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Gant, Carrie
Held Last Rites for Miss Carrie Gant at Cowgill This Morning
Former Resident of Knoxville Was Struck by Truck Aug. 16 at Colorado Springs.
Miss Carrie Gant died at Glocker hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 16th from injuries received when ran
over by a rock-loaded truck as she was crossing a street in that city. Her deafness doubtless contributed to the
occurrence of the fatal accident.
Miss Gant, reported by one press association as being 71 years old, was the daughter of the late Dr. Jackson D.
Gant and Mrs. Sarah Creason Gant of Knoxville. Dr. Gant was a practicing physician of northern Ray county.
Miss Carrie, as she was known, had been living with her sister, Mrs. O. G. Young (the former Miss Ida Gant) in
Los Angeles, but more recently had resided in the home of the Charles Woodlawns in Carrollton.
Miss Gant has a surviving brother, Dr. Samuel Goodwin Gant, a surgeon of New York City and Connecticut.
One of the many local friends of the late Miss Carrie Gant reminds The Missourian that if his memory is correct
that her age exceeds the 71 years mentioned in the press report.
The daughters of Mrs. Ralph O. Hamacher are nieces of Miss Gant. Among other local relatives are Thos. B. Fowler,
Fowler Graham and his sisters, and Albert Jones. Mrs. Bernard C. Hunt of Columbia is a cousin.
Funeral services were held this morning at Cowgill at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church.
Richmond Missourian, August 21, 1939 Buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Gant, Duncan D.
Striken With Paralysis.
Duncan D. Gant, One of Knoville's old Citizens, Lies Prostrate at his old Home with Little Hope of His Recovery.
News reached our city the later part of last week announcing that Mr. Duncan D. Gant one of the old citizens of
Knoxville, had received a stroke of paralysis from which his recovery is little hoped for. Mr. Gant had been in
feeble health for a long time, having partially recovered from a serious spell of sickness, and the present attack
found his system in poor condition to meet the last attack. Mr. Gant is an old and highly respected citizen of
that section of the country, and his many will regret exceedingly to hear of his suffering. He is a brother of
Dr. J.D. Gant, for many years a resident of the same community, but who now resides in Cowgill.
Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893, submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Gant, Kelly J.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon:
Kelly J. Gant of Richmond died this morning at 1:15 o’clock after an illness of several years.
He was born May 18, 1884, near Rayville, the son of Lorenzo Dow Gant and Mattie (Ray) Gant, of Rayville. He had
lived in Ray Co. his entire life.
Never married he is survived by three brothers, Henry Gant of Anthony, Ks., and Clarence and Amos Gant of Richmond
and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie B. Pollock of Anthony, Ks., and Mrs. Zeenie F. Feeney of Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. H. F. Foley at the Christian Union church at Rayville at 2:30 o’clock
Friday afternoon. Burial will be in the Crowley cemetery.
Thurman Funeral home in charge of arrangements. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
The Richmond News, Wednesday, August 11, 1948
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Gant, William F. (Dr.)
Went the Morphime Route.
News reached here last Saturday announcing the death of Dr. Wm. F. Gant, of Grayson, from an overdose of morphine
taken with suicidal intent.
The doctor was a native of Ray county and a son of Dr. J.D Gant, one of the old residents of Knoxville. His remains
were brought to Knoxville township Sunday and buried at Pleasant Hill cemetery. We failed to learn the full particulars
of his untimely death.
Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893, submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Gentry, Benj. B. R.C. Craven, Administrator
Richmond Conservator 25 April 1889
Administration
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Gentry, Mary Frances (Pope)
Rites Sunday for Mrs. M. Gentry:
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Hope Church for Mary Frances Gentry. Rev. James Campbell officiated
and Knipschild - Borcherding Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Burial was in New Hope cemetery.
Mrs. Gentry died at 8:00 a.m. Friday, at her home near Regal. She had been in poor health for several years.
Mary Gentry was born December 4, 1868, near Regal, the daughter of Abe and Susan Bright Pope both of Ky. She was
a lifetime resident of Ray Co. In 1889 she married Jefferson D. Gentry, of Ray Co. who died November 8, 1930.
She is survived by one son, Abe Gentry of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Susie Frazier, Hardin, Mrs. Pebble Brock,
Richmond, one sister, Mrs. Effie Kavanaugh, Hardin, sic grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Richmond News, July 22, 1957, Page 3.
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Gibson, Faye (Auten)
DEATH OF HARDIN WOMAN. - Mrs. Ira Gibson succumbed to Pneumonia Saturday.
