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Bailey, W.T.
Funeral services for the late W.T. Bailey, whose death occurred several days ago at his home in Camden were held
at 11:00 o'clock, Wed. morning from the Camden Baptist Church. Interment was in the South Point cemetery. .
(Richmond Missourian: January 22, 1925)
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Ball, Martin Luther "Num"
Martin Luther "Num" Ball
Num Ball Dies Sunday Evening Aged Colored Man Was Member of Methodist Church For 48 Years. Born Into Slavery--Served
Faithfully Served Three Generations of Ball Family--Will Be Buried in Family Lot. Num Ball, for 48 years a member
of the Richmond Methodist church, and the only colored member of that church, died last night at 6 o'clock at his
home, 526 E. Lexington street. Born into slavery in the Ball family in 1856, he made his home with Mrs. J. E. Ball
where he "was one of the family". He had suffered from heart disease for the past 5 or 6 years. during
the past two years he was almost an invalid. He was bedfast for the last two months preceding his death. One of
Richmond's most colorful figures, and highly respected, he was described this morning by Dr. W. L. Scarborough,
presiding elder of the Richmond district of the Methodist church, as a "fine old soul". Leading members
of the Methodist church expressed their confidence in him by referring to him as the "best member of the church."
The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from his church--the Methodist church--at 3 o'clock. Dr. Scarborough
will have charge of the services. Miss Mabel Jackson and Miss Sally Jackson will sing hymns which were Mr. Ball's
favorites. At the grave, a colored quartet from the C. M. E. church in Richmond will sing "Swing Low Sweet
Chariot." The quartet only a few days before Num's death, called on him and sang the song. He was so pleased
with it, that the quartet has been requested to sing it in his memory at the grave. His real name was Martin Luther
Ball. He was born in Lexington in 1856, the son of Lucinda Ball. His mother was a slave in the family of James
S. Ball. When the Civil war broke out in 1861, Num was quite young and time after time Confederate soldiers were
fed, quartered and hidden in the Ball mansion overlooking the Missouri river. Mrs. Ball, Num's mistress, died soon
after she learned of the death of Mr. Ball and one of his sons in the battle of Wilson Creek. Following Mrs. Ball's
death, with Miss Betty and Miss Ann Ball, the daughters of Mrs. Ball, Num came to Richmond to make his home with
Marion Ball, the Misses Ball's brothers. He then worked in the blacksmith shop owned by Mr. Ball and Mr. Asbury
until he became too old for such strenuous work. In the cyclone of 1876 Marion Ball was killed and Num was so badly
injured that it was thought he could not recover. After the cyclone, he moved to Columbia, Mo., where he lived
for a few years, later returning to Richmond with J. E. Ball, son of Marion Ball. Num will be buried in the Ball
family lot in the city cemetery with the members of the family he had served for three generations. Funeral arrangements
in charge of E. Thurman. The Richmond Missourian: November 11, 1933 {Submitted by Shirley Brungardt}
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Ballinger, Allen
…in the Gossage scrapbook is the dramatic narrative of the drowning of Allen Ballinger, near Dale Bridge, four
miles north of Richmond, Mo., Thursday, the 1st day of July 1897. Young Ballinger was nearly 23 years of age. His
death by drowning might be called as being due to recklessness or bravery..
Young Ballinger and some of his young friends had been riding across the bridge or culvert over a small stream
or ditch that led to Crooked River, the water being over the bridge, but not of sufficient depth to cause the horses
to swim. He told his companions that he was going around the bridge and intended to make his horse swim. He forced
his horse into the deep water, and when he plunged in both horses and rider went under. In the struggle, the horse
threw its rider and swam out.
Young Ballinger had on his heavy clothing, including heavy rubber boots, preventing him from swimming. He came
to the surface and asked his comrades for assistance, but, since no one went to his release, he went down, and
came up the second time, with the same result - and, again the third time, when he sank to rise no more. His body
was found two hours later near where he went down, and was taken to the home of Had Burns near the scene of the
drowning, and prepared for burial. Services by Elder R. L. Wilson of the Christian Church. Interment at Richmond
City Cemetery.
Ray County Chapters, Gossage Scrapbook, The Missourian, 1932 Christmas Edition (Transcription of Richmond
(City) Cemetery has his death date, July 1, 1897
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Banister, Emma
A Distressing Accident
A distressing accident happened about dark on Tuesday evening to Emma, the little five year old daughter of Mrs.
John T. Banister, who lives over Bogie's grocery store at the north-east corner of the square.. The little one
was on the porch at the rear of the building playing with parlor matches, when her clothing was ignited. Night
Officer Burnett was standing on the opera house corner and heard the child scream. He ran over and with the assistance
of the family quickly extinguished the fire, but not before the little one was terribly burned from the waist up
and her face was also slightly disfigured. Dr. Smith was at once called and gave all the relief possible, and while
the child is dangerously burned no serious results are anticipated.
LATER - The burns were more serious than at first supposed, and the little one died in great agony yesterday afternoon.
Everything that medical skill and loving care could suggest was done to ease the suffering of the child, but all
in vain. The sympathies of the entire community go out to Mrs. Banister and her family in their great bereavement.
The remains of the little girl will be interred in the city cemetery this afternoon.
Richmond Conservator, July 7, 1892
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Barger, Robert Owen
A Resident of Elkhorn, Mr. Barger Was Born in 1851 – Funeral Held on Friday Afternoon
Robert Owen Barger, a son of Chas. and Kathern Barger, was born May 11, 1851, in West Molin County, Penn., and
died at his home in the Elkhorn neighborhood, Thursday, August 11, at 7:00 o’clock p.m.
