McAdams, Irma Jean Irma Jean McAdams, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McAdams, was born the 28th day of May, 1924 and died June 9th, 1924, age 13 days. Funeral services conducted by the writer, were held at Union June 10. Song services were conducted by Brother French O'Dell and Sister Reba Snell. The pallbearers were John Jones, James Hill; flower carriers, Mrs. Wiley Arrowood, Mrs. Henry Loyd, Mrs. Jim Akers, Bro. John Hill acted as undertaker in the absence of Mr. Ward. It's body rests in Union cemetery. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community. They wish to thank their many friends for the kindess shown them in the sickness and death of their darling baby. Joseph McAdams Unknown Newspaper and date OOOO McBee, Hattie John McBee's oldest daughter died the 4th inst. and was buried in the cemetery at this place Sat. evening last. Richmond Conservator: January 19, 1889 O O O O McCall, David S. Death of David S. MCall: David S. McCall, aged 61, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sam Calvin, Kansas City. He had been bedfast for four weeks. Up to three years ago he lived in Richmond. He was born in Gartnavel, Scotland, July 15th, 1869. When he was a small boy he came to the United States with his parents, David and Isabella (Reid) McCall. He spent most of his life in Missouri. Forty-three wears (sic) ago he came to Richmond and made his home here for forty years. His wife, who was Miss Ora Whitmer, daughter of the late Daniel Whitmer, of this city, died in Kansas City two years ago. He is survived by five sons, David, Clyde, Donald, James, and Jack, two daughters, Mrs. Charles Murray, Mrs. Josephine Bryan, all of Kansas City; five sisters, Mrs. B.F. Cates, Mrs. Robert Hanson, Richmond, Mrs. Frank Gertz, Booneville, Mrs. Sam Calvin, Mrs. Margaret Stewart, Kansas City, and one brother Jack McCall, Tacoma, Wash. He had been a member of the Presbterian (sic) church since infancy. The body wil (sic) arrive here tomorrow and will lie at the home of Mrs. Cates, until the funeral service which is tentatively set for 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be in Richmond Cemetery. The Richmond News, September 26, 1930 O O O O McCann, John J. OBITUARY OF JOHN J. MCCANN His Death Removes One of County's Best Men and Citizens In the death of Mr. John J. McCann, which occurred in Georgeville, Mo., December 22, 1914, Ray County as well as the immediate neighborhood in which he had spent so many years of his life, now lost a good man, a worthy and interesting citizen. Uncle Mike, as he was so familiarly known over his home county, had been a correspondent, writing the Goergeville news happening, for The Missourian for a number of years past, and when he was compelled to lay his pen aside and retire from his writings for the newspapers it was a distinct loss to many people who had enjoyed the squibs written by this venerable scribe, and this paper regretted the fact that he would write no more for these columns. Mr. McCann had been engaged in the mercantile business at Georgeville for many years, and the reputation he established among his people as an honest and trustworthy business man placed him in a most estimable place in his community and all who came in contact with him could readily appreciate the broad charity of his tenets, the untarnished life he lived, the unswerving devotion to duty which he displayed so well. Thus he lived and thus he died, as such he will be remembered by his household and a large host of friends. John J. McCann was born in Richmond Township, October 1, 1847. He was 57 years, 2 months and 22 days old at the time he passed away. He was a son of William and Mary McCann, two of the early settlers of Ray County. When a young man of 20 years he was converted and united with the Christian denomination, to which cause he was strong believer and a true Christian. Mr. McCann had been married three times, the two wives preceded him in death. He is survived by the last wife and two daughters, Mesdames Nora Kincaid and Carrie Leabo and a son, Mr. W.H. McCann. He also leaves two brothers and many other relatives to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at the home in Georgeville December 24th, conducted by Rev. D.L. Sayers of the Millville church at 11 o'clock a.m. The burial was in charge of the Knoxville lodge I. O. O. F. of which deceased was a member. Interment was made in the Antioch cemetery. Unknown newspaper, d. December 22, 1914 O O O O McCann, Missouri MRS. MISSOURI MCCANN DIES. - Aged Millville Resident Passes Away at Excelsior Springs Last Night. Mrs. Missouri McCann, of the Millville community, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Euta Bogard, in Excelsior Springs last night at 10:45 o'clock. She was about 90 years old. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the New Hope church, east of Millville. Mrs. McCann, with her sister, Mrs. Mary McCown, were spending the winter in Excelsior Springs with their niece. Mrs. McCann is also survived by another sister, Mrs. Commer of Kansas City. Unknown newspaper and date; d. May 22, 1935 buried New Hope (Methodist) Cemetery O O O O McCann, Sarah Eliza Mrs. Sarah Eliza McCann died last night at her home on Cunningham Street at ten o'clock. She was born in December, 1836. Funeral this afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. W.J. Parvin. The Missourian: August 14, 1913 O O O O McCann, Willis Harrison (Bune) W.H. "Bune" McCann Died on Tuesday Willis Harrison (Bune) McCann, 85, 738 East Main, died at 10;40 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the St. Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph, after an illness of five years. Mr. McCann was born Nov. 12, 1874, in Ray County, the son of John J. McCann and Doris (Cato) McCann. He had lived in Ray County all of his life. He was first married to Eliza Kincaid of Knoxville who preceded him in death. On March 1, 1905, he was married to Pearl Nance of Richmond, who survives. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Joseph Richard (Richie) McCann, Denver, Colo.; Dr. Willis H. McCann, St. Joseph; Dr. James R. McCann, Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Haynes, Richmond and five grandchildren. Mr. McCann was a member of the Church of Christ of Richmond. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Carter Funeral Home with Rev. W.E. Davis conducting the funeral services. Unknown newspaper and date; 1959 Buried Richmond Memory Gardens per death certificate. O O O O McCorkle, Robert Robert McCorkle, aged 74 years, died on December 20th, at Excelsior Springs. He was buried at Salem, in which country he had spent his life. Richmond Missourian 26 December 1918 O O O O McCoskrie, Sarah (Boone) Mrs. McCoskrie Rites Rayville Woman Had Been in Failing Health The Past Years: Burial At Pisgah Cemetery Mrs. Sarah McCoskrie, 89, year old Rayville resident, died at her home Mon. night at 7:40. She had been in failing health the past year and seriously ill for one week. Mrs. McCoskrie was born March 26, 1860. south of Elkhorn. She was one of nine children of Henry and Rebecca (Whitsett) Boone of North Carolina. She had lived in Ray county her lifetime except for fifteen years, 1910-1925, when she was a resident of Canada. She was married in 1910 to Samuel H. McCoskrie of Ray county who died in Apr., 1946. Four brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at the Rayville Methodist church at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Burial will be in Pisgah cemetery near Excelsior Springs. Quest-Lile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Unknown newspaper and date: Pisgah cemetery transcription date of death 1949 OOOO McCuistion, Edward Price E.P. McCuistion Dies. Pneumonia Attack Fatal to 77 year-old Millville Man, Native of Ray County. Edward Price McCuistion, 77 years of age, died at his home near Millville, Sunday, December 25th, 1832, of pneumonia. He was born near Millville, March 22nd, 1885, and was a son of Alex and Susannah Berry McCuistion, Missouri pioneers who came from Tennessee. Mr. McCuistion was married December 22nd, 1880, to Joan Schooler, of Ray County and to this union two children were born, both of whom, with the widow, survive: Mrs. Albert Bright, of the home, and Charles McCuistion of Hardin, manager of the Richmond branch of the F. M. Stamper Co. Besides his wife and children he is survived by three grandchildren, Max, Edna Moad and Frances McCuistion, of Hardin, two brothers, A. L. and George McCuistion of Bronte, Texas. Mr. McCuistion was an honest, upright citizen, devoted to his home and family, and to the advancement of his community, and was loved and respected by friends and neighbors. Funeral services conducted by Mr. Heath of Cowgill, were held from the home at 10:30 Tuesday, and interment was in New Hope cemetery. Unknown newspaper: December 29, 1932. O O O O McCuistion, Lecile S. Lecile B. McCuistion was born in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tenn., March 22, 1820. Removed with father, Thomas McCuistion to Ray County, Mo., in 1820, settling near Millville. Married Sarah Chestnut, April 11, 1839, and to them were born eight children, seven of whom were living at his death. His wife died February 13, 1877, (Sarah) and he was married a second time in May, 1873, to Mrs. Nannie Riffe. He moved to Mountain Grove, Wright County, Mo. in March, 1883, where on the 23rd day of November, 1889, he died after a short illness of pneumonia. Remains were brought back to Ray County and laid to rest with Masonic honors, beside the wife of his youth. Religious services by Reverend Daniel Penney of the Methodist Church. :The Missourian: Ray county Chapters: 1932: date unknown O O O O McDonald, Nathan Nathan McDonald was born November 1 1860, near Dockery, Mo. He departed this life April 16, 1941, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, 16 days. He was the son of Jackson and Agnes McDonald, who preceded him in death many years ago. He was united in marriage to Jeanette M. Belle December 29, 1886. To this union was born three children: two girls and one boy, all of whom preceded him in death. Since the death of his wife, more than 48 years ago, he has lived alone at the home near Elmira. He was a kind and honest neighbor and was loved by all knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss two grandchildren, Beatrice and Dorothy Garner, of Excelsior Springs. One