Mrs. Faye Gibson, wife of Ira Gibson, residing north of Hardin, died Saturday afternoon at the age to twenty-eight
years. She had been sick with Spanish influenza, which was followed by pneumonia last week, and her condition had
been critical for several days prior to her death.
Mrs. Gibson, whose maiden name was Miss Faye Auten, was a native of Nodaway county, born at Maryville, and was
married to Mr. Gibson in Illinois. Three children were born of their union, and she is survived by the husband
and the small children. Mrs. Gibson had been a member of the Methodist church several years and was held in high
esteem by a wide circle of friends, who deplore her passing away and whose sympathy is extended to the bereaved
members of her family,
Funeral services were held from the home to-day at twelve o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.J. Reed, pastor of the
Hardin Methodist church. Internment was made in the Hardin cemetery.
The Richmond News, October 21, 1918
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Gibson, John
Died At Poor Farm: John Gibson, an old man aged about 60 years, died Tuesday night at the Poor farm.
He had been in the Poor House for about 30 years and was week minded.
Burial yesterday at the Poor ___ (remaining article destroyed from original newspaper: probably the last word for
this obituary is Farm.)
Richmond Missourian, January 6, 1910
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Gordin, Adrian
Adrian Gordin passed away at his home in Long Beach, California, early Friday morning, April 11, 1941, at the age
of 90 years 5 months and 2 days. Death was due primarily to a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was born on the old Gordon homestead in north Ray County, Missouri, where he lived until the year 1906, when
he with his wife moved to Oklahoma. In 1872 he was united in marriage to Celestia P. Tiffin, of Knoxville, Mo.
To this union four daughters were born; the two oldest dying in infancy. The two remaining are, Mrs. Grace T. Moss,
of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Eva L. Smith of Los Angeles, California. Besides the daughters, he leaves six
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Mr. Gordan lived a very active and eventful life. He was a successful farmer for many years while living in Missouri;
during which time he served as county judge in Ray county for a number of years, and also as president of The Farmers
Bank of Polo, Mo., which he, with Mr. John Linvill, Mr. Will Arnote, and Manford Kern, all deceased, organized.
He also served as president of a bank in Excelsior Springs, which he and others organized.
In 1904 he and his wife moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, where he and Mr. Dan Wright, formerly of Ray county, owned and
operated the telephone exchange in that city.
In 1921 he disposed of his interests in Oklahoma and moved to Long Beach, California. For a few years he owned
and operated the telephone exchange in and around Compton, California, retiring from business in 1925.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason and an active and ardent member of the Long Beach Roque Club, and with many old friends
spent much of his leisure time on the roque court.
Mr. Gordon obeyed the Gospel when about 18 years of age. It is thought by the family that one of the old pioneer
preachers of the Gospel, Brother Hand, baptized him into Christ. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Ninth
and Lime streets in Long Beach. His wife preceded him in death, passing from this life in January, 1930.
His passing closed a long and eventful life. Beside his relatives, he leaves a host of friends and brethren in
Christ.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM "CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 3" ; Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Gorham, Christine
The sad death of a lovely girl in the Lawson country was that of Miss Christine Gorham, the 17 year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gorham. She had just recovered from an illness and went to Kansas City to attend the burial
of a relative. She was stricken with pneumonia and passed peacefully over the Mystic River into the Beautiful Isle
of Somewhere. The remains were brought to Lawson, thence to Sandall’s cemetery for interment.
The Missourian November 14, 1918
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Gorham, John C.
John C. Gorham Rites
Saturday Afternoon
Funeral services for John C. Gorham were held at the Quest-Lile Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted
by the Rev. A.R. Kepple of Kansas City, MO., assisted by Rev. Joseph Rumons of Hamilton. Burial was in Thomson
cemetery, northwest of Knoxville. The following obituary was written by the family:
John C. Gorham departed this life this seventh day of September, 1950, age 89 years, six days, eight hours and
thirty minutes, at the residence of his son, Roy C. Gorham, northwest of Knoxville.
Born August 31, 1861, son of George W. and Elizabeth Myres Gorham of Lawson, Mo., one of nine children, all of
whom preceded him in death except one.
He obeyed the gospel early in life and remained faithful until death.
He was married to Laura Haynie Thomson October 21, 1888. To this union were born two children, Ray, who died in
infancy, and Roy C., of Elmira, Mo.
Leaving to mourn are his wife, Laure H., his son, Roy C., and wife, Ada, one granddaughter, Helen Terry, and husband,
all of the home; one brother Thornten Gorham of Lawson, Mo., also a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He spent his entire life in this community and was a fine outstanding man. To know him was to love him, and to
be in his company was a delightful experience, especially for little ones, for he always had time for them.
