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Obituaries Ray County, Missouri

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) O O O O BAIRD, GLADYS : Death of Colored Woman: Gladys Baird, wife of Robert Baird, colored, died at her home in Henrietta Thursday morning from influenza at the age of twenty-years. Burial occurred at the Wilson burying ground south of Richmond this morning. The Richmond News, November 22, 1918 O O O O Baker, John TWO OLD SETTLERS GONE. Mr. John Baker and Mrs. Martha Linville of Knoxville township Die on the Same Day. On Thursday, April 9th, 1896, Mr. John Baker of Knoxville township, aged 92 years, died at his home five miles north of Knoxville. He was a Kentuckian by birth and came to Ray county in an early day and was probably the oldest inhabitant in the county. He was an honest and exemplary citizen and his death removes from the scenes of that section one who was loved and admired by all who knew him. his burial took place Friday following his death. On the same day Mrs. Martha Linville, another old settler of that section of the county died at the home of her son, John E. Linville, aged 82 years. She was the widow of the late Thos. Linville, a pioneer of Knoxville township and was a noble Christian woman and reared a family, the members of which have been a credit to the community in which they reside. Her remains were interred Friday at the family burying ground. How rapidly are the old land marks of early days being obliterated by death. Richmond Conservator, April 16, 1896 O O O O Ball, Eva D. DEATHS IN GREATER KANSAS CITY. Mrs. Eva D. Ball, 79 years old, 3804 Park avenue, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Ridgell, 415 Myrtle avenue. Besides Mrs. Ridgell, she leaves two other daughters, Mrs. R. K. Green, Winnwood Lake, Mo., and Mrs. Robert Hayson, and a sister, Mrs. Sue Snowden, Richmond, Mo. Funeral services and burial tomorrow in Richmond. {The Kansas City Star (Missouri): April 7, 1921 } Submitted by Shirley Brungardt vvvv Ball, Eva D. "The Kansas City Times" (Missouri): FUNERAL NOTICES. Eva D. Ball, aged 79 years, 3804 Park Ave., passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Ridgell, 415 Myrtle, Wednesday evening, 9:45 o'clock. Survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert HAYSON, 3804 Park; Mrs. E. E. Ridgell, 415 Myrtle; Mrs. R. K. Green, Winnwood Lake, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Sue Snowden, Richmond, Mo. Remains to be taken to Richmond, Mo., Thursday evening; funeral services at the Presbyterian church in Richmond, Mo., Friday, 2 p.m. Mrs. C. L. Forster, funeral director. April 8, 1921 Submitted by Shirley Brungardt: Buried Richmond (City) Cemetery O O O O Ball, Eva Elizabeth Mrs. Eva Ball Dead. Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Ball, who for many years made her home in Richmond, died Wednesday, April 6, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. E. Ridgell, 415 Myrtle avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Her body was brought to Richmond, Friday. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church, Friday afternoon, at three o'clock, by Rev. Raymond C. Lippard.; Interment was in the City cemetery. Mrs. Ball was a native of the Hardin vicinity and was born November 1, 1841. She was a daughter of the late David and Nancy Snowden. She was married in 1859 to Elijah Ball, whose death occurred a few years after the close of the Civil War. Mrs. Ball had made Richmond her home for the greater portion of her life, and was for many years an active worker in the Presbyterian church. She is survived by three by three (sic) daughters, Mrs. Robert Hayson and Mrs. E. E. Ridgell of Kansas City, and Mrs. R. K. Green of Winnwood Lake. One sister, Mrs. Sue Snowden of Richmond, also survives. The Missourian April 14, 1921 Submitted by Shirley Brungardt O O O O 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} O O O O Ballew, Pearlie Death of Miss Pearlie Ballew (Written especially for The Missourian, by a grief stricken friend of the deceased.) The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballew, about noon Friday, April 28, 1916, and called their dear daughter to a better home on high. She was about 19 years old, just in the beauty of life, but God know best and has called her home to rest in the mansion with the blest. She leaves to mourn her loss, which is her gain; a father, mother and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Berlaincourt and Leta; besides a host of other relatives and friends. Death was caused from a rising in her head which went to her brain. Four of the best doctors that could be found were there, but none seemed to do her any good. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all who know them in this sad hour of grief. Oh, dear father and mother, be reconciled, she has only gone a home to prepare. She can never return to us but we can go to her. Just four weeks ago this Sunday evening as I walked to and from the Methodist Church in Cowgill, who would have thought her life was to be so short? Oh, if I could see her, what would I give, but would never call her back to this bitter world of woe to live, for she has passed the valley of death; where there will be no more sorrow, no more pain, no more sad farewells said. Pearlie had been a member of the M.E. Church for two years and had lived a faithful Christian life. Oh, young people "Set thine house to order for thou shalt surely die." Be prepared to answer the summons of Good from on high. Oh, what joy there will be, when we meet her on that "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." "There is no death! the leaves may fall, and flowers may fade and pass away; they only wait through wintry hours, the coming of the May. Where're he sees a smile too bright, or heart too pure for taint and vice, He bears it to that world, of light, to dwell in Paradise." The pallbearers were Fletcher and Clifford Coffman, Arthur and Clayborn Basham, Jud Clevenger and Abe Mayberry. The remains were laid to rest in the Little Union Cemetery till the great Judgment Day. Richmond Conservator, May 4, 1916 O O O O 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 OOOO Bandy, William Yancey Services Held For W.Y Bandy William Yancey Bandy died in Marshall, Mo., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lilia Lawson, Thursday, July 25, 1946, at the age of 86 years and one month. He was born in Macon County, Tennessee, June 25, 1860, the son of George and Lucinda Bandy. He was united in marriage to Lubina Jane Blankenship, Feb. 11, 1883, and to this union seven children were born. The wife and two sons preceded him in death. Two sons and three daughters survive; Verner U. and Vaughn C. Bandy and Mrs. Lillian Opal Bales of Harlin, Mrs. Lelia Lawson of Marshall, and Mrs. Tishia Hoffman of Kansas City. He also leaves fifteen grand children and seven great grand children. Mr. Bandy came to Hardin in 1904 and the remainder of his life - almost forty two years - was spent in Hardin and this vicinity. He had many friends and was a familiar and well loved person who always had a smile and cheerful word. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at 2:30 p.m., Sunday afternoon. Rev. Elburn Moore, pastor of the Hardin Christian Church, conducted the service. Internment was in the Hardin Cemetery. Hurschburger Funeral Home of Marshall, was in charge of arrangements. - Hardin News The Ray County Herald, August 1, 1947 O O O O 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 OOOO 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} O O O O 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} OOOO 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. OOOO 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} O O O O 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} O O O O 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} O O O O 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 O O O O 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} OOOO 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} OOOO Bayer, Frank FRANK BAYER KILLED BY KICK FROM MULE Quite well known citizen of East Ray died on Friday night from a kick by at mule at J.C. VanTrump Farm Was Buried at Wakenda Church Frank Bayer was kicked by a mule Thursday night about 8:00 at the farm of Judge John C Van Trump near Millville. Death resulted at nine o’clock on the next evening. Mr. Bayer was regularly reemployed by the Van Trump farm. Before supper, he went to the barn and a loose mule ran in at the door, and as Mr. Bayer went into the stall to drive out the intruder, he was kicked in the pit of the stomach and after twenty-five hours of suffering, he died, at the age of forty-seven years. Mr. Bayer had been married twice; he was divorced from his first wife whose maiden name was Cynthia Green and who lives in Oklahoma. One grown daughter (Mrs. Rose Clester) lives in Oklahoma. Some years ago, he married Mrs. G Dye who departed this life about five years ago, leaving four children (Mrs. Jesse Moyer of near Stet and three young children, one girl and two boys, the youngest being six years old) The deceased was of strong Dunkard belief, but was not an active communicate in the membership and ordinances of this historic and vital church. Mr. Bayer was born in Anderson County, Indiana, son of Andrew Bayer who was a native of Heidelberg Germany. He had four brothers who live in Idaho and one sister, Mrs. Morey Halterman of Ray County. His mother was a sister of Mrs. George Clemens of near Stet. He had lived in Ray County for over twenty years. Mr. Bayer was conscious until fifteen minutes of this death, which resulted from congestion of the heart and lungs. From the hour of the accident, he told his friends that he would die. The funeral was preached, Sunday at 11:00 o’clock at the Dunkard Church at Wakenda by Reverend Samuel Shirkey. Interment at the Wakenda Cemetery. Richmond, Missouri Newspaper May 9, 1913 Paula Bicket" pbicket @ speedscript.com O O O O 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 OOOO 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} OOOO Bell, Rose P. Mrs. R.P. Bell Dead Mrs. Rose P. Bell, who for a number of years was a resident of Hardin, died in a hospital in Kansas City, Friday, December 23rd. Her body was brought to Hardin last week, where it was interred. Richmond Missourian, January 5, 1922 O O O O 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} OOOO 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 OOOO 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} OOOO 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} OOOO 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 OOOO 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 