taylor and Hurdland. She graduated from the Hurdland High School in 1924. She united with the Christian Church in Brashear in 1914.
On Apr. 9, 1935 she was married to Preston Tate, of South Bend Indiana. Two children were born to them, Judith Elizabeth, 12, and Guy Rainier Tate, 4 years old.
She is survived by her husband, the two children, two brothers, Leo O. Rainier, of Vallejo, Calif., and G. L. Rainier, Jr., of Tulsa, Okla., her grandmother, Mrs. Betty Rainier, of Kirksville, one nephew and one niece. One sister, Iris Jaunetta, died Dec. 7, 1915.
Bearers will be Tommy Woodcock, Earl Sharp, Earnest Gardner, Willard Long, Herschel Brown and Floyd Woodcock.
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Native of Austria A Coal Miner At Novinger 33 Years.
Michael M. (Mike) Tavinne, 86 years old, a resident of Novinger thirty-three years, died Wednesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joe Baiotto, in North Kansas City, where he had been since Memorial Day. He suffered a light stroke August 4 but had been bedfast only the past week.
The funeral is to be Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic Church in Novinger, conducted by the Rev. P. J. Barrett, and burial will be made in the Novinger Cemetery. His body is lying in state at the Davis Funeral Home here. Pallbearers have been selected as follows: Raymond Baiotto, Charles Gasperi, Theodore Steele, Arthur Nardini, Coin McCune, and John Giachino.
Mr. Tavinne was born Jan. 5, 1856, in Austria and came to the United States when twenty years old, locating first in New Mexico. He went to Novinger about 1907 and worked in the coal mines there until about two years ago, when his wife died and he went to live with his children. He was married to Charlotte Mashburn fifty-one years ago and five children were born. Mrs. Tavinne died Oct. 24, 1940, and two children also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Baiotto and Mrs. Gordon Palmer, both of North Kansas City, Mo., and one son, Mike Tavinne, of Springfield, Ill.; two grandsons, Paul Baiotto, Miami, Fla., and Michael Millard Tavinne, Springfield, Ill.
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MRS. TAVINNE OF NOVINGER, AGED 63, DIES
Succumbs at Kansas City After Several Months Illness.
Special to The Daily Express.
Novinger, Mo., Oct. 24—Mrs. Mike Tavinne, 63 years old, of this city, died at 3 o’clock this morning in Kansas City, Mo., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Baiotto. She had been ill several months and death was caused by a complication of diseases.
She had lived in Novinger for the past 30 years and went to Kansas City about a month ago.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Baiotto and Mrs. Pauline Palmer of North Kansas City, a son, Mike, Jr., of Springfield, Ill., and two grandchildren, Mike Tavinne and Bernard Baiotto. Two brothers, John and Willie Mashburn, live in South Missouri.
Mrs. Tavinne was born Feb. 22, 1877, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of John and Sarah Tindall Mashburn. She was married to Mike Tavinne 42 years ago last Christmas.
On Aug. 15 Mrs. Tavinne underwent an operation at a Kirksville hospital. Due to continued illness she was taken to the home of her daughter in Kansas City, with Mr. Tavinne accompanying her there.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home here until Saturday afternoon. The body will then be taken to the family home in Novinger. Funeral services are to be held at 1 o’clock and burial will be in the Novinger Cemetery.
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MRS. BESSIE TAYLOR DIES IN KANSAS CITY
Widow of Garry C. Taylor; Services Will Be Here
Mrs. Bessie Taylor, 610 E. McPherson, widow of the late Garry C. Taylor, died this morning at 10 o’clock at a hospital in Kansas City where she had undergone an operation last Saturday. She had been in ill health for several years.
The body is being brought to Kirksville this evening for funeral services and burial.
She is survived by three children, Dr. Garry William Taylor, of Kansas City; Mrs. Leo (Eileen) Bragg, of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Clare (Jaciel) Pearson, of Kirksville, all of whom were at her bedside when she died. She also leaves one brother, Floyd Collop of near Kirksville, who was also with his sister when she died.
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MRS. W. L. TAYLOR DIES AT GREENCASTLE
Stroke of Paralysis Is Fatal; Funeral Tomorrow at 2:30.
Special to the Daily Express.
Greencastle, Mo., Sept. 12—Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth Gribler Taylor, 77, wife of Dr. W. L. Taylor, died at her home in Greencastle at 4:10 o’clock Saturday morning. She had been bedfast since last May, following a stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Ohio, and came to Missouri when she was a small child. She was married to Dr. Taylor on Oct. 28, 1877. To this union two children were born: Mrs. Ola Bailey and Mrs. Dot Crump, both of Los Angeles, Calif. She also leaves two grandchildren, Mrs. Gladys Morrison, of New Orleans, and Forest Crump, of St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Etta Switzer, who lives in Colorado; two half-brothers, Loren Guiles, of Greencastle, and J. A. Guiles, of Gorin.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Church in Greencastle.
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FUNERAL RITES MONDAY FOR EDINA RESIDENT
Charles Taylor, 77, Died Saturday in Kirksville Hospital
Funeral services for Charles Taylor, 77, of Edina, who died Saturday morning at a Kirksville Hospital, will be Monday afternoon at the Hudson Funeral Home in Edina. Burial will be at the Linville Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Rev. Charles Kimball of the Community Church in Edina.
Taylor is survived by one brother, Frank E. Taylor, of Edina; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Morgret and Mrs. Arthur G. Cloyd of Edina; four grandsons, and one great granddaughter.
He had lived in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood for 75 years and was active in the church and other organizations.
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MRS. ELLA O. TAYLOR DIES AT GREENTOP
Suffered Breakdown Following Mother’s Death Dec. 4.
Mrs. Ella O. Taylor, 54, wife of George A. Taylor, died at 2 o’clock this morning at her home in Greentop.
Her mother, Mrs. Frances Nyswander, died Dec. 4, and Mrs. Taylor, exhausted from caring for her, suffered a nervous breakdown.
The funeral plans had not been completed this morning. Her body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Mrs. Taylor was born Sept. 11, 1886 at Greentop, daughter of George and Frances Nyswander. She had lived all her life at Greentop and was married March 7, 1905 to George A. Taylor.
Surviving are her husband, one son, Oren, of Green City; a daughter, Lucille, at home; two brothers, Harlan Nyswander, Topeka, Kan., and Ottis Nyswander, Albert Lea, Minn. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Christian Church.
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Eva Taylor
Services for Mrs. Harley L. Taylor, 84, of 3105 24th St., Rock Island, Illinois, was held at 1 p.m. Friday, at Knox-Larson Chapel, Rock Island. Entombment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park mausoleum.
Visitation was afternoon at the funeral home.
Mrs. Taylor died Tuesday at Rock Island Convalescent Center.
Eva M. Vogt was born in Oakland, California. She married William Lingenfelter, Jr., in 1910 in Rutledge, Missouri. He died in 1925. She married Mr. Taylor in 1928 in Memphis, Missouri. They had lived in rock Island since 1939.
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Mrs. Sidney Matlick, Rock Island; sons, Gilbert Lingenfelter, Rock Island, and Fletcher Lingenfelter, Alpha, Illinois; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Pallbearers were the four grandsons, Dale, Gilbert, Sidney Jr., and Terry Matlick.
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Scotland County Missouri Marriage License Index indicates that William Lingenfelter, Jr. married Eva May Vogt, September 28, 1910.
No Scotland County listing for the marriage of Eva Lingenfelter and Harley L. Taylor.
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GARRY C. TAYLOR, 64, BUSINESSMAN HERE, DIES TODAY
Manager of J. C. Penney Store; Funeral Plans Not Yet Made.
Garry C. Taylor, 64, manager of the J. C. Penney store here since it was established in 1920, and a former member of the City Council and long prominent in civic affairs, died early this morning in his sleep, following a heart attack yesterday morning.
Funeral services will not be arranged until his son, Dr. Garry William Taylor, of Garden City, Kan., can be consulted, and wires were down this morning because of the sleet storm. In the meantime the body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home.
Mr. Taylor had been planning for several months to retire from business and the date had been fixed for July 1 this year. He had hoped that he and Mrs. Taylor could spend some time in travel, and to that end had disposed of his large house and estate near the city limits and purchased a smaller residence. He had a severe illness some years ago from which he had not completely recovered, but apparently had been in fair health until yesterday morning.
He was one of the pioneers of the J. C. Penney organization, and opened the fifteenth store in the chain at Athena, Ore., 32 years ago. Later he opened a store in Pendleton, Ore., leaving there to come to Kirksville 25 years ago. Mr. Penney, the founder, frequently visited the Taylor home here and held Mr. Taylor in high regard. Many of the young men trained in the store here have become prominent in the J. C. Penney organization.
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Henry Taylor, a well-known colored man, died of consumption, in this city, last Monday evening after a three weeks illness, aged 45 years.
Deceased had lived in Memphis since childhood and leaves a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Henry Taylor, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 20 Mar 1890
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Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lancaster and two daughters, Betty Ray and Artha Lou, of Detroit accompanied the body of Mrs. Lancaster’s father, James Taylor, to Lancaster Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church after which the body was laid to rest beside his wife and daughter in the Lancaster cemetery. Mr. Taylor was for many years a druggist in Downing, but had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ray Lancaster for several years, since his health would no longer permit his operating a business.
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Murdered
We learn from a letter written to Mr. Geo. Taylor, of this county, by the coroner of Thurston, Co., Washington Territory, that his brother James Taylor was murdered in that county, on the l7th, day of November, 1873.
A young man, by the name of Dabney G. Jones confesses to having killed Mr. Taylor, says he did it in self defense. He is in jail, awaiting trial.
Mr. Taylor has our sympathy with all others of his extended acquaintance in this, his sudden bereavement.
James Taylor, Edina, Missouri, The Sentinel, 22 Jan 1874, p. 3, col. 3
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MRS. LUCINDA TAYLOR, 74, DIES NEAR HURDLAND
Ill Past Three Months; Funeral To Be Held Tuesday.
Special to The Daily Express.
Hurdland, Mo., Mar. 10—Mrs. Lucinda Taylor, 74 years of age, died Sunday morning at 7 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Nichols, five miles south of Hurdland. She had been suffering with bronchial asthma for the past three months.
Mrs. Taylor was born Sept. 7, 1867, in Shelby County, Missouri, the daughter of John and Margaret Langford Cox. She was married to William Sylvester Taylor, August 3, 1884, in Shelby County. To this union four children were born, two daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Lera Nichols and Mrs. Margaret Long, both of Hurdland, Walter Taylor of Edina, and John Taylor of Hammond, Ind. She also leaves four grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1926. She is the last of a family of six children.
Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Taylor moved to a farm north of Hurdland where they made their home for several years. Later they moved into Hurdland.
Mrs. Taylor united with the Christian Church at Novelty, but later moved her membership to the Hurdland church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning from the Baptist Church in Hurdland, conducted by Rev. R. T. Finnell. Burial will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The pallbearers will be James Hedgecock, George Rainier, Francis Magruder, Bert Durall, Lem Smith and John Baker.
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Mrs. Mary E. Taylor Dies in Illinois
Mrs. Mary Ellen Taylor, 83, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glen Powers in Williamsfield, Ill.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church in Greencastle Thursday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by Rev. Clyde Johnson. Interment will be in Greencastle Cemetery.
Mary Ellen Daniels, daughter of William and Lucinda Daniels, was born in Adair County, Mo., Aug. 14, 1863. She was married to Alonzo P. Taylor on Jan. 30, 1884. Six children were born to this marriage. One daughter, Katie, died when about six year[s] old. Her husband died Feb. 12, 1924.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. C. (Dollie) Bozarth and Mrs. Frank (Ada) Hamilton, both of LaBelle and Mrs. Glen Powers, of Williamsfield, Ill.; two sons, Virgil Taylor, of Buda, Ill., and Irvin Taylor, of Brashear, Rt. 1; seven brothers, William Daniels, Ruler Daniels, both of Kirksville, Byrd Daniels, of near Sperry, James, Lon and Charles, of near Pure Air, and Oce Daniels, of state of Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Coy, of Kirksville, Mrs. Randa Scofield, of Texas, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Maggie Thomas, died in Texas just a few days ago.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Methodist Church. She lived the greater part of her life near Greencastle.
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MRS. MINNIE BELL TAYLOR, 73, DIES TODAY
Funeral for Kirksville Resident at 2 O’clock Friday
Mrs. Minnie Bell Taylor, 73, of 1008 S. Osteopathy, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, Friday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. F. P. Hanes, pastor of the Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Bevier.
Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of John F. and Rebecca Ellen (Wood) Martin and was born near Yarrow, Mo., Feb. 5, 1878. She was married to Carson William Taylor, November 14, 1897 in Adair County, and to this marriage four children were born.
She is survived by her husband, one son, William Albert Taylor, of Kenosha, Wis., three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Debolder, Macon, Mrs. Harry (Opal) Yocum, Pekin, Ill., and Mrs. Warren (Elma) Welch Kirksville, three brothers, Byrd Martin, Kirksville, Oscar and George Martin, both of Yarrow, nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Baptist Church at Bevier.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Bearers will be: Martin Welch, Robert Ricker, Fred Grindel, Richard Brown, William Anderson, Herbert Gilliland and Harold Mueller.
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FUNERAL FOR MRS. JOHN TAYLOR HELD TUESDAY
Wyaconda, Mo.-Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Minnie Elizabeth Taylor, 73, who passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Clark County, Mo., June 19, 1881. She was married to John Taylor on Feb. 4, 1900, and to this union six children were born, namely Mrs. W. R. Sturgeon, Mrs. Glen Bourgeous, Mrs. Frank Buckley and Mrs. Fern Webster, all of Wyaconda; Harold Taylor of Williamstown, and Elmer Taylor of Mt. Sterling, Iowa. She is survived by the husband, the children, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were held from the Wyaconda Baptist Church Tuesday, Jan. 5, a 1 p.m., the Rev. Ernest Deatrick conducting the service. Vocal music was furnished by Mrs. B. F. Hutchinson, Mrs. Harold Clough, and Mrs. Kenneth Fry, accompanied by Mrs. Geo. V. Baskett at the piano. Body bearers were Orville St. Clair, Roy Burkett, Kenneth Fry, Jim McMarlin, Lester Lipper and John Polhans.
Interment was made in the Wyaconda cemetery.
Minnie Elizabeth Taylor, Gorin, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 7 Jan 1954
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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.
Sam Taylor, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 11 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 3
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REV. TAYLOR DIES AT HOME IN GREEN CITY
Funeral Services To Be Held There Friday Afternoon.
Green City, Mo., April 16. (Special)—Rev. Thomas C. Taylor, 81 years old, died at his home here at 5 o’clock yesterday evening following a three weeks illness.
He was born in Belmont County, Ohio, August 13, 1859, a son of Isaac N. and Sidney Call Taylor. He was married to Miss Leona Jane Edson on Jan. 1, 1883, at her home near Prairie Chapel. Ordained as a member or the Missouri Conference of the Methodist Church he held his first ministry in 1894 and was active for 21 years as a minister. Although for the last fourteen years he had been retired, he was active in church work with the exception of the last five years.
He is survived by the following sons and daughters, A. E. and T. C. Taylor, Jr., of Palisade, Colo.; J. F. Taylor of Dearing, Mo.; M. D. Taylor of Necedah, Wis.; M. G. Taylor at home; Mrs. D. H. Propps at Ottawa, Ill.; Mrs. P. E. Kirkpatrick of Payton, Ill.; Mrs. M. S. Dueker of St. Louis, Miss Ruth Taylor of Dekalb, Ill., and Miss Leah Taylor at home. There are two brothers living, Dr. W. L. Taylor of Greencastle and J. O. Taylor of Savanah, Mo., also twelve grand sons and three grand daughters. His wife, parents, one sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. B. F. Cline at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Methodist Church. Burial in the Green City Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Kent Funeral Home until time for the funeral.
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Will Taylor, Negro, Dead
Was born in Memphis and Lived Here Many Years
Wm. Taylor, Negro, who was born in Memphis on May 5, 1882, died at his home at Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Monday, January 25, according to word received here by relatives. He was ill about four weeks.
He was a brother of Miss Mary Taylor and John Taylor of Memphis. Another sister, Mrs. Annie Rutherford, lives at Oskaloosa. He also leaves one other brother, Harry Taylor.
He grew to manhood in Memphis but has lived in Iowa for a number of years.
He was married at Centerfield, Iowa, to Miss Julia Lewis, who died several years ago.
He leaves seven children and five grandchildren. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Of late years he had worked at the barber trade.
Funeral services and burial were at Oskaloosa last Thursday.
Will Taylor, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Feb 1938
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W. H. TAYLOR DIES AT HOME THIS MORNING
Kirksville Man, 37, Had Heart Ailment; Funeral Friday
Mr. Taylor was the son of Robert and Cecil (Thomas) Taylor and was born near Novinger, Mo., March 2, 1910. He was married in Macon, Mo., Nov. 17, 1933 to Sylvia Marie Michael and to this marriage one son was born, Bobbie Lee, of the home.
He is survived by his wife and son; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Munden, of the State of Washington; one half-sister, Mrs. Merle (Anna) White, of Harvey, Ia.
Mr. Taylor spent his entire life in Adair County and was engaged in the garage and used car business located at 507 N. Marion street.
He was a member of the Methodist Church in Novinger and a member of Adair Lodge, No. 366, A. F. & A. M., in Kirksville.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
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W. A. [sic] Taylor Dies Of Heart Ailment
William Howard Taylor, 37, died at home 501 S. Marion Wednesday morning with a heart ailment. The evening before he had worked at his shop located at 507 N. Marion until nine o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home this afternoon at two o’clock.
Mr. Taylor was born near Novinger, Mo., March 2, 1910, the son of Robert and Cecil (Thomas) Taylor. He was married to Sylvia Marie Michael in Macon, Mo., Nov. 17, 1933, and to this marriage one son was born, Bobbie Lee, of the home.
He is survived by his wife and son; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Munden, of the State of Washington; one half-sister, Mrs. Merle (Anna) White, of Harvey, Ia.
Mr. Taylor spent his entire life in Adair County and was engaged in the garage and used car business. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Novinger and a member of Adair Lodge, No. 366, A. F. & A. M., in Kirksville.
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Lee and Julia Teeter buried their babe, the 4th, at Upton and Jan. 6 the babe of Colonel and Annie Cunningham was laid to rest in the cemetery at Mr. Moriah.
Baby Teeter, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 13 Jan 1898, p. 2, col. 3
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Nelson Teitsort, of Graysville, Dies
Nelson Teitsort, of Graysville, died yesterday at a hospital in Unionville. He was about 54 years of age and was the father of Anne Belle Herron, of 302 N. Franklin street, Kirksville. His body is lying in state at the Comstock Funeral Home in Unionville.
Funeral services will be held at the Graysville Church, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Rose Cemetery.
Mr. Teitsort leaves his widow, Mrs. Garnet Teitsort, of Graysville, and five children: Lee Teitsort and Irene Comstock, of Unionville; Anna Belle Herron, Kirksville; Keith and Larry Teirsort of the home. He was a brother-in-law of J. T. McFarland, of Kirksville.
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Obituary
Mrs. Sarah Tennant was born in Monongalia County, West Virginia, November 3, 1823, and died at Gorin, Mo., May 20, 1899.
She was the youngest of twelve children and one brother and one sister still survive her, both living in West Virginia. She was married to Washington Tennant, July 31, 1851, who preceded her to the spirit land about twenty-one months. Of this union were born four children, two sons and two daughters, all living. Mrs. Tennant was a loving wife, a kind mother and her friends seemed as numerous as her acquaintances. In young womanhood she embraced the christian [sic] religion and united with the Methodist Church and lived a consistent christian [sic] life up to the day of her death, when she told those near her that she was ready and willing to die, and thus trusting in Jesus she sweetly fell asleep.
The funeral services were conducted by the writer in Conyers church on Monday, May 22, in the presence of a large congregation of relatives, the text being 2 Kings 20, 1-4, after which the remains were laid to rest beside those of her dear husband, where they sleep, but not forever, there will be a glorious dawn. May the Lord bless, comfort and save the children and the children’s children is the prayer of the writer.
Mother has gone to rest,
With all who are happy, peaceful and blest.
No more to suffer with pain and strife,
But forever to live in eternal life.
R. F. Campbell
Sarah Tennant, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 25 May 1899, p. 2, col. 2
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DIED.
Washington Tennant died at his home northeast of this city July 29, 1897, aged 79 years.
Deceased was born in Perry County, Ohio, October 18, 1818. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to West Virginia, where he grew to manhood. In 1840 he was married to Rachel Lynch. To them were born seven children, three of whom survive him, viz: Hester A. Barrickman, of Monongahela County, West Virginia, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, of the same county, and J. P. Tennant, of this county. His wife and four children died about the year 1851.
July 31, 1852, he was married again to Sarah Corein, and in 1876 he moved his family to this county where he resided ever since. Of this second union there born four children, viz: C. S. Tennant, of West Virginia, John L. Tennant, Mrs. W. T. Mauller and Mrs. E. F. Conyers, of this county. When the final summons came his surviving wife and most of the children were present at his bedside.
Funeral services were held Friday, Rev. R. A. Williams officiating, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery
Washington Tennant, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 5 Aug 1897, p. 3, col. 6
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Death of Mrs. Lutitia Terrill Last Sunday
Mrs. Lutitia Terrill, late of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Isaac Royer Sunday, January 19, 1913, of dropsy and heart failure. The funeral took place at the Royer home Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock, being conducted by Rev. H.G. Waggoner and Rev. George Sturgis, pastors of the Christian and M.E. Churches, respectively. After which the remains were interred in the Masonic Cemetery of this city.
Lutitia A. Young was born at Glasgow, Missouri, Feb. 7, 1844. In 1865 she was married to Jackson Terrill. Mr. and Mrs. Terrill moved to Memphis in 1874. Here Mr. Terrill died the same year and Mrs. Terrill continued to make this her home.
To them were born seven children- 5 girls and 2 boys- all of whom are living except the oldest son. These surviving are Mrs. Hattie Royer, of Memphis; Mrs. Lillie Parsons, Independence, Kansas; Mrs. Maude Brumback, Macon, Mo.; Mrs. Nettie Pitcox, Alberta, Canada; Homer J. Terrill, Bowling Green, Mo.; Nannie L. Lewin, Monroe, Neb. Also two children by a second marriage, namely, Milton H. Terrill, of Stoutsville, Mo.; and Mrs. Lutitia White, St. Louis. All of these were present at the funeral except the daughter living in Canada. When deceased was sixteen years old she was baptized in the Chariton River and united with the Methodist Church at Kirksville, where she still held membership at the time of her death.
Lutitia A. (Young) Terrill, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 23 Jan 1913
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MRS. ANNA C. TERRY, 80, DIES AT GREEN CITY
Was Among Last of Pioneers Who Settled In Sullivan Co.
Special to The Daily Express.
Green City, Mo., May 18—Mrs. Anna Terry, 80 years old, died this morning one and one-half miles northeast of Green City, on the farm that she made her home for the past sixty-three years. She had been in failing health for the past three years but was bedfast only for the past week.
Mrs. Terry and her surviving aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, 91, are the last of the pioneers in their neighborhood.
Mrs. Terry was born Oct. 11, 1858, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Allen and Ann Crawford. Seventy-five years ago. When she was five years old, she came with her parents to Missouri.
She was married to Philo F. Terry on Dec. 7, 1875. They moved to the farm, now the home of her son, B. G. Terry, where she died this morning. Ten children were born to this union, four of them preceding her in death. She moved to Green City, following her husband’s death twenty years ago, where she lived a number of years. She has made her home with her son for the past three years.
Mrs. Terry is survived by the following children: Roscoe Terry, Kidder, Mo.; B. G. Terry, of the home; Mrs. Cora Moore, Greencastle; Mrs. Jennie Cleeton, Pittsburg, Pa.; Miss Lenna Terry, Seattle, Wash.; and Mrs. Florence McCary, Kansas City; 19 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; four brothers, Lee Crawford, Glenfield, Pa.; Randall Crawford, Kansas City; Finn and Howard Crawford, Greencastle; and two sisters, Mrs. Kate Livers, Joplin, Mo.; and Mrs. Clara Peterson, Marfa, Tex.
Mrs. Terry was a member of the Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
Funeral service will be held in the Methodist Church and burial will be in the Green City Cemetery. The Rev. B. F. Cline will conduct the ceremonies. Although definite arrangements have not been made for the time of the funeral, as the family is waiting from word from the daughter in Washington, it will probably be held Sunday.