He has suffered so much these past two years, and he’s gone to a much better place.
Trials make the promise sweet
Trials give new life to prayer
Trials bring me to his feet
Lay me low and keep me there. Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Gowing, G. Mason
Funeral service for G. Mason Gowing, who passed away at his home southeast of Orrick at 9:15 o'clock Wednesday
evening August 26th, following an illness which had lasted more than six weeks, were held from the Baptist church
in Orrick Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The funeral services was by Rev. Browning and C.V. Gibson, Orrick, had
charge of arrangement.
George Mason Gowing was born in Jasper County, Missouri, June 5, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Gowing.
He came to Ray county 26 years ago and has resided there since that time. On March 18, 1908 he was married to Miss
Beatrice Sullenger and to this union two children were born a son, George Gowing of the home, and Mrs. Helen Settles
of Kansas City. Aside from his wife and two children he survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alta D. Coiley of LaRussel,
Mo., and Mrs. Leila Davis, of Eureka Springs, Ark., also two grandsons Sammie Lee Gowing and Tommy Mason Settle.
The remains were taken to Carthage, Mo. Friday where another short funeral was held and burial was in Azilla cemetery
at Carthage. Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Green, John W. (M.)
John W. Green, 86, was born Feb. 28, 1886 in Ray County and died March 11, 1972 at his home in Polo.
He was the son of Martin Vanburen Green and Sarah Frances Thomas Green. He had lived most of his life in Ray and
Caldwell Counties. A former employee of American Sash & Door Company, he was retired.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nelda Main, of Liberty, two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Sullinger, Richmond, and
Mrs. Bertha Barron, Hamilton.
A graveside service was held Sunday, Mar. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Zimmerman Cemetery south of Polo, conducted by
Rev. C.C. Donaghue, under the direction of Alspaugh & Cowley. Pallbearers were Forrest Leamer, Ernest Michael,
Bob Lile, Buddy Vaught, Kenneth Place and Cliff Fowler.
"CALDWELL COUNTY OBITUARIES" BOOK, UNKNOWN PAPER AND DATE; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Green, Larry
“Young Son Dies”
Larry Green, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green of the Polo community, died at 8:20 Friday morning. He
was quite ill Thursday and a Polo physician was called. He was rushed to a Kansas City hospital for tests and it
was found he was suffering from epidemic meningitis, and so was placed in General Hospital in the isolation ward,
where he passed away.
Private funeral services were held Sunday at Bethel church with burial in Bethel cemetery. He is survived by
one sister and his parents, and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
“Paul Greens Lose Two-Year-Old Son”
Larry Green, 2-year-old son of Mrms. Paul Green, of North Ray County, died early Friday morning at General hospital
in Kansas City. He had not been well for several days. Thursday his temperature became exceedingly high and a physician
was called. He was rushed to Trinity Lutheran hospital for examination, where it was determined he was suffering
from spinal meningitis. He was then taken to General hospital and placed in isolation. However the malady overcame
him and the little fellow passed away at 8:20 o’clock Friday morning.
The parents and other relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
Because of the nature of the disease, private services were held Sunday afternoon at Bethel church, with burial
in the Bethel cemetery. Rev. A.W. Kirby, Methodist minister, officiated.
Larry Aldon Green, son of Paul I. and Etta Alden Green, was born October 18, 1941 at the family home in North Ray
County, south of Polo, and departed this life in a Kansas City hospital December 10, 1943, at the age of 2 years,
1 month and 21 days. Left to mourn his passing are his parents and one sister, Martha Sue; his grandparents, Mrms.
Irving Alden of Hamilton; Mrms. Ira Green, of Polo, and two uncles, L.E. and Dale Alden, of Hamilton.
CARD OF THANKS
We take this means of expressing our thanks and gratitude to the friends, neighbors and others for the expressions
of sympathy and the assistance extended in our bereavement. – Mrms. Paul Green and Martha Sue, Mrms. Irving Alden,
Mrms.
Ira Green.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPERS FROM “CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 3” Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Mannie
"Mannie Green Died Sunday"
Mannie Green, 69, Orrick, died at 11:10 p.m. Sunday at his home in the Red Brush community following an illness
of four years.
He was born Nov. 22, 1886, at Turney, Mo., a son of David T. and Clara Ellen (Chaney) Green, both of Mound City,
Mo. He had been a resident of Ray county 53 years.