In 1873 he was married to Miss Sarah Peel, who preceded him in death March 10, 1923. To this union eight children
were born: Henry, Bud and Ed of Rayville, Jesse and Willis who preceded him in death, Charles of Vibbard, two daughters,
Maud of Rayville, and Mrs. Blanche Height of Kansas City, Mo.
He also leaves four brothers, Johnson of Illinois, William and Frank of Ray County, and Charles of California;
three sisters, Mrs. Emma Stevie of Richmond, Rebecca Blain of Boyd, Idaho, and Lucy Maddin of Kansas City, Mo.
a host of other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Christian Union church at Vibbard.
Funeral services were held at Pisgah church, Friday afternoon, by the Rev. Robert Harder of Rayville. Burial at
Barger cemetery.
(Note: Pisgah Cemetery list him being buried in that cemetery) {The Missourian; August 18, 1927}
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Barr, Leo J.
At his home in Kansas City, Wednesday, March 19th, 1890, Leo J. Barr of consumption., at the age of 30 years.
He leaves a wife and one child. (Buried Richmond ( City ) Cemetery) {Richmond Conservator: March 19, 1890}
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Barger, William
William Barger Died: Early Resident of Elkhorn Community Passed Away after Brief Illness
Wm. S. Barger, 67 years of age, a pioneer resident of Elkhorn and widely known throughout Ray county, passed away
at his home Sunday after a brief illness.
Mr. Barger had been in apparent good health until about a week ago when he became slightly ill. His condition gradually
became worse until he passed away.
Settling in the Elkhorn community 52 years ago, Mr. Barger resided on his farm near there the entire period.
Mr. Barger was a member of the Elkhorn Christian Church.
Besides his widow and three step children, he is survived by three daughters, Lela Arnote, Kansas City; Goldie
Scott, Liberty; Emma Board, Kansas City’ one son, Chris Barger; Orrick, three brother, Frank Barger, Rayville;
Chas. Barger, Los Angeles; and J. J. Barger of Carthage, Mo. three sisters, Lucy Madden, Kansas City; Emma Steva,
Richmond; Rebecca Swain, Idaho.
Funeral services were held from the Pisgah Church, Tuesday morning, at 11 o’clock. The Rev. Leon Clevenger officiated.
Interment was in the Pisgah cemetery.
Richmond Missourian Thursday December 26, 1929.
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Barron, Octavia A. (Mason)
RAY CO. PIONEER DIED SATURDAY---Mrs. O.A. Barron Born June 1, 1840, Near Here---Funeral Held on Sunday-Watched
Development of This Section During 87 Years of Her Life, and Saw Much History. The Missourian; February 9, 1928
Mrs. Octavia A. Barron, 87, a native Ray Countian, and a pioneer of this section, died at the home of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ringquist on East Main street, Saturday morning at 5 o'clock. She had been in failing
health for some time.
The story of Mrs. Barron's life, as told in a sketch found in the files of the Allen-Morton-Watkins chapter of
the D.A.R.'s, written by her daughter, Mrs. W.F. Yates, draws a colorful and interesting picture, interwoven, as
it is, with the history and development of Ray County for the past three-quarters of a century and more.
Octavia Mason was born June 1, 1840 on the banks of the Missouri River opposite Lexington, the daughter of George
W.[sic] and Elizabeth Mason. At that time, her grandparents were conducting a hotel on the river bank, and her
parents lived with them. Her father worked at Lexington, and crossed the river each day on his way to work and
return..
When the deceased was nine months old, her parents moved to Knoxville. They resided here until she was nine years
of age, and it was while here that Octavia Mason received her first contact with war, many more of which were to
come in later years, when she saw soldiers drilling for the Mexican war.
From Knoxville the family moved to Millville, where her father engaged in the mercantile business. At that time,
railroads were not even a dream, and twice each year Mr. Mason would ride to Camden where he would catch a St.
Louis bound boat. In St. Louis, he would buy merchandise for the next six months, which would be shipped by boat
to Camden or Hughes Landing, and then taken in ox-carts to Millville.
A little log cabin with a dirt floor, puncheon seats and a fireplace---that was the first school thtat[sic] Octavia
Mason attended. It was at Millville. Later she came to Richmond, just then beginning to be a town of consequence,
and attended school here two years. Following two more years at the seminary at Lexington, she returned to Millville,
and at the age of 15 years, was united in marriage to Thomas R. Young, who became a partner of her father's. They
resided in Millville for many years.
To this union, one child was born, Florence Isabelle, now Mrs. A. Ringquist.
Soon after came the Civil war, with its trials, its sorrows, and the young bride never forgot the long years of
privation and suffering. How her brother was captured by Union soldiers, how her mother fed the Yankees, these
and other incidents stood out in her memory until the time of her death.
Several years after the war, at the age of 29, she was united in marriage to Dr. William S. Barron of Carroll County,
a young physician who had served in the Medical Corps under General Price during the war. They resided in Hardin
for several years, but the doctor's health failed him, and the family moved into the north.
But the new climate was of no avail, for soon after returning to Richmond the husband died in September,[sic] 1871,
leaving the widow and one child, Willie, who is now Mrs. W.F. Yates.
Mrs. Barron had resided in Richmond since that time and was 87 years, 6 months, and 3 days of age at time of her
death. She is survived by the two daughters and one grandson, James Andrew Yates.
Funeral services were held from the Ringquist home, Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Wilson,
pastor of the Baptist church. Interment was made in the City cemetery.