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C. L. TERRY DIES AT DAUGHTER’S HOME IN EAST
Had Been in Failing Health for One Year; Funeral Friday
Clyde L. Terry, 70, known to many friends in Kirksville as “Bill”, died at 4:30 a. m. yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Karyneal Agresti, in Erie, Pa., where he and Mrs. Terry were visiting. He had been in failing health the past year.
The body will arrive in Kirksville tonight, accompanied by Mrs. Terry and a grandson, Bob Updegraff, and will be at the Robert Davis Funeral Home until time for the services in the Memorial Chapel at 3 p. m. Friday. Interment will be at Eagleville, Mo.
Mr. Terry was the son of James P. and Emma Carroll Terry and was born at Maysville, Mo., Aug. 26, 1881. He was married to Grace Maupin, who survives him. He also leaves one son, Lt. Col. Kyle Terry, of Fort Leavenworth, Kan., three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Welden, of Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. Madeliene Updegraff, of St. Louis and Mrs. Agresti of Erie, one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Olsen of Eagleville, six granddaughters and six grandsons and one great-grandson.
Prior to his illness, Mr. Terry had been employed to past ten years at the Laughlin Hospital.
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ALTA M. TETER, 56 YEARS OLD, IS DEAD HERE
In Failing Health The Past Year; Services Are Saturday
Mrs. Alta M. Teter, 56, 1105 S. First, died at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Teter had been in failing health for the past year, and had retired from the International Shoe Factory, where she was an employee for 10 years.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 conducted by the Rev. Ralph H. Hicks, pastor of the First Methodist church. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery.
Mrs. Teter was the daughter of Henry and Anna Palmer Mason, and was born in Adair county on Nov. 20, 1898. She was married to Damon P. Teter at Macon on Oct. 3, 1931.
She is survived by one brother, Henry Lee Mason, Indepndence [sic], and two sisters, Mrs. T. F. (Grace) Ludden, Kirksville, and Mrs. Mae Chadwick, Hurdland. She was preceded in death by her parents: her husband, in 1946, and one brother.
Mrs. Teter was a member of the First Methodist church at Kirksville, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine.
Bearers will be Elma Chadwick, Verne Chadwick, Richard Lee Mason, Billy Chadwick, Robert Kilbride and Dee McDowell.
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DAMON TETER FUNERAL TO BE FRIDAY
Died Yesterday Afternoon in Greentop
Funeral services for Damon P. Teter, 45, of 1105 S. First street, who died in a hospital in Greentop shortly after one o’clock yesterday afternoon, will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Friday at 6:30 p. m. Rev. Fred P. Hanes, pastor of the Kirksville Methodist Church will be the officiating minister. Kirksville Lodge No. 105 A. F. & A. M. will be in charge of the service at the grace, with interment in Maple Hills Cemetery.
Mr. Teter was the son of Leat and Docia (Peterson) Teter and was born at Ardmore, Mo., Nov. 26, 1900. He was married to Alta Mason Oct. 3, 1931, at Macon.
He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Docia Teter, of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Walter (Jewell) Glaspie, Mrs. Leonard (Arta) Dorman, both of Kirksville, Mrs. Oren (Ester) Elmore, of Sublette, and Mrs. Roy (Retha) Sparkman, of Moberly. His father died in 1916.
He was a member of the Kirksville Methodist Church.
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Eugene Teter Services Held In Canton
Eugene Teter of Canton, Missouri, formerly of Memphis, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, July 30, at 9:00 p.m. He had been in ill health for some time.
He was born October 29, 1914, at Maquaketa, Iowa, a son of Dell and Edith (Dannenhauer) Teter.
He was married to Dorothy Lane, December 21, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was a member of the Memphis Baptist Church and Otto Bruner Post, American Legion. He was a World War II Veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; one son, Robert of Boonville, Missouri; a granddaughter, Jennifer Teter; one brother, Clayton Teter of Midwest City, Oklahoma; a half-brother, Ivan Teter of St. Louis.
Funeral services were conducted at Barkley-Davis Funeral Home in Canton, Wednesday, August 2, by Rev. Paul Rathburn and interment in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton.
Eugene was a nephew of Harry and Leland Dannenhauer.
Eugene Teter, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 10 Aug 1972
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LLOYD TETER, 82, IS DEAD
He Lived Near Granger in This County Seventy Years
Funeral services for Lloyd Teter, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Poe, at Galesburg, Ill., Friday, August 15, were held at the Black Oak church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Harlan H. Naylor, Granger pastor. Mr. Teter was 82 years of age.
Mrs. Elmer J. Weyand, Miss Helen Kennett and C. C. Kennett sang, accompanied by Prof. Jasper Gilbert.
Pall bearers were Raymond Poe, Donald Poe, Harold Lee, Francis Hull, Glennon Hull, grandsons, and LaVerne Anderson, grandson-in-law. Interment was in the Black Oak cemetery.
Lloyd Teter was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on July 11, 1859, and came to Missouri at the age of 12 years, having since then resided most of his life near Granger.
He was married to Laura Kilmer, January 12, 1886, and to this union were born nine children, all of whom are living.
He is survived by four sons and five daughters: George of Seattle, Wash.; Roy and Earl of Hammond, Ind.; Howard of Granger; Mrs. Elmer Poe of Galesburg, Ill.; Mrs. Ed Sharpton of Dewey, Okla.; Mrs. Charles Russ of Granger, Mrs. Osca Lee of Kahoka and Mrs. W. T. Gooch of Houston, Texas.
He is also survived by a brother, Dave Teter, of Rush City, Minn., 2[unreadable] grand children and seven great grandchildren.
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MRS. THEODOCIA TETER DIES AT AGE OF 86 HERE
Funeral Services Will Be Held On Wednesday
Mrs. Theodocia Teter, 86, died in a Kirksville hospital Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery.
Mrs. Teter was the daughter of Thomas and Martha Lunsford Peterson and was born in Macon county on Dec. 1, 1868. She was married to Leat G. Teter in Macon county on Nov. 26, 1890, and to this marriage five children were born.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jewell Galaspie, Kirksville, Mrs. Leonard (Arta) Dorman, Kirksville, Mrs. Oran (Esther) Elmore, Greentop, and Mrs. Roy (Retha) Sparkman, Moberly; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Teter was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, in 1916; one son, Damon; four brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Teter lived in Macon county until 1916, at which time the family moved to Kirksville. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Kirksville, and the T. E. L. Sunday School class.
Bearers will be Dr. Grover Stukey, Cevil McGillian, Charles Warters, Cloy Vance, Glen Jones and Reggie Cooley.
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TETERS—Henry M., 4 year old son of C. M. and Flora E. Teters, died of Diphtheretic croup, Tuesday night, the 23rd inst., at their home in Keokuk, Iowa, after a brief illness.
The death of this precious little darling is a terrible blow to the fond parents and friends. He was the first born and only child, and was cut down by the “afflict reaper” just at that period in life when his childish prattle was sweet music to anxious and loving parents. Only those who have passed through a similar trial can fully measure length, breadth, and depth of this affliction. In tendering the stricken parents our sincere sympathy, we can only add these comforting words of the world’s Redeemer. Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Henry M. Teters, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 25 Nov 1886, p. 3, col. 3
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MRS. DOROTHY TETZNER DIES HERE AT AGE 66
Funeral Services Thursday Afternoon At Reinbeck, Iowa
Mrs. Dorothy J. Tetzner, 66, died in a Kirksville hospital yesterday afternoon at 3:30. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at the French Funeral Home at Reinback [sic], Ia., with interment in the Reinbeck cemetery. The body was taken from the Davis Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington, to the French Funeral Home today.
She was the daughter of John and Margaret (Hansen) Soltau and was born at Reinbeck, Ia., on Dec. 7, 1886. Her husband died Oct. 4, 1949. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Turner, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Olive Marquart, of Waterloo, Ia.; a niece, Violet Schumaker, who had made her home with her since early childhood; one grandson, Wilford Woods, of the U. S. Navy; one sister, Mrs. George Abney, of Grinnell, Ia., and a brother, J. J. Soltau, of Windom, Minn.
Mrs. Olive Marquart, her daughter, taught in the Junior High School here a few years and is well known here.
Mrs. Tetzner and famly [sic] had been living west of Kirksville for the past nine years.
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Charles J. Thomas was the youngest and the last surviving child of a family of nine children. He was born to James and Lydia Thomas near Trumansburg, Seneca County, New York, March 17, 1841, and died at home eight miles northwest of Memphis December 27, 1928. At the time of his death he was 87 years, 9 months, and 10 days old.
In 1880 he came to Missouri and lived with his sister, Sarah Collins. For the past six years he has made his home with his nephew where he was tenderly cared for until the end. Mr. Thomas manifested little interest in worldly things, but he was a great lover of nature spending many hours in the timber with his dog as his only companion. He was a kindly, congenial man, respected and loved by all who knew him. He was very fond of children, and enjoyed the privilege of being a great-great-great uncle to five children.
Besides his nephew, Parley Honiter, he leaves to mourn two nieces, Mrs. Zilla Hyde and Mrs. Roy Smith, both of Memphis, Mo., beside other relatives and friends.
The funeral service was conducted from the Brock church Saturday December 29, at 2 p.m., Rev. Arthur Olsen officiating, assisted by Mrs. Olsen. Interment was in the Brock Cemetery. The body bearers were Wallace Lawrence, Ernest and Buford Bull, George Morgan, Paul Rice and Arch Riebel.
Mr. and Mrs. Olsen sang three selections: “Jesus Savior Pilot Me,” “My Jesus as Thou Wilt,” and “Nearer My Home.” Mrs. Chan Bull presided at the piano.
Charles J. Thomas, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 3 Jan 1929
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MRS. THOMAS, OF NEAR GREEN CITY, DIES AT 96
Rites Sunday at 2 With Burial In Green City Cemetery.
Special to The Daily Express.
Green City, Mo., March 17—Mrs. Elizabeth Jamison Thoms, 96, died about 12:30 o’clock this morning at her home 1? miles northeast of Green City where she had lived for 75 years. Her death was attributed to the infirmities of age. She had been an invalid for the past 15 years, but had been able to get around in a wheel chair.
Funeral services will be held at the Glen E. Kent & Sons Funeral home in Green City Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. W. D. Canaday officiating. Burial will be made in the Green City cemetery. It has been requested that flowers be omitted.
Mrs. Thomas was born March 13, 1848, near Parker’s Landing in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Robert and Harriet Jamison. She was married to G. P. Thomas, Jan. 22, 1867, and they moved to Missouri that same spring. They bought the farm on which Mrs. Thomas died and she spent the remainder off her life there.
Mrs. Thomas had been a member of the Presbyterian Church since early childhood and was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church in Green City.
She is survived by three sons, T. T. Thomas, Green City; E. Lee Thomas, Herlong, Calif.; and G. Park Thomas, Green City; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and one brother E. L. Jamison, of Kirksville. She was preceded in death by her parents, three daughters, Mrs. Ida Leas, Mrs. May Jones, and Mrs. Hattie Keyser, and two sons, Robert and Willie Thomas.
Elizabeth (Jamison) Thomas, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Mar 1944, p. 2, col. 4
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‘GENE’ THOMAS, JEWELER HERE 48 YEARS, DIES
Had Paralytic Stroke April 24; Funeral Wednesday.
Eugene D. (“Gene”) Thomas, 71, a jeweler here forty-eight years, died this morning at 4:10 o’clock at his home at 315 East Harrison Street.
He was stricken with paralysis a week ago last Thursday and had been in a critical condition since then.
The funeral is to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the First Christian Church, and burial will be made in the Forest Cemetery. The body is lying in state at the funeral home and the casket is not to be opened during the service.
Mr. Thomas, whose full name was Eugene Dawson, was born on a farm near Kirksville, June 12, 1869, a son of David Nelson and Elizabeth Thomas. When he was twenty-one years old he and Ed Sands opened a jewelry store on the southwest corner of the square and he was continuously in the jewelry business until 1938, when he retired.
He was a charter member of the Rotary Club here, member of the Modern Woodmen of America, was active in the Liberty Loan campaigns of the World War and a member of the Christian Church.
Married in 1890 to Frances Browder, one daughter, was born to them. Mrs. Thomas died in 1934 and the daughter, Mrs. Letah Anderson, in 1935.
He was married in 1937 to Mrs. Avis Ferguson.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Avis P. Thomas; two grandchildren, Jack and Bettie Anderson, a stepson, Donald Ferguson, 13 years old; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Fowler, Los Angeles; Mrs. Vida Russell, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Edna Stuck, Oelwein, Ia., and one brother Milton Thomas, Los Angeles. One sister, Ethel, died several years ago.
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Captain Thomas Died In New York State
Captain George W. Thomas died at Interlaken, New York, Tuesday, April 22, 1913. Notice of his death was telegraphed to friends in this county, and the body arrived in Memphis Saturday morning. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at Brock church, being conducted by Rev. Trotter, pastor of the Brock circuit, M. E. Church. Burial was in the Brock Cemetery.
Captain Thomas owned a farm in Scotland County, but several years ago, after a long residence here, he went back to the state of New York, where he has since resided. He had been in failing health for some time past and succumbed to disease on the date above.
He was born December 8, 1830 in Covert, Seneca County, New York, the son of James W. and Lydia Thomas. His wife, Joanna M. Thomas, and his sister, Sarah Anna Collins, preceded him in death.
Captain Thomas was in this county looking after his interests here about five or six months ago, but remained only a short time. The deceased had many friends who regret to learn of his death.
George W. Thomas, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 1 May 1913
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FUNERAL FOR JESSIE THOMAS TO BE TUESDAY
Brashear Man Died In Hospital Here Sunday Evening
Jessie L. Thomas, 82, of southwest of Brashear, died Sunday evening in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarene Church. Interment will be in the Maple Hills Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson Thomas and was born in Quincy, Ill., Dec. 19, 1864.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Susie) Whittom and Miss Inez Thomas, both of Brashear, four sons, Milo, of Kirksville, Ray, of Iowa, Ral, of La Plata, and Willis, of Chicago, Ill.; twenty grand-children and eighteen great grandchildren.
Mr. Thomas spent the early part of his life in Knox County near Novelty and Hurdland and the latter part was spent in Adair County.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be: Roscoe Thomas, Clarence Howard Whittom, Otis Dale Thomas, Leonard Ral Thomas, Ernest Wilbur Thomas, Glen Edward Thomas.
Jessie L. Thomas, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Nov 1947, p. 5, col. 6, Monday
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Obituary
Joanna M. Parker was born in Athens Co., Ohio, Nov. 6, 1849. Her parents and family came to near Salem in Iowa, where they remained a short time. In 1857 they moved to Scotland County, Missouri and located near the place now known as Brock. She was educated in the Memphis High School. Joseph Parker her father, was a devoted christian [sic] and class leader at Brock for many years.
By her parents she was trained in all the Christian virtues and while still a child of but fourteen years she was converted and united with the M. E. church.
On the 19th of June 1873 she was united in marriage to Captain Geo. W. Thomas, also of Brock, with whom she lived until called to her reward June 14, 1903, leaving her husband and two brothers to mourn her departure.
Doing good in unobstrusive [sic] ways not letting her right hand know what her left hand did. Uncompromising in right as presented to her mind. Ever zealous in the interest of the church, a true help and support to missions. A devoted wife, a loyal friend and kind neighbor. Leaving the world better for her life. Now truly she sleeps in Jesus.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. J. Little, at the Brock M. E. church from which place a large precession of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in the cemetery nearby. A. Friend.
Joanna M. (Parker) Thomas, Memphis, Missouri, The Scotland County Democrat, 18 Jun 1903
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Obituary.
Junior Thomas son of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Thomas was born in 1903 and died Oct. 27th, 1910.
Junior was an unusally [sic] bright little fellow, always kind and obedient. He took an interest in his home and in the farm work that was beyond his years. His sickness was throat trouble, which lasted only a few days but he was patient through it all.
The funeral was conducted by the writer at the home north west of Gorin and attended by a large number of sympathing [sic] friends and neighbors. The remains were placed in the Gorin cemetery.
S. B. Leatherman.
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Mrs. Marguerite Thomas, 21 daughter of Earl Maltbie of Kirksville, died early Monday morning at her home in Memphis and was buried at LaPlata.
Marguerite Thomas, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 28 Apr 1932, p. 4, col.2
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Mrs. Mary Thomas Dies at West Elm Grove
Mrs. Mary J. Thomas, 87, died at her farm home Sunday morning in the West Elm Grove district. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Dee Riley Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Archie Cooper. Burial was in the Baden Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Wisconsin, Oct. 8, 1853, a daughter of Robert and Mary Guest. The family moved to Indiana in 1865 and she was married to George Thomas in Terre Haute on Jan. 1, 1877. They went to Bates County, Missouri, in 1896 and to Adair County in 1902. Her husband preceded her in death.
Surviving are five sons and daughters, Robert, John and Mayme, of Novinger, Carl, of Detroit, and Mrs. Mildred Jamison, of Chicago; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Four children preceded her in death. A son and daughter were killed Dec. 28, 1940 in a train-auto clash at Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs. Thomas never fully recovered from the shock experienced due to that tragedy.
Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Methodist Church.
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MRS. MARY J. THOMAS, 87, DIES AT FARM HOME
In Decline Since Son and Daughter Killed in 1940.
Mrs. Mary Jane Thomas, 87, widow of George Thomas, died Sunday morning at her home in the West Elm Grove district.
Her death was attributed to heart disease and general infirmities of age.
The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Archie Cooper, and burial will be made in the Baden Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Wisconsin, Oct. 8, 1853, a daughter of Robert and Mary Guest. The family moved to Indiana in 1865 and she was married to George Thomas in Terre Haute on Jan. 1, 1877. They went to Bates County, Missouri, in 1896 and to Adair County in 1902. Her husband preceded her in death.
Surviving are five sons and daughters, Robert, John and Mayme, of Novinger, Carl, of Detroit, and Mrs. Mildred Jamison, of Chicago; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Four children preceded her in death. A son and daughter were killed Dec. 28, 1940 in a train-auto crash at Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs. Thomas never fully recovered from the shock experienced due to that tragedy.
Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Methodist Church.
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Milo Thomas Funeral Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for Milo Thomas, 60, who died Friday morning while loading coal at Novinger, will be held Monday afternoon at three o’clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, conducted by Rev. Herbert E. Manning. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family home at 1108 S. Porter until Monday noon when it will be taken back to the funeral home for services.
Honorary escorts will be: Ovid Waddill, G. E. Robinson, J. W. Horton, and Harold Woodward.
Active escorts: Lewis M., Clarence Babcock, Russell Babcock, Aaron Love, Joe Blacksmith and Volney Tuder.
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MOTHER OF MRS. MARION SCHOTT DIES
Mrs. Arthur Thomas Buried at Bevier This Afternoon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Athur [sic] Thomas, mother of Mrs. Marion S. Schott of this city, who died Sunday afternoon at her home in Moberly, were held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon in the First Baptist Church at Bevier. Interment was in the Maple Hills Cemetery there.
“Ave Marie,” by Ruskecana [sic], Mrs. Thoams’ favorite song, was sung by Miss Bernice Schott, accompanied by Miss Jodie Beltzer.
Mrs. Thomas suffered a stroke of paralysis seven months ago and had been confined to her bed since then.
She was born in Ohio but came to Missouri with her parents while young. Mrs. Thomas and her family lived in Novinger several years, also at Bevier and Marceline. She and Mr. Thomas had lived in Moberly a year. While in Novinger she was prominent in Eastern Star and P. E. O. organizations and held the highest office in the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Besides her husband there are three surviving children, Mrs. Marion Schott of Kirksville; Miss Winifred Thomas of Reno, Nev.; and Ivor Thomas at Moberly. There is one brother, T. I. Evans of Fort Madison, Ia., a sister, Mrs. Harold Bitting of Colorado Springs, Colo., and three grandchildren, Bernice and Charlotte Schott, and Ivalee Thomas.
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A. L. THOMPSON, 74 YEARS OLD, SUCCUMBS HERE
Lived Near Brashear; Funeral Services On Wednesday
Abraham Lincoln Thompson, 74, of near Brashear, died in a Kirksville hospital Monday afternoon following a brief illness of a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held at the Easley Funeral Home here Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock conducted by the Rev. Allen Vancil. Interment will be in the Union cemetery at Gibbs.
He was the son of Norman B. and Cynthia (Ingols) Thompson and was born near Loup City, Neb. Aug. 16, 1878. He was married to Dorothy Johansen on Aug. 27, 1903. Three daughters were born to them.
Surviving are his wife: the three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Daisy) Duncan, of Ottumwa, Ia., Mrs. George (Annabel) O’Neill, of Spencer, Ind., and Mrs. Ben (Bessie) Spencer, of Brashear, and one brother, Edd, of Omaha, Neb. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Thompson came to Missouri in 1919 and located near Willmathsville. He lived in the Willmathsville and Sperry communities until 1943 when he moved to the Brashear community.
He was a member of the United Congregational Church in Omaha, Neb.
Bearers will be Clarence Hancock, Elmer Patterson, Eldon Ratliff, Lonnie Newman, Paul Bragg and Virgil Wilson.
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Thompson – An adopted son of Martin Thompson, aged about fifteen years died of consumption last Tuesday night and was buried the next day.
Adopted Son Thompson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 21 Mar 1889, p. 3, col. 5
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MRS. ANNIE J. THOMPSON, 78, DIES SUDDENLY
Suffers Stroke at Home in Bullion Vicinity.
Mrs. Annie Josephine Thompson, 78, died suddenly at 9 o’clock last night following a stroke at her home, nine miles southeast of Kirksville in the Bullion community. Mrs. Thompson previously had been in good health and had returned only two weeks ago from Miami, Fla., where she had spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Cline. Yesterday, Mrs. Thompson had spent the day with her son, A. R. Thompson, and family, of near Bullion and had returned home and was feeding her chickens when she suffered the stroke.
The body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home until the funeral services which will be held there at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was born Aug. 19, 1864 in Indiana. When she was a young girl, she moved with her parents to the Bullion vicinity. In 1883 she was married to Charles D. Thompson. After their marriage, the Thompsons continued to live near Bullion and later in the Troy Mills neighborhood. They returned to Bullion to live about 15 years ago, where Mr. Thompson died in 1940. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving, are two sons, A. R. Thompson and S. E. Thompson, of the Bullion community; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Cline, of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, of Wormleysburg, Pa., and four grandchildren. One daughter and one sister also preceded her in death.
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Memphis Residents Receive Word Of Thompson Death
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson were called to Stanley, Kansas, Monday by the death of his brother, Ben Thompson who died at the Olathe, Kansas, Community Hospital after a week’s illness, due to a heart attack.
Ben Thompson was born near Upton, Missouri, May 18, 1894, son of Martha Flick and Hamilton Thompson.
On January 28, 1928, he married Emma Rainey, who survives with a daughter, May Enright, a son-in-law, Richard and six grandchildren of Olathe, Kansas; two brothers Ivan Thompson, Clyde Thompson of Wyaconda, Missouri, two sisters, Mrs. May Franklin of Burlington, Iowa, Mrs. Syble Carter of Keokuk, Iowa.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 1967, at the Frye Chapel of Olathe, Kansas, with burial was in the Olathe Oaklawn Memorial Gardens at the Sermon of the Mount with Paul G. Morrison a clergyman.
Those attending the funeral from this area included Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thompson of Wyaconda, Mo., Mrs. Syble Carter of Keokuk, Ia., Mrs. Faye Moore of Alexander, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Thompson of Keokuk, Ia.
Ben Thompson, From Unknown Newspaper, 13 Jul 1967
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FUNERAL FOR MRS. THOMSPSON TOMORROW
Burial in LaPlata for Kirksville Woman Who Died Yesterday
Mrs. Carrie Thompson, 60, of 416 W. Dodson St., died Monday in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body is lying in state, Wednesday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by Elder Clyde Johnson of Kirksville. Interment will be in the LaPlata cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Arthur and Sarah (Raindge) Henry and was born December 8, 1891 at Kirksville, Mo. She was married to Walter J. Thompson, Oct. 5, 1943 at Kirksville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
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The body of Cary Thompson was buried in the Brashear cemetery Monday. He died Saturday at St. Joe. He leaves three children, Mrs. Addie Chandler, of Clinton, Iowa, Mrs. Myrtle Steele and Henry Thompson both of this place. December was aged 77 years three months and twenty-two days. For years deceased lived in the Bullion vicinity. He was married to Miss Greenstreet.