On August 31, 1911, he was married to Sallie Perry of Knoxville community.
Surviving are his wife of the home; three sons, Ed Green of Missouri City, James A. Green of Rayville and John
Manford Green of Orrick; a daughter, Mrs. Viola Allen Denney of Kansas City; one brother, Virgil Green, Orrick,
and 12 grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Carter chapel in Richmond with the Elder Leon Clevenger officiating.
Burial will be in Sandals cemetery west of Knoxville.
RICHNOND NEWS 03-18-1956 Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Margaret Jane (Thompson)
"Rites Held Here for Mrs. Sam Green
The body of Mrs. Sam Green arrived in Kansas City Thursday morning from Amarillo, Tex., accompanied by her son,
Roy Green, a Methodist minister from New Jersey and her sister, Mrs. Ida Allen. Her funeral was held in Amarillo
where they had lived
for many years. She was 81 years of age.
There was a short service at the Alspaugh-Conley funeral home.
Rev. J. Frederick Lawson officiated. Burial was at Bethel with graveside services. Her husband preceeded her in
death 41 years ago. She was Janie Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Thompson. Mr. Green was a brother
of Ira Green and an uncle of Mrs. Laura McVeigh."
unnamed Ray Co. area newapaper, Feb 1954, transcribed by David R. Green, November 2001
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Green Reuben B.
DEATH OF REUBEN B. GREEN, AGED NINETY-SIX YEARS
One of Missouri's Grand Old Men
Mr. Reuben B. Green died at 10:20 o'clock on the evening of Monday, Ocotober 6, 1913, at the home of his son,
Ira Green, seven miles south west of Polo, Mo., in Knoxville Township, Ray County.
The Missourian herewith prints this life sketch based on a biography written by Laura Arnote, a grand-daughter
of Mr. Green and one of Ray County's finest young women.
In this day and age of the world not many folks are pemitted to reach the ripe old age of four score and ten and
six years--but Mr. Reuben Broils Green lacked only 21 days of being Ninety Six years of age when he breathed his
last on Monday evening.
"Uncle Reuben" (as he is familiarly called by his great number of friends) was born Oct. 28, 1817, near
Jonesboro, Washington County, east Tennessee.
He was the son of Ira and Mary Broils Green, and he was given the name of his grandfather, Reuben Broils.
Uncle Reuben was the last survivor of his father's family of nine children whose names were as follows: Roxana,
Alexander, Newton, Reuben, Susan, Henry, Adam, Amanda and Jane.
He came of strong, sturdy, energetic, courageous ancestors, as one example, his grandmother Green, rode on horseback
all the way from extreme east Tennessee to Lafayette County, Missouri, in 1830, when she was 80 years old.
He remembered of often hearing his father tell of his experiences in the Indian Wars, and of a narrow escape at
one time from an Indian--hiding behind a tree as a refuge.
He spent his early years in east Tennessee, but, when a young man in 1840 he made a trip to South Missouri where
he spent four years working at mills and lumber business along White River.
He returned to his old home in Tennessee where he was engaged in many kinds of labor, but principally farming
and carpenter work.
In April, 1847, he was married to Susan Garber, an industrious little neighbor girl of sixteen summers. She was
born July 1, 1830, in Virginia and she was the oldest daughter of Solomon and Nancy (Staufer) Garber. Her father
was a minister of the Brethren or Dunkard Church and departed this life in 1854 in Tennessee. Her mother lived
to a good old age and spent her late years in her home in Missouri.
Uncle Reuben, together with his wife and three children, came to Ray County in the spring of 1853. He built his
own flat boat which they lauched at the mouth of Limestone. They floated down the river to Paducah where they took
the steamboat, transferring again at St. Louis. Joel Garber, his wife's brother, accompanied them on the trip.
They were more than a month on the way and had many interesting experiences. They landed at Lexington, Mo., and
came up to north Ray to relatives and friends.
Uncle Reuben settled on a farm 2 1/2 miles north west of Knoxville where he ever afterward resided until the death
of his wife, 6 years ago, when he went to live with his youngest son, Ira, whose home is near the old home place.
He bought the farm of Uncle Isaac Leabo at that early date for $8.00 per acre and afterward entered two government
forties. He has since purchased land, from time to time, giving each of his children a good farm.
He made two subsequent trips back to east Tennessee to visit relatives. He served in militia three months during
the Civil War.