The pall bearers were F.G. Harrison, R.W. Bates, C.E. Crispin, H.B. Smith, C.D. Taylor and F.M. Davis.
{The Missourian; February 9, 1928} {Buried Richmond (City) Cemetery}
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Basham, Frances Octavie {Griffey}
Mrs. Frank P. Basham Dead
Frances Octavia Basham, daughter of Thomas and Mary Griffey, was born in Ray county, October 13, 1853. Departed
this life at the home of her son, Henry Basham, near Taitsville, at 9 a.m., December 7, 1929. Age 76 years, one
month, twenty-five days.
She was married to Frank P. Basham, April 12, 1874.
To this union was born nine children. Those surviving are: John, of Richmond, Allie, of Parkville, Henry, of Polo,
Clayborne, of Cowgill, Mrs. Lizzie Austin, of Richmond, Rosy Garrett, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Beulah Stephenson,
of Cowgill, also twenty-six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters. Her husband,
a son, Arthur, and a daughter, Mrs. Ella Cranford, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Basham was converted and joined the church in childhood, has been a member of the Little Union church a long
time. She was one of those good dependable members that gave of her best to the Master.
The funeral was held at Little Union Sunday afternoon, conducted by her pastor, Rev. James Heath. The body was
laid to rest in the Little Union cemetery.
{Unknown Newspaper and Date}
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Basham, Frank P.
Frank P. Basham, one of northern Ray County's well known farmers, died at his home one and one-half miles east
of Georgeville Wednesday afternoon shortly after two o'clock at the age of sixty-seven years. Mr. Basham's barn
was struck by lightning and caught fire. At that time he and his wife were at home alone and they went to the scene
of the burning barn to remove a Ford automobile and other contents which were endangered by the flames. Attempts
to remove the car were unsuccessful and Mr. Basham was removing a set of harness when he was overcome by the heat
and fell dead.
Mrs. Basham removed the body of her husband from the burning barn and telephoned for assistance to the home of
a neighbor. The Ford was burned together with a new binder, thirty barrels of corn, several tons of hay and other
farming implements and grain.
Deceased, who was a son of Nathan Basham, deceased, was a native Ray countian, born December 22, 1851, and was
therefore, in his sixty-eighth year at the time of his death. His parents were natives of the state of Tennessee
and came to Missouri and settled in Ray county many years ago. Mr. Basham was married to Miss Octavia Griffey,
a daughter of the late Thomas Griffey, and they were the parents of nine children, eight of whom, with the widow,
survive him. John Basham and Mrs. Eldon Austin, of Richmond, are son and daughter of Mr. Basham. He had been a
consistent member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was one of northern Ray county's most highly
esteemed gentlemen. He had a wide circle of friends who ___? his untimely death ___ ? whose tenderest sympathy
_____? tended to the bereaved _____? of his family.
Funeral service were held from the Little Union church, Tuesday afternoon, ____? o'clock conducted by Rev. W. L.
___? (Myers?) pastor of the Cowgill Methodist church. Interment was made in the Little Union burying ground.
A Memorial Sketch
Frank Basham, a son of Nathan and Elizabeth Basham, was born near Millville, September 19, 1852, and
departed this life on July 30th 191. He was married to Miss Frances O. Griffey on April 12, 1874, and to their
union nine children were born as follows: John Basham and Mrs. Elizabeth Austin of Richmond, Allie, Henry, Ellie,
Rosie, Arthur, Beulah, and Clayborn, all of Cowgill. All were present to view the remains of their dear father,
except Ellie who preceded him in death two and one-half years.
Uncle Frank was a good Christian man even though he never united with a church. He was a leader in Sunday school
and was a believer in the Methodist church, of which his father and mother were members. Uncle Frank was the last
of seven children of our dear old grandfather and grandmother, who died many years ago.
During an electrical storm on July 30th, a barn on the farm where Uncle Frank lived was struck by lightning and
he rushed to the barn and while trying to save some of the contents fell dead in one of the stalls. There was no
one present except the wife and a daughter-in-law and a grand-daughter, and the good wife thinking he was in the
barn too long, rushed in and found him lying in a stall. By the help of the daughter-in-law and granddaugther she
dragged him out and away from the barn.
It fills our heart with grief and our eyes with tears to think of our dear old Uncle, but it was the Lord's will.
The remains of Uncle Frank were laid to rest in the Little Union cemetery, in the presence of a large number who
gathered to show their sympathy to the heart broken family.
"Call not back the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er'
On the borderland we left him
Soon to meet and part no more;
Far beyond this world of changes,
Far beyond this world of care.
We shall find our missing loved one
In our Father's mansion there."
We shall find him asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from which none wake to weep, a calm and undisturbed repose.
__ " J.C."
{Unknown Newspaper And Date}
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Bates, Charles F.
Well Known Richmond Man Passed Away, Sunday Evening, Aged 62 Years
Mr. Charles F. ("Tobe") Bates, one of the highly esteemed men of Ray County, died at his home, 727 East
Main street, in Richmond, Sunday evening, February 20, 1916, at 6:30 o'clock, at the age of 62 years,. 4 months
and 7 days. Mr. Bates had been in poor health for about two years, and about a week before he answered his last
summons was taken seriously ill.
Deceased was a native of Ray County, born in the vicinity of Millville, October 13, 1853. He was a son of the late
Charles F. Bates, sr., who came to Ray County from his native county of Halifax, Virginia, in 1833, and remained
here until his death.