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C. C. THOMPSON, FLORIST HERE FOR 29 YEARS, DIES
Well-Known Businessman Was 57; Funeral is on Saturday
Clair Clyde Thompson, 57, well known Kirksville business man, died of a heart ailment from which he had been suffering to past several months, in a Kirksville hospital Thursday evening at 8:45 o’clock.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Washington, Saturday afternoon at three o’clock. The Rev. Fred P. Hanes, of Columbia, former pastor of the Kirksville Methodist Church, of which Mr. Thompson was a member, will conduct the services. He will be assisted by the Rev. Ralph Hicks, pastor of the church. Interment will be in Maple Hills cemetery.
He was the son of John Milton and Sophia (Baker) Thompson and was born at Osborne, Mo., Oct. 6, 1894. He was married to Elizabeth Cottey at Cameron, Mo., Oct 16, 1916. Two children were born to this marriage.
Surviving are his wife; one son, C. C. Thompson Jr., of Kirksville; his daughter, Judith Cottey Thompson, a student at the University of Wisconsin, and one sister, Mrs. Ralph Ward, of Lawrence, Kan.
Mr. Thompson came to Kirksville in 1922 and opened a greenhouse on East Patterson where he has since been located. His son has been associated with him in the business several years. He was a member of Kirksville Lodge No. 105, A. F. & A. M., also of the Shrine. He was a past president of the Kirksville Rotary Club, and was active in civic affairs in Kirksville.
Bearers will be: Dr. Harold D. McClure, Karl Miller, Ralph Lehr, Dr. G. N. Dailey, Orin Kanan and James Belcher.
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THOMPSON, CLARENCE EDGAR, Sergeant
1899-1918
Son of Willard and Ida Broyles Thompson.
Born in Kirksville, February 20, 1899.
Adopted in infancy by his mother’s parents, James and Mary Broyles.
Educated in the Practice School of the Kirksville State Normal School.
Was residing in Kirksville and living with his grandparents at the time of his enlistment.
Enlisted for service with Co. C., 4th Missouri National Guards, August 5, 1917. The company was sent to Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma for training. It was sent to France in April, 1918, as Co. C., 139th Infantry, 35th Division.
Appointed sergeant.
Served with the British Reserves in the Somme sector, May 4-14, 1918; engaged in the Wesserling active sector, July 20-August 3, 1918.
Killed by accidental explosion of a hand grenade on August 3, 1918, aged 19 years.
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DAN THOMPSON, AGED 80, DIES HERE TODAY
Had Been Ill for 26 Days from Complications of Disease.
Daniel Webster Thompson, 80, Adair County farmer for many years, who lived at 903 South Bradford St. died in a hospital here this morning at 5 o’clock. He had been in a serious condition the past twenty-six days, due to heart disease, uremic poisoning and other conditions due to his advanced age.
The funeral plans had not been completed this afternoon, pending word from a daughter. The body is lying in state at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson was born April 10, 1859 in Indiana, a son of Robert and Martha Thompson. He had lived in this vicinity 69 years.
Surviving are one daughter, Ermine; a brother, John Thompson, here, a brother in Oklahoma and a brother in California. There also is a sister. One son preceded him in death.
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EDGAR THOMPSON, TO BE BURIED HERE TOMORROW
Military Funeral For Kirksville Boy on College Campus
The funeral of Private Edgar Thompson will be held Sunday afternoon at the Teachers College out door auditorium. The Legion men will meet at the Legion hall at 1:30. The procession will start at 2 o’clock. The services will begin at 2:30. All ex-service men, auxiliary members, members of the G. A. R., and W. R. C., are urged to be in the procession. The public in and near Kirksville, as well as the nearby towns, is most cordially invited to attend the services.
The story of Edgar Thompson’s life will be told by his commanding officer, Captain Dale Heiny. Col. Rieger will have charge of the procession. Post Commander Bray will have charge at the grave. Sergt. Earl Howey who helped to bury Edgar in France will blow “taps”, and the Rev. Fred W. Condit, post chaplain, will preach the funeral sermon. A big attendance is expected, the nearby Legion Posts are sending delegations.
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Elizabeth C. Thompson was born in Pendleton Co. Kentucky, June 1811, and died Oct. 13, 1899, aged 88 years and 4 months.
Elizabeth C. Thompson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Oct 1899, p.4, col. 2
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MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON DIES AT LA PLATA
Died Sunday Morning Following a Heart Attack.
La Plata, Mo., Oct. 30—Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Thompson, 81 years old, died at 12:30 o’clock Sunday morning at the home of her son, John W. Thompson. She had been ill for some time with heart trouble but was seriously ill only an hour.
The deceased, a daughter of John and Helen Prout, was born March 8, 1858, in the New Harmony neighborhood. She had spent all her life near here and had lived with her son here since June. She was married to Joe Thompson on Feb. 1, 1876, and he died in 1910.
Surviving are the following sons and daughter, Sidney of California, Monroe of Kirksville, Roy of Chicago, Ray of Ft. Madison, Iowa, John W. of La Plata, and Mrs. Cleve Hardgrove of Brookfield. The brothers and sisters are Joe Prout of Locust Grove, Okla.; Chasles [sic] Prout of Columbia; Mrs. Olive McHenry of Atlanta, Mrs. Forrest Tompkins of Texas, Mrs. Myrtle Vandiver of Edina, and Mrs. Laura Tompkins of La Plata.
Funeral services are to be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Cleve Hardgrove. Burial in the Mt. Tabor cemetery.
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Mrs. Thompson’s Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Elvira Thompson, 70-year-old widow of Marshall Thompson, who died yesterday near Bullion, are to be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at Bullion. The Rev. J. H. Lane, of Brashear, will conduct the rites. Burial will be made in Bullion Cemetery.
The body is lying in state at her home.
Mrs. Thompson was born May 4, 1866, a daughter of Frank and Hannah Gregg Wise. She was married to Joseph Marshall Thompson.
Surviving are six children, Mrs. Bert Patton, Mrs. C. H. Paul, Mrs. Floyd Wright, Mrs. Charles Behymer, Leonard and Lee Thompson, all of the Bullion and Brashear vicinity. One son Frank, preceded her in death.
She also leaves 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, F. J. Wise, Hudson, Wyo., and Otto Wise, Lander, Wyo. Two brothers and one sister are dead.
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Henry E. Thompson, life long resident of Brashear, died in a local hospital Tuesday night. His health had been failing for several months.
Funeral arrangement[s] have not been completed, pending the arrival of his son, Stanley, from Boise, Ida.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carey Thompson, and was born on Jan. 1, 1877, near Bullion. He was married to Lottie Merrell on June 23, 1901. Three children were born to them, one dying in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Reed, of Brashear, and Stanley S., of Boise, Idaho, and two granddaughters.
Mr. Thompson had been employed by the O. K. Railroad for about 30 years, retiring from services in 1932.
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H. E. THOMPSON, OF BRASHEAR, DIES HERE
Ill For Several Months; Funeral Plans Incomplete.
Brashear, Mo., Feb. 20. (Special)—Henry Emil Thompson died in a Kirksville hospital Tuesday night at 10:15 o’clock. He had been in failing health for the past several months.
Funeral arrangements are in complete pending the arrival of his son, Stanley E. Thompson, of Boise, Ida. Funeral services will be announced later.
He was the son of Cary and Mary Elizabeth (Greenstreet) Thompson, and was born Jan. 1, 1877, near Bullion. He was married to Lottie Merrell on June 23, 1901. Three children were born, one son dying in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Reed, of Brashear, one son, Stanley E. Thompson, of Boise, Ida., and two granddaughters. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Thompson was employed by the Burlington Railroad for about 20 years, retiring from service in 1932.
He was a member of the Christian Church in Brashear.
He was a member of Caldwell Chapter No. 53, R. A. M., and Ely Commandery No. 22 K. T., both of Kirksville and Paulville Lodge No. 319 A. F. and A. M. of Hurdland.
The body will lie in state at the Easley Funeral Home.
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An infant child of Martin Thompson died last evening and will be buried today.
Infant Child Thompson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 18 Apr 1895, p. 3, col. 6
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I. A. THOMPSON, AGED 79, DIES HERE TODAY
In Hospital for Five Months; Funeral At New Harmony.
Isaac Andrew Thompson, 79 years old, died this morning about 12:15 o’clock in a hospital here, where he had been undertreatment the past five months.
The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the New Harmony Church in the Greentop vicinity. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery. Pallbearers have been selected as follows: Bert Peebles, Oscar Newcomer, William Newcomer. Henry Wayman, Merit Reese and Hermen Craig. Music will be sung by the New Harmony choir. Mr. Thompson’s body is lying in state at the home of a son west of Greentop.
He was born in Missouri Nov. 21, 1861 and had been a farmer in this area most of his life. He was a member of the Free Will Methodist Church.
Surviving are nine sons and daughters, John and Will Thompson, Greentop; Jake Thompson, Prineville, Ore.; Clifford Thompson and Mrs. Beulah Anderson, Enumclaw, Wash.; Mrs. Ethel Pierson, Eugene, Ore.; Mrs. Mary Cornagey, Prineville, Ore.; Mrs. Frances Stucker, Higgins, Tex.; Mrs. Alta Daniels, Osage, Ark., and one brother, Ed Thompson, Arnett, Okla.
His wife died July 3, 1926. Four children also preceded him in death. A brother, John R. Thompson, of Shattuck, Okla., died last Saturday.
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MRS. JANE THOMPSON AGED 56 YEARS, DIES
Mrs. Jane Thompson, aged 56 years, wife of Frank Thompson, died last night at their home, 216 West Elizabeth street.
The family formerly resided in La Plata having moved to Kirksville about two years ago.
Besides her husband she is survived by one son Walter Thompson of Marceline; one brother W. L. Cupp, and sisters, Mrs. C. O. Francis and Mrs. Rachel Francis of LaPlata, Mrs. Alfred Ayers of Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. J. W. Bradford of Shelby county and Mrs. C. E. Shearer of Kirksville.
The body will be taken to LaPlata tomorrow morning where the funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock in the Christian church conducted by the Rev. Owens.
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JOE BILL THOMPSON
Joe Bill, the 10-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. Joe W. Thompson, died Friday morning in a Kansas City hospital. He had been sick several weeks. Joe. W. Thompson is the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. E. ?. Thompson–a former Memphis Methodist church pastor and visited his parents here frequently.
The funeral of the lad was held at Carrolton, Monday, with interment in Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Dodge and the Rev. W. E. Longstreth of this city attended the funeral.
Joe Bill Thompson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Jan 1941, p. 1, col. 4
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MAN DIES HERE AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR
John Thompson, 76, Fatally Injured Here Friday Evening.
John W. Thompson, 76, a Kirksville resident for many years, died Friday night about 9 o’clock in a hospital here, after being hit by a car about six o’clock that evening. Mr. Thompson was evidently on his way home, going south on Main street near the Michell Implement Co., when he was struck by a car driven by Clifford James. Death was due to head injuries.
Coroner F. R. Easley, of Brashear, said the accident was unavoidable due to the fog.
Mr. Thompson was the son of Robert and Martha Tadlock Thompson, and was born in Adair County. He was never married. He lived in Adair County all his life.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert A. Thompson and Albert N. Thompson, both of Lucien, Okla., also by a number of nephews and nieces.
A graveside service will be held in Highland Park Cemetery Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock.
The body will lie in state at the Summers and Powell Funeral Home.
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MRS. LAURA THOMPSON, 93, DIES HERE
Succumbs To Heart Attack; Had Been In Hospital 2 Months.
Mrs. Laura Thompson, who was 93 years old last December, died at 9:35 o’clock last night in a hospital here of a heart attack. She had been ill since March 15 when she was taken to the hospital.
She was the last of the nine children born to Andrew and Catherine Stinson, and was born Dec. 5, 1848, in Linn county, Iowa. She came to Adair county with her parents in July, 1855. She was married to Thomas W. Thompson in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 23, 1900, and he died on Feb. 23, 1926, in Ramona, Okla., where they operated a hotel. She then returned to Adair county where she has since resided.
Funeral services will be held at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial will be in the Collett Cemetery. The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
A brother, Milton Stinson, died about two months ago.
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M. P. THOMPSON, ONCE BUSINESS MAN HERE, DIES
Death Comes at 81 to Pioneer Merchant; Funeral Friday
M. P. Thompson, well known Kirksville business man for more than half a century, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Dr. John Robert Thompson, at Fort Worth, Tex. Mr. Thompson had sold the Thompson Dry Goods Company several years ago on account of ill health, and he and Mrs. Thompson had spent the past winter in Texas. He was 81 years of age.
The body will arrive at the Davis Funeral Home tomorrow night and funeral services will be held in the chapel there Friday afternoon, at 2:30 conducted by the Rev. Russell E. Otto, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Maple Hills Cemetery.
Mr. Thompson leaves his wife and two children, Mrs. Thomas Brown, of Louisville, Ky., and Dr. John Thompson of Fort Worth.
Mr. Thompson was born in Romney, Hampshire county, Virginia, the old home place of several Kirksville families. He took his first job in a drygoods store back in Virginia, and liked it so well, that he remained in that business all his life. He came west while still in his teens and worked for a year in the store of an uncle in Iowa.
He then came to Kirksville, and an old newspaper item of 1889 states that he was recovering from an illness with typhoid and had gone to the uncle’s home to recuperate. He worked first in the New York Store, and after five years there was employed by George R. Brewington, on the south side of the square. He later became a partner of Mr. Brewington and the firm later became known as Brewington, Thompson & Hunsaker. Upon Mr. Brewington’s retirement the firm became Thompson & Hunsaker, and later Thompson Dry Goods Company, all in the same building which had been occupied by the Brewington store.
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M. THOMPSON DIES AT HOME NEAR BULLION
Prominent Farmer Suffered Stroke of Paralysis Tuesday
Marshall Thompson, a prominent farmer of Adair county, died about 4 o’clock this morning at his home near Bullion, following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered two days ago.
He was 71 years old. He was well known in Adair county, and particularly the east part and had many friends who regret the news of his death.
Up to the past few days, Mr. Thompson had been in apparent good health and had served on the jury at the last term of the Circuit court here.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock at Bullion church.
Mrs. Thompson is survived by his wife and two sons, Leonard and Lee Thompson, living at home. He is also survived by four daughters, Mrs. C. H. Paul, Mrs. Bert Patton, Mrs. Floyd Wright, and Miss Gertrude Thompson.
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MARTHA THOMPSON DEAD
Was Born in Scotland County Over 81 Years Ago
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Thompson, who died at her home in Arbela last Thursday, June 17, were conducted by Rev. H. A. Bickers at the Arbela Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock and interment was in the Prairie View cemetery.
Pall bearers were Frank Biggs, Daniel Hustead, Eugene Orton, Wm. Davis, Hubert Kraus and Otto Powers. Music was by a ladies Quartette.
Mrs. Thompson’s maiden name was Martha Flick. She was born in Scotland county on February 24, 1867.
She was married to Hamilton Thompson, May 14, 1885, who died in October, 1934. They had eight children—Lois, Marion, Leonard, Ben, Clyde, Ivan, May and Syble.
She is survived by Marion of Kahoka, Ben of Lenexa, Kans.; Clyde at home, Ivan of Wyaconda, Mrs. Ross Franklin of Burlington, and Mrs. V. E. Carter of Alexandria, Mo.; nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one brother, David Flick of Granger.
She was a member of the Arbela Baptist church.
Martha (Flick) Thompson, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Jun 1948, p. 1, col. 3
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Marvin Thompson, 62, Died Last Night
Marvin Thompson, 62, of 1020 W. Locust, died at 8:30 o’clock last night in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral arrangements will not be made until arrival of relatives. The body is at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Thompson, a veteran of World War I, was a member of the local post of the American Legion.
His wife died about two years ago.
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FUNERAL TODAY FOR MARVIN THOMPSON
World War I Veteran Died Here Saturday Night
Funeral services for Marvin Thompson, of 1020 W. Locust, who died Saturday night in a Kirksville hospital, were held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home this afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of Nazarene Church. Interment was in the Highland Park cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was the son of James and Mary Ann (Murphy) Thompson and was born in Harrison County, Feb. 2, 1887.
He was married in Kirksville Sept. 12, 1936 to Savannah Peterson Cooley. She died Sept. 12, 1947. He was also preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Jude) Blankenship, of Pattonsburg, and one stepson, Ezra Cooley of Eastport, Md.
Mr. Thompson was a veteran of World War I and a member of MacDougall Lowe Post No. 20 of the American Legion.
Bearers were Bob Love, Jr., G. E. Grossnickle, Otis Hills, William Powell, Earl Sees and Burtle Gleason.
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MRS. JOHN W. THOMPSON FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon for Mrs. John W. Thompson, who was found dead Thursday noon at her home in the Illinois Bend neighborhood. They will be held in the Baptist Church at LaPlata conducted by the Rev. Claude Thompson, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Fred L. Hudson, with burial in the LaPlata cemetery.
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MRS. MORRIS THOMPSON DIES AT HOME HERE
Wife of KCOS President Had Been Ill With Flu
Mrs. Morris Thompson, 36, wife of the president of the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery, died of a heart attack last night at ten o’clock at her home, 1302 E. Highland. She had been ill the past few days with the flu.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Robert B. Daivs Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, where the body is lying in state.
Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of E. D. and Ruby P. Reed and was born Jan. 28, 1914 at Pattonsburg. She was educated in the Trenton public schools.
On June 5, 1938 she was married to Morris Thompson.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kirksville, the Mothers Home Club, Sojourners Club and Second Contemporary Club and was active in church and civic affairs in Kirksville.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Martha; her mother, Mrs. E. D. Reed, Trenton; two sisters, Mrs. Dwight (Miriam) Crane, of Savannah, Mo., and Mrs. H. B. (Mildred) Woodson, of Springfield; one brother, David Reed, of Vallejo, Calif., two nephews and two nieces.
Mrs. Morris Thompson, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1951, p. 1, col. 6
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Mrs. Morris Thompson Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Morris Thompson, who died at her home, 1302 E. Highland, Tuesday night at ten o’clock, will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the First Christian Church, conducted by Rev. T. W. Jolly, of Galesburg, Ill. The body will then be taken to Trenton and interment will be made in the Maple Grove cemetery there.
The casket will not be opened at the church.
Active pallbearers will be: Dr. W. C. Kelly, Dr. George Snyder, Dr. George W. Rea, Dr. W. M. Pearson, Dr. C. A. Rohweder, Dr. W. O. Reynolds.
Honorary pallbearers: Dr. A. C. Hardy, Dr. P. R. Koogler, M. D. Warner, and C. C. Cornwell.
The Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery, the KCOS Hospital and Clinic and the Student Out-Patient Clinic will be closed tomorrow except for emergency cases.
Mrs. Morris Thompson, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Jan 1951, p. 3, col. 4
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M. THOMPSON’S MOTHER KILLED IN ACCIDENT
Fatally Injured in a Collision Near Cameron Yesterday.
Mrs. S. F. Thompson, 52, mother of Morris Thompson, who resigned his position as secretary of the Kirksville Chamber of Commerce recently, died in a hospital in Trenton today as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident south of Cameron, Mo., at 10:20 o’clock Monday morning. Mrs. Thompson was known to several people in Kirksville when she visited her son and family.
Mrs. E. C. Lawson, 55, also of Trenton, another occupant of the car was killed, and Mr. Lawson was seriously injured.
Mrs. Thompson, whose home is in Trenton, was taken to a hospital in Trenton soon after the accident. Her son, Morris and family who live in St. Louis, went to Trenton as soon as they learned of the accident. She is survived by her son and two daughters, Alene and Mary Thompson of Trenton.
The Lawsons and Mrs. Thompson were on their way to Kansas City to spend the day. While going south on Highway 69, south of Cameron, they met a truck going north, driven by Geoffrey Enyart, a negro. The truck turned left, crossing the highway to enter a filling station on the west side of the road. Apparently the truck driver did not see the car approaching from the north. The Lawson car was virtually demolished. The truck driver was not injured. He was released on bond pending investigation.
Mrs. Lawson is also survived by a son, Ray (Yank) Lawson, of Los Angeles, a prominent trumpet player with Bob Crosby’s Orchestra. He was a former student in the Teachers College here. The Lawson family are friends of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Webb of this city.
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FUNERAL FOR MRS. THOMPSON WILL BE TODAY
Kirksville Woman Died Friday Evening In Hospital Here
Mrs. Marvin (Savannah Frances) Thompson, 69, of 509 W. Walker, Street, died Friday evening in a Kirksville hospital where she had been a patient the past week.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarene Church. Interment will be in Union Cemetery near New Salem in Macon County.
Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Thomas M. and Martha (Lunsford) Peterson and was born in Macon County, Mo., June 4, 1878. She was married to Charles Cooley at Bevier Mo., on Dec. 21, 1898 and one son was born to this marriage. Mr. Cooley died Mar. 15, 1917.
On Sept. 12, 1936 she was married to Marvin Thompson in Kirksville, who survives her. She is also survived by the son, Ezra Jefferson Cooley, of Eastport, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Docia Teter, of Kirksville and two grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Rebekah Lodge and the Ladies Auxiliary of MacDougall-Lowe Post No. 20, American Legion.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be: Reggie, Daniel and Elmo Cooley, Leonard Dorman, Roy Sparkman and Oran D. Elmore.
Savanah Frances Thompson, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Sep 1947, p. 6, col. 2 & 3, Sunday
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Mrs. Sophia Thompson Dies in Kansas City
Mrs. Sophia Baker Thompson, mother of C. C. Thompson, of Kirksville, died at a clinic in Kansas City, Mo. Friday morning. She was 77 years old and the widow of J. M. Thompson. Her home was in Cameron, Mo., although she spent the past five winters with her son and family here.
Funeral services will be held in Cameron Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Poland Chapel and burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thompson and daughter, Judy, are leaving for Cameron today.
Surviving Mrs. Thompson, besides her son, is a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Ward, of Lawrence, Kan.
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TWO FOUND DEAD AT HOMES IN ADAIR COUNTY
Mrs. Stella Thompson, Dr. Taylor Latchaw Succumb
Two persons living in different parts of Adair county were found dead at noon today in their homes.
Mrs. Stella Thompson, wife of John W. Thompson, and sister-in-law of J. Mon Thompson of Kirksville, was found dead by her husband at the noon hour when he came in from work in the field. They live south and east of the Illinois Bend Church.
Mrs. Thompson has been in ill health for several years but was able to be up and around. She apparently was preparing the noon-day meal when she fell dead on the kitchen floor.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Logan, of near Sue City, and Joe, of California, and one daughter.
The body was taken to the Christie Funeral Home at La Plata and no funeral arrangements have been made.
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Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs. Stella Thompson, wife of John W. Thompson, of the Illinois Bend community, who was found dead by her husband at the noon hour yesterday. One son, Joe, and his sister, Mrs. Martha Jane Yelaca, of Los Angeles, Calif., are en route to La Plata by train and services will await their arrival.
The service will be conducted by a nephew, the Rev. Claude Thompson, assisted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson, at the Baptist Church in La Plata and burial will be in the La Plata Cemetery.
Indications are that Mrs. Thompson died suddenly while preparing the noon-day meal. She has been in failing health for some time but told her husband that she would prepare his dinner. He had told her to hang a white cloth on a tree limb at 11:30 o’clock and he would come in from the field where he was plowing. Mrs. Thompson had put the cloth on the limb and returned to the kitchen. She was preparing potatoes for dinner, had sliced some of them in a skillet and had a potato in one hand and a paring knife in the other when found on the kitchen floor by her husband.
The deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, one daughter, a grandson, two sisters and two brothers. The brothers are Warren and William Schuck, of near Memphis.
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W. B. THOMPSON, 77, LAPLATA, DIES HERE
Retired Farmer Suffers Hemorrhage; Services Today
Walter Berthure [Berthere] Thompson, 77, retired farmer of LaPlata, died in a Kirksville hospital Friday night at 9:05 of cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral service will be held at the LaPlata Baptist church this afternoon at 3:30 conducted by the Rev. Claude E. Thompson, pastor of the church. Interment will be in the LaPlata cemetery under direction of the Christie Funeral Home.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thompson and was born Dec. 27, 1876, on a farm near Sue City. He was married to Elizabeth Mumford and later was married to Lucretia B. Nichols.
Surviving are his wife; three children, Van B. Thompson, of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Van L. Barron, of Paul’s Valley, Okla., and Roger C. Thompson of near Sue City; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was a member of the LaPlata Baptist Church.
Bearers will be Harry Ward, John Elsea, Raymond Bull, Clarence Ocker, Phillip Wallen and Wade Loft.
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Funeral Monday for Walter J. Thompson
Word has been received by Floren T. Thompson, 604 S. Fifth, of the death of Walter J. Thompson, a former Kirksville resident, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jessie McNary, at Salem, Ill., Friday night.