Uncle Reuben and Aunt Susan (she of blessed memory) were the parents of seven sons and five daughters, namely:
Elizabeth, who married John P. Arnote of Knoxville township; she departed this life, Sept. 18, 1907. Mary A., who
married Joseph Zimmerman of north Ray; he is now deceased; she now resides in Polo. John Green, whose death occurred
when a young man. Joshua N. died when young. Joel Green married Delilah Albright. Jas. H. married Jane Tunnell;
he departed this life about 20 years ago. Baby girl died in infancy. Sarah Ellen died when young. David R. married
Louise Thompson. Samuel married Margaret J. Thompson. His death occurred Dec. 15, 1912, in Amarilla, Texas, as
a result of an automobile wreck. Ira Green married Ida Fulmer of Illinois. Rose J., now Mrs. Robt. M. Crenshaw
of Whittier, Calif.
Uncle Reuben was a member of the Brethren Church, as was his faithful, true and noble life companion for many
years.
He was blessed with 25 grand children and 16 great grand children.
Uncle Reuben was known far and wide for his kindly spirit and obliging nature, integrity, honesty and fairness
in all his dealings. He was a good example of noble manhood of which his children, grand children, and great grandchildren
are very proud. He ever lived a clean, upright, modest, busy, exemplary life. He performed an immense amount of
hard work and was always full of ambition, life and activity, just as long as his strength would permit him to
go. Even in his old days he was very patient, kind, and good--never complaining about anything and preferred to
care for himself as much as he could. And he was not helpless. He attended church two or three times within the
last few months, and visited recently with his daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman in Polo, going the seven miles with his
son in an automobile, also has taken dinner twice in the last few months at the home of Mr. John P. Arnote.
He was possessed of a remarkably clear mind, his hearing and eye sight good--but, of course, he was rather feeble
in a way, and it was a difficult task for him to walk very much for the past year.
The departure of this pioneer and one of nature's noblemen was gentle and peaceful, he having long ago made his
peace with here and hereafter in keeping with his meek and gentle spirit.
Ray County will never see a more honest man until the Day of Days when the Master of the universe shall come in
His Power in Judgment. Uncle Reuben was as frank as a child, as just as the judges of ancient days. He set many
a man on his feet, lending money to persons whom others dared not trust in many instances--yet he prospered and
his wealth increased. Before his death he had practically given all his wealth away to his children.
The Funeral was held by Rev. J. E. Ellenberger yesterday at eleven o'clock at Bethel Church. Interment at the Bethel
Cemetery.
Unknown Newspaper and Date
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Green, Sally (Perry, maiden name)
Mrs. Sally Green, 75, South Wellington street, died at 1:50 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13, 1970, at the Ray
county memorial hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born July 27, 1894, in Ray county, one of nine children of Benjamin and Mattie Belle (Handy) Perry. She
had lived most of her lifetime in the Lawson, Rayville and Orrick communities.
She was married to Manford Green of Lawson in 1911. He died in 1956. Three brothers and one sister also preceded
her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Edgar Green of route 1, Camden; James A. Green, sr., of route 2, Rayville, and John Green
of route 1, Orrick; one daughter, Mrs. Viola Ellen Denney of Kansas City, Mo.
Four sisters, Mrs. Cleo Holman and Mrs. Lucy Aumiller of Richmond; Mrs. Audrey Brown of Oklahoma City, Okla., and
Mrs. Theo Fisk of Wellston, Okla., 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Thurman funeral home from 7 to 8 o'clock this evening. Memorial services will be held at
1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Thurman chapel with Elder Leon Clevenger of Excelsior Springs officiating.
Burial will be in Thompson cemetery northwest of Knoxville. Pallbearers will be Lloyd McFee, Larry Matthews, James
A. Green, jr., Larry Green, Kenneth Green, and Elwyn Greer.
RICHMOND NEWS 02-13-1970; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Green, Sarah Frances Thomas
Sarah Frances Green, age 91 years, 3 months and 15 days, passed away March 25th, 1944, at the home of her son,
Samuel Green, Kansas City.
She is survived by four other sons: Noah Green, Kansas City, Thomas Green, Lawson, John Green, Polo, and Albert
Green, of Rayville; four daughters, Mrs. William Bassett, Lawson; Mrs. Ernest Mallory, Norfolk, Va; Mrs. Tom Barron,
Hamilton; and Mrs. James Sullinger of Richmond. Forty-four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren
also survive. Two infant sons, one daughter, Mrs. William Cowgill, and two other sons, Seth and Benjamin, preceded
her in death.
She was born in Ray County, Missouri, December 8, 1852, the daughter of James and Jane Cook Thomas. She was married
March 14, 1869, to Martin Van Buren Green, who died August 10, 1904. Mrs. Green lived most of her life in Ray County,
coming to Polo in later years.