Mr. Bates was married to Miss Virginia E. Lamar, January 9, 1878, and to them was born one son, Mr. Horace, who
with his mother survives. Mr. Bates and his family lived on a farm in the neighborhood of Millville until 1905,
when they moved to Richmond. Shortly after they located here he and his son opened a grocery store on the east
side of the square, and he was a senior member of the firm of Bates & Son on the north side at the time of
his death.
Mr. Bates as a farmer was one of the progressive men of his community, as a business man he was a man of honesty
and the Bates store here is one of the most popular and progressive establishments of our town. He was successful
in his business undertakings and was a friend to man. In the death of this splendid type of citizenship we have
lost a representative citizen and all deplore his passing away. The sympathy of all is extended to the wife and
son in their hour of bereavement.
The funeral was held from the home, Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, services conducted by Rev. Cecil M. Aker,
pastor of the Richmond Methodist church. Interment was made in the Sunny Slope Cemetery.
The pall bearers were: Messrs. Ed Wall, Berry Hughes, D.L. Settle, Charles D. Falk….article cut off:
The Missourian, 24 February 1916 Buried Sunny Slope Cemetery
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Bates, John T.
Death of John T. Bates
John T. Bates, age 76, died this morning at 7:45 at the Bates Hotel on W. N. Main Street after an illness of about
3 years.
He was born December 15, 1859,. N. of Orrick, the son of David Thomas and Mary Ann Petty Bates of Ray County. He
had lived in this county all his life.
John T. Bates was married September 11, 1884 to Saloma Proffitt, of Camden.
He is survived by his wife and son Arthur Bates of the home, Arley Bates, another son, of east of town; 2 daughters,
Mrs. Emma Craven of the home and Mrs, Fred Summers of Hardin. There are 2 brothers living, Lon of near Excelsior
Springs, and Lee, North of town; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He farmed in the Orrick community until the last 12 years, when he moved to Richmond to go into the hotel business
with his son, Arthur.
Burial in South Point. {Richmond News: January 29, 1936}
Bates, John T.
John T. Bates Dies
John T. Bates, 76 years old, died at 7:45 Wednesday morning at his home on N. Main street after a short illness.
He was born December 15, 1859, the son of David and Mary Ann Petty Bates, of Ray County.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 at the Baptist Church of Liberty. .
Burial at South Point near Orrick. {Unknown Newspaper; January 30, 1936}
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Bates, Saloma Catherine {Proffitt}
Mrs. John T. Bates Died in Hospital
Mrs. Saloma Catherine Bates of this city died Friday afternoon, Sept. 8, at 3:00 o'clock at the Research Hospital
in K. C.. Three days prior she had fallen and broken her hip and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
She was born June 4, 1857 in Carroll Co., Mo. to William Proffitt of Tennessee, and Margaret Priest Proffitt of
Kentucky. Mrs. Bates had been a resident of Ray Co. most of her life she was united in marriage to John T. Bates
of Orrick Sept. 11, 1884. He preceded her in death by several years.
Surviving are: one son Arley F. Bates, Rt. 2, Richmond, two daughters Mrs. Emma Craven Richmond, and Mrs. Fred
Summers of Hardin, Four brothers Frank Q., Milton, Willard T. and Lon Proffitt all of Richmond, one sister, Mrs.
Landon Phillips of Richmond and seven grand children and five great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Baptist church, Rev. W. E. Davis officiated and
Thurman Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. Burial was in the Southpoint cemetery. {Richmond
News: September 11, 1944}
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Beabout, William
Mr. William frank Beabout passed away in Trinity Lutheran hospital January 29, 1947 from complications resulting
from a broken hip received in a fall in his home.
Deceased was the son of Peter Beabout and Mary (Pigg) Beabout. He was born August 27th 1864 near Orrick. He was
united in marriage January 31, 1886 with Miss Allie G. Mayes, who survives him. He is also survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Chas. Rowland and Mrs. Bryan Francis of Parkville, Mo., and one half brother Chas. Freeman of Orrick, Mo.
He had lived in Kansas City the past fifty odd years and was a member of a Kansas City Methodist church.
Funeral services were held at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Chapel at 2:30 p.m., January 31st and interment was in Mount
Moriah Cemetery the day of his 61st wedding anniversary.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Beam, Eldridge
Tinney’s Grove: Eldridge Beam, one of our very estimable young men, who has been in failing health for some time
past, died last Sat. out in Nebraska, where he had gone to try the effects of a change of climate. The remains
will be brought back and interred in the family burying ground.
{Richmond Conservator: January 19, 1889}
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Bellis, Clarence
Death of Clarence Bellis
Clarence Bellis, a resident of the Lillard community, and well known to the people of Orrick, passed away at his
home east of South Point cemetery at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning following an illness that had lasted several weeks
as the result of cancer..
Deceased was a son of J.P. and Henrietta Bellis and was born August 1st, 1895, therefore was nearing his 42nd birthday.
He had been a resident of this section of Ray county all his life.
He was married to Miss Lena Mae Mills, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Mills, of northwest of Orrick. They were
the parents of three children, two sons and one daughter, Clell and Delmar Bellis and Mrs. Lydia Smith, all of
the home. Aside from his wife and three children he is survived by his father, J.P. Bellis, two sisters, Mrs. Robert
Black and Mrs. Charles Popejoy of Orrick, a half brother George Bellis of Elkhorn and a half sister, Mrs. Lizzie
Rowland of Liberty.