The body is being brought to Queen City where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian Church conducted by Rev. Perley M. Lind. Interment will be in the Queen City Cemetery.
The body is being accompanied to Queen City by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bowman, of Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Bowman is the former Mrs. Lillian E. Pierce, of Kirksville.
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Mrs. Jas. Thornbury A Former Resident Dies In New York
The following account of the death of a former Memphis citizen is taken from the Mt. Vernon (N.Y.) Daily Argus:
Mrs. Amanda Thornbury aged 79 years, for the last six years a resident of this city, died today at the home of her son, John C. Thornbury 352 South Tenth Ave., from the infirmities of advanced age. At her bedside were four sons, John C. Thornbury of this city, Rev. B. R. Thornbury of Brooklyn, Dr. H. A. Thornbury of Bridgeport and James H. Thornbury of Chicago. They came together in Mr. Vernon recently for the first time in years. A daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Ida Secord of San Diego, Cal., was unable to be here, as she was in St. Louis when her mother died. Mrs. Thornbury was a native of Meade county, Kentucky. While a resident here she attended the First Presbyterian church. The funeral services, which will be private, will be conducted tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock at the mortuary chapel of Burr Davis & Sons. The interment will take place in Mount Hope cemetery, Chicago.
Amanda Thornbury, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Jan 1920, p. 1, col. 6
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Dr. Harry A. Thornbury Dies
Bridgeport, March 21 – Dr. Harry A. Thornbury, 53, well known Bridgeport and Fairfield osteopath of 54 Rowland Road, Fairfield, died at his home tonight- after an illness of several months.
Dr. Thornbury had been practicing in Bridgeport since 1906. He was born in New Albany, Ind. He was a member of the State Board of Osteopathy, a thirty second degree Mason and member of Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jane Cope Thornbury and two sons, Harry A. Thornbury, Jr. and George F. Thornbury. – From Hartford, Connecticut paper.
Dr. Harry A. Thornbury, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 2 Apr 1931, p. 1, col. 1
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Dr. Harry A. Thornbury Died In Connecticut
Chas. C. Swift, of Memphis, received a clipping this week telling of the death of Dr. Harry A. Thornbury, who was reared in Memphis, and who was a school mate, near neighbor and friend of Mr. Swift’s when the family lived in Memphis.
The clipping is from a Bridgeport, Conn., newspaper, and says:
Dr. Harry A. Thornbury, 53, well known Bridgeport and Fairfield osteopath of 4 Rowland Place, Fairfield, died at his home March 21st, after an illness of several months.
Dr. Thornbury had been practicing in Bridgeport since 1906. He was born in New Albany, Ind. He was a member of the Brooklawn County Club, the Rotary Club, member of the State Board of Osteopathy, a thirty second degree Mason and member of Hamilton Commandery, Knights Templar.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jane Cope Thornbury and two sons, Harry A. Thornbury, Jr. and George F. Thornbury.
Mr. Thornbury was a brother of Mrs. D. Secord, of San Diego, Calif., for many years a resident of Memphis. He also had three brothers, John H., Ben and James Thornbury.
Dr. Harry A. Thornbury, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Apr 1931
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Death of J. H. Thornbury, Sr.
Mrs. D. Secord received a telegram Tuesday stating that her step-father, J. H. Thornbury, died in Chicago Monday afternoon. Mr. Thornbury has been troubled several months with stomach trouble, and while they hoped that he might recover, his death was not entirely unexpected. Funeral was held yesterday and remains buried in Chicago. Mr. Thornbury was about 70 years old, and was at one time in business in Memphis with John Crook, Sr. Later he was a traveling salesman, and made his home in Memphis where he owned property. He leaves in addition to the widow, four sons, Rev. Benjamin Thornbury, of Charleston, South Carolina; John C. and J. H. Thornbury, Jr., of Chicago; and Dr. Harry Thornbury, of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
J. H. Thornbury, Sr., Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 23 Mar 1911, p. 2, col. 2
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Life of J. H. Thornbury
James Henry Thornbury was born August 5th, 1840, near Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, and died March 20th, 1911 at the home of his son, John C. Thornbury at Chicago, Illinois.
He was married December 15th, 1867, at Maukport, Indiana, to Amanda M. Newman, who survives him. There were five children born to this union, Benjamin R., Annie, John C., Harry A. and James H. Jr., all of whom are living, except Annie, who died in infancy.
In 1879, he moved with his family to Memphis, Mo., where they resided until 1909. He was a devout Christian and was for many years a Deacon in the First Presbyterian church of Memphis.
The past two years he spent in Bridgeport, Conn., going from there to Chicago in October, 1910, where within a few days after his arrival he was operated on for intestinal cancer. He never fully recovered from the operation and death resulted after five months of intense suffering.
The funeral services were held at Chicago, March 22nd, the services being conducted by Dr. Wm. Chalmers Covert of the 41st Street Presbyterian church, after which the body was laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
James Henry Thornbury Sr., Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 30 Mar 1911, p. 7, col. 2
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Dies In Texas Former Kirksville
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Leona May Thorp, widow of the late Orville Thorpse [Thorp], of Dallas, Tex. Her death occurred Monday, July 30, in Tulsa. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services and burial were held in Dallas.
Mrs. Thorpe will be remembered here as Leona Brown, a teacher in the local high school. She was the daughter of John David and Mary Elizabeth Ermine Brown. Mrs. Thorp was born in Clay county, Mo., and the family moved to Kirksville when she was a child and lived for several years where the Blue Cross Service Station now stands. She received her education in the Kirksville schools. She was identified with civic projects in education and philanthropy in Dallas.
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Mrs. Frances Thorrington Died
Word was received here yesterday that Mrs. Frances Thorrington wife of the late Dr. William Thorrington died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Belva Wineinger, at Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday night, February 28.
Mrs. Thorrington went to the home of her daughter last November to spend the winter and about ten days ago suffered a stroke of paralysis. Another daughter, Mrs. Susie Miller was with her at the time of her death.
Her body was brought back to Memphis by D.W. Payne & Sons yesterday and funeral services will be conducted from the Christian Church Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.N. Baker pastor of the church.
Frances Thorrington, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Mar 1933
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Brenda Thrasher Services Were Held Sunday
Brenda Rae Thrasher, daughter of Kenneth and Corinne Thrasher, was born at the Gibson Hospital in Edina, Missouri, January 23, 1957, and departed this life June 13, 1968, at the age of 11 years, 4 months and 21 days.
She leaves to mourn her passing her father and mother; four sisters, Patty Kay, Kathie Mae, Sandy Fay, and Pamela Gay; one brother, Johnny Lee; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thrasher of Bible Grove, Missouri; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Mullins of Memphis, Missouri; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Spray of Bible Grove, Missouri; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Brenda Rae will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Memphis Sunday, June 16, 1968, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Howard Merchant officiating. Burial was in the Bible Grove cemetery. Body bearers were Harold Davis, Keith Jones, Steve Courtney, Paul Lancaster, Miles Chancellor and Floyd Henry Thrasher.
Brenda Rae Thrasher, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 20 Jun 1968, p. 5, col. 1 & 2
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DAN THRASHER, FORMERLY OF BRASHEAR, DIES
Funeral and Burial Services Held in Monrovia, Calif.
(From Monrovia, Calif., Journal)
Daniel H. Thrasher, formerly of Monrovia, died Sunday, Oct. 28, at Vista, where he had made his home for several years. Deceased, who passed his 94th birthday August 15, had been living at the home of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Mildred Hauseladen [Hausladen], and her husband.
About nine months ago Mr. Thrasher had the misfortune to fall, sustaining serious injuries, having both hips broken in the fall. He remained at the home of his daughter for six months, then was removed to a hospital, where he died in his sleep Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be conducted in Monrovia, in charge of W. B. Temple, with services at 2 p.m., Friday, at the mortuary.
Deceased is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Mildred Hauseladen [Hausladen], of Vista and Mrs. Anna Voris of 133 Grand avenue, Monrovia, and one son, Frank, of Wickenburg, Ariz. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1920, and the body will be interred beside the grave of his wife in Live Oak Cemetery.
Mr. Thrasher was born at Brashear, Mo., in 1851, son of John R., and Anna Thrasher.
Mr. Thrasher had always enjoyed good health and remarkable eyesight, never having had to use eye glasses for ordinary reading. He was of an exceptional jovial disposition and numbered his friends by his acquaintances.
Deceased came to California in the early days of its development and often related many interesting stories of the citrus fruit ranches, the great floods in the foothills and valley and the boom days in Monrovia. He came to California 57 years ago and bought a ranch in Duarte near the Southern Pacific station.
Mr. Thrasher had been a member of the Masonic order for over 60 years, being a member of the Adair Lodge No. 366, A. F. & A. M. of Kirksville, Mo.
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Stephen Thrasher of Bible Grove Dies
Baring, March 10, (Special)—Stephen Thrasher, a life long resident of Bible Grove, died at his home there Thursday, March 5.
He had been bedfast for some time and in ill health for many years.
Mr. Thrasher had operated a big general store for many years and was formerly an undertaker.
He leaves his wife and two sons, Floyd and Lester Thrasher.
Services were held at the Christian Church at Bible Grove and interment was in the McGrady Cemetery, five miles northwest of Bible Grove, Sunday afternoon.
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Sad Death of Mrs. Samatha Thrush
Mrs. Samantha Thrush died at the home of her daughter, in Marceline, Mo., on April 30, at the ripe age of 92 years.
Her maiden name was Wolf and she was born in Preston County, Virginia.
Her first husband, Levi Otto, died in the early 60s. Toward the later part of the 70s she was again united in marriage to Solomon Thrush, who died some ten or twelve years ago. By her first husband she had seven children – five of whom survive – Albert, Israel, Will, Mary and Fannie. Mrs. Thrush had lived most of the time since her husband’s death, with her daughter, Mrs. Fordney. Something like a year ago she went to Marceline to live with another daughter.
Samantha (Wolf) Otto Thrush, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 11 May 1916, p. 7, col. 4
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MRS. A. E. THURBER DEAD
Succumbs at Daughter’s Home Northwest of Memphis
Mrs. Rosa Jeanette Thurber, widow of the late A. E. Thurber, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Hunter, northwest of Memphis, where she had been visiting, on Monday, August 14. Mrs. Thurber had not been in good health recently but was bedfast only a few days.
Funeral services were conducted at the Memphis Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. H. A. Bickers, pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Pall bearers were Frank Cravens, Elmer O. Bertram, B. H. Hertenstein, Joe Zumsteg, John Schuler and Wm. B. Eager.
Mrs. Thurber was born in New York City on August 8, 1874, and was 70 years of age Tuesday of last week, living six days more than the allotted three score and ten years.
She had been a resident of Scotland county for several years and had lived in Memphis since the death of Mr. Thurber.
Mrs. Thurber was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eagan. At the age of seventeen years she moved with her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tuder, to a farm west of Memphis.
She was married to Adolphus E. Thurber, June 20, 1900. Four daughters and one son were born to them. One daughter, Ada, died in infancy. She united with the Methodist church in early life and remained a member of that church until her death.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Snyder of near Granger, Mrs. Josephine Hunter of near Memphis, Mrs. Frances Tippett of Los Angeles, Calif., and one son, Avon Thurber, who is in the armed forces. She also leaves two grandsons, Roger and Roderick Snyder.
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IRA D. THURMAN, 73 YEARS OLD, DIES TODAY
Retired Farmer Had Lived In Kirksville Since 1950
Ira Dell Thurman, 73, of 701 W. LaHarpe, died in a Kirksville hospital early this morning.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by the Rev. Abraham Soloman of Elmer, and Rev. L. M. Rouland, of Kirksville. Interment will be in the Maple Hills cemetery.
Mr. Thurman was the son of John William and Paulina Bennett Thurman and was born Mar. 25, 1883, in Macon county. He was married to Della M. Wilson on August 22, 1909, in Macon county, and to this marriage on daughter was born.
He is survived by his wife; the daughter, Mrs. Tom (LuVella) Dennis, of Kirksville; two brothers, Harvey Thurman, Atlanta, and Ezekiel Thurman, Richmond, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Frank Seney, Callao, Mo., and a grand-daughter, Blythe Dennis, of Kirksville.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Thurman had been a farmer all his life, living eight miles west of Atlanta until October 1950, when his health failed, and he moved to Kirksville. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church at Elmer.
Bearers will be Ora Thurman, Hubert Thurman, Norman Vose, Edgar Thurman, Glen Thurman and Elmer Thomas Thurman.
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CHESTER TIBBS’ BODY FOUND WED.
The long, tedious dragging of the river at Des Moines, Ia., which commenced Nov. 4 in search of the body of Chester Tibbs, came to a halt Wednesday morning about nine o’clock. After days of dragging the body was found a few blocks from the bridge where Tibbs’ car had been found on Nov. 3. The body was identified by his brother, Harold, of Ft. Dodge, Ia. Tibbs had been missing since Nov. 1, where he left his wife at the bus depot about eight o’clock on the evening of Nov. 1.
Chester Clayton Tibbs was born in Scotland, Co., Mo., Nov. 22, 1927, a son of Marvin and Marie Parrish Tibbs. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marilyn Bloomburg Tibbs, Des Moines, Ia.; his parents, Judge and Mrs. Marvin Tibbs, of Gorin; two sisters, Mrs. Weldon Tague and Carrol Tibbs, and three brothers, Harold, Dean and Darrol.
Funeral services will be conducted at Des Moines at 9 o’clock Friday morning, Dec. 7, at the Lilly Funeral Home, and at Gorin Baptist Church at two in the afternoon, Rev. Bill J. Elam in charge. Burial will be in the Gorin cemetery.
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Services Held For Darrol Wayne Tibbs On Wednesday
Darrol Wayne Tibbs, son of Marvin and Marie Tibbs, was born near Gorin, Missouri, on December 10, 1941, and departed this life at his home in Gorin, on May 5, 1969, at the age of 27 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Darrol hadn’t been well since his discharge from the army.
At the age of 10 years Darrol united with the Gorin Baptist Church and was baptised [sic] in 1951. He graduated from the Gorin High School with the class of 1959. In 1961 he enlisted in the armed forces and served for 3 years. One year of that time was served in Germany.
He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Harold of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Dean of St. Paul, Minnesota; two sisters, a twin, Mrs. Carrol Hustead of Colony, and Mrs. Demma Tague of Gorin; 12 nieces; 5 Nephews; 5 great nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father and one older brother, Chester.
Darrol had a quite unassuming manner and his kindness endeared him to many. He was a loving son and brother and will be greatly missed by his mother, his brothers and sisters, and his neighbors and friends without number.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Gorin, Missouri, Wednesday, May 7, 1969, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Darrel Ridgely officiated. Burial was in the Gorin Cemetery. Body bearers were John Erickson, Oren Erickson, Larry Buford, Kenny Clatt, Ronnie Boyer and Larry McNamar.
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BENJAMIN A. [sic] TIMMERMAN
Benjamin L. Timmerman was born in Illinois, Nov. 18, 1864, and passed from this life July 16, 1936.
Mr. Timmerman moved to Scotland county in 1915, and lived here until his death.
He was married to Miss Ollie Stites in 1889. She died in 1890. In 1898 he was united in marriage to Etha L. Harlin, and to this union two children were born. Pauline departed this life in 1921, at the age of 16 years. His son, Basil E., survives him.
Mr. Timmerman leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Etha, son Basil, one brother and three sisters.
Mr. Timmerman was an honorable and upright citizen, a good neighbor, holding the confidence and esteem of all who dealt with him.
Services were held at the Christion [sic] Church, Monday afternoon, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Parker, assisted by the pastor, W. M. Feay. Singers were Mrs. G. C. Clark and Miss Faye Chappell, with Mrs. C. C. Fogle at the organ.
Benjamin L. Timmerman, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 23 Jul 1936, p. 1, col. 3
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COLONEL TIMMONS’ FUNERAL FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:30
Colonel L. B. Timmons, son of the late William S. and Martha Bethards Timmons, was born at Berlin, Maryland, August 7, 1849. He left his native state and went to Illinois in 1871. He was married to Mrs. Sarah Harris Witty of Newmanville, Illinois, New Years day, 1874.
Colonel Timmons united with the Christian church at Petersburg, Illinois, in the year 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Timmons removed to Saline county Nebraska, in 1885 and continued to live there until they moved to his late home in Scotland county, Missouri, in 1903.
He leaves to mourn his death the wife, two step children, Lee T. Witty and Mrs. D. A. Jones and their children besides two sisters, one brother their children and other relatives, at Eastern Shore Maryland.
The funeral of deceased was held at the Christian church in Memphis Friday afternoon, June 14th, at 2:30 p.m., the sermon being preached by Elder J. Morgan Harris, his former pastor, assisted in the services by Elders J. L. Holloway and M. J. Nicoson. A large and sympathetic crowd attended the funeral. The pall bearers were J. W. Roberts, Wm. Smith, Dave Lough, Walter Smith, Sam Crocker and William Gilbert, all the nearest neighbors of the deceased, which is quite fitting and demonstrates the fact that Colonel Timmons was a good neighbor and his worth was appreciated by those with whom he came in daily contact.
The floral offerings were numerous and of beautiful design and were given by neighbors, friends, the official board of the church of which he was for a long time a member, and others. The body was buried in the Memphis cemetery.
Colonel Timmons was a conscientious, good man, and when in health was a hard worker. He was sincere in all he did or said and was a frugal householder. When he came to this county he bought a farm that had been badly used, but by application of modern methods for fertilization, he succeeded in making valuable, rich soil out of thin soil, and now Mrs. Timmons has a splendid home in which to spend the remainder of her lifetime. The entire community mourns the death of Colonel Timmons.
Colonel L. B. Timmons, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 20 Jun 1918, p. 6, col. 3
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HEART ATTACK FATAL HERE TO B. F. TIMSON
Funeral Monday For Shoe Factory Employe.
Benjamin F. Timson, 42, an employe at the shoe factory thirteen years, died suddenly here yesterday morning.
He was ill when he arrived at the factory to begin work and some fellow workers took him home at 805 East McPherson Street, where he died within a few minutes after arrival. Death was attributed to a heart ailment.
The funeral is to be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Summers & Flinchpaugh Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Perley M. Lind, Christian minister at Queen City. The body is lying in state at the funeral home. Burial will be made in the Highland Park Cemetery, with a Masonic ceremony.
Mr. Timson was born March 29, 1898 at Sigourney, Ia., son of George and Jane Rowley Timson. His father was a native of England. He grew up at Sigourney and came to Kirksville in 1916, where he since had lived, except for four years in Illinois.
Married March 30, 1918 to Elsie Farrand in Albia, Ia., two children were born to them.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elsie Timson, a daughter, Miss Janice Timson, 18, at home; son, George, 13, at home; his mother, Mrs. Jane Northrup, Sigourney, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Goeldner, Sigourney, and Mrs. Thomas Gordon, University Park, Ia.; and two brothers, Roy Timson, Sigourney, and George Timson, De Motte, Ind.
Mr. Timson was Past Master of Adair Lodge 366 A. F. & A. M., a member of Kirksville Council No. 44, and scribe of Caldwell Chapter No. 53 of the Royal Arch Masons.
He was a member of the McLaughlin Chapel Community Church.
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NETTIE TINGLEY OF QUEEN CITY SUCCUMBS HERE
Funeral Services Will Be Held On Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. Nettie Tingley, 65, of Queen City, died in a Kirksville hospital Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Tingley was a daughter of Henry and Rhoda (Vittetoe) Patterson, and was born in Queen City on March 6, 1890. She was married April 25, 1917 to Galen Tingley. They had no children.
Her parents and one brother, Monte Albert, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Tingley is survived by her husband; to [two] sisters, Mrs. Edna O’Neal, of Canada, and Miss Zubie V. Patterson, of the home; three brothers William Leslie Patterson, of Cameron, Henry Milton Patterson, of Henrietta, Okla., and Floyd C. Patterson, of Maryland Heights, Mo.
Mrs. Tingley united with the Methodist church at an early age and was an active worker in the church and Sunday School.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the Queen City Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. E. Stanley Ray. Interment will be in the Queen City cemetery under the direction of the Dooley Funeral Home where the body will remain until service time.
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Service Held Monday For Pearl E. Tinney
Pearl Edwin Tinney, the son of Mary Elizabeth and Alfred Tinney, was born September 27, 1877, in Memphis, Missouri, and passed away at 6:45 a.m. Feb. 7, 1959, in the Kirksville Osteopathic hospital.
Pearl grew to manhood in Memphis and received his education in the Memphis school. As a boy he worked for the Sanders family on their farm, where he learned to love horses and work in the soil.
When the Spanish American War broke out, he joined the U. S. Army, being assigned to Troop A, 15th Cavalry. He was in the Philippines all during the war, serving under General John J. Pershing. After his term of enlistment expired, he reenlisted and was stationed in Cuba and at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. After leaving the Army, he returned to Missouri, and on September 5, 1909, he was married to Miss Kittie Baird at Bogard, Missouri. They settled on a farm near Carrolton, Missouri, where they lived until returning to Memphis after his health no longer permitted him to farm. To this union were born two children, a daughter, Mary and a son, Alfred.
Pearl was preceded in death by his parents, His wife Kittie, his daughter Mary; by three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by the son, Alfred; two brothers, Joe and Hugh of Great Falls, Montana, both of whom were unable to be present on account of illness; one sister, Ruby of Memphis; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held from the Payne chapel Monday, February 9th at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. Frederick Lawson. Burial was in the Memphis cemetery. Body bearers were Leo F. Paul, Buford Wilson, Jess Rockhold, Ora Bradford, Rufus Barb, and John Simpson.
Pearl Edwin Tinney, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Feb 1959
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C. R. TINSMAN, ONCE RESIDENT, DIES IN CANADA
Clifford R. Tinsman, a former resident of this city but for many years of Los Angeles, died Thursday in Canada where he had gone a few weeks ago.
Mr. Tinsman was in this city about three weeks ago, having accompanied his father, John W. Tinsman, from California, to his home near Youngstown. He went from here to Canada on business and while there became ill with appendicitis. He was operated on in an endeavor to save his life but succumbed to the disease.
Mr. Tinsman was born and reared in this city and for a number of years was assistant cashier in the Baird Bank, now the Citizens-National Bank. He afterwards became associated with the Chicago Portrait company and accumulated considerable money.
He is survived by his widow and two sons.
The body will be taken to Los Angeles for burial, according to information received here.
The many friends of the father will sympathize with him in the loss of his only son.
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J. A. TINSMAN DIES TODAY AT THE AGE OF 90
“Uncle Al” Known All Over This Section of the State
J. A. Tinsman, known over this section as “Uncle Al”, died this morning of the infirmities of age at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Pannabaker [Panabaker], at Youngstown. He was 90 years old on Feb. 3.
No funeral arrangements have been made pending word from his brother, John W. Tinsman, who is spending the winter in California, and who was ten years younger than “Uncle Al.”
Mr. Tinsman moved to Adair county with his parents in 1855, from New Harmony, Butler county, where he and his brothers were born. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and was a member of Corporal Dix Post, G. A. R. He was also a faithful member of the I. O. O. F. and Knights of Pythias lodges and until a few years ago attended every meeting of the lodges held in Kirksville, often walking the entire distance from Youngstown. He joined the local K. P. lodge as a charter member in 1882 and for many years represented it at the Grand Lodge, where his genial, kindly manner made him known to Pythians [sic] all over the state.
“Uncle Al” was always in a good humor and his friends in the county are numbered by the thousands.
Besides his brother, John W., he leaves one daughter, Mrs. J. V. Headly, of Youngstown.
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John W. Tinsman, a resident of Adair county for 69 years and one of its best known citizens, died at his home, six miles west of Kirksville, Friday afternoon after a long illness, which had confined him to his bed since last November. Mr. Tinsman was born in Harmony, Pa., in 1842, and came with his mother to Adair county in 1855. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union army and served four years. In 1866 he was married to Miss Eudora Panebaker [Panabaker], and to this union four children were born, all of whom are deceased. Mr. Tinsman was an artist of much merit. For many years he was engaged in painting photographic back grounds and there was a large demand for his work all over the county. Later he became general manager of the Chicago Portrait Company of Chicago in the five western states, and was also largely interested in the manufacture of sewing machines. He amassed considerable wealth and retired from active business nearly twenty years ago since which time he had devoted his time to art. He studied in Paris one winter and spent one winter in Italy. His studio, which he called Idylwild, situated on a high bluff overlooking the Charityn river, near Youngstown, attracted hundreds of visitors. He recently presented a collection of 172 of his paintings to the Adair County Historical Society. Mr. Tinsman had represented Adair County in the General Assembly and was twice mayor of Kirksville. He leaves his sister, Mrs. Mary Panebaker [Panabaker], with whom he made his home and three grandchildren, Campbell, Stewart and Billy Tinsman of Los Angeles, Calif. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev R. A. Waggoner. Burial in Highland Park cemetery.