Funeral services and interment were held at the Union church near Lawson of which Mrs. Green was a member. The
Rev. C.C. Donaghue presided.
(Unknown Newspaper)
Mrs. Sarah Thomas Green died Saturday in the home of a son, Sam Green, in Kansas City, after several weeks illness.
She was 91 years of age and was married soon after the close of the Civil War to a war veteran. Fourteen children
were born to this union; five of whom preceded her in death. Some time after her husband died over forty years
ago, she came to Polo and bought a residence, where she lived until a year ago, when failure in health caused her
to go to her son's home.
One of her earlier memories was of the great grasshopper plague in the seventies. She was home alone at the time,
with two small children. The insects came in a great cloud, and stripped the farm of crops completely.
All of her surviving children with the exception of one, Mrs. Ernest Mallory, of Norfolk, Va., were present at
the funeral held Monday at the Old Union church near Lawson. Rev. C.C. Donaghue officiated.
Those attending the last rites from Polo, beside the members of the family, were: Mrs. Donaghue, Mrms. Vester Arnote,
J. G. Withers, Mrs. Klauda Wonsetler and Mrs. Mike Fowler.
Caldwell County Missouri Obituaries; Volume 3; 1940 - 1945
(Unknown Newspaper) Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Susan (Frame)
"Funeral for Mrs. James S. Green was Friday"
Funeral services for Mrs. James S. Green, 82, were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Lawson Methodist church.
The Rev. Martin Olsen officiated. Three beautiful hymns were sung by Betty Crowley, Patricia Greenlee, Phyllis
Jackson and Norma Vaughn, with Shirley Roberts as pianist.
The five girls who sang also accompanied the funeral procession to Avalon where they acted as flower girls at the
burial service. Pallbearers were: Clarence Vaughn, Roscoe Akers, C.J. Goodman, George Ball, Kay Rippey and J.S.
Smith.
Susan Olive Green, daughter of Milton and Mary Frame, was born May 13, 1870, and departed this life November 12,
1952, at the age of 82 years, 6 months. She was married to George Teeter in 1920, and he died in 1925. On November
12, 1928, she married James S. Green of Lawson, who preceded her in death 9 years. She has step-children from both
marriages whom she loved and thought of as her own.
Mrs. Green joined the Methodist church soon after coming to Lawson and had been a member for most of her 24 years
residence in Lawson.
Mrs. Green had several brothers and sisters, all preceding her in death. She is survived by several step-children,
sister-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins, friends and neighbors to mourn her passing.
After marrying Mr. Green, she has made Lawson her home and has been a faithful Methodist and loving neighbor and
will be missed by all who knew her.
LAWSON REVIEW - 11-20-1952 Buried in Bethel Cemetery Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Thomas
Thomas Green Died Thursday
Thomas Green, 82, a farmer and livestock man all his life northwest of Knoxville died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday at
the Excelsior Springs hospital, which he entered the day before.
He was born Sept. 8, 1873 near Knoxville, the son of Martin V. and Sarah (Thomas) Green. He was one of 12 children.
On Dec. 23, 1895, he married Miss Almeda Ann Mayes, who survives. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness church
in Richmond. From 1906 to 1908 he operated a general store in the Sandals community.
Surviving besides the wife are four sons, Ronald V. Green, Overland Park, Kans.; Vernon Green, Richmond; Floyd
M. Green, Kansas City; and Wiley M. Green, Ukiah, Calif. Two sons preceded him in death. Two daughters, Mrs. Zola
LaVeta Zimmerman, Osceola Kans.; and Mrs. Sarah Margaret Harrison, Polo. Three brothers, Noah and Samuel Green,
Kansas City; and John Green, Polo. Three preceded him in death. Three sisters, Mrs. Ada Malory, Long Beach, Calif.;
Mrs. Bertha Barren, Hamilton, Mo.; and Mrs. Bessie Sullenger, Norborne. Two sisters preceded him in death. He is
also survived by 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Quest-Lile funeral home with the Rev. James Campbell officiating. Burial
will be in Sandals cemetery.
RICHMOND NEWS – August 8, 1956 Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Virgil F.
Funeral services for Virgil F. Green, 71, South Wellington street, were held at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at
the Sheppard chapel with the Rev. Elwood Kelley officiating. Burial was in Thompson cemetery, west of Highway 13
on Blue Jay Route.
Mr. Green died at 6 o’clock Thursday morning Jan. 9, 1969, at the Ray county memorial hospital. He was born Nov.