Those who knew Mr. Bellis best speak very highly of his character as a friend and neighbor. He was attentive to
his own affairs and so far as we can learn he never passed judgment on his fellow men. This alone is a trait worthy
of mention.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Baptist church in Orrick, Rev. W.E. Howard, of
Camden, officiating. Burial was in South Point cemetery. {Orrick Advertiser; January 21, 1937}
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Bellis, Fred
Fred Bellis Died In Hospital Sat. A.M.: Longtime Orrick Resident Was Ill Only Two Weeks
Fred Bellis, 66, of Orrick, Mo., died at the Menorah hospital, in Kansas City,. Saturday morning March 6, at 10
o'clock. He had suffered a heart attack two weeks ago, from which he never recovered.
He was born February 10, 1882, in the Elkhorn community the son of Charles W. and Lucy (Davis) Bellis. On December
2?, 1913, he was married to Miss Callie Palmer.
Survivors include his wife and one brother, Charles O. Bellis, of Kansas City, Mo.
Services were held at the Rock Falls Church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Robb of Liberty, Mo., was
the officiating minister.
Burial was in the South Point cemetery, Orrick, with the Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Unknown newspaper and date March 6, 1948 date of death per death certificate
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Bellis, Henrietta {Scott, Maiden Name}
Mrs. Joseph Bellis Dead
Mrs. Henrietta Bellis, wife of Joseph Bellis,. died at their home 2 miles northeast of Orrick, Wednesday night,
August 11th, 1915, at about 11 o'clock of paralysis; having suffered the stroke Tuesday evening. Aged about fifty
years.
Mrs. Bellis, whose maiden name was Miss Henrietta Scott, was a native of Fishing River township, this county, and
a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Scott, pioneer settlers of southwest Ray. Burial was made at South Point
Cemetery, Thursday. - Orrick Times.
{Richmond Missourian: August 19, 1915}
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Bellis, Joseph
Death of Joseph Bellis
After an illness of three weeks, the result of a paralytic stroke and other complications, Jos. P. Bellis passed
away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Black, one and one half miles north east of Orrick at 8 o'clock Wednesday
morning August 18th.
He was a native of Ray county the son of Austin and Nancy Bellis and was born February 27, 1858, there fore had
passed his 79th birthday. He had lived in the same neighborhood practically all his life. Mr. Bellis had been twice
married. His last marriage was to Miss Henrietta Scott in 1885. She preceded him in death several years..
The surviving numbers of his family are; one son George Bellis of Orrick: three daughters Mrs. Lizzie Rowland of
Liberty, Mrs. Robert Black, Mrs. Charles Popejoy, of Orrick, two brothers Austin Bellis of Richmond and Charles
Bellis of Orrick, one sister Mrs. Nancy Davis of Richmond. There are thirteen grand children.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Black at 2 o'clock Rev. J.A. Robb
of Liberty and pastor of the Rock Fall church preaching the funeral. Burial was in South Point cemetery adjacent
to his home for many years. C.V. of Orrick had charge of funeral arrangements.
{Orrick Advertiser: August 19, 1937}
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Bernard, Alice {Shaw}
MRS. BERNARD PASSES - Mrs. Alice Bernard Died at Home of Her Son in Kansas City, Sunday Morning - She Was 83
Mrs. Alice Bernard, a life long resident of Ray County,. died at the home of her son, James L. Bernard, in Kansas
City, Sunday morning at 4:45 o'clock. She was 83 years of age at the time of her death.
Death was due to a complication of diseases, incident to advanced age. Mrs. Bernard had not been in exceptionally
good health for the past year, but was not considered seriously ill until a month ago. A week ago she was taken
to the home of her son. She had been living until that time with her son here, William M. Bernard, on North College
street.
Alice Shaw was born near Morton, in Ray County, March 9, 1844, the daughter of Thomas L. and Jane (Ewing) Shaw.
In January, 1862, she was united in marriage with James L. Bernard. To them two children were born. James L., who
now lives in Kansas City, and William M., of Richmond. The husband passed away December 24, 1877.
In addition to the two sons, Mrs. Bernard is survived by five grandsons and three grand daughters, and seven great
grandsons. She was a life long member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. Frank D. Garner, Monday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. W.L.
Scarborough. Pall bearers were Edward, James, Valentine and Quirk Bernard, F.D. Garner and Robert K. Nutter.
Among the out-of-town attendants at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. Quirk Bernard,
Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. James Bernard, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Kavanaugh, Mr. and Mrs. James Donaldson,
Mrs. George Noel, Mrs. Ethel Daniels, all of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bernard and son, St. Joseph; Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. W. Shaw, Independence.
{The Missourian; November 17, 1927} Buried: Richmond (City) Cemetery
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Bernard, W.M.
A Former Resident Dead: Miss Fannie Bernard received a message Tuesday announcing the death that her half brother,
W.M. Bernard, at his home in Pleasant Hill.. Mr. Bernard was for many years a resident of Richmond and was a son
of the late Valentine P. Bernard. he left here about 30 years ago and was 67 years of age at his death. He will
be remembered by many of the older residents of Richmond. The funeral and burial occurred at Pleasant Hill to-day.
Richmond Conservator, Sept. 9, 1909, Contributed by Nancy Barton Bowers
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Berry Almira
At five o’clock p.m. 15th inst. after a brief illness, Mrs. Almira Berry, wife of Moab Berry at the residence of
their son-in-law,
Thomas Endsley 11 and one half miles S.W. of Elkhorn this Co. She was an invalid for many years, but bore her affliction
with
patience, and though sudden, her departure was not unexpected. She was born in Garrard Co., KY Feb 22nd 1827, married
1849 and located here 1864. She leaves a husband and 3 daughters all living in Ray Co. Viz. Mrs. Thos. H. Redd,
Mrs. Thos
Endsley and Mrs. Al Brown. She was a cousin to W.R. Ballinger of this Co. She was interred at the Pettus Family
Cemetery.