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Mrs. Mary E. Tinsman, wife of J. A. Tinsman, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Gates, on East Harrison street, following an illness of several months, aged 67 years. The deceased was born in Coulterville, Ill., Jan. 23, 1854, and was married to James A. Carlisle, on August 15, 1872. To this union six children were born, four of whom are living. They are Mrs. John Gates of this city and three sons who reside in California. She came to Kirksville with her husband in 1910 from Denver, Colo., where they had lived. He died Sept. 27, 1913. She was married to J. A. Tinsman on Sept. 30, 1914, who survives. They resided for several years at Youngstown and later moved to Kirksville. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gates, 204 East Harrison street, conducted by Rev. Ralph Waggoner, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial in Forest Park cemetery. Mr. Tinsman and Mrs. Gates have a large circle rf [sic] friends who sympathize deeply with them in their bereavement.
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Died—in this city Sept. 19, 1909, E. E. Tippett. Funeral services were conducted at the home on N. Elson St. Monday by Rev. W. C. Templeton. Interment at Llewellyn cemetery.
E. E. Tippett, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 23 Sep 1909, p. 1, col. 2
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Obituary
Edward Everett Tippett was born September 1861, Scotland County, Mo., and died September the 19th, 1909, Kirksville, Mo. He was married September third, 1884 to Miss Montgomery, who survives to mourn the loss of an affectionate and devoted husband. To this union there were born eight children, James S., Lydia, Thomas, John, Herman, Ruby, and Georgiana, all of whom are living, and were present at their father’s funeral.
About six years ago Mr. Tippett moved to Kirksville with his family, where he resided until his death. He was a man well-known for his honorable dealings, honest in all his transactions, kind and obliging, a good neighbor, and a most efficient workman. He had the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends, who regret his untimely death, and sympathize sincerely with his wife and children in their sorrow and bereavement.
The funeral service was conducted on Monday afternoon, Sept. 20th, by the Rev. W. C. Templeton, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. A large circle of friends and acquaintances gathered to mingle their tears with those that wept, and do all that human sympathy can do to lighten their sorrow. The interment was in Forest Park Cemetery, where was tenderly laid to rest until the morning of the resurrection, the mortal remains of our friend and brother.
Edward Everett Tippett, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 22 Oct 1909, p. 1, col. 4
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MRS. JUD TIPPETT DIES
Laura Josephine Nair, daughter of John M. and Margaret Nair, was born in West Virginia, July 7, 1856, and departed this life at her late home near Hitt, Mo., Feb. 27, 1927. She was married to Horation Judson Tippett, Nov. 24 1874, and to this union were born 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls. Two girls, Minnie May and Mrs. Mamie Francis have passed to their reward. The husband and 7 children are left to mourn her loss. the living children are Mrs. T. C. Carson, W. F. Tippett and J. E. Tippett of Little York, Ill., Vern Tippett of Loveland, Colo., Mrs. Grace Bish of Pulaski, Ia., Clyde Tippett of Downing, Mo., and Myrtle Tippett, who was in the home and helped care for her mother during her illness which covered a period of almost 10 years. She leaves 5 brothers and 3 sisters, two sisters having died. There are 17 grand children and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at Richland Church, Tuesday afternoon, by her former pastor, Rev. Cleeton, who was assisted by her nephew, Rev. James A. Altheide of Bloomfield, Ia. Another nephew, Ed. Altheide and his family of Stiles, Ia., conducted the the [sic] music. She was laid to rest in Richland cemetery.
Through all her long sickness she was always cheerful and patient and many times expressed a desire to pass on to her final home and rest.
She was a member of the Baptist Church and as long as she could possibly attend, was found at her post of duty. In her community she was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the sick, and was a neighbor indeed and …..
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DIED AT LITTLE YORK, ILL.
W. Frank Tippett Was Born in This County Near Hitt
W. Frank Tippett, eldest son of H. J. and Laura (Nair) Tippett, was born near Hitt, Mo., Sept. 28, 1884, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. B. Carson, in Little York, Ill., Jan. 25, at 5:30 a.m.
The funeral services were held at the Lugg Memorial chapel at Monmouth Friday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. and burial was in Belmont cemetery by his wife and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tippett and son, James Lee, and Miss Myrtle Tippett of Memphis attended the funeral.
He went to Illinois when a young man and has made that his home. On May 6, 1906, he was married to Lottie Ramey, who preceded him in death in May, 1933.
To this union five children were born, three of whom died in infancy. The survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Haws of Galesburg, and a son, Robert Tippett, of Monmouth. There are three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters–Mrs. Tilda Carson and James E. Tippett of Little York, Ill.; Vern Tippett of Loveland, Colo.; Mrs. Grace Bish of Pulaski, Iowa and Clyde Tippett and Myrtle Tippett of Memphis.
W. Frank Tippett, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 2 Feb 1950, p. 1, col. 6
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HIRAM TIPTON, AGED 85, DIED HERE SUNDAY
Funeral and Burial at Elmwood Church Tomorrow.
Hiram Tipton, 85, who leaves a descendant for each year he lived, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wilma Deeds, 802 S. Fourth Street. Death was attributed to complication of diseases.
Brief rites are to be held at the home in the morning at 11 o’clock, following which the body will be taken to Elmwood Church, ten miles north of Milan, for funeral and burial. The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Mr. Tipton was born in Stockton County, Ill., Jan. 29, 1852. He came with his parents to Missouri when two years old, and spent most of his life in Sullivan County.
He was married to Mary Frances Boyd April 13, 1876. Seventeen children were born, two pairs of twins dying in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, thirteen children, N. W. Tipton, Newton; A. N. Tipton, Lucerne; Mrs. W. I. Lowry, Lucerne; Mrs. W. H. Sanders, Osgood; Mrs. J. T. Sanders, Caldwell, Ida.; Mrs. N. L. Montgomery, Newtown; Mrs. H. R. Sinclair, Lewiston, Ida.; J. E. Tipton, Lemons; C. E. Tipton, Lucerne; O. L. Tipton, Newtown; Mrs. Roy Peek, Lemons; D. G. Tipton, Kansas City, and Mrs. Deeds, Kirksville; 46 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary High and Mrs. Emma Devers, and one brother, Sam Tipton.
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W. T. TISDALE
Saturday last at his home in Baring, died following an illness of three years, at the age of 71 years, three months and 15 days. Mr. Tisdale was born in Leadville, Colo., but came to the county about 50 years ago. For thirty years he farmed, but the past 20 years was employed on the Santa Fe.
On Nov. 8, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Ball Painter, who survives. Also a sister, Mrs. Ida Halibauer, of Seattle, Washington.
Funeral services were held from the Baring Christian church Monday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. W. M. Feay of this city. Music was by the quartet of that church. Interment in Hurdland I.O.O.F. cemetery.
W. T. Tisdale, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 29 Jun 1939
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TOBEN
William Francis Toben died at his home in Kahoka, Missouri, Friday, October 17, 1913, at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 20 days, after a long illness of paralysis.
The funeral services were held at the residence Sunday at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. J. M. Harris, pastor of th [sic] Christian church of this city. The interment was in the Kahoka cemetery.
William Francis Toben was born in Rappahannock county, Virginia, December 27, 1839. When a small boy the family moved to Ohio. There he grew to manhood and was married to Lyda C. Dowell, in 1862. They came to Clark county in 1869. Mrs. Toben survives together with three sons: E. H. Toben, of Williamstown, Mo.; R. D. Toben, of Mt. Sterling, Iowa; and L. M. Toben, of Knowles, Oklahoma.
The family have the sincere sympathy of a host of neighbors and friends in the death of the beloved husband and father.
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Mrs. Lucy Todd died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son in-law, John H. Mason, following a stroke of paralysis. She was dangerously ill when her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Mason died Sunday. Her daughter was buried Tuesday afternoon at Sabbath Home. Mrs. Todd’s funeral was held at Sabbath Home church Wednesday afternoon and the body was buried in Sabbath Home cemetery. Rev. J. H. Lane conducted the service.
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Mable Todd Services Held On Thursday
Mrs. Mable Savilla Knott Todd 69 of Memphis, Mo., died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday in her home following a long illness.
Born in Memphis, Scotland County, on August 11, 1896 she was the daughter of Samuel and Lou E. Knott.
She became a teacher and later was associated with her mother in the insurance and abstract business. After her mother’s death she continued in the business until ill health caused her retirement.
She was a charter member of the Memphis B and P. W. a member of the first group of Campfire Girls in Memphis, the Methodist church, Chapter C. PEO, Jaufloine Chapter DAR.
She attended Gem City Business College and Kirksville State Teachers College.
She was married to Glen S. Todd of Sikeston, Mo., who preceded her in death August 26, 1943.
Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Harry Lovell of Fairfield, Ia. and a number of cousins.
Funeral service was held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Payne Funeral Home with the Rev. John O. Gooch officiating. Burial was in Memphis cemetery.
Body bearers were George Townsend, Donald Webb, Robert Rowe, Donald Mount, Ronald Keith Dial.
Mable Savilla (Knott) Todd, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 5 May 1966, Thursday
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William Alden Todd Killed Saturday In Tractor Accident
Funeral services for William Alden Todd, 16, who was killed in a tractor accident 7 miles north of Granger Saturday morning were held from the Granger Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. E. Craig, pastor of the Memphis Methodist church.
Young Todd was killed instantly when a tractor he was driving turned over. W. A. Smith of Medill, who was delivering gasoline to the Todd farm said as he approached the farm he saw the boy driving the tractor to the mailbox. When Smith drove into the place he found the boy’s body pinned beneath the tractor. Death had apparently come instantly. Todd died of a crushed skull, his head apparently caught under the steering post, which was broken off. A canopy over the tractor was also smashed.
Todd’s parents were not at home at the time of the accident and Smith summoned Sheriff Clyde Evans and coroner Dr. C. M. Simler of Gorin.
He was the son of William S. and Helen Louise Cochran Todd and was born at Iowa City, April 14, 1938. He was a sophomore at Granger high school. He is survived by his parents. One brother, Samuel preceded him.
Burial was in Blackledge cemetery near Mt. Sterling, Iowa. Body bearers were Larry Bennett, Carol Schleeter, David Armstrong, Vance Armstrong, Wayne Schleeter and Meredith, Bennett.
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NANCY TOLES, OLD RESIDENT OF KIRKSVILLE, DIES
“Aunt Nancy” Toles, probably one of the oldest and most respected colored women in Kirksville, died at her home, 1403 North Elson street, this morning at 2:10 o’clock. She had been quite ill for some time so her death did not come unexpectedly.
“Aunt Nancy” was born near Love Lake, in Macon county, 75 years ago. She said that during the Civil War she was old enough to wash dishes. She moved to Kirksville when she was a young woman and spent the rest of her life here.
Se was married to Will Johnson and later to George Toles, who died a few years ago.
Mrs. Toles was always cheerful and willing to help. She had a large number of friends among the white people as well as the colored people and was one of the best of neighbors.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Lizzie Corsey, of Kirksville; one brother, Thomas Thompson, of Kirksville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Della Thompson, of St. Louis; a granddaughter, Miss Hazel Thompson of St. Louis and a niece, Miss Evelyn Black, of Des Moines, Ia.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it has been decided that the funeral will be held sometime Friday. Announcement as to arrangements will be made in tomorrow’s paper.
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J. D. TOLLENAAR, ONCE RESIDENT HERE, IS DEAD
Succumbs Suddenly At Norway, Ia.; Body Being Brought Here
John D. Tollenaar, 65, of Norway, Ia., former well-known Kirksville resident, died suddenly Sunday afternoon about one o’clock while at work.
Time of the funeral service is indefinite pending word from relatives but the services will be held at the Methodist Church in Norway and the body will be brought to Kirksville. A brief service may be held here at the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, and interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.
Mr. Tollenaar was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Tollenaar and was born at Pella, Iowa, on Feb. 26, 1884. He was married to Laura (Lanning) Skeed on Dec. 9, 1907, and seven children were born.
He is survived by his wife; four sons, Adelbert and John Tollenaar, Jr., of Kirksville, Claude, of Diamond, Mo., and Wayne, of the home, who is now visiting in California; three daughters, Mrs. John H. Gashwiler, of Brooklyn, Ia., Mrs. Austin McBee, of Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. I. E. Kilbane, of Sarcoxie, Mo.; eleven grandchildren and two sisters, who live in Iowa.
Mr. Tollenaar was employed at the Journal Printing Co, in Kirksville for about twenty years. About eight years ago he went to Norway, Iowa, where he has since been editor and publisher of the Benton County Star.
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Brief Service Here For John D. Tollenaar
Funeral services for John D. Tollenaar, who died suddenly Sunday at Norway, Iowa, will be held at the family home in Norway Thursday morning at nine o’clock.
The body will be brought to the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home where a brief service will be held that afternoon at 3:30 conducted by Rev. Felix Schnucker. Interment will be in the Highland Park cemetery.
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C. N. Tolman, of Macon city editor of the Macon Daily Chronicle-Herald died at his home in Macon Wednesday after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Tolman was formerly employed by the Daily Express, and also by the Trenton Daily News, going from here three years ago to Macon where he had since been the city editor of the Macon Daily Chronicle-Herald. Deceased is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Minnie Murphy of this city, daughter of W. F. Murphy, and two children, Merrell age six years, and Mary Imogene, age eight months. Mr. Tolman was a member of the Christian church and the pastor of that charch [sic] had charge of the funeral services which were held at Macon Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
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TOMICH DIES NEAR HERE
Had Heart Ailment; Funeral Services To Be Wednesday
Mrs. John M. (Antonia) Tomich, died at her home two miles north of Kirksville this morning at 12:35 from a heart ailment. She had been seriously ill since Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Mary Immaculate Wednesday morning at ten o’clock conducted by Rev. Terrence Mullins, of Edina. Interment will be in Highland Park Cemetery.
Rosary will be said by Rev. Mullins at eight o’clock this evening at the Davis Funeral Home.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Budeselich, and was born at Mrkpall, Jugoslavia [Yugoslavia], on Dec. 13, 1882. She came to this country at the age of eighteen and was married to John M. Tomich on July 5, 1902.
Survivors are her husband; five sons, Augustine, of Chicago, Steve of the home, John and Edward, of Kirksville and Michael, of Hollywood, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Anne Kruzic and Mrs. Victoria Powell, both of Chicago, and three grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Tomich came to Kirksville in 1922 from Centerville, Iowa. Mrs. Tomich was a member of the Altar Society of the Church of Mary Immaculate. She was also a member of the Croation Fraternal Union.
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John Tomich, 71, or 702 W. Elizabeth, died this morning in a Kirksville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the Mary Immaculate Church Friday morning at nine o’clock, conducted by Rev. Father J. F. Kenny, pastor of the church. Interment will be in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mr. Tomich was the son of George and Lucille (Todavich) Tomich and was born in Sunger Markpal, Yugoslavia, June 24, 1877. He came to the United States in 1901 and later returned to Yugoslavia where he was married August 9, 1905, to Dolly Tomich. Mr. Tomich returned to the United States in 1905 and Mrs. Tomich came in 1906 and they moved to Connelsville and in 1919 they moved to Kirksville.
Mr. Tomich is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Broyles, Rolla; six sons, Matt of Queen City, Albert of Omaha, Nebr.; Joseph, Rudolph, Edward and Johnnie, all of Kirksville; one brother, George of Yugoslavia; and six grandchildren. One brother and and [sic] two sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Tomich was a member of the Mary Immaculate Church and since 1906 he had been a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge.
Rosary will be said Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, where the body will lie in state.
Mr. Tomich’s sons will be bearers at the service.
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MRS. LENORA TOMICH DIES IN NEBRASKA
Former Kirksville Resident’s Body Being Brought Here
Mrs. Lenora Giachino Tomich, formerly of Kirksville, died yesterday at Omah, Neb., where she had been making her home.
The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home late Wednesday evening. Rosary will be said Thursday night at eight o’clock at the funeral home and requiem high mass will be said at the St. Rose Catholic Church, Novinger, Friday morning at nine o’clock, conducted by Rev. Father J. F. Kenny, pastor of the church. Interment will be in the Novinger cemetery.
Mrs. Tomich was born Sept. 6, 1914, at Novinger, the daughter of Joe E. and Lucille Giachino. She was married to Albert Tomich and two children were born to this marriage.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Terry, and one daughter, Judy, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Giachino, Omaha, Neb.; one brother, John Giachino, Omaha, and a grandfather, John Giachino, Novinger.
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A. H. TOMPKINS, STAR VICINITY RESIDENT, DIES
Succumbs After 8 Years Illness With Heart Disease.
Special to The Daily Express.
La Plata, Mo., Feb. 13—Alfred Henry Tompkins, almost 74 years old, died this morning at 9 o’clock. He had been in declining health eight years from a heart ailment.
The funeral plans had not been completed this morning.
Mr. Tompkins was born Feb. 22, 1866 near Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, and came to the Star community, ten miles east of La Plata, in Adair County with his parents when three years old. He had lived within 1 1-2 miles of his boyhood home all his life, except for one year in Colorado.
He was married Dec. 20, 1891 to Minnie Farrell, who died in 1907. Three children were born to them, Chester F. Tompkins, Detroit; Mrs. Ruby Smith, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Allie, who died when three years old.
He later married Nora Woodward, who survives.
Mr. Tompkins was a charter member of the Star Christian Church in 1892.
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Mrs. Effie [sic] Tompkins Dies at Gibbs
Mrs. Ettie Tompkins of Gibbs passed away at her home in Gibbs Monday.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Summers and Powell Funeral Home. The Rev. Claude Thomson of La Plata performed the ceremonies. Burial was made in the Union Cemetery at Gibbs.
Mrs. Tompkins was born in Macon County, Missouri, the daughter of Nancy Ann Lea and James Wilson Pope. She had been a lifelong resident of Adair and adjoining counties. She united with the Wilson Baptist Church when a young woman.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Propst, of Amarillo, Texas; a granddaughter, Miss Etta Lou Propst, of Amarillo, Texas, who is a student at the Teachers College here, and a grandson, Lieut. J. R. Propst, of the Army Air Corps at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
The daughter and granddaughter were with Mrs. Tompkins at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Crystal Ettie Tompkins, her parents, a brother, Wilson Ray Pope of San Francisco, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Clark, of Edina.
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MRS. ETTIE TOMPKINS, OF GIBBS, DIES
Funeral Service To Be Wednesday Morning Here.
Mrs. Ettie Tompkins died at her home in Gibbs yesterday morning at 8:30 o’clock.
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home here, conducted by the Rev. Claude Thompson, of La Plata, and burial will be made in the Union Cemetery at Gibbs. The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Mrs. Tompkins was born in Macon County, Missouri, the daughter of Nancy Ann Lea and James Wilson Pope. She had been a lifelong resident of Adair and adjoining counties. She united with the Wilson Baptist Church when a young woman.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Propst, of Amarillo, Texas; a granddaughter, Miss Etta Lou Propst, of Amarillo, who is a student at the Teachers College here, and a grandson, Lieut. J. R. Propst, of the Army Air Corps at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. He had arranged to fly here today to visit his grandmother in her illness, and upon being informed of her death, planned to fly here for the funeral. Due to a runway construction project under way at the Kirksville Airport, he had to make arrangements to land at Brookfield.
The daughter and granddaughter were with Mrs. Tompkins at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Crystal Ettie Tompkins, her parents, a brother, Wilson Ray Pope of San Francisco, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Clark, of Edina.
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AGED RESIDENT OF GIBBS FOUND DEAD IN HOME
Victor Tompkins, 70, who had lived at Gibbs for the past 25 years, was found dead at his home there Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock. He had suffered a paralytic stroke several years ago and had been crippled since. His health had failed rapidly the past few weeks.
Mr. Tomkins lived alone and it is believed he had been dead since Monday. Neighbors had noticed a light at the home Sunday night, but he was not seen Monday. Monday evening, school children saw him lying in the house and called to him, but he did not answer. On their way to school Tuesday morning they saw him lying in the same position and called to him again. When he did not answer they notified neighbors who broke in the door and found he was dead. W. C. Summers, of Kirksville, coroner, was notified and he deputized Foster Easley, of Brashear, to examine the body. Mr. Easley found he had died from natural caused, probably apoplexy.
The body was taken to the Easley Funeral Home in Brashear and burial took place in the Brashear cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. There were no funeral services.
Victor Tompkins, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 21 Jan 1932, p. 1, col. 2
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BENJAMIN F. TONEY, 87, DIES TODAY
Funeral Services To Be Held Here Saturday Afternoon.
Benjamin Franklin Toney, 87, died at the home of his grandson, Frank Toney, near Greentop, this morning. He had made his home there for the past three years. Prior to this he lived in Kirksville and Adair County.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of the Nazarine [sic] Church in Kirksville. Interment will be in New Harmony Cemetery in Schuyler County.
The son of Reuben and Mary Toney, Mr. Toney was born in Monroe County, Iowa, on July 25, 1857. He was married in 1882 to Emely Forbes, in Schuyler County. Mrs. Toney died about thirty years ago. Two sons, three sisters and four brothers, also preceded him in death.
He is survived by two sons, H. F. Toney, of Milan, Ill., and Rollie Toney, of Kirksville; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Saylers: seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Toney was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church at Sublette.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be Frank, John, Arthur, Junior and Lawrence Toney and Oscar Phelps.
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MRS. LAURA E. TONEY, 75, DIES AT HOME HERE
Had Been In Bed Since Fall Eight Years Ago.
Mrs. Laura Etta Toney, 75 years old, widow of Clint Toney, died Friday night at 8:30 o’clock at her home at 1315 North Elson Street.
She had been bedfast eight years due to a broken hip, which she suffered when she fell against a bathtub. Pneumonia developed a few days ago.
The funeral is to be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Odis James, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be at the New Harmony Cemetery west of Greentop. The pallbearers are to be Forest Wood, Clarence Wood, Henry Fox, Howard Toney, Tom Toney and Henry Morris.
Mrs. Toney was born Sept. 21, 1865 in Iowa, daughter of William and Margaret Ellis. She was married to Clint Toney and thirteen children were born to them, six of whom preceded her in death. Mr. Toney died twenty years ago.
Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Miss Ollie Toney, Kirksville; Arthur Toney, Greentop; Lawrence Toney, Glenwood; Mrs. Iva Barkley, Kirksville; Mrs. Pansy Wood, Kirksville; John Toney, Kirksville, and Mrs. Hazel Fox, Numa, Ia. There are thirty-seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Mrs. Toney was a member of the Baptist Church.
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MRS. HOWARD F. TONEY DIES IN HOSPITAL HERE
Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday Afternoon.
Mrs. Ollie Mae Toney, 59 years old, of Milan, Ill., a former resident of Kirksville, died last night in Kirksville hospital. She was the wife of Howard F. Toney.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Burial in the Highland Park Cemetery.
The deceased, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Toney, was born Feb. 22, 1886, at Centerville, Iowa. She married Howard F. Toney on Jan. 18, 1909. To this union were born seven children. One daughter preceded her mother in death. Those living are: Frank Toney of Greentop, Mrs. Oscar Phelps of Kirksville, Thomas H. Toney, U. S. Arny, now home on furlough, Earl Toney, some where in Germany with U. S. Army, Richard Noel Toney, Army Air Corps, somewhere in France, and Mrs. Chas. Lowe of Novelty, Mo.
Besides her husband she is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Earl Barckley of Crown Point, Ind., Mrs. Forest Woods of Quincy, Ill., and Mrs. Henry Fox of Numa, Iowa. Two sisters preceded her in death. There are three brothers, Arthur Toney of Queen City, Lawrence Toney of Glenwood, and John toney of Queen City. One brother is dead.
Mrs. Toney spent most of her life in Kirksville and two years ago the family moved to Milan, Ill., where Mr. Toney is employed.
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Jas. L. Toombs Died in California, March 11
Funeral services for James L. Toombs were held at the Payne funeral parlors in Memphis Friday morning at 11 o’clock and were conducted by Rev. J. Newton Baker, pastor of the Christian church.
Mr. Toombs died at Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, March 11th, and the body arrived here Thursday evening of last week. Burial was in the Buskirk Cemetery, south-east of Memphis.