OOOO 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} OOOO Berry, Mary Kathryn (Keith) Death of a Good Woman. Mrs. O.J. Berry, whose maiden name was Mary Kathryn Keith, died at her home near Millville Tuesday morning following a brief illness with pneumonia fever. Deceased was a native of this county and was the daughter of Silas Keith, a resident of the Regal country, who is a pioneer settler of Missouri. She was born December 21, 1852 and was 64 years and fifteen days old when the summons came. She was married to O.J. Berry several years ago and he with her father, three sisters and three brothers survive. Mrs. Berry was a good christian woman, and well liked by all who knew her. Funeral services were held from the New Hope church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. E.L. Winfrey, pastor of the Hardin Baptist church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the New Hope cemetery. The News joins with a host of friends in extending deepest sympathy to sorrowing relatives and intimate friends. Hardin News, Hardin, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Front Page, Contributed by J.Z. ~~~~~~ Obituary. Mrs. Mary Catherine Berry, wife of O.J. Berry, died at her home six miles north of Morton, after a brief illness of pneumonia and lagrippe. Her death was not expected and was a severe shock to her relatives and friends. Mary Catherine Berry was born Dec. 21, 1851, in Harrison Co, Kentucky and when 5 years old came to Ray county with her parents and had lived in this country ever since. She was 65 years of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Silas Keith, of the Russelville country being the eldest of nine children. She is survived by a husband and an adopted son Theodore H. Berry, of Tulsa Oklahoma, an aged father and 3 sisters; Mrs. S.D. Jacobs of Richmond, Mrs. W.V. Boggess, of Morton, and Miss Emma F. Keith of Russelville, and 3 brothers; Joseph E. Keith, of Russelville, Irvin S. Keith, of Hickory Grove and Forest E. Keith, of Helena, Montana, to mourn her loss. She was married April the 7th, 1887 to O.J. Berry and they had resided continuously on the old Berry homestead ever since their marriage. At the age of 23 she was converted and united with the Wakenda Baptist church and had lived a faithful Christian life ever since. She united with the Morton Baptist church in 1888 of which church she was a member at the time of her death. Her devotion to her parents was strong, especially to her invaled mother who preceeded her in death several years. She was a loving wife devoted daughter, an affectionate sister, ever ready to make any sacrifice for the happiness of others. The funeral was preached at New Hope church by her pastor E.L. Winfrey, from the text "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." After which her remains were laid to rest in the adjacent cemetery. A Friend. Hardin News, Hardin, Ray County, Missouri, 13 JAN 1916, Contributed by Jenna Zunker ~~~~ Mrs. O.J. Berry Dead. Well Known Morton Woman Died on Tuesday, Afternoon from Pneumonia. Mrs. Mary Berry, wife of Mr. O.J. Berry, died at the family home three north of Morton, Tuesday afternoon, January 4, 1916, at 4 o'clock, at the age of 63 years, following a short illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Berry, whose maiden name was Mary Keith, was a native of Kentucky, born on December 21, 1852. She was a daughter of Silas and Drucilla Keith. When four years of age she came to Missouri with her parents and settled in Ray County. In April, 1887, she was married to Mr. Berry, who survives. No children blessed this union, but she is survived by an adopted son who lives in the state of Oklahoma. Three sisters and three brothers survive, viz: Mrs. S.D. Jacobs of Richmond and Miss Emma Keith and Mrs. W.V. Boggess of the Morton country, and Messers. Joseph and Irvin, residents of the Russellville country, and Mr. Forrest Keith of Helena, Montana. Mrs. Berry had been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years, and was one of the good christian women of her community. The whole community mourns her death and the husband and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all to their sad hour of bereavement. The funeral services were held from the New Hope church near Millville, yesterday at noon. Burial was made in the church burying ground. Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Page 5, Contributed by Jenna Zunker OOOO 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) OOOO Bisbee, I. P. Death is abroad doing his silent but sure work. Another of our neighbors and countymen has fallen. The subject of this notice came to this county just at the time when he was merging into young manhood. He married here, and has resided in the vicinity of Richmond to the time of his death. He was ever a quiet and an un-obtrusive citizen, strictly honest in all of his business transactions with his fellow man. He has ever been held in high esteem by his friends and neighbors. They feel that a good and true man has died. He was an affectionate and kind husband: an indulgent father and obliging neighbor. As a citizen, he met promptly all of his obligations to society. His farm was in the path of the cyclone of the first of June; his fences, orchard and barn were badly wrecked. To repair these, Mr. Bisbee had greatly exposed himself during the hot