{Richmond Conservator: January 23, 1890}
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Bisbee, David
Died: At St. Joseph Lunatic asylum, Saturday,. February 8, 1890 of consumption and la grippe, David Bisbee aged
41 years.
The deceased had been an invalid and a sufferer for many years and was taken to the asylum with the hope that his
mend and health might be restored.
He was the son of Mrs. Mary A. Bisbee who resides 1 mile southwest of Richmond. His remains were brought home and
buried in the city cemetery Sunday evening.
Richmond Conservator, February 13, 1890
{Not listed as being buried in Richmond (City) Cemetery)
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Black, James W. (Colonel)
Colonel James W. Black died at his home in Richmond, Mo., Thursday, November 26th, 1891, at 3 o'clock a.m., Thanksgiving
Day.
Colonel Black was a native of Virginia, (born January 8, 1828( but he came west in early manhood and visited Ray
County because of falling in with a native Rayite, (Thomas King) who influenced him to visit Richmond, (arriving
May 7, 1851) with the result that he liked Ray County and its people so well that he made it his permanent home.
For many years he was a recognized leading educator in this area of Missouri. He had one of the largest miscellaneous
libraries in the country. The obituary says that "In his family relation, no man could have been more kind
and affectionate, and as a friend he was true and faithful."
The funeral was held at the Methodist Church, South, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Reverend E.
McNair of the Presbyterian Church. Interment at the City Cemetery, funeral under the auspices of the George N.
McGee Post No. 206 of the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was Past Commander.
Colonel Black was married three times as follows: First, to Miss Joey R. Nisbet of Ray County but a native of Armagh
County, Ireland, step-daughter of the late Major Alexander Oliphant, May 28, 1857, and to them were born two children,
Colonel James W. Black, Jr., a prominent lawyer of Kansas City, and Miss Mary G. O. Black of Ray County.
His first wife died October 3, 1860, and on June 15, 1863, he married Miss Florence Menefee of Boonville, Mo.,
who died on January 29, 1866. He remained single until October 15, 1874 when he married Miss Sue T. Child, a native
of Philadelphia, Pa., a sister of Colonel Jacob T. Child, United States Minister to Siam, who survived him. Colonel
Black joined the Presbyterian Church in 1868. The Missourian, Article titled "Nearing Ending of the Gossage
Family Scrapbook Chapters" 1932 month and date unknown.
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Blair, Emma (Rippy)
Mrs. Joseph Blair died on Saturday night at her late home on Shotwell street, aged 24 years. Her maiden name was
Emma Rippy and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rippy.. She was a good woman and will be sadly missed
in the home and in the community. Besides her husband, father and brother she leaves one son, and many friends
and relatives to mourn their loss.
The Missourian November 14, 1918 (Buried in Sunny Slope)
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Bowman, Isaac
Kansas City Times: Died From dispatch from Chillicothe, Mo:
Isaac Bowman, late of Hardin, Mo., car repairer of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad in this city, whose
leg was crushed by a car last Wednesday night, died last night. His wife and child will receive $2,000 from the
A.O.U.W., to which order he belonged.
Richmond Conservator: March 31, 1892
Bowman, Isaac N.
Rev. M.M. Spurlock went to Hardin Monday to preach the funeral Isaac N. Bowman who died in Chillicothe last Saturday,
from the effects of having his leg crushed by a car last week.
Richmond Conservator: March 31, 1892 (Buried Hardin Cemetery)
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Bowman, William
Died - At his home on the R.W. Branstetter farm near Pugh Ford, five miles east of Richmond on Monday morning,
April 13th 1891, at 2 o'clock, William Bowman, at the age of 61 years, after several years suffering.
The deceased was a native of Tennessee, and moved to Ray Co. about 35 years ago, and has since made this his home.
All who had business with him were his friends. His funeral was preached by Rev. M.M. Spurlock Thursday at Hardin,
after which his remains were buried in the Hardin Cemetery. He leaves a wife and 6 children, all grown to mourn
his death. Peace to his ashes.
Richmond Conservator: April 16, 1891
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Brady, Bud
Waits, Charley
Coroner's Inquest
The Coroner's inquest over the bodies of Messrs.. Bud Brady and Charley Waits was held Thursday night, and the
verdict was to the effect that they died from inhaling fumes from the gasoline engine, but the verdict does not
place blame on anyone.
{Camden News} - Mr. & Mrs. Berry Brady went to Richmond, Sunday, and attended the funeral of their son, Alvin.
The Missourian: January 1910 Buried Richmond ( City ) Cemetery
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Branstetter, Mary E.
State of Missouri
County of Ray
In the Probate court in and for the county of Ray and State of Missouri, April term, 1889. Benjamin Wigginton and
Richard W. Branstetter, administrators of the estate of Mary E.. Branstetter, deceased.
Benjamin Wigginton and Richard Branstetter, administrators of the estate of Mary E. Branstetter, deceased, present
to the court their petition, praying for an order of the sale of so much of the real estate of said deceased as
will pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said estate and yet unpaid for want of sufficient assets, accompanied
by the accounts, lists and inventories required by law in such case, on examination whereof it is ordered that
all persons interested in the estate of said deceased be notified that applications as aforesaid has been made,
and that unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this court to be held on the
first day of July next, an order will be made for the sale of the deceased as will be sufficient for the payment
of said debts: and it is further ordered that this notice be published in some newspaper in ray County for four
weeks before the next term of this court.