For many years Mr. Toombs lived in this county. He was married Sept. 7, 1888, to Miss Ida Irene Baker, who died October 24, 1902. They had three children, Mrs. B, M. Musgrove, of Gorin; Miss Hazel Toombs, of Kansas City, and Mrs. H. J. Bailey of Wichita, Kansas; three grandchildren, Harold Musgrove, Mrs. Earl Caunfield and James Max Bailey.
He also leaves four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Sue Suter, of Kahoka; Mrs. Minnie Woodruff, of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Pratt and Mrs. Grant Graves, of Portland, Oregon; Thos. D. Toombs, of Newton, Iowa; Price Toombs, of Apache, Okla., and Henry Toombs, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Mr. Toombs was born in Scotland County, October 1, 1853, and was a son of Edward B. and Sarah J. Toombs.
He was a member of the Christian Church and of the I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges at Gorin. He was of a family of nine children and grew to manhood on a farm near Arbela. He was a brother of Mrs. J. L. Houtz, of Memphis, who died April 6, 1929.
Music was furnished at the funeral by Mrs. Richard Shacklett and Miss May Holt, of Gorin.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were J. E. Miller and Miss Hazel Toombs, of Kansas City; Mrs. Louella Bailey, Wichita, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Huffman and daughter, of Kirksville.
James L. Toombs, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 24 Mar 1932, p. 2, col. 3
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Thos. D. Toombs Becomes Ill While Attending Sister’s Funeral
Thomas D. Toombs, former well known resident of Memphis, died at the home of his nephew, Hal Suter, at Kahoka Friday night, August 7th, at 11:20 p.m.
Mr. Toombs lived with his son, Glen Toombs and family, on a farm near Altoona, Iowa, and went to Kahoka Thursday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. William Suter, who died Tuesday, August 4th. Mr. Toombs became ill at the church during the funeral and was removed to the Suter home, where he died.
His body was brought to the Payne funeral parlors Saturday morning and funeral services were held from the chapel Saturday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Walter M. Feay, pastor of the Christian church.
For several years Mr. Toombs lived on a farm in the Salem neighborhood in this county, later moving to Memphis where he and Mrs. Toombs lived until her death a few years ago. Mr. Toombs was street commissioner in Memphis about thirty years ago. He and Mrs. Toombs were active members of the Christian church while residents of Memphis. Mr. Toombs being a deacon and a member of the official board. He was a brother of the late Mrs. J. L. Houtz.
Thomas Davidson Toombs was a son of Edwin and Sarah Toombs. He was born in Scotland County, November 16, 1851.
Mr. Toombs was united in marriage with Ida M. Givens in 1873. Mrs. Toombs preceded him in death. To the above union five children were born, J. E. Toombs of California, P. W. Toombs of Nebraska, and Glen Toombs of Iowa. Arthur and Lynn Toombs preceded him in death.
He united with the Salem Christian Church and later moved his membership to the Christian Church at Memphis.
Mr. Toombs leaves the three sons, two brothers, Price Toombs of Oklahoma and Henry Toombs of California; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Woodford of California, Mrs. Emma Pratt and Mrs. Nan Graves of Oregon.
Miss Faye Chappell and Mrs. G. C. Clark sang, with Mrs. C. C. Fogle, accompanist.
The pall bearers were Chas. A. Prather, Jas. E. Pulliam, John T. Brann, N.P. McHenry, Ralph I. Ladd and Walter B. Scott.
Thomas Davidson Toombs, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 Aug 1936
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Mrs. Edna Torrey Funeral at Brashear
Brashear, Feb. 19, (Special)—Funeral services for Mrs. Edna (Smith) Torrey, 85, who died in a hospital at Great Bend, Kan., Monday morning at five o’clock, will be held at the EUB Church Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. G. D. Hammontree, pastor of the church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Brashear cemetery. The body will arrive at the Easley Funeral Home Wednesday morning where it will lie in state until the funeral hour.
Mrs. Torrey was the daughter of Edward and Melissa (Cullison) Smith and was born on a farm northeast of Brashear on April 28, 1866. She was married to Rev. Arthur C. Torrey on Sept. 18, 1898. He died April 6, 1936. One daughter, Mis [sic] Opal Torrey, of Great Bend, Kan., was born to them.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Roy Stambaugh, of Mokane, Mo., three nephews, and two nieces. One brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Torrey and husband were pastors of the United Brethren Church here in the early 1920’s. She also preached at Oak Grove and Green Grove churches while at Brashear.
They lived on a farm southeast of Brashear until the death of her husband when she went to make her home with her daughter at Great Bend, Kan., where she had since lived.
Bearers will be: Lloyd Christman, Eugene Locke, Frank, Richard and Joseph Smith and Lee Downing.
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MRS. LINA E. TOWLES DIES AT GREENTOP
Succumbs at Home of Sister, Mrs. George Taylor
Mrs. Lina E. Towles, 76, of Greentop, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Taylor, in Greentop Saturday afternoon.
The body is lying in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs. Towles was the daughter of D. J. and Lucinda (Sutton) Mikel and was born near Greentop Dec. 19, 1875.
She was married to James Oliver Towles, Sept. 26, 1900, in Adair county and one daughter, Leotta Gayle, was born to this marriage.
She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, parents and five brothers. The only surviving relative is her sister, Mrs. Taylor.
Mrs. Towles was a member of the Greentop Methodist Church.
Lina E. Towles, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 4 May 1952, p. 4, col. 4
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Mrs. Lina E. Towles Funeral Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Lina E. Towles, who died Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Taylor, in Greentop, were held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Greentop Methodist Church, under the direction of the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Rev. J. T. Quigley pastor of the church officiated. Interment was in the Ft. Madison cemetery in Adair county. Bearers were: Victor Taylor, Oren Taylor, Jim Pearce, Kenneth Bell, Ora Pearce and Gene Mikel.
Lina E. Towles, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 5 May 1952, p. 8, col.8
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An infant child of L. Townsend, of Arbela, died of something like pneumonia last week. The body was taken to Novelty, Knox County, last Tuesday for interment.
Infant Child Townsend, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 16 Mar 1899, p. 1, col. 4
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Died
John Tracey, a son of William Tracey, of this city, died in the insane hospital in Illinois the first of this week. He was brought to this city sometime last spring in the hope that a change and the association of home would restore his mind, but it proved unavailing. He was taken back to his Illinois home and shortly thereafter he was sent to the insane asylum for treatment. He gradually grew worse until death came. The body was brought to this city Monday evening on the train. Funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday, Rev. W. M. Sapp and Eld. Granville Snell, of this city, officiating, after which the body was taken to Camp Ground Cemetery in the country for interment. He was a member of the K. P. order and the uniformed rank of this brotherhood accompanied the remains to their last resting place in the country and after going through the beautiful ritualistic services they tenderly laid the body away in the grave.
John Tracey, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 17 Aug 1899, p. 2, col. 6
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Mrs. Hallie Travers, wife of V. C. Travers, proprietor of the Travers Furniture store, died Monday morning at the Grim-Smith Hospital, following an illness of several months. When taken to the hospital nine weeks ago it was learned that her ailment was incurable, but her courage and fortitude did not forsake her and through the weeks of intense suffering there was never a murmur escaped her. The body lay in state at the Davis & Wilson Funeral Home from 9 to 12 o’clock Tuesday and the funeral service was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. A. Waggoner, and the body was shipped to Bloomfield, Ia., where interment was made Wednesday morning. Mrs. Travers was born July 12, 1878, near Bloomfield, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Hotchkiss. She is survived by her husband, V. C. Travers; one son, Theodore, and one daughter, Lillian, both living at home; one brother, K. T. Hotchkiss, Jr., of Navasota, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Addie Ethel, of Bloomfield. Mrs. Travers was a member of the Kirksville Presbyterian church and a member of the P. E. O. chapter. She was a woman of beautiful character and during her residence here of more than six years, had made a host of friends, who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.
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V. C. TRAVERS, AGE 74, DIES AT HOME HERE
Prominent Businessman Suffered Heart Attack Dec. 11
Victor C. Travers, 74, well-known business man of this city, died at his home 412 E. Washington, Sunday morning at 12:30 o’clock. Mr. Travers suffered a heart attack on Dec. 11 and had been seriously ill until the time of his death.
Funeral services will be held at the Davis Funeral Chapel Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Russell Otto, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Mr. Travers was born Aug. 4, 1872 in Davis County, Iowa. He was married to Hallie Hotchkiss on June 29, 1901. To this marriage was born one son, Theodore H. Travers, and one daughter, Lillian K. Travers. He was preceded in death by his wife on Apr. 26, 1926.
He is survived by his two children, Theodore H. and Lillian K. Travers, also two brothers, Chester A. Travers, of Knox City and Charles Travers, of Ewing, Mo.
Mr. Travers was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Linneus, Mo., for about seventeen years prior to his coming to Kirksville. On Sept. 1, 1919 he purchased the furniture store on the east side of the square from E. Kahn and has been in business continuously since that time at the same location. For the past twenty-four years his son Theodore has been associated with him in active management of the Business.
Mr. Travers was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was an elder at the time of his death.
He was a member of the Kirksville Rotary Club and had served as its president. He was also a member of Adair Lodge No. 366 A. F. & A. M. and the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Linneus. He was a past president of the Kirksville Country Club.
The body will lie in state at the Davis Funeral Home.
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Mrs. Mary Ellen Treasure, aged 80 years, died Sunday at 12 o’clock at her home two miles southeast of Kirksville. She had been ill for the past seven months with cancer. Mary Ellen Black was born at Eddyville, Ia., March 9, 1852, and lived there until young womanhood. She was married to James Thomas Treasure and they moved to Adair county in 1901, settling on the farm where she died. Eight children were born to them, five of whom are living. They are: J. F. Treasure, Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Albert Martin, Omaha, Neb.; C. C. Treasure, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Ora Heyd, who lives south of Kirksville, and Vere Treasure, Kirksville. She also leaves one brother, Ed Black, of Graham, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret West, of Omah, and Mrs. Martha Devers, Graham, Mo., five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. One granddaughter, Wanda Dennison, has made her home with her grandmother since childhood. Funeral services were held at the Davis & Wilson Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. C. A. Finch. Burial was made in the Highland Park cemetery.
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The clothing of a young daughter of Jos. Trent’s living at Coatsville, took fire and she was so badly burned that she died in a day or two.
Daughter Trent, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 7 Dec 1876, p. 3, col. 4
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George W. Trickett of this county, died at his late home eight miles south of Memphis, Wednesday, March 23rd at 11:15 o’clock a.m. The funeral took place at Concord church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, being conducted by Elder A. D. Scott, of LaGrange.
The funeral was attended by a large crowd of people, thus attesting the fact that he possessed many friends who deeply sympathize with those who are bereft. The deceased is survived by the wife and seven children. The burial was under the auspicies [sic] of the Modern Woodmen from Greensburg, of which order he was a member.
About seven or eight months ago Mr. Trickett suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time he has been an intense sufferer.
Meantime he was in a condition that he could not earn a livelihood, and the kind neighbors and friends came nobly to the rescue in providing that which was necessary. On the day of the funeral the Woodmen from Greensburg brought with them provisions and left them at the home. Mr. Trickett was well known throughout the county and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all.
George W. Trickett, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 30 Mar 1911, p. 1, col. 5
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DIED
Mrs. Josie Trickett, wife of Geo Trickett, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Witt, died at her home in this city on last Sunday evening, after an illness of more than three weeks.
The deceased was converted at thirteen years of age and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in which communion she lived and died. she spent the greater part of the time in the country south of town, but for several years she has lived here. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. J. K. Craven at Concord, where the body was laid to rest on Monday at 3 p.m. She leaves a husband, four children and other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. May those who mourn meet the departed at the right hand of God.
Josie Trickett, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Feb 1898, p. 3, col. 5
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Otis Trickett, Former Resident, Dies in Oklahoma
Otis F. Trickett died September 27 at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa. He was born May 6, 1896, the son of George W. and Josephine Witt Trickett in Scotland County, Missouri, near Memphis. After twenty-two years with Service Pipeline, Inc. of Tulsa; where he was assistant master mechanic, Trickett resigned to establish an implement business in Memphis, Missouri. He also was the owner of an implement business in Kansas City, Kansas.
In 1948 he returned to Tulsa to become a part owner of Diesel Modification, Inc. When he retired from this company he went into ranching in Tulsa and Cherokee Counties. After living in Tulsa, Tahlequah and Broken Arrow for the past twenty-two years, he moved to a lake home in Prue, Oklahoma, where he has resided since 1970.
He was married to Edna Hagans in Kirksville, Mo., Dec. 21, 1946. Surviving are his widow, and a sister Mrs. John (Madge) McDonald, Portland, Oregon, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Trickett was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Oil Capital Barracks No. 3075, Tulsa, and a member of the Tahlequah Methodist Church, and a former member of the Odessa, Missouri Masonic Lodge.
Services were held at 4:00 p.m. at Kennard Funeral Home, Broken Arrow and burial was in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens with Military rites conducted by Post No. 3075.
Mr. Trickett was the brother of the late Mrs. George Hendricks and a cousin to Mrs. Nelle Ewing of Memphis and the late T.C. Smith.
Otis F. Trickett, Memphis, Missouri, The Gorin Argus, 7 Oct 1971, Thursday
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Obituary
Rebecca Trickett, nee Chancellor, daughter of John and Katie Chancellor, was born near Parkersburg, West Virginia, August 24, 1827, and died in Scotland County, Mo., July 16, 1897. In early life she was united in marriage to James Wigner. To them were born two daughters and one son. The son only is now living.
About twenty years afterward Mr. Wigner died and she was afterwards married to William Trickett in Lee County, Iowa. They moved to Scotland County in 1855, where she spent the remainder of her life. To them were born two sons and five daughters. Of these one son and one daughter preceded her to the grave.
In 1866 Mr. Trickett died and the remaining years of her life were spent in widowhood. For more than forty years she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and I am informed, lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves to mourn her loss one brother and one sister, six children, twenty-five grandchildren and many friends.
The funeral was preached by the writer, July 17, in Concord Church to a large number of kindred and friends and the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there by the side of other loved ones.
C. A. Shearman
Rebecca (Chancellor) Wigner Trickett, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 22 Jul 1897, p. 3, col. 4
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MRS. E. A. TRIMMER DIES IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Mrs. E. A. Trimmer, 89 years old, who formerly lived in Kirksville but has been a resident of Pasadena, Calif., for the past 18 years, died there recently.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. O. Christy, in Iowa; Daisy C. Trimmer, Pasadena; and Mrs. R. A. Brown, Fullerton; a son, Earl A. Trimmer, Sacramento; a sister, Jennie Colwell, Peoria, Ill.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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G. G. TRIPLETT DIES AT HOME IN QUEEN CITY
Resident There for Past 13 Years; Last Rites Are Today
Queen City, Jan. 5—George G. Triplett, 72, a resident of Queen City for the past 13 years, died last night at eight o’clock at his home.
Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Archie Cooper, of Kirksville, and burial will be in the Hazel Creek Union cemetery. The Head Funeral Home at Lancaster will be in charge of the funeral and burial services. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church.
The deceased was a son of Samuel W. and Mary Stansberry Triplett and was born Sept. 11, 1879, in Unionville. He was married to Ida Smith on April 1, 1908, and to them eight children were born, one preceding him in death. Surviving are five sons, Lawrence, Carl, Kenneth and Pearl Triplett of Rockford, Ill., and Lloyd of Lancaster: two daughters, Mrs. Golda Shumate and Mrs. June Hanna, of Rockford, Ill.; 18 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
He was married in later years to Henrietta Broadwell, and she survives.
George G. Triplett, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 6 Jan 1952, p. 6, col. 1 & 2
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Mida Amelia Triplett of Rutledge passed away at the Kirksville Osteopathy hospital Tuesday, Jan 16th. Funeral services are being held this afternoon.
Mida Amelia Triplett, From Unknown Newspaper, 1962
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Obituary
Winfield Taylor Triplett was born in Hardin County Kentucky Feb. 12, 1847, and died at his home near Gorin, Jan. 15, 1907. He came to Missouri with his parents when about seven years old and has resided here ever since. He united with the Baptist church when young and was a faithful member. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Evert and Wallace, two brothers C. J. Triplett, of near this city, Thos. Triplett, who is in the West, two sisters, Mrs. Geo. Huckey, of Memphis, and Mrs. E. L. Boyer, of Newark. He was a citizen without reproach a a [sic] steadfast christian, a faithful husband and a loving father. The funeral took place from the Baptist church in this city Jan. 17 at 11 o’clock a.m., and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Sansom and the I. O. O. F. lodge of which he was a member, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
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Bailie [sic] Troth Services Were On Friday
Bailey L. Troth, third son of Lafayette and Betty Robinson Troth, was born Dec. 15, 1885, Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away suddenly at his home January 11, 1961 northeast of Memphis, after a lingering illness. He was 75 years, and 11 days of age. At the age of two, after his father’s death, he was raised in the home of his grandmother Robinson. He lived his entire life on the farm where he was born with the exception of a year spent in California.
On February 28, 1909, he was united in marriage to Mabel Schirch and to this union one daughter, Garnett was born.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel, daughter, Garnett Thresher of Riverside, Calif., three grandchildren, Linda Aaron, Ronald and Marsha Shelley and two great granddaughters, and one half-sister, Beulah Lake of Warrensburg, Mo., three half-brothers, Floyd Hayward, Kansas City, Mo., Nelson Hayward, Kingston, Mo., and Orville Hayward of California and several cousins.
He was a kind and loving husband and father and always willing to help neighbors and friends as long as his health permitted.
He will be missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Prairie View Methodist church Friday, January 18 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. Frederick Lawson. Burial was in the Prairie View cemetery. The body bearers were Roy, Ward, Stanley, Bud, Robert and Eugene Robinson.
Bailey L. Troth, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 19 Jan 1961, p. 1, col. 7
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John Troth
Relatives and the undertaker here were notified early yesterday morning that John Troth, who was taken to the State Sanitarium at Fulton, three weeks ago, had died at about 2:30. A stroke was the direct cause of his death.
John Troth was born and lived his life of 52 years in this county, his home being about three miles east of Brock. He was twice married. His first wife was Daisy Brookhart to which union 3 children were born, Mrs. Victor Bland and twins, J. C. and Juanita. After her death he was married to Elizabeth Dagg, who also survives. Mrs. John Adams and Mrs. Minor Nelson are sisters. His aged mother is lying at death’s door.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at Providence, conducted by the Rev. A.L. Huff, pastor.
John Troth, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Aug 1939, p. 1, col. 1
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John C. Troth
John C. Troth, son of John Howard and Elizabeth Troth was born on a farm three miles east of Brock on January 22, 1888 and departed this life on August 23, 1939, at the age of 51 years, seven months and two days. Mr. Troth had lived practically all his life on the farm where he was born.
He was united in marriage to Miss Daisy C. Brookhart on Mar. 31, 1909. To this union four children were born, one son having died in infancy. Mrs. Troth preceded him in death, February 1928.
He was united in marriage to Miss Louise Daggs on May 28, 1929.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his devoted wife, his twin children, J. C. and Juanita, his daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Bland, his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Troth, two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Adams and Mrs. Daisy Nelson and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Bertha.
In his youth, Mr. Troth united with the Christian Church at Azen. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge.
Mr. Troth was a kind and loving husband and father, a loyal neighbor and friend to all who knew him. He will indeed be greatly missed in his home and the Brock community where he has resided for so long.
Funeral services were conducted from the Providence Baptist church Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Arthur L. Huff.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of Glen Fugate, Joe Zumsteg, Homer Morgan and Harry Taylor, with Mrs. C. C. McQuoid at the piano.
John C. Troth, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 31 Aug 1939, p. 1, col. 4
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SETH D. TROTTER DEAD
STROKE OR HEART ATTACK FATAL TO SCOTLAND COUNTY OFFICIAL
Seth D. Trotter, Collector of Scotland county, was found dead in the men’s small toilet room just back of the circuit court room on the second floor of the court house, shortly after one o’clock, Tuesday afternoon, May 1st. His body was found by Circuit Clerk D. J. Hudnall and Henry Wineinger, who was just leaving the draft office at the time.
Mrs. Clarence Ellicott, Deputy Collector, a few minutes before 12 got ready to go to lunch and seeing that Mr. Trotter’s coat and hat were still in the office, asked the janitor, Lynn Pulliam, to watch the office for a few minutes.
At 1 o’clock, Mrs. Ellicott returned from lunch and about the time she arrived, Mrs. Trotter called from home and said that her husband had not been home for dinner. It was then that County Treasurer Henry Reed and Circuit Clerk Hudnall started looking for him.
They first went to the basement where they looked in the men’s rest room then in the janitor’s room, where there is a small cot, thinking perhaps he might have become ill and gone there to lie down. Not finding him there, Mr. Hudnall went to the second floor. He opened the door to the toilet room and found the body of Mr. Trotter.
County Treasurer Reed stated that he had talked to Mr. Trotter only a few minutes before the noon hour.
Was Former Sheriff
Seth Trotter had an unusual personality. He made friends easily and held them permanently. This was a fine asset when he ran for office in 1932. He had been a farmer and horse and mule buyer and was known to most farmers all over the county.
When he ran for sheriff that year his majority in the primary with two opponents was 537. In the general election he won by 1,092–one of the biggest majorities ever given any candidate for any office in Scotland county. He finished his term in December, 1936.
In 1938 he made the race for collector, winning in the primary and the general election. He was the first person to succeed himself as county collector for two full four-year terms. He was reelected in 1942 by a majority of 393 and at his death, was serving his seventh year as collector. He had no opposition in the 1942 primary.
Third to Die in Office
Mr. Trotter is the third county collector to die in office in recent years, the others being Arthur Steeples, who was elected in 1918, and John S. Shanes Sr., who was elected in 1922.
Don U. Wilson was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Steeples, and John S. Shanes Jr., succeeded his father, was elected in 1924 to fill out the unexpired term of two years, and in 1926 was elected for the full 4-year term.
Mr. Trotter’s successor will be appointed by Governor Phil M. Donnelly to fill out the unexpired term of almost two years.
Seth Dale Trotter was a son of Lafayette and Eliza Morey Trotter. He was born in Clark county, Missouri, near Fairmont, on November 13, 1880.
In 1890 he moved with his parents to Scotland county where he spent his remaining years, with the exception of a few months which were spent in a logging camp in Montana, and two years in a mercantile business.
Lived in Gorin
On March 24, 1910, he was united in marriage to Edna Amanda Miller. To this union were born two daughters–Lucile Trotter of Ft. Madison, Iowa, and Mrs. Louise Boyer of Gorin, who with the widow survive. Besides these he leaves one grandson, Junior Boyer; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Smith of Gorin and Mrs. Gussie Crump of Rutledge; one brother, George Trotter of Kansas City, and a foster brother, Winnie Steeples of Ft. Madison, Iowa.
His early life was spent in farming. Later he was engaged in the livery business in Gorin and for several years purchased live stock throughout the country.
He was devoted to his family, a good citizen, and always ready to serve when help was needed.
Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Methodist church by Rev. W. E. Longstreth. Songs were sung by Mrs. Richard Moore, Mrs. W. E. Longstreth, J. J. Zumsteg and Arden Eager, accompanied by Mrs. Millard Greeno, organist.
The pall bearers at Memphis are Henry Reed, Duffy J. Hudnall, Judge Birney O. Reeves, A. L. Luther, J. B. Smoot, Judge Chas. A. Prather, and at Gorin, Price Miller, W. H. Williams, C. T. Frazee, Pete Robinson, R. S. Hicks and Chas. W. Boyer.
Burial was in the Gorin cemetery.
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Bedfast for Past Six Months; Came to This County 7 Years Ago.
Mrs. Beddie Rachel Troup, 36 years old, died yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at 608 South Sixth Street. She had been bedfast for the past six months. She was moved here from her home near the Golden Rule school house, south of Novinger, about three months ago.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Dee Riley funeral home and burial will be at the Pratt Cemetery.
Mrs. Troup was born June 25, 1902, at Marquand, Mo., the daughter of Samuel Joseph and Mary Shrum. At the age of 17 years she was married to Edward Isaiah Troup of Fredericktown. They moved to Adair County seven years ago.
Mrs. Troup is survived by her husband, six children, William, Alice, Charley, Samuel, Eunice and Murl, an uncle, William Shrum of Marquand, and a half brother, Benjamin Beauqard.
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Mrs. Martha Jane Troutman died Thursday of last week at her home, 603, South Florence avenue, following a two weeks illness, aged 74 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ella Oxborrow and Miss Susie Troutman of this city, and Miss Ora Troutman, of Denver, and three sons, Steve of this city, and James and Gene Troutman, of Ethel. There is one grandchild, Martha Louise Oxborrow.