weather of the summer. The over taxing of his system during the heated season, no doubt laid the foundation of the sickness that resulted in his death on Wednesday morning. He was taken sick about two weeks since. His disease was pronounced malignant typhoid fever. The funeral services were conducted at the house by Philander Page. The burial was at the New Cemetery on Thursday at 3 p.m. He leaves a wife who has been in feeble health for many years, and several children, and also a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Unknown newspaper and date: Cora Shoop scrapbook, donated by Janice Marasch to Ray County Genealogical Assn. Scanned copy may be viewed at: http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/ray/scrapbooks/shoop/obits/slides/p022d.html O O O O Black, Annie Unveil Marker Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, Eastern Star, relatives and friends attended the unveiling of the marker, at the grave of Miss Annie A. Black Sunday at 4 p.m. The grave was beautifully decorated with green and a large basket of red and white peonies. Rev. W. A. Tetley gave the invocation. Music was furnished by a male quartette composed of Ralph Hamacher, Edwin Cates, Charles Bernard, Dr. Forrest Harrison, Mrs. O.R. Hauser read the memorial and Mrs. H.B. Settle, in behalf of the D.A.R., placed a lovely basket of flowers on the grave. Helen Kittle, grandniece of Mrs. Black, and Joan Settle unveiled the marker. Benediction was given by the U.D.C. chapter. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Lawrence Kittle and daughter, of Overland Park. Unknown newspaper and date. Handwritten under title, 1936 (from scrapbook) Annie died in 1936 O O O O 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. OOOO 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) OOOO Blair, Mary Gibson Death Claims Another Old Citizen: The pioneers of Ray county are fast fading away and very soon not one will be left. the last one to fall before the scythe of the grim reaper was Mrs. Mary Gibson Blair, who died at the house of her son, Andrew Blair, in this city, last Thursday morning January 30th, 1902, at 11:30 o'clock, after a weeks illness. On the evening of January 23rd she attended the wedding of her grand-daughter, Miss Mary Wilson, and caught a seer cold, which was the cause of her death. She was a native of Boness, Scotland, and was born May 14th, 1814. When 24 years of age she was married to Robert Blair, also a native of Scotland, and to them nine children were born, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. In 1869 the family emigrated to America, settling in the state of Virginia. After several years residence there they moved to Illinois, and later came to Richmond to reside. About thirty years ago Mrs. Blair's husband died and since that time she has made her home with her children. She was a God fearing woman and had led a consistent Christian life. She leaves a large number of children, grand-children and great-grand-children to whom the sympathy of the community is extended. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G.M. Gibson, pastor of the Methodist church, were held Friday afternoon at three o'clock in the city cemetery. Richmond Conservator, February 6, 1902 O O O O Bohannon, Annie Hambright In Memory of Annie Bohannon Annie Hambright Bohannon was born July 2, 1849 in Jackson county, Mo., and departed this life March 25, 1925, at her home near Morton at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 23 days. She was converted and united with the Methodist church May __? 1874. In 1880 she was married to Simeon Bohannon. Five children were born to this union. Four of whom with the husband survive her: Miss Mary of the home address; Mrs. Ella Macey, of Millville; Lewis Simeon, of Morton, and William, of Plainview, Texas. She is also survived by six grand childen. Annie Bohannon although the youngest of her fathers' family, was the first to give her heart to God, and was instrumental in leading all the rest into the fold of God. Being of an unusually sweet disposition she was loved by everybody. She lived a faithful and untiring Christian life, ever looking after the needs not only of her own household, but of others. So kind and helpful was she to the needy that it could truly be said of her: "By their fruits ye shall know them." To the bereaved husband we extend our heartfelt sympathy. But sorrowing ones, do not despair, for she is with her Savior now, and sings among the angles over on that other shore, and you shall be with here (sic) again. - Contributed Unknown newspaper and date: Death certificate, died March 25, 1925 x O O O O Bohannon, Simeon OBITUARY - BOHANNON Simeon Bohannon was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky, Oct. 20, 1842, and died at his home near Morton July 22, 1934, at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 2 days. In 1871 he was married to Miss Paralee Hambright who died in 1873. He was married in 1880 to Miss Annie Hambright who preceded him in death nine years ago. Five children were born to this union, four of whom survive. They are: Miss Mary Bohannon of the home, Mrs. Ella Macey of Millville, Lewis Simeon and William Bohannon of Morton. There are six grandchildren. Mr. Bohannon was converted in middle life under the ministry of the Rev. Tom Swearingen, and united with the Methodist church at