State of Missouri, County of Ray: I, John T. Banister, Judge of the probate court in and for said county, hereby
certify that the above is a true copy of the original order of publication therein referred to, as the same appears
of record in my office.
Witness my hand as Judge and Clerk and the seal of our said court. Done this 30th Day of May, A.D. 1889. John T.
Banister, Judge and Clerk of Probate Court
Richmond Conservator: May 30, 1889 Buried: Richmond (City) Cemetery
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Brasher, Lucy {McGee}
Death of Mrs. Lucy Brasher
A mother of the early pioneers of our county has been gathered, full of years, into a blessed immortality. On Monday
Mrs. Lucy Brasher died at her home in Albany in the 88th (hard to read, could be 86th) year of her age, surrounded
by relatives and friends who mourned sincerely when her gentle spirit quit its earthly ----- ment and winged its
way to Him who have it. Widowed at an early age, she came from North Carolina to Ray County in 1828, with her children,
two sons and three daughters and settled in Camden township, where she continued to reside far well nigh a half
a century and saw her children's children grow up around her until they had reached the fourth generation, her
two sons, Dr. W. T. and A. D. Brasher ranking among our most prominent citizens. She was remarkable for her business
qualities, which she retained till a few years since. When old age creeping on, her sight became impaired so that
for the past twelve months she was nearly blind and helpless. Through her entire life she was a constant follower
of the Savior, a leading member of the Christian Church, and the example she has set would prove worthy of emulation
by those that she has left behind..
Coming into our county at an early day, she reared her family only as a Christian mother can, and in her declining
years saw them prospering and respected, a stay to her tottering steps and a joy and blessing as she trod the golden
threshold of the pearly gate. But she has gone, the fragrance of her many kind deeds will linger long in the memory
of all that knew her, and as her casketed remains was placed in its silently resting place Tuesday, in the cemetery
at South Point Church, the grief of her descendants told how warmly she was cherished and how sorely she was missed.
Such grief as theirs is and words can but particle ailay (?) the sorrow that time alone can alleviate. Conservator,
May 11, 1877 {Submitted by Pat Kennedy and Shirley Brungardt}
BRASHER
At the residence of her son Asa D. Brasher,. in Albany, Ray county, Missouri, May 7th 1877, Mrs. Lucy Brasher,
aged 86, 11 months, and 20 days (very hard to read, could be 88)
(The following few lines are impossible to read, in the copy of the newspaper that I have. But seems to be more
on the religious side of obituaries of those days.)
The story of the early pioneer of Missouri is in the life of this most remarkable woman (hard to read) reproduced
and singled out from the --??-of the days gone by in vivid and (?? ) startling colors.
She was born in Sussex Co, Virginia, May 17, 1790, being the child of William and Mary Barham McGee. Her parents
at an early age period of her life removed to Guilford county, North Carolina, where she remained until she was
about thirty-eight years of age and had been twice a widow.
Her first husband, James Norton, died having been married to her about a year, leaving her with one daughter, who
is yet living, and is the widow of the late Dr. Folgier, of Carrollton, Misosuri. She afterwards married Zaza D.
Brasher, by whom she had five children, tow living, Asa D. Brasher and Dr. W. T. Brasher, two prominent citizens
of our county. And who left her a second time a widow at the early age of 31 years.
In __??__ that her children should share in the great advantage which were then offered by the new country beyond
the Mississippi, she severed her connections with those who were near and dear to her, and although a widow, --??---
her trust in the God of her father, took her departure to what was then called "the west," braving the
dangers and welcoming its hardships for the love she --??--- --??--. She arrived in Ray county, in the year --??--,
where she lived ever since remained, surrounded by a large circle of descendants and friends and beloved by all
who knew her. As the --??-the ending words, (unable to read)
Unknown newspaper and date {Submitted by Pat Kennedy and Shirley Brungardt}
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Brown, Harriet
Died at her home in Albany, this Co.. on Fri. Jan 24th 1890, Miss Harriet Brown, daughter of J.W. Brown of consumption.
The deceased had been a sufferer from the dread disease for a long time and her death was a surprise to her family.
Her remains were buried Sat. last at the South Point Cemetery.
Richmond Conservator: January 30, 1890
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Brown, Naomi Elizabeth (Hendrix)
Mrs. H.C. Brown, 97 Rites Held Sunday
Memorial services were held Sunday at the Thurman funeral home for Mrs. Naomi Elizabeth Brown, 97, with Elder Paul
Brown, assisted by Rev. Don Crowley, officiating. Burial was in the Brown family cemetery, southwest of Richmond.
Pallbearers were Agnew Ensley, Gerald Lillard, Norman, Billy, and Homer Brown, and Robert Dougherty..
Mrs. Brown sustained a fractured hip about six weeks ago and was taken to the Ray County Memorial hospital, where
she died at 3:45 p.m., Friday.
She was born July 19, 1864, near Rayville, the daughter of Bradford Hendrix and Martha (Stone) Hendrix, both of
Tennessee. She had lived her entire lifetime in Ray County.
She was married to Henry C. Brown of Ray County, Nov. 2, 1887, and he died June 23, 1941. One daughter, Mrs. Frank
Endsley of Richmond, also preceded her in death.