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Sudden Death.
Mrs. Helen Troutt died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. James Johnston, 6 miles east of LaPlata, where she was visiting. She was 64 years of age and apparently in good health when the summons came. The funeral was preached by Rev. Geo. W. Sharp of Kirksville yesterday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the New Harmony cemetery. The relatives have our sincere sympathy in their great loss. –Home Press.
Helen Troutt, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Jul 1906, p. 4, col. 2
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Dee True, 58, Dies In Milwaukee, Wis.
Dee True, 58, formerly of near Connelsville, died Wednesday in a hospital in Milwaukee, Wis., where he had been living for the past eight years.
Funeral services well be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, Monday at one o’clock (1:00 p. m.) conducted by Elder Clyde Johnson, of Kirksville.
Mr. True was the son of John and Sarah Ellen (Smith) True and was born in Adair County, Mo. He was married to Lora Hiatt and to this marriage two children were born. Mrs. True preceded him in death, also his father and one sister.
He is survived by one son, John Dee of Evansville, Ind., and one daughter, Lora Belle True; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Ellen True, of Connelsville and eight brothers, Gerald, William, Glen and Sam, of Connelsville; Raymond and Harry, of Mason City, Iowa; Lowell, of La Plata, Mo., and Aubrey, of Clear Lake, Washington.
The body will arrive at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Saturday morning where it will lie in state.
Bearers will be Sam True, William True, Raymond True, Harry True, Lowell True, Gerald True, Glen True, Aubrey True.
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MRS. EDITH B. TRUE DIES IN KIRKSVILLE
Funeral Arrangements Await Arrival of Sons.
Mrs. Edith B. True of Connelsville, died Wednesday afternoon in a Kirksville hospital where she had been a patient for the past four weeks.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the arrival of her two sons.
Mrs. True was the daughter of Isaac Franklin and Eva Clare Stephens and was born Dec. 6, 1890 in Adair County, Missouri. On Aug. 4, 1910, she was married to William True. Four children were born to this union, Mrs. Vivian Maddy, of Detroit, Mich.; William Franklin True, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Francis Paul True, of Torrance, Calif., and Herbert Gene True of the home.
Surviving her are her husband, the four children, her aged father, Isaac Stephens, of Connelsville; two brothers, Jesse, of Lomita, Calif., and Elmer, of Detroit, Mich. Her mother and two sisters, Arvilla Miller and Ella March, preceded her in death.
Mrs. True spent her entire life in Adair County and for a number of years has resided in Connelsville. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
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GEORGE TRUE, FARMER, DIES NEAR STAHL
Funeral Tentatively Planned For Today at Stahl Church.
Special to The Daily Express.
Stahl, Mo., May 31—George True, a farmer a mile west of Stahl, died yesterday about noon at his home.
Funeral services were tentatively planned for this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Stahl Church and burial at the Morelock Cemetery.
Mr. True, who was about 75 years old, is survived by his wife and a number of children and grandchildren.
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JOHN TRUE, 73, DIES AT CONNELSVILLE
Had Been Ill Three Weeks; Rites To Be Monday.
John W. True, 73 years old, died yesterday afternoon at 5:10 o’clock at his home in Connelsville, after an illness of three weeks.
The funeral is to be held at his home Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock, conducted by Elder Clyde O. Johnson, and burial will be made at the Morelock Cemetery.
Mr. True, whose full name was John William, was born Oct. 10, 1868 in Adair County, Missouri, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James True, and had lived most of his life in the county, engaging in farming and mining. He had been at Connelsville the past eighteen years, moving there from the Stahl vicinity.
He was married to Sarah Smith and nine sons were born to them all of whom are living. Surviving him are his widow, the sons, Dee True, Little Rock, Ark.; W. R. True, Connelsville; Jake True, Mason City, Ia., Glen True, Connelsville; Sam True, Connelsville; Harry True, Kirksville, Lowell True, La Plata; Aubrey True, Clear Lake, Wash., and Gerald True, Connelsville; twenty-seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one brother, Isaac True, of Mason City. The brother is now here.
Mrs. True suffered a paralytic stroke three weeks ago and is bedfast at their home.
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Funeral Services For Mrs. Trueblood
Funeral services for Mrs. Foster Trueblood, 88, will be held from the Gerth & Baskett chapel this afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Edward L. Beall, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Hickory Grove cemetery. Mrs. Trueblood died January 25 at the Shed Rhodes home near Memphis.
Body bearers will be Sam McKnight, Jim McKnight, Arlie Tippett, Shed Rhodes, Lee Trueblood and Arlo Trueblood.
Born Martha Ann McKnight, December 10, 1866, she was the youngest of 7 children born to James and Rebecca Ann Miller McKnight, all having preceded her in death.
At the age of 15 years she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Concord. In 1823 she changed her membership to the Presbyterian church in Memphis.
She was married to T. H. Smith, October 27, 1814. Mr. Smith died April 27, 1923. On August 19, 1932, she was united in marriage to Foster Trueblood, who died April 26, 1949.
Surviving are her step-children, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
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MRS. TRUITT’S FUNERAL 3 P. M. THIS AFTERNOON
Well Known Novinger Woman Had Lived There 60 Years
Funeral services will be held this afternoon for Mrs. Mary K. Truitt, a resident of Adair county for more than 60 years, who died Friday in a Kirksville hospital.
The services will be conducted by the Revs. C. J. Chappel and Howard Fisher in the Methodist Church in Novinger at 3 o’clock. The body will lie in state at the Summers & Powell Funeral Home here until 2:30 o’clock.
Mr. [Mrs.] Truitt was born Sept. 29, 1867, in Buffalo, N. Y., the daughter of Martin and Johanna (Schmidt) Fox. They moved to Illinois and later to St. Louis, where she attended a convent school for a few years. While she was still a young girl the family moved to Glenwood, and then to the old Nineveh colony, now Connelsville.
She was married to Henry C. Truitt on Dec. 21, 1884, and to this union six sons were born. One son, Perry R., died in infancy, but the others survive her. They are Cyrus R., of Novinger; Archie W., and Charles H., of Kirksville; Jesse M., of Novinger, and Frank R., of Kirksville, all of whom were at her bedside during her last illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died July 15, 1908, and her parents, three sisters and two brothers. She was the last of her family, although she was the oldest child.
Mrs. Truitt joined the Methodist church in Novinger early in life. She was also a member of the Novinger chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and served as an active officer of the chapter for more than 20 years.
The pallbearers will be Sylvester Griffith, L. J. Hammer, Earl Conley, Dr. H. S. Gashwiler, Roscoe Galyen and Dr. H. G. Garrison.
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MRS. MENERVA A. TRUITT DIES AT AGE OF 94
Born in Adair County in 1858; Funeral Here Thursday
Mrs. Menerva Ann Truitt, 94, died Tuesday at the home of her son, Charley B. Truitt, on route two, Novinger.
Mrs. Truitt was the daughter of Beverly and Mary (Martin) Sims and was born in Adair county Oct. 5, 1858. She was married to George W. Truitt and nine children were born to this marriage.
Mr. Truitt died in 134 [sic] and she was also preceded in death by two daughter, four brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Charley B., Mina and Clarence, all of Novinger; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Lillie) Horrell, Leedley, Okla., and Mrs. Mac (Nettie) Rusk, Gibbs, one sister, Mrs. Mary Rusk, Galt; 38 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Truitt was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. Cyrus Davis, pastor of the South Side Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Lutz cemetery.
Bearers will be: LeRoy Truitt, Hubert Truitt, La Vern Truitt, Roy Vice, Lyle Fay Truitt and Virgil Rusk.
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Mrs. W. C. Truitt died Monday night at her home near Pure Air, aged 68 years. She is survived by her husband and eight children. The children are Mrs. Bertha Ray, of Gage, Mont., Mrs. Ida Wallace, of Novinger, Mrs. Elsie Hammons, of Novinger; Mrs. Della Burchett, of Greencastle; Mrs. Orpha Pipes, of Greencastle; Mrs. Pearl Hensley, of Green City; Perry Truitt of Novinger, and Frank Truitt of Novinger. Mrs. Truitt was the eldest daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Shott, and her death was the first in the family of eighteen children. She was a woman of fine character and the family has the deep sympathy of a very large circle of friends. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from Mt. Moriah church, the Rev. Mr. Lisenbee conducting the services.
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MRS. H. M. TRUITT, OF NOVINGER DIES AFTR OPERATION
Mrs. Pearl Truitt, wife of H. M. Truitt, of Novinger, Mo., died at 2:50 o’clock Sunday morning, following a Caesarean operation a week ago at the Grim-Smith Hospital.
Mrs. Pruitt was born at Novinger, Mo., July 13, 1895 and spent the twenty-eight years of her life there.
Surviving her is her husband, H. M Truitt; her eight-day old son, Harrison Jr.; her father, George Reese, of Novinger; three brothers, Clarence and Merritt Reese, of Novinger, and Lincoln Reese, of Kirksville.
The body was shipped to Novinger this morning and the funeral services were held this afternoon. Interment was made at Mt. Mariah.
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P. J. TRUITT OF NEAR NOVINGER DIED SATURDAY
Funeral Service to Be Held Here This Afternoon
Perry J. Truitt, 58, of near Novinger and a lifelong resident of Adair county, died early yesterday morning in a Kirksville hospital. Death is believed to have been due to a heart ailment, possibly aggravated by gas fumes from an automobile.
Truitt, who had been employed by the county as a checker for rock used in surfacing roads under the King Bill, was sitting in his car, with the motor running, Thursday, when some of the men saw something was wrong. Opening the door, Truitt was partly unconscious and started to fall out of the car. He was gassed while in service during World War I and recently had not been in good health.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at one o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. R. Kornegay, pastor of Nazarene Church. Interment will be in the Ringo Point Cemetery.
Mr. Truitt was the son of William C. and Sarah (Shott) Truitt and was born in Adair County, March 8, 1890. He was married to Gertie Opal Burchett, Sept. 23, 1923, and to this marriage two daughters were born.
He is survived by his wife, daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ramah) Robb, Hurdland; Mrs. Glen Dale (Ruby) Riley, Washington, Ia.; one brother, Frank, of Fulton; six sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Bertha) Ray, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Pearl Hensley, Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. Charles (Isa) Wallace, Mrs. Roy (Elsie) Hammons, Mrs. Curtis (Orpha) Pipes, all of Novinger, and Mrs. Emmett (Della) Burchett, of Kirksville, and two grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home.
Bearers will be: Marion Burchett, Seaman Pipes, Curtis Pipes, Jr., Kenneth Hammons, Quinn Hensley, and Kermit Truitt.
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SAMUEL LORAN TRUITT DIES; 69 YEARS OLD
Farmer of Near Novinger Suffered Stroke on Thursday
Samuel Loran Truitt, 69, of route two, Novinger, died Sunday in a Kirksville hospital where he had been a patient since he suffered a stroke last Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. E. L. Holland, pastor of the Church of God (Holiness). Interment will be in the Lutz cemetery.
Mr. Truitt was the son of John Albert and Sarah Ann (Dockery) Truitt and was born July 25, 1881, in Adair County.
He was married to Della Wynn, November 6, 1904, and four children were born to this marriage. Mrs. Truitt died Jan. 16, 1929, and he was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
On Dec. 1, 1938 he was married here to Esther Zeigler.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Artie Cleo) Clay, of Novinger, Mrs. Henry (Elva Leota) Moots, Kirksville; two sons, Ora Samuel, of Novinger and Loren LaVern Truitt, of Kirksville; two step-children, Everett Zeigler, of Green Castle and Miss Cynthia Zeigler, of Novinger; two brothers, Charles A. Truitt, Versailles, Mo., and Frank Truitt, Yarrow; one sister, Mrs. Archie Novinger, Novinger; nine grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Mr. Truitt was a farmer.
Bearers will be: Roy, Clifford, Oren, Dannie and Jesse Truitt and Floyd Novinger.
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RITES FOR ED. TUCKER, 77
Services at Richland Church Friday Afternoon, Sept. 19
Funeral services for Ed. Tucker, who died at his home in Memphis Wednesday, Sept. 17, were conducted by Rev. H. A. Bickers at the Richland church Friday afternoon and interment was in the cemetery there.
Pall bearers were Ross Tucker, Roy Tucker, Earl Tucker, Owen Tucker, Stanley Fogle and Harley Fogle. Mrs. Crawford McWilliam, Mrs. Gussie Bowles, Ross Craven and Clyde Tippett sang, accompanied by Mrs. Ross Tucker, pianist.
Ed. Tucker was a son of David and Anna Tucker. he was born near Stiles, Iowa, Feb. 13, 1870.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Rosa Foster, Oct. 22, 1895, and lived near Hitt the remainder of his life, except three years in Pulaski, Iowa, and one year in Memphis.
He is survived by his uncle, H. H. Tucker; and four nephews.
He was a member of the Richland Baptist church.
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Child Died
George William Tucker, son of Owen and Minnie Tucker of Bloomfield, Iowa, was born at an Ottumwa hospital Saturday morning, October 24, at 8:30.
Funeral services were conducted at the Richland Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. B. E. Lett, Saturday afternoon at 4:30 and burial was in the Richland cemetery.
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H. E. TUCKER, 54 YEARS OLD, DIES SUDDENLY
Prominent Kirksville Business Man To Be Buried Wednesday.
Harley E. Tucker, 54 years old, former member of the city council and business man here, died at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon after a few hours illness, at his home, 1202 East Fillmore street. Death was due to a heart attack.
He apparently had been in good health except for a heavy cold which he had contracted about a month ago, but it was thought he had recovered his health. He was a home when he suffered an attack about 11 o’clock yesterday morning and physicians diagnosed it as a light cerebral hemorrhage or heart attack. He soon rallied from the attack and by 12:30 o’clock was much improved, but a second attack, suffered after 2 o’clock, proved fatal.
The deceased was born at Newtown, Sullivan County, Mo., on July 5, 1883, and was a son of Jerry and Frances Tucker. He was married to Miss Fannie Maxwell, of near Newtown, and they are survived by three children, Miss Mildred, Jerry and Thomas, all at home.
The family moved to Kirksville about 17 years ago and Mr. Tucker purchased the Dodge automobile agency from W. B. Huston and conducted a sales room on East Harrison Street for several years. He was elected a member of the city council in 1924 and served two years, with Grove Swigert as the other councilman and Mr. Az Stookey as mayor.
After disposing of his business interest here, the family moved to McAllen, Tex., about eight years ago. They lived there about five years, while he was engaged in the real estate business, returning here three years ago. He had been with the sales department of the Missouri Power & Light Company until transferred to Excelsior Springs, which was his headquarters while continuing to act as salesman for the company. He frequently came home to spend the week-end.
He is survived by his widow, three children, mother, Mrs. Frances Tucker, of this city, one brother, Matt Tucker, of Newtown; and three sisters, Mrs. W. D. Corbin, and Mrs. J. F Reiner, of this city, and Mrs. Robert Lewis, of Newtown.
The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church and the Masonic lodges, including the Shriners.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the church, and the Knights Templar will also assist in the services. The body will then be taken of Newtown for burial in the cemetery near there.
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H. R. TUCKER, LA PLATA, DIES ON FISHING TRIIP
Body Found by Wife And Son West of Town; Rites Tuesday
La Plata, Mo., Sept. 11. (Special)—Howard Ray Tucker, 64, died Saturday on the Hugo Conley farm, west of La Plata, where he had gone on a fishing trip. Death was due to a heart attack. He had left about noon and his wife and son were to meet him in the afternoon and they were to have a picnic supper. He was dead when they arrived.
He was born on a farm west of La Plata on December 17, 1885, teh [sic] son of Lorenzo Harlan and Mary Evelyn Tucker. On September 26, 1911 he married Leona Meador, who preceded him in death April 11, 1921. Mrs. Richard (Deloma Evelyn) Carder, of Perry, Mo., was born to this marriage.
On March 3, 1922, he married Rebecca Cummins, who with their son, Harmon, survives. Two brothers, Earl Tucker, of Novelty, and Mern Tucker, of Gifford; three sisters, Mrs. Jeff Wood and Mrs. Clarence Keithley, of La Plata, and Mrs. Maude Smith of Callao, also survive.
For the past forty years he has been section foreman on the Wabash Railroad. He was a member of the La Plata Baptist Church and belonged to the Modern Woodman Lodge.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the La Plata Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Claude Thomason, assisted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson. Burial will be in the La Plata cemetery. The body is at the home.
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Death Attributed To Shock from Son’s Death In July.
Mrs. J. M. Tucker, 89 years old, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Corbin, 1006 East Illinois street, where she made her home. Death was attributed to shock from the death of a son, Harley Tucker, four weeks ago.
Mrs. Tucker was born August 19, 1848, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of William and Sarah Sanford. While a small child she moved to Missouri with her parents, living near Newtown. She lived there until ten years ago, when she moved to Kirksville to make her home with her daughter.
Mrs. Tucker was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and took an active part in many church affairs. She was a charter member of the Order of Eastern Star at Newtown, and has been an interested worker in the organization here.
She was married to J. M. Tucker, who preceded her in death thirteen years ago. Six children were born to this union.
She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. W. D. Corbin, Kirksville; Mrs. Dilla Reiner, Kirksville; and Mrs. R. W. Lewis, Newton [sic]; one son, W. M. Tucker, Newtown; one brother, J. L. Sanford, Mitchell, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Atkinson and Mrs. Susan Norman, both of Newtown, 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Baptist Chnrch [sic] tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, of the Baptist Church. Burial will be at the family cemetery near Newtown. The body will lie in state at the Davis funeral Home until shortly before the services.
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Roy Tucker Dies In Iowa Hospital
We take notice of the passing of one of whom it can be said, “Patience is a virtue” whose name was Roy Tucker, finding release from an extended illiness [sic] on April 4, 1972 at 6:45 a.m., at the Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Roy was born May 6, 1893 to Henry H. and Alma Foster Tucker, in Scotland County Missouri.
He accepted Christ as his Saviour [sic] in his youth and united with other Baptists at the Richland Baptist Church, where he filled a number of offices the last being that of a deacon.
Roy was united in marriage to Flo Abernathey on August 30, 1914. To this union one son was born. Owen, of Lancaster Missouri.
Roy and his wife served his community as a farmer all his days.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brothers, Ross H. and Earl E.
Roy leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Flo, his son, Owen and daughter-in-law, Minnie and five grandchildren and a host of relatives ad [sic] friends.
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WM. TUCKER, BARBER, DEAD
Had Worked at His Trade in Memphis About Fifty Years
William O. Tucker, well-known Memphis barber, who had been in ill health recently, died at his home, 132 North Main street, a block north of the square, where he had lived for many years, on Saturday, October 9.
Mr. Tucker was born in Scotland county on April 1, 1870, being 73 years of age last April. His younger years were spent on a farm but for about fifty years he had worked at the barber trade in Memphis, his last shop being in the basement of the old Citizens Bank building, where he worked until his health failed and he had to quit a few months ago.
He was elected a member of the city council and represented the Second ward on the Board of Aldermen several terms.
Mr. Tucker was a lover of horses and he and his spotted pony were a familiar sight on the streets of Memphis on summer evenings and on Sunday afternoons when the weather was favorable.
Funeral services were conducted at his home Monday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. W. G. Bensberg, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Memphis cemetery.
Miss Faye Chappell, Mrs. R. M. Burns, Glen Fugate and Fred Gerth, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Henry Reed, sang. Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased.
William Owen Tucker was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Tucker.
In October, 1903, he was married to Miss Louie Donahue, who died in June of 1905. To this union one daughter was born, Norma Mae, who died in infancy. On September 13, 1908, he was married to Miss Stella Rounsavell. To this union two daughters were born. Madeline, who died on January 29, 1911, having lived only two short weeks, and Lucille, who, with her mother, survive. One brother, Louis Tucker of Lyons, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Priebe of Wyaconda, and a number of nieces and nephews, also survive.
Mr. Tucker was not a member of a church; but for many years he was an active member of the Modern Woodman and Homesteader lodges.
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E. G. TUDER, 71, OF NEAR SPERRY, DIES
Services at 2 This Afternoon; Burial In Ft. Madison Cemetery.
E. G. Tuder, of near Sperry, died at a local hospital at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, at the age of 71 years. Mr. Tuder has been in failing health for about one year.
Ernest Gilbert Tuder, son of Marion and Lora Jane (Rigdon) Tuder was born March 4, 1873 on a farm east of Kirksville. He was married to Bertha Uber on Sept. 26, 1897. To this union three children were born.
He united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Sperry about 20 years ago. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Sperry. He spent his entire life in Adair County, except for three years at Bozeman, Mont.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Genevra Crow.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Leslie and Marion at home and Mrs. Kester Phelps, of Kirksville; four grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Edna Hart and Mrs. Nevada Hubrich of Greentop, and two brothers, Earl, of Greentop and Elmer, of Kansas City, also a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Dee Riley Funeral Home this afternoon at two o’clock by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith. Burial will be in the Fort Madison cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Volney Tuder, Dean Cragg, Glenn Cragg, Melvin Martin, Frank Copper and Edwin Hart.
Ernest Gilbert Tuder, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Mar 1944, p. 7, col. 3
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LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. ELMER TUDER
Had Been Bedfast Over a Year; Funeral Tomorrow.
Mrs. Leota Tuder, 45, wife of Elmer Tuder, died yesterday afternoon at 1:20 o’clock at her home west of Kirksville. She had been bedfast over a year.
The funeral is to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Dee Riley Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church, and burial will be made in the Highland Park Cemeter [sic]. The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Mrs. Tuder was born Nov. 3, 1895 in the Pure Air vicinity, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Eitel. She was married to Elmer Tuder July 27, 1921 and two children were born.
Surviving are her husband, two sons, Burhl, 18, and Bernard, 16, her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Noah Eitel, of Des Moines, Ia.; three sisters, Mrs. Yvetta Fieman, Des Moines; Mrs. Ruby Griffin, Kirksville, and Mrs. O. M., Blackorby, Novinger, and one brother, Charles Eitel, Jeffersonville, Ind.
Mrs. Tudor [sic] had lived her entire life in Adair County.
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MARION TUDER, AGED 91, DIES AT QUEEN CITY
Funeral To Be Held Today at Ft. Madison Church.
Marion Tuder, 91 years old, died yesterday afternoon at 12:06 o’clock at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Vada G. Hubrich, of Queen City. He had been ill with cancer.
The funeral is to be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Ft. Madison Church, conducted by the Rev. Sam Marcum, of Greentop. Burial will be made in the churchyard cemetery. The body is to lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until time for the rites.
Mr. Turner had been a resident if this vicinity since 1865, when he came from Howard County, Missouri, with his parents and settled east of Kirksville. He lived for several years in the Trinity vicinity, 12 miles northeast of here. He was born near Fayette, Sept. 16, 1844 a son of Joseph and Elvira Tuder.
He was married May 3, 1870 to Lora Jane Rigdon. He united with the Baptist Church at Sperry in 1880. Surviving are five sons and daughters, Earnest G. Tuder, of Greentop; Edna F. Hart, of Willmathsville; L. Earl Tuder, of Greentop; Vasa G. Hubrich, of Queen City, and M. Elmer Tuder, of Kirksville. One daughter, Geneva, died May 28, 1912. There are 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and one brother, David, of Bozeman, Montana.
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MRS. ALLIE TUDOR, WED 3 MONTHS, KILLS HERSELF
Shoots Self Through the Heart at Home of Sister Near Sublette.
Mrs. Allie Tudor, aged 19, and a bride of three months, committed suicide last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rufus Vanwey, near Sublette, by shooting herself through the heart with a small revolver.
Coroner Waddill was summoned to Sublette and held an inquest this morning, the jury returning a verdict that the girl came to her death by a gun shot wound inflicted by herself.
Mrs. Tudor and her husband, Elmer Tudor, were visiting at the Vanwey home, and last night Mrs. Tudor rose from the supper table and without announcing her intention, went into her bedroom. Almost immediately the sound of a revolver shot was heard. The members of the family rushed in, and Dr. Farrington, of Greentop, was called, but it appears that death was instantaneous.
It was testified at the coroner’s inquest that Mrs. Tudor had threatened to take her life if her husband did not quit drinking, and it is presumed that it was following a discussion of this topic that she ended her life.
Mrs. Tudor was the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Palmer, of Greentop, one of the best and most highly respected families of this section. She was known as a jolly girl, and was liked by all who know her.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock, and burial will be in Ft. Madison cemetery.