Morton. With the exception of a few years, which he spent in his native state, his entire life has been lived in Ray County, and most of it at the home where he passed away. - Contributed Unknown newspaper and date O O O O 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) O O O O 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 O O O O Brady, Elvis (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 OOOO Branstetter, Lafayette P. AN OLD RESIDENT IS SUMMONED Lafayette P. Branstetter Died Sunday Morning at 8:30 O'Clock. The earthly career of one of Ray county's oldest citizens and best men came to a close Sunday morning, July 18th, at 8:30 o'clock, when the death summons came to Lafayette P. Branstetter at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.R. Wall, east of Millville. Mr. Branstetter had been in failing health for several months and his death, which resulted from the infirmities of old age, was not unexpected. The deceased was a native Tennesseean, born in Sullivan county February 8th, 1832, and was in his 78th year when he died. He was a son of the late Daniel Branstetter and came to Ray county with his father in the year 1835 and had lived here continuously since that date. Upon his arrival in Ray county the elder Branstetter located on a farm south of Richmond and later was elected judge of the Ray county court, which position he held for eighteen years. Our subject had lived in the vicinity of Millville most of his life, where he was well known and universally esteemed on account of his spotless character and splendid citizenship. He was married December 1st, 1853, to Miss Margery J. McCuistion, a daughter of the late Benj. F. McCuistion, and nine children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz: Mrs. T.C. Etherton, Mrs. J.R. Wall, Mrs. B.F. McBee and Oscar E. Branstetter, all residents of the vicinity of Millville, and William Bransteter, a resident of the state of Idaho. Mrs. Branstetter's death occurred in the spring of 1903, since which time he had made his home with his children. In politics Mr. Branstetter was a Democrat and for more than twenty years served as justice of the peace of Grape Grove township. He had been a member of the Christian church for many years and throughout his long and useful life his endeavor was to conform all of his actions to those of the Master whom he trusted and served. The funeral was held Monday forenoon, conducted by Elder Settle, of Hale, and burial occurred in the McCuistion cemetery. The following gentlemen were the pall bearers: Judge John C. VanTrump, Amos Banister, Frank Wall, Mack Gorham, William Wilson and William Schooler. Unknown newspaper and date. Cemetery transcription has his death date as June 18, 1909 O O O O Branstetter, Mary E. Branstetter, Mary E. Another Old Settler Gone. Mrs. Mary E. Branstetter, one of the oldest and most highly respected Christian women of Richmond, died at the residence of Mr. M.J. Creel, on Monday evening at 4 o'clock, being only confined to a bed of sickness a few days, though she had been a sufferer from a cancer for many months that had drawn upon her strength and vitality sufficient to make her an easy subject to be overcome by severe sickness. Mrs. Branstetter was born in the State of Virginia, on the 18th day of September, 1823, and moved with her parents to Chariton county, Missouri, in 1884, where she resided until 1841, when she was married to Daniel Branstetter and became a citizen of Richmond, where she has since resided. Her husband died many years ago leaving her with a large family of small children to raise and care for. It is needless for us to say how well she did her part, and how carefully she looked after their wants and made sacrifices for them whenever it became necessary. Not only did she act the part of a true and devoted mother, but she took upon herself the responsibilities of managing the financial affairs of the family, showing extraordinary skill and prudence in all business transactions. Often have we heard those who had known her the longest and the best say that she was the most devoted mother and one of the most earnest Christian women they had ever met, and we doubt if there is another mother in Richmond to whom so many have looked for advice and comfort. Mrs. Branstetter connected herself with the M.E. church at the age of fifteen years, and for nearly a half century her walk was that of a true Christian. She leaves children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn her loss, and who have the earnest sympathy of our entire community. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H.D. Groves, at the M.E. church, South, on Tuesday evening, at 2 o'clcok, where many of the old citizens of the town, had assembled to pay the last tribute to a departed friend, after which her body was laid away in the city cemetery. The floral offering which lay upon the casket during the services in the center of which was the word "SISTER," was a touching evidence that the one who placed it there loved and cherished her memory. Richmond Conservator, February 2, 1888 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 OOOO 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} OOOO Briggs, Lucinda (Pierce) Lucinda Briggs. Mrs. Lucinda Briggs was born on January 27, 1888, in Ray county, Missouri, and died on April 6, 1920, at her home in Taitsville. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Priscilla Pierce. She was married in 1857 to William Collier, and to their union two sons and one daughter were born, of which only one son, W.J. Collier, of Taitsville, remains to mourn her death. The other children, with the husband preceeded her in death. In 1866 she was married to N.B. Briggs, and to this union were born four children, one son and three daughters, who are, Mrs. Henry Berry, Mrs. Marion Gulley and John Briggs all of near Taitsville, and Mrs. Henry Myers of Afton, Oklahoma, who with Mrs. Henry Berry, was unable to attend their mother's funeral on account of illness. Besides the five children and her husband, N.R. Briggs, she leaves twenty-six grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. She was a dear loving mother, a faithful wife, and a good neighbor. She was a member of the Methodist church, and a true child of Christ. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Farr Coffman at the church of Taitsville, and the remains were laid to rest at the Vanbebber cemetery, southwest of that place. "She is not dead, but gone before." Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by Jenna Zunker O O O O 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 OOOO 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 OOOO Brown, Mary C. (Catron) MRS. W.D. BROWN LOSES LIFE IN FIRE Residence Northeast of Richmond is Consumed by Flames of Undetermined Origin Explosion of Gasoline Pressure Lamp May Have Been the Cause- Remains Recovered Saturday _ _ _ Mrs. Mary C. Brown, wife of William D. Brown, residing about three miles northeast of Richmond, lost her life in a fire of undetermined origin Friday evening about seven o'clock, which completely destroyed the Brown farm residence and its contents. Mrs. Brown was alone in her home when the building caught fire, Mr. Brown having left the residence less than half an hour before to repair a telephone line which had not been in working order during Friday. The husband had gone about a mile from his residence along the county highway trying to locate the telephone trouble, and when he returned he saw his home a mass of flames, the fire having gained sufficient head-way to burst through the roof. He hurried to a door and when he tried to enter the building was forced back by smoke and the intensity of the heat. Originated Upstairs? Arthur Crane, a neighbor, had arrived on the scene and he broke through a window, but was unable to enter the home. Mr. Crane states that, apparently, the smoke was coming down a stairway, which fact leads folks to believe that the flames originated in an upstairs room. Couldn't Check Fire Soon a long string of automobiles from Richmond and from the Brown neighborhood had assembled in front of the burning home, but the work of a bucket brigade and the throwing of a stream of water upon the burning structure with a hose attached to a pump driven by a motor, had little effect in checking the spread of the fire to all parts of the frame building. Body Recovered Saturday All Friday night people worked about the burning embers trying to locate the lifeless body of Mrs. Brown, but owing to the intensity of the heat, and the fact that it was not known what part of the building she was in, little _____? could be made along this line. However, the charred remains of the lady were removed from the bed of coals about six o'clock Saturday morning. Lamp May Have Exploded The Brown home was equipped with individual gasoline pressure lamps, and the husband and others are of the opinion that she was lighting one of these lamps when her clothing caught fire by a flash of burning gasoline or an explosion, and in her excitement, ran to other parts of the building, fanning the flames until she was overcome and exhausted. Funeral Sunday Following recovery of the body Saturday morning the remains were removed to the Mansur funeral residence in Richmond. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at the county seat Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Robin Gould. Interment was made in the Hill cemetery north of Richmond. Was 59 Years Old Mrs. Brown was 59 years, 4 months and 2 days old at the time of her death. She was formerly Miss Mary Catron, a daughter of the late Stephen and Lavinia (Hill) Catron, and was born in Ray county September 26th, 1865. Aside from the husband she is survived by two sons, Gerald and Craig Brown, and a daughter, Miss Mary. Unknown newspaper and date. Hill Cemetery transcription has her death date as 1925 O O O O 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 OOOO 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 OOOO 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 vvvv 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 O O O O Bullock, Burnett Died At his home in Knoxville, on Thursday August 17 1893, Burnett Bullock, at the age of about 40 years. His remains were buried Friday at Teegarden's cemetery, three miles wet of Knoxville. This is the second of the family to die from typhoid fever in the past few weeks, and three other members of the family are bed-fast with the same disease. They are also in poor circumstance financially, but have been well cared for by the good people, who are neighbors to them. Ray County Conservator, unknown date, submitted by Jenna Zunker

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