12, 1887, in Lawson, a son of David T. and Clara E. (Chaney) Green. He had lived most of his life in Ray county
where he was engaged in farming. He had never married.
Surviving are four nephews and one niece: Ed Green of Camden, James Green of Rayville, John Green of Orrick and
Forrest Gorham and Mrs. Viola Denney of Raytown.
RICHMOND NEWS – January 13, 1969 Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Gibson, Eliza (Mary Eliza)
Mrs. Mary Eliza Gibson died Saturday night at 9 o'clock at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Will Bright, and was
aged 77 years, 5 months and 2 days. Funeral on Sunday morning by Rev. W.J. Parvin and Elder Hugh McClellan. Interment
at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The Missourian: August 14, 1913
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Green, Alvin
ALVIN GREEN SUICIDE; LAST NIGHT, LAWSON
36-Year-Old Ray County Farmer Was in Lawson Early in Evening; Ill Health Believed Cause for Act.
Lawson – (Special) – Alvin Mayes Green, 36 years old, committed suicide last night by hanging himself with a piece
of bailing wire attached to the loft of the Kelly Smith barn, about a half-mile east of Lawson.
His body was found by Mr. Smith, when he went to the barn to feed the stock this morning.
Dr. G.W. Gaines, Ray county coroner, was called. After an inquiry he said his death was “unquestionably a suicide.”
Green lived on a farm, owned by Smith, about eight miles east of Lawson and about six miles northwest of Knoxville
near the old Sandal’s Mill.
He came to Lawson about 7 o’clock last night. He was ill and went to the office of Dr. C.E. Buehrer. He had a prescription
filled and purchased a Bible at the Hartman Drug store in Lawson. About 7:30 or 8:00 o’clock he went to the Joe
Morrow service station and had a tire repaired. His car, a Chevrolet coupe, was found this morning on a side road
about a mile east of Lawson. The doors were locked. Apparently, he had driven east from Lawson after
leaving the service station, parked the car and then walked back to the barn. Several hogs, which were in the barn
early last night, were out in the pasture this morning. The pasture gate was closed and fastened.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Bethel church, 10 miles northeast of Lawson, at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
Burial will be there. The body is in state at the Prichard-Jarman Funeral Home at Lawson.
Surviving are a daughter, Melvine Green, 12 years old, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green, eight
miles east of Lawson; three brothers, Wiley Martin Green, Kansas City, Floyd Marvin Green, Excelsior Springs, and
Ronald Green, Polo; two sisters, Mrs. L.C. Zimmerman and Mrs. Sarah M. Harrison, both of Kansas City.
His wife died about five years ago at Holt, Mo.
Unknown paper – possibly Richmond MO, Contributed by Leslie Wyman
Funeral services for Alvin Mayes Green of half mile east of Lawson, who committed suicide Thursday were held at
the Bethel church, 10 miles northeast of Lawson, Sunday afternoon.
Surviving are a daughter, Melvine Green, 12 years old, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green, eight
miles east of Lawson; three brothers, Wiley Martin Green, Kansas City, Floyd Marvin Green, Excelsior Springs, and
Ronald Green, Polo; two sisters, Mrs. L.C. Zimmerman and Mrs. Sarah M. Harrison, both of Kansas City.
His wife died about five years ago at Holt, Mo.
RICHMOND NEWS June 26, 1939 Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, Dessie
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Bethel church, south of Polo, for Miss Dessie Green, 56, who
died Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farr, north of Hamilton. She had been a life long resident
of north Ray county, but after the death of her mother five years ago, went to the Farr home where she has since
resided.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM "CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 3" - HANDWRITTEN DATE OF 05-11-1941
Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Green, George W.
George W. Green, prominent farmer and stockraiser, passed away at his home six miles southwest of Polo, Mo., Monday
July 23 at 80 years of age.
He was born in the vicinity of his present home, July 24, 1865. He was a frugal industrious successful farmer,
a lover of home and a good friend and neighbor. He was
tenderly cared for during his prolonged illness by his housekeeper, Mrs. Mae Burkhart and his children. He was
preceded in death by his wife and one son.
Funeral services were held at Bethel Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. R.C. Donahough officiating.
Interment in Bethel Cemetery.
He leaves to mourn his pasing six children, Mrs. Rose Runbeck, Mrs. Opal Berry, Mrs. Elsie Rouip, and Garber Green
of Kansas City, Clarence Green of Camden, Mo., and Roy Green of Calif.
“George Green Dead”
George Green of N. Ray county passed away at his home Monday evening about nine o’clock after a lingering illness
due to cancer.