Allie Tudor, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Feb 1917, p. 1, col. 3
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Carl Tudor Dies Suddenly in Illinois
Carl Tudor of Villa Grove, Ill. passed away suddenly at his home March 13th. He was born in Memphis, Mo., April 3, 1904, son of Tom and Nellie Rule Tudor. He was married to Anna Rhodes March 16, 1927. They were parents of Mrs. Edna Brown, Mrs. Bill Austin, both of Gorin, Mo., and Mrs. Amy Nell Colton now in foreign country with her husband, Congo, Africa.
His wife died June 21, 1948 and he married Eleanor Hurbert and they have four children. His father died January 10, 1950. Besides the children he leaves his mother and eight brothers and sisters, Adah Moorhouse, Maxine Randall and Anna Riney of Urbana, Ill., Alice Horvath and Walter Tudor of Chicago, Ill., Forrest Tudor of Robinson, Ill., Pearl of Wanatchee, Wash., and Almeta of Gibralter, Mich., besides uncles, aunts and grandchildren. He was a plumber by trade.
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Nellie Tudor Dies At Age of 87
Nellie D. Tudor, 87, of 706 N. Lincoln, U. died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 1969, in the Oliver Nuring [sic] Home in Champaign.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel. Burial was to be in East Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Tudor was born August 1, 1881, in Memphis, Missouri, daughter of Walter and Schuler Ferguson Rule. She married Thomas E. Tudor, April 7, 1898, in Memphis, Missouri. He died in January, 1951.
Surviving are five daughter, Mrs. Charles (Ada) Moorehead, Mrs. Lee (Anna) Riney, all of Urbana, and Mrs. Joe (Alice) Horvath, of Chicago, and Mrs. Warren (Almeta) Heier of Gilbralter, Michigan; two sons, Pearl Tudor of Wenatchee, Washington, and Forrest of Palestine; one brother, Ira Rule of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Lilly Redfern of New London, Iowa, and Mrs. Earle Elgin of Hannibal, Missouri; 29 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, two daughters, three sisters, and two brothers.
Mrs. Tudor was a practical nurse. She came to Urbana 15 years ago from Memphis, Missouri. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and World War II Mothers in Memphis.
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MRS. FRANCES TULEY DIES EARLY TODAY
Mrs. Sarah Francis [sic] Tuley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Howell on East Pirce [sic] street this morning about two o’clock, after an illness extending over a period of many years. For the past month she has been seriously sick and her death has been expected at any time.
Mrs. Tuley was born July 31, 1838, and was married to Elias Tuley in 1875 in Marion county, but spent the most of her married life in Monroe City. The husband died eighteen years ago, and since that time she has made here home with her only child, Mrs. Robert Howell; coming with the family to Kirksville seventeen years ago to make their home.
She has been a life long member of the Methodist church, but on account of ill health has not been able to attend services for several years.
Funeral services will be held at the Summers-Flinchpaugh chapel Friday afternoon at three o’clock, in charge of Rev. Ward M. Baker.
The body will then be taken to Palmyra Saturday morning where it will be placed in the family lot beside the grave of her husband.
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H. S. TUMMOND, 62, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Was in Hospital Here; Funeral To Be Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon in the chapel at the Davis Funeral Home for Harry Samuel Tummond, 62, who died Sunday morning in a Kirksville hospital following several months illness. The Rev. R. E. Otto will conduct the services and interment will be in the Llewellyn Cemetery.
Mr. Tummond was born in Kirksville October 17, 1883, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Leichty) Tummond. He was educated in the Kirksville schools and spent most of his life here with the exception of several years during which he resided in the western states. A former employee of Fellers and Beard, Mr. Tummond had been employed at the Journal Printing Company for the last two years.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tummond was preceded in death by one sister. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. N. E. Leonard and Mrs. Charles F. Lind, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Alfred Davis, of Excello; a cousin, Stanley Dawson, of Kirksville; four nephews and two nieces. Mr. Tummond was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Modern Woodmen.
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MRS. MARGARET TUMMOND, AGED RESIDENT, DIES
Funeral Services at 2 P.M. Wednesday at Dee Riley’s.
Mrs. Margaret Tummond, 87 years and 5 months of age, died at her home at 410 South Marion street at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of seven weeks.
Margaret Lichty was born in Frostburg, Md., Sept, 4, 1848. She was a daughter of Samuel and Margaret Lichty. As a young woman, with her parents, she came to Illinois, and 67 years ago the family moved to Kirksville, where she has since resided. On July 8, 1874, she was married to Harry Tummond. The young couple went to the home and began housekeeping in the house in which she died. One sister, Mrs. Lyda Earhart, of Spokane, Wash., four children, Mrs. Nina Elcee Leonard, Mrs. Charles F. Link, Mrs. Clara Davis and Harry Samuel, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren survive. A daughter, Murtle, died in 1911. Stanley Dawson, of Kirksville, is a nephew.
Mrs. Tummond was one of the oldest, if not the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church, of Kirksville. As a child, she was reared in the Lutheran Church. There being no church of that denomination here, the family affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church, her membership there being continuous for nearly 70 years. Her mind was always young. She was a lovely character, having a great interest in young people, and young people, in turn, loved her.
She saw Kirksville as a war torn, obscure inland village grow to the modern city it now is. For many years, she lived a neighbor to Dr. Andrew T. Still and his family. She saw first hand the struggles of the distinguished discoverer of osteopathy while he was perfecting the new scence [sic] of healing.
The funeral services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. B. N. Covert, at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.
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ALTA TURNER SUCCUMBS IN HOSPITAL HERE
Funeral Services Set for Wednesday Morning
Mrs. D. F. (Alta) Turner of 121 E. Burton St., died this morning in a Kirksville hospital where she had been a patient the past week.
Funeral services will be held at the Dee Riley Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10:30 conducted by Rev. T. W. Jolly, pastor of the First Christian Church. Interment will be in the Highland Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Turner was the daughter of James Willard and Kitty (Hilt) Adams and was born in Adair County, May 30, 1885.
She was married Dec. 25, 1904 to D. F. Turner and to this marriage three children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and one sister.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Kenneth, of Kirksville, and Lt. Commander Allen Turner, U. S. N., stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii; one brother, Samuel A. Adams, San Francisco, Calif.; stepmother, Mrs. Chattie Adams, Greentop, and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Turner was a member of the Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star No. 184 and White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 4, Kirksville.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home. Bearers will be: G. E. Robinson, William Haynie, Chester Bell, George McGregor, Dr. Ray Admas and Dr. Claude Adams.
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FUNERAL HELD TODAY FOR MRS. D. P. TURNER
Former Macon Countian Died at Home Here Saturday.
Mrs. Armilda Lee Turner, 74 years old, wife of D. P. Turner, died Christmas Day at her home, 1301 North Franklin Street here. She had been ill for several months.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Adventist Church at Goldsberry, in Macon County, Mo., conducted by Elder S. C. Pettis, of Macon. Burial was made in Murry Cemetery.
Mrs. Turner was born in Macon County on May 4, 1863, a daughter of John M. and Mary J. Murry Lile.
She and her husband moved here about ten years ago from Macon County. E. M. Turner, 1304 North Green Street, is a son.
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C. L. TURNER, AGED 81, DIES AT HOME HERE
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon; Burial At Brashear.
Charles Lee Turner, 81, died at 5:30 o’clock this morning at his home, 1402 South Osteopathy. Mr. Turner was born in Hannibal, Nov. 16, 1861, the son of Silas and Louisa Turner. On May 28, 1894, he married the former Nancy Isabelle Martin.
Surviving, besides his widow, are four sons, H. E. Turner, of Twin Falls, Idaho; Joe Turner, of Anderson, Ind., Roy L. Turner and W. L. Turner, of Kirksville; three daughters, Gladys Turner, Hazel Turner and Mildred Mason, all of Kirksville; 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Mrs. Margaret McGlothlin, and a half-brother, T. J. Sparks, of Ft. Madison, Iowa.
One son, Georgie, a brother, a sister, a half-sister and a half-brother preceded him in death.
The body will lie in state at the Dee Riley Funeral Home until the funeral which will be held there at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. R. J. Patterson will officiate. Burial will be in the Brashear Cemetery.
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D. P. TURNER, AGED 83, DIES AT HOME HERE
Macon County Farmer-Banker Until Retirement 10 Years Ago.
Daniel P. Turner, 83 years old, died at his home at 1301 North Franklin Street here Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock after a brief illness from pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Adventist Church near Goldsberry, Macon County, conducted by the Rev. Charles A. Jones, Baptist minister, and burial will be in the cemetery near the church. The body now lies in state at the Davis funeral Home, where it will remain until time for the funeral.
Mr. Turner was born in Macon County, Missouri Dec. 19, 1857, the son of Felix and Lucinda Turner. He was married to Armilda Lee Lile and three sons, Oscar F., Walter O. and Everett M. Turner were born. Two sons, Oscar F. and Walter O., and his wife preceded him in death.
Surviving is one son, Everett M. Turner, Kirksville; one grandson, William Lee Turner, Roswell, New Mexico; one brother, Felix Turner, of Tullvania, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Emerine Lile, of near Ethel, Mo., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Turner received his elementary education in a rural school and attended the old Kirksville normal school. He taught school in Macon County, became a prominent farmer there, helped organize and become a director of the bank at New Boston, helped organize the bank at Goldsberry and served as its president. Most of his business life was spent near Goldsberry, where he was affectionately known as “Uncle Daniel.”
About ten years ago he retired from active business, he and his wife moving to Kirksville and making their home at 1301 North Franklin Street.
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Obituary
Drucilla Caroline Kennedy was born in Calloway county, Kentnckey [sic] May, 1823.
She came to Iowa in 1854. She was married to T. H. Turner [sic] Dec. 18, 1862.
She moved with her family to Missouri in 1879.
She died at her home in Kilwinning on May, 6 1913. Age 89 yrs. 11 mo. 29 days.
She leaves three children, stepson and several grandchildren to mourn her loss.
She joined the Baptist chnrch [sic] at an early age.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. T. H. Turner.
The Children.
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DIED
Elizabeth Turner was born in Ohio. January 1, 1820 and departed this life March 9, 1907, at the home of her son, J. A. Turner near Wyaconda[,] Missouri. She came to Missouri when she was sixteen years old and has resided here ever since. She was married in 1840 and was the mother of eight children. She was a member of the Christian church and died in the triumphs of a living faith in her Redeemer.
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Obituary
Elizabeth Anderson was born in Ohio in 1820 and died at the home of her son, J. A. Turner, near Wyaconda, March, 9, 1907. When 15 years of age she moved with her parents to Scotland County, Mo. In 1840 she was married to Alex Turner, who died in 1857. To this union was born 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls: All of whom have gone before her except 2 sons, J. A. Turner, of Wyaconda, Mo., and J. T. Turner of Detroit[,] Iowa. In 1873 she united with the Methodist Protestant church of which she lived a member for 10 years. In 1883 she united with the Christian church of which she lived a devoted member until the day of her death.
The funeral was conducted at the residence of J. A. Turner by Rev. C. V. Pearce of Canton, Sunday afternoon.
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DIED.
A telegram was received this morning by Dr. J. A. Quintal stating the death of Frank Turner, son of Rev. Turner in Kansas City.
Frank Turner, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jun 1906, p. 1, col. 1
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J. F. TURNER DIES AT HOME IN LA PLATA
Funeral Services to Be Held at 2 O’Clock Thursday p. m.
LaPlata, Mo., April 2. (Special)—James Foster Turner, 66, died at 7:45 o’clock last night following a lingering illness.
He was a son of the late J. H. and Susan Turner and was born in Randolph County and while a small boy he moved with his parents to a farm north of La Plata. About 25 years ago he moved to La Plata, where he followed the carpenter trade. He was a member of the Christian Church at Gibbs.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Robert L. Lucas, Gary, Ind.; Mrs. Carl Comer, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. E. F. McGinnis and Mrs. Arthur Shearer of Hannibal, two sons, Alvin L. of Pacific, Mo., and James F. Jr., of Gary, Ind., one sister, Mrs. C. Rolliston of La Plata and two brothers, Water [sic] and Ora Turner of California, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church here Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. Albert W. Turner. Burial will be in the La Plata cemetery.
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M. B. TURNER, 82, IS DEAD
Had Lived on Farm Near Downing Since 15 Years of Age
(By Our State Line Reporter)
Funeral services were held at Barker church Sunday at one o’clock for M. B. Turner, who died Friday, Feb. 1. Services were conducted by Rev. Bertha Porter of Livonia. Pall bearers were Robert Crook, Hobert Gooden, Kinney Cossel, Elmer Wilson, Harry Fryrear and Raymond Cossel. Burial was in the Cone cemetery with the Masonic funeral service at the grave.
Mitherow Barzaneous Turner was born near Agency, Iowa, March 28, 1863, and died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kinney, near Hitt Feb. 1, age 82 years.
He came with his parents to a farm near Downing when 15 years of age and made his home in this community all his life.
August 28, 1889, he was married to Mary F. Reed. To this union was born five children. His wife died August 4, 1916. Surviving are his two daughters, Mrs. Fred Kinney, Downing, and Mrs. Alpha Cossel, Pueblo, Colo.; one son, Earle Turner, Pueblo; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Tabitha Elston, Downing, and Mrs. Anna Rupe, Des Moines.
He was a member of the Barker United Brethren church and the Masonic lodge at Downing.
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William H. Turner Lead an Active Business Life
Wm. H. Turner, who had been ill several months and who fell at his home recently and broke his hip, died at a Kirksville hospital Friday evening, January 28, at 6 o’clock.
The body was brought to Memphis and short funeral services were held at the Gerth & Baskett chapel at 10 o’clock Sunday morning by Rev. James L. Stone, pastor of the Christian church after which regular services were conducted at the Christian church in Wyaconda at 11 o’clock. Interment was in the Wyaconda cemetery.
Mr. Turner led an active business life. He lived in Wyaconda and community before moving to Memphis. He was in the livery business at Wyaconda, bought horses and mules, and lived on a farm south of Wyaconda a few years.
Mr. and Mrs. Turner moved to Memphis a few years ago where he continued in the horse and mule business with his son, John Turner. He was also in the road contracting business and built some of the first roads out of Memphis when the hard road movement first started in the state twenty years ago.
William H. Turner was a son of John and Alice Turner. He was born in Van Buren county, Iowa, on September 20, 1869.
He was married to Miss Nannie James of Wyaconda on Dec. 12, 1893, and to this union three children were born.
His parents and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Breckenridge, and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Suter and one brother, J. C. Turner, preceded him in death.
Surviving besides his wife, are two sons, Hubert Turner of Memphis, and Cpl. John M. Turner of Pollyanna, Pa.; two brothers, Thad and Cecil Turner; two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Ritchey and Mrs. Virgil LaFrenz, all of Wyaconda; two grandchildren, Mrs. Russell Cravens of California, and Billy Breckenridge of Hannibal, and two great grandchildren.
Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Billy Breckenridge of Hannibal; Mrs. J. A. Shacklett of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kearns of Stronghurst, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bishop and daughter of Niota, Ill., and Miss Clarice Turner of Ft. Madison.
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Wm. Parker Turner, a prominent farmer living two miles east of Kirksville, died Sunday night, aged 73 years. He was born in Belmont county Ohio, and at the age of sixteen enlisted and served through the war. He came to Missouri in 1867 and located in Shelby county and then returned to Ohio where he remained seven years. He came again to Missouri in 1882 and bought the fine farm of 240 acres east of town which he still owned at the time if his death. He was married October 14, 1870, to Sarah F. Carothers, daughter of Lewis F. and Angelica (Miller) Carothers. His wife was a native of Lewis county, born Oct. 23, 1846. To them were born seven children, three of whom are living. Henry P., born Dec. 12, 1872, died Nov. 26, 1892; William, born Oct 26, died March 11, 1896; Ella, born Oct. 30, 1874, died Dec. 18, 1879; Lucy, born Nov. 18, 1879, died July 21, 1881, and Pearl, who later was Mrs. Geo. Hunter and who died June 13, 1915. Those who survive are Thomas E. Turner, the eldest son, born April 28, 1871, Grace, born May 21, 1882, now Mrs. Geo. Noe. He is also survived by three brothers, D. W. Turner, who lives in Kansas, G. T. Turner, of Oklahoma, S. S. Turner, of California and one sister, Mrs. J. W. Salmans, of Siloam Springs, Ark. Mr. Turner was a member of the G. A. R. and the Christian church. He was an excellent citizen, one whose word was as good as his bond, and in all the relations yf [sic] life he lived up to the higher law. The funeral took place from the home Wednesday. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. W. Condit, pastor of the Christian church. Burial in Llewellyn cemetery.
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MRS. ANNA A. TURNEY, 71, DIES NEAR LA PLATA
Native of Canada Ill for Several Months; Funeral Thursday.
Special to The Daily Express.
La Plata, Mo., Jan. 23—Mrs. Anna A. Turney, widow of N. E. Turney, died this morning at the home of W. H. Yates 2 1-2 miles west of La Plata where she had made her home for the past eight months. She had been in failing health for he past three years. She was 71 years of age.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christie Funeral Home here, conducted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson. Burial will be made in the La Plata cemetery.
Mrs. Turney was born Feb. 14, 1867, in Toronto, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Mary McQuire Arnell. She was married to Mr. Turney on March 15, 1897, and they came to Missouri twenty-five years ago. She was the last member of a family of twelve children.
Mrs. Turney was a member of the Methodist Church, having joined in early womanhood. She was an ardent Bible student and enjoyed attending church when her health permitted.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. A. O. Beall of La Plata, and the following grandchildren: Charles W. Yates, Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Wes Edwards of Keokuk, Mrs. Robert Manges of Martinsville, Ill.
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ALLEN TUTTLE DIES AFTER 24TH OPERATION
Funeral at Mt. Carmel Church at 1 O’clock Monday
Gifford, Mo., March 7. (Special)—Allen Tuttle, 59, of seven miles southwest of La Plata, died in St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis Friday afternoon, March 5, at three o’clock following a twenty-fourth operation in an effort to regain his health. He had some infected teeth extracted ten years ago. He went to St. Lous a few days ago for the operation.
Funeral services will be held in the Mt. Carmel Church Monday afternoon at one o’clock.
He was the son of George and Elizabeth (Hodge) Tuttle and was born on a farm near Sees Ford west of the Chariton River near Gifford, on March 23, 1888. He was married to Miss Thelma Brooks, and twins, a son and daughter, were born to this marriage, the daughter dying at time of birth.
He is survived by his wife, one son Donald; two brothers, Jake Tuttle, of Yarrow and Cleve Tuttle, of near Gifford.
For the last few years he has lived near La Plata.
The body will lie in state at his farm home southwest of La Plata.
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MRS. AMANDA TUTTLE DIES NEAR GIFFORD
Funeral Tomorrow for Lifelong Adair County Resident Aged 83.
Special to the Daily Express.
Gifford, Mo., May 28—Mrs. Amanda Elizabeth Tuttle, a lifelong resident of Adair County, died Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home of her son, Allen Tuttle, near Gifford, at the age of 83 years. Her death was attributed to her advanced age.
Mrs. Tuttle, known to her relatives and close friends as “Aunt Betty”, was born October 23, 1856, in Adair County near Gifford and had lived her entire life in that vicinity. She was married to George Washington Tuttle, who preceded her in death in 1917. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle, two of them preceding their mother in death. They were Anna, who died at the age of two years, and Henry, who died four years ago. The three surviving children are Allen, with whom she made her home, G. C. Tuttle of near Yarrow, and J. W. Tuttle of near Novinger. She also leaves eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; one brother, Jesse Hodge of Kirksville, and one sister. Mrs. Abbie Easley, who lives in the State of Washington.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
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Death of Carrie C. Tuttle
Carrie C. Tuttle was born in Scotland County, Missouri, October 26, 1888. Died April 28, 1917, aged 28 years, 7 months. She was the youngest of three children born to her parents, Stephen and H. V. Tuttle. She had been an invalid from babyhood and at times her suffering was great. She leaves her mother and one brother and many other relatives and friends who will be lonely without her presence. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church at Arbela Sunday afternoon, April 29, by Rev. W. A. Howard of Memphis. Burial was in the Arbela cemetery.
Carrie C. Tuttle, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 3 May 1917, p. 1, col. 4
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Former Yarrow Resident Killed
Elby Earl Tuttle, 41, of Murray, Iowa, who formerly lived near Yarrow, was killed instantly in an automobile collision June 15 near Osceola, Iowa. The driver of the other car also was killed instantly.
According to the Murray Journal, Mr. Tuttle was on his way home from visiting his wife who had been in an Osceola hospital for some time.
Funeral services were held last Monday at Osceola and burial was in the Murray cemetery.
The deceased was a son of J. W. and Minta Tuttle, and was born April 23, 1910, at Yarrow. He was married to Grace Loomis in 1932 and they had one child, Larry. He was employed as a mechanic for an implement company at Murray.
He is survived by his parents, who live in the Pure Air neighborhood, his wife and son, and a brother, Alfred Tuttle, of Queen City.
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E. C. TUTTLE, 76 YEARS OLD, IS DEAD HERE
In Failing Health for Some Time; Funeral Thursday
Ernest Clifford Tuttle, 76, of 701 E. Washington, died in a Kirksville hospital at 12:30 p.m. today. He had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be held in the Memorial Chapel of the Robert B. Davis Funeral Home, 115 W. Jefferson, Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment will be in the Brashear cemetery.
He was the son of Daniel Webster and Sarah (Hill) Tuttle and was born in eastern Adair County on Sept. 30, 1874. He was married to Miss Addie Musick and two children were born to them.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Loren E., of Dearfield [sic], Ill.; one brother, George Tuttle, of Kirksville, one sister, Mrs. E. E. (Mary) Black, of La Crescendo, Calif., and a granddaughter, Patricia (Tuttle) Thompson, of Brookline, Mass.
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FUNERAL HELD TODAY FOR MRS. LOTTIE TUTTLE
Died in St. Joseph; Services Conducted At La Plata
June 23, La Plata, Mo. (Special)—Funereal services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon for Mrs. Lottie Tuttle, 65, who died at 9 o’clock Monday night in a St. Joseph hospital following an illness of several years. The services were conducted by the Rev. Fred L. Hudson at the home of Mrs. Tuttle’s daughter, Mrs. Albert Whaley, in La Plata. Burial was made in the La Plata Cemetery.
Mrs. Tuttle was born Oct. 13, 1882, near New Cambria, where she spent most of her life. She also lived at Ethel and at Bell Gardens, Calif., and for five years she made her home with Mrs. Whaley in La Plata. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Tuttle was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Tuttle, who died in 1941.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Harold Moore, of Vista, Calif.; Mrs. George Shambeck, of Los Angeles; Mrs. George Fox, of Marceline, and Mrs. Whaley, of La Plata; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Green, of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Josephine Cook, of Choctaw, Okla.; a foster brother, Everett Burnett, of Texas, and five grandchildren.
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Boy Dies Suddenly
The fifteen year old son of Ira Tuttle dropped dead last Saturday in a restaurant in Novinger. The boy was in apparent good health. Heart disease was given as the cause of death.
Tuttle, Kirksville, Missouri, The Democrat, 5 May 1905, p. 8, col. 3 and The Kirksville Journal, 4 May 1905, p. 1, col. 6
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Thomas Warren Twaddle, born in Chicago, August 28, 1927, died at his home in Wilmette, Illinois, December 25, 1974.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, daughters, Catherine, 13, and Sandra, 11; mother, Florence Warren Twaddle, and sister, Mary (Mrs. R. C.) Woeller.
After early childhood in Chicago, he grew up on the family farm in Scotland County, attending rural district grade school at Pleasant Hill and high school in Memphis, where he was an honor student and one of the first State Farmers in the local FFA Chapter.
In World War II military service at Ft. Monmouth, he had technical instruction in dial telephone and the development at Squire Laboratory of the first radar used in our defense against the German submarines.
He was married to Helen Waite in the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago’s near North Side where his parents also had been married and he christened. After a few years in the city, they moved to the present residence in suburban Wilmette.
During his years in graphic arts, he and his wife became experienced in its problems of production, management and promotion, both actively, and as printing and publishing consultants. This business will still be continued.
Funeral services were in Scott Chapel, Wilmette, burial private. A part of the service was a eulogy given by one of his business associates and close friend of the family.
Those who knew and loved him find it hard to believe that, with happy home and business life a hard-won reward, at forty seven, Tom is gone. But he was stricken without warning and did not suffer long. For that we can be grateful.
In all days to come, we of his family shall cherish the many evidences of kind thoughts that have come to us.
Thomas Warren Twaddle – may he rest in peace.
Thomas Warren Twaddle, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 Feb 1975, p. 10, col. 3 & 4
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