Surviving Mrs. Brown are three sons, Carl E. and Melvin E. Brown, both of Richmond; H. Clyde Brown of 5130 Garfield,
Kansas City; one daughter Mrs. Harry Lillard of Richmond; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Brown was the oldest living member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist church, which is the oldest church in
Ray County.
Unknown newspaper; March 1962
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Brown, Thomas A.
Elder Thomas A. Brown of Independence, Mo., well known in this section of Ray County, Mo. died in a Nevada, Mo
hospital on Friday May 3, 1940. He had been in poor health for several years and his death was not unexpected by
those acquainted with his condition.
Elder Brown was born June 8, 1878 and was 61 years old at the time of his death. He was a son of the late John
Brown.. He married November 30, 1899 to Miss Margaret Clevenger. To them 8 children were born, all of whom, with
the widow survive.
Elder Brown taught school for a number of years in the rural districts of Ray County and is remembered most kindly
by our people for his kindness and sympathetic quality. He was a minister of the Primitive Baptist church.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Kansas City and conducted by Elder Leon Clevenger of Excelsior Springs,
Mo. Interment was in the Brown cemetery near Richmond
Richmond Conservator: May 3, 1940
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Buckley, Irene C.
Buckley, Mrs. C. C.
MRS. C.C. BUCKLEY TRIES SUICIDE: No Hope Held for Richmond Woman Who Fired Bullet Into Her Brain at 8 O'clock Today.:
Mrs. Buckley was still alive as The News went to press.
The death of Mrs. C. C. Buckley was expected at any time today following her attempt to commit suicide at 8 o'clock
this morning.
While her 16-year-old son, Ernest Buckley, was running to the home of his uncle, C. E. Alder, East Main street,
for help, Mrs. Buckley fired the bullet into her brain that all but immediately extinguished life. She was found
by Mr. Alder when he answered his nephew's call for help, lying unconscious with her head shattered by the bullet.
Life was barely evident, when she was examined by a physician.
Mrs. Buckley borrowed the revolver, of 32-calibre, from her neighbor, William Slaughter, North Institute street,
yesterday afternoon, on the plea that she wanted a gun in the house on account of the danger of prowlers. She had
borrowed the same gun for a like reason a year before.
This morning she fired on shot out of the window presumably to test the gun. When her son rushed in she told him
she was going to take her life. He pleaded with her to change her mind and then attempted to take the gun away
from her. Unseccessful, he left the house to summon help.
Mrs. Buckley was nearly 44 years old. She was county treasurer for eight years, from 1920 to December 31st, 1928,
being succeeded by the present incumbent, Mrs. Tillie Kirkham.
Mr. Alder, whose wife is the sister of Mrs. Buckley, said this morning he knew of no reason for Mrs. Buckley's
decision to take her life. He said as far as he knew she had no financial worries and her health apparently was
good.
Ben F. Tucker, acting coroner, who was summoned, ruled that the tragedy was a clear case of suicide and therefore
an inquest would not be necessary when death should occur.
unknown newspaper and date: found her buried in Crowley Cemetery 1886 - 1930 as Irene C. Buckley
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Buist, Eliza Catharine
Eliza Buist dies near here
Funeral Services to be held Wednesday Afternoon at Enon
Mrs. Eliza Catharine Buist who was born February 26, 1847 a daughter of Benjamin and Chamey (sp) Odell Grove died
Monday morning at the home of a grandson, Joe Turner, near Cooley's Lake, southwest of Excelsior Springs.
Funeral Services are to be held at Enon Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. Elder Leon Clevenger will conduct the services.
The deceased was the wife of the late Robert Buist.
More about Mrs. Buist
Whose death occurred last week, was buried June 5 at Enon
Mrs. Eliza Catharine Grove Buist was born February 26,1847, in the home of her grandfather, Isaac Odell near Elkhorn,
Ray county, Mo. She died at the home of her grandson Joseph Turner near Excelsior Springs, June 3, 1935. She was
a daughter of Benjamin and Chaney Odell Grove who preceded her in death.
Four of her brothers, Joseph, Lewis, Willis and William Grove, also two sisters Mrs. Mary Womack and Susannah Grove
preceded her in death. One brother, Ben Grove, Orrick, Mo survives her.
She was married to Robert Buist, March 18, 1886, who died August 22, 1906. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
George Turner, one daughter in law, Mrs. Lewis Buist, Braymer Mo; one granddaughter, Catharine Buist, and four
grandsons Thomas, Joe, Elbert and John Turner, also five great grandchildren, Robert, Billie, Dean (sp)and Jean
(sp) Turner and one great granddaughter, Mary Jo Turner. Two children preceded the mother in death, Mary A. Buist
and Lewis Buist. She was buried beside her husband at Enon Cemetery June 5, 1935, closing a long and busy life.
Handwritten in margins of each article-June 3 1935
Unknown newspaper
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Buist, Eliza Katherine (Groves)
Old Resident Passes Away
Eliza Katherine Groves was born February 26, 1847, and died June 3 at the home of her grandson, Joseph Turner
at the age of 88 years. She was married to Robert Buist in 1855. To this union two daughters were born, one dying
in infancy. Her husband preceeded her in death a number of years ago. She leaves to mourn her death one daughter,
Mrs. George Turner, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one brother, Ben Groves of Orrick and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was the oldest resident of Lunsford community. Aunt Eliza as she was familiarly
known was never idle.. Every grandchild has several quilts she has pieced for them and she worked all the past
winter making quilt for her great grandchildren. She was home loving woman, yet always ready to visit the sick
and help those in need. She made her home with her daughter and grandchildren..
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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