Funeral services were held at Bethel Church Wednesday afternoon with burial in the nearby cemetery. Rev. C.C. Donaghue,
Prairie Ridge pastor officiated.
Mr. Green reached his 80th birthday May 24th. He had spent all his life in Ray County. His wife preceded him in
death five years ago. Six children survive and are Mrs. Rose Runbeck, Mrs. Opal Berry, Garber Green and Mrs. Elsie
Rupe, all of Kansas City, Clarence Green of Orrick and Roy Green of California, also eight grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Green have been here for some time as well as Mrs. Rupe to care for their
father.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPERS FROM “CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 3” – HANDWRITTEN DATES OF 07-1945
Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Graham, William T.
Death of Wm. Graham
Mr. Wm. T. Graham died Saturday, aged 86 years, one month and two days.
The deceased was born in Bedford County, Tenn., Dec. 4, 1830, and came with his parents to Ray county, Mo., when
four years old.
Becoming interested by the discovery of gold he crossed the plains to California, in 1850. After his return, he
took up, at Millville, the occupation of blacksmithing, which he followed for many years.
He was married the 12th of January, 1854 to Martha Schooler, who lived to bless and comfort his life for more than
30 years.
Upon leaving Millville with ___ (newspaper deteriorating) family, he located near the ______ Union Church where
he _____ided for nearly 45 years. _______d with the Christian church in 1888 and lived a dedevoted (sic) christian,
and during his last illness he said to his friends, "I am ready."
Being of peaceful disposition he made many friends and few if any, enemies.
Eight sons and daughters, except Fletcher, the youngest son who died in early manhood, are left to mourn the loss
of their loving father.
After a funeral sermon by Elder Jas. E. Dunn, at the home, interment followed in the Bransford cemetery near Millville.
The Missourian, January 11, 1917
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Griffing, Mrs. John
Monday; Former Resident of Cowgill died Dec 17; Mrs. John Griffing a former resident of the Cowgill
community, died at Liberty on Dec 17. Burial was at Liberty.
The Missourian: 27 Dec 1937
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Grimes, John Kelly, Doctor
Dr. John Kelly Grimes, was born in Jacksborough, East Tennessee, September 29, 1854. He was baptized by Reverend
W. M. Kerr, June 17, 1856. He came to Knoxville, Mo., with his parents, Major and Mrs. John Grimes, in 1859.
When five years old, Kelly Grimes began attending school at Knoxville, Mo., and at the proper age was sent by his
parents to the State University of Missouri, then to the Medical College of St. Louis, where he graduated and received
his diploma in 1875. He also attended many lectures and post graduate courses in Philadelphia in the winter of
1878-79.
Dr. Grimes was a young man of fine intellectual ability, and bade fair to rise to eminence in his profession. His
opening prospect were bright. He had many warm friends and admirers outside of his own family circle. His loving
parents and sisters clung to him with the most deep and tender affection.
His sickness was of short duration. On November 10, 1881 he departed this life. When asked a few days previous
to his death if he felt prepared, he said he feared he was not but was trying to be prepared. The next day, when
asked the same question, he said he hoped so, but wanted to be sure.
The deceased had been reared by pious parents, was well acquainted with the doctrines of our Church and from the
testimony of those around his dying bed he died trusting in Him who died to save sinners. I trust this sad bereavement
will be sanctified to the deeply afflicted, and lead us all not to place too high an estimate on worldly goods,
the hold to all which is of very uncertain tenure. Let us hold to it with loose hands and take a firmer grasp on
Christ - D PENNY.
Jewell Mayes, in copying this obituary sketch, mentions that as a boy from 7 to 8 years of age, he knew and fondly
admired Dr. Kelly Grimes. Doctor Grimes was then starting to practice medicine at Polo, Mo., and Mr. Mayes as a
lad was staying with his half-sister (Mrs. Rosa Riller) at Polo and going to school. He mentions that he then thought
and still thinks that Doctor Kelly Grimes was one of the handsomest men that he ever saw. Doctor Grimes loved horses,
and was a splendid driver. The author of "Ray County Chapters" says that (as he remembers it) Doctor
Grimes died from a relapse from typhoid fever; that he tasted some cooked chicken too soon and that it brought
about a turn of his physical condition that resulted in his death.
It may be said further, that Doctor Grimes was possessed of unusual qualities of leadership and force of character
elements that should and undoubtedly would have led him to high position in the medical profession, had he lived.
Ray County Chapters, Gossage Scrapbook, The Missourian, August 25, 1932
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