son Tom McDonald of Richmond; one sister, Eliza Arnote of Richmond; two brothers, Eli McDonald, of Richmond, and Tom McDonald, of Maysville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Prairie Ridge church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C.V. Williams, of Richmond, assisted by Rev. Timmons of Richmond and Rev. J.K. Belle of Excelsior Springs. The Four Bulgers quarter of Richmond sang. UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM “CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 3” {Buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Caldwell County, MO} Contribued by Leslie Wyman O O O O McFadden, Joseph Joseph McFadden Dead Joseph McFadden died at his home in Fleming, Saturday morning, February 26th, 1910, from Brights' disease and other complications. He had been in failing health for some time, and his death was not unexpected by his relatives and friends. He was born in Woodford county, Ill., about forty-four years ago, and came to Missouri with his parents while a small boy, and he had lived in Fleming and worked in the coal mines in that locality for the past twenty-five years; and in his younger days was considered one of the best miners in the camp. He was married some years ago to Miss Kizzie Bell, who survives him. A song and prayer service was held at the home Saturday night, and the remains were laid to rest in South Point cemetery Sunday morning. Unknown Date and Newspaper OOOO McGaugh, Jesse G. Jesse G. McGaugh Dies Wednesday At Orrick: Jess G. McGaugh, 79, Orrick, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Floyd O'Dell, Orrick. He suffered a sudden heart attack. Mr. McGaugh was born March 31, 1879, in Rayville, Mo., the son of Andrew McGaugh, Rayville and Demyra (Thurman) McGaugh, Tennessee. He had lived in Ray county most of his life and was a deacon of the Rock Falls Baptist church. On February 18, 1906 he was married to Maude McAfee, Orrick, who died in 1952. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Floyd O'Dell, Orrick; Mrs. Claude Nance, Independence; and Mrs. Laverne Harold, Falls Church, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Roe Cates, Richmond, Mrs. Mattie Stapleton, Brownsville, Oregon, and Mrs. Frank D. Moore, Orrick; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Rock Falls Baptist church with the Rev. Bob Werner officiating. Burial will be at South Point cemetery. Good funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Unknown newspaper, June 25, 1958 OOOO McGaugh, Lulu Lulu McGaugh, a sweet, bright-eyed girl of 19 summers, died on December 24, 1890 Unknown newspaper and date. OOOO McGaugh, Myron Brown Death of Mrs. McGaugh Mrs. Maurice McGaugh Passed Away at home Near Richmond, Saturday. The vicinity of Richmond was shocked at the announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Maurice McGaugh which occurred at her home 2 miles east of Richmond, Saturday afternoon, January 1, 1916, at 3 o'clock. Myron Brown was born in Richmond, April 18, 1892, and was in her 24th year at the time of her death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Brown, residing near town. She grew to womanhood in this vicinity, attending the public schools and graduated from Woodson Institute. On December 2, 1913, she was married to Mr. Maurice McGaugh, a son of Judge and Mrs. Galen McGaugh. They have since resided on a farm 2 miles east of Richmond. Mrs. McGaugh was converted and united with the Richmond Methodist Church several years ago, and was a Christian young woman, who had the love and respect of a large host of friends in this community. Besides the husband, mother and father, she is survived by two brothers, Messrs. Craig and Gerald Brown, and one sister Miss Mary, and a host of other relatives who are left to mourn the loss of a loved one. Mrs. McGaugh's time with us was short in years and her sudden death bring sadness to the hearts of many-the young women and young men with whom she associated at the schools of our town and in the society of which she was a member. The young husband and the family have the heartfelt sympathy of all in their sad hour of bereavement. The funeral services wee conducted at the family residence 2 miles east of town, Monday morning, 10 o'clock, by her pastor, Rev. Cecil M. Aker, after which interment was made in the family burying ground at the Hill Cemetery on the Bown farm. Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Front Page, Contributed by Jenna Zunker O O O O McGaugh, Ollie Ollie McGaugh, the 18-year-old son of Samuel I. McGaugh, died at the home of Henry Clark, nine miles northeast of Hallard, on Sunday afternoon, the 10th instant, at four o'clock, after a lingering illness from consumption. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday forenoon and the body was buried in the Crowley burying ground, near Hallard. Unknown newspaper and date: Tombstone not found for him in Crowley Cemetery OOOO McGaugh, S.C. Hallard: S.C. McGaugh, whom we spoke of as being very ill last week, died at his home in Randall, Ks., Friday. The remains were brought to Hallard Saturday and buried in the Crowley cemetery Sunday afternoon. Thursday one more of our good neighbors has passed away. He was born in this vicinity and lived here all his life of 40 years., until last November when he moved to Kansas. Richmond Conservator 14 April 1892 OOOO McGaugh, Sterl (Sterling) Death of Sterl McGaugh Sterl McGaugh, a well known farmer living north of Orrick passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, April 12th following a weeks illness with pneumonia. Deceased was a son of Andy and Ditmar (Thurman) McGaugh of Rayville, but was born in Arkansas February 8, 1878. The family returned to Ray county where he grew to manhood. On June 6, 1907 he was married to Miss Nora Endsley and they were the parents of two sons, Victor and Vernon who with the wife and mother survive. He is also survived by two full brothers, Jesse McGaugh of Orrick and Tobe McGaugh of Glendale, Texas and Frank Williams, a half brother, a resident of the same community. The sisters are Mrs. Pearl McGaugh Cates, Mrs. Bessie DeMore, Mrs. Mattie Cochew, of Oregon. Funeral services were held Wednesday from Rock Fall church at 11 o'clock by Rev. J.A. Robb pastor of Rock Fall, preaching the sermon. Interment was in Brown cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of C.V. Gibson & Son of Orrick. Unknown Date and Newspaper, Tombstone has his death as 1938. OOOO McGinnis, Eva Died At the home of her father, Judge Thos. McGinnis, in Camden township, on Sunday, May 21st. Miss Eva McGinnis, aged about 22 years. The death of this estimable young lady, while not unlooked for, was quite a shock to her many friends who sympathize with her relatives in their affliction. The remains were intered in the family burying gound on Tuesday. Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893, submitted by Jenna Zunker O O O O McGinnis, Lucinda M. Death of Mrs. McGinnis Widow of the Late Judge Thomas McGinnis Passed Away, Sunday Mrs. Lucinda M. McGinnis, widow of the late Judge Thomas McGinnis, passed away at the family home 3 miles southwest of Richmond, Sunday evening, January 16, 1916, at 8:30 o'clock at the age of 73 years, following an illness of several months. Mrs. McGinnis' maiden name was Lucinda M. Stratton and she was born in Ray County, November 29, 1842. She was a daughter of Bennett Stratton who was one of the early settlers of this section. She was first married to Mr. John Duncan of Richmond, and following his death, she was, in November, 1867, married to Mr. McGinnis, who died in February, 1915. To them were born eleven children, two of whom survive - Miss Nannie and Mr. Charles McGinnis, both residing on the home place. She is survived by four step-children as follows:--Mrs. Fannie Wood, Hardin; Mrs. Cora Hughes, Chicago; Mrs. Anna Pettus and Mr. James T. McGinnis, both residents of Richmond. Deceased has been a member of the Christian Church since early womanhood and she was one of the good women of Ray County. During her long residence among our people she had established a love in the hearts of all. While her death had been expected for some time news comes as a shock to her friends and the family have the sympathy of al in their hour of bereavement. The funeral services were held at the home, Tuesday morning, 10 o'clock, conducted by Elder Jas. E. Dunn of Richmond. Interment was made in the family burying ground on the McGinnis farm. Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 20 JAN 1916, Page 4, Contributed by Jenna Zunker O O O O McGinnis, Martha (Samples) MRS. MARTHA MCGINNIS, 84, PASSED AWAY, THURSDAY: Mrs. Martha McGinnis, widow of the late Strother McGinnis, died last Thursday afternoon, January 2 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Swafford, of this city. She was a native of Kentucky and came to Missouri with her parents at an early age and had remained here continuously until her death. Her maiden name was Samples and she was born January 23, 1851. She was married to Strother McGinnis sixty two years ago and they resided in the Rayville community. Mr. McGinnis preceded her in death a number of years. She is survived by four children three sons and one daughter, Mrs. (?) W. H. Lee and Austin McGinnis and Mrs. John Swafford all of Ray county. She is also survived by three brothers R.I. Samples, Greeley, Colorado, John Samples, Wichita Kansas and James Samples of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Funeral services were held at Pisgah church Sunday afternoon conducted by Eld. Leon Clevenger. Interment was in the churchyard cemetery. Mrs. McGinnis was a splendid type of Christian womanhood. Hers was a long life filled with kindness to others and many acquaintances and friends regret to know of her death. Richmond Conservator: January 9, 1936 Contributed by Nancy Barton Bowers OOOO McGinnis, Neal Neal McGinnis Died Sunday, Was 69 Years of Age and Had Been in Poor Health for Two Years. Neal McGinnis passed away at his home on North Institute street, Sunday afternoon at 2:15, after an illness of two year's duration. He was 69 years of age. Neal McGinnis was born April 26, 1858, in Clay County, the son of Strother and Mary Ann McGinnis. He was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Ida May Bryant, January 28, 1886, and to this union eight children were born, all of whom survive with the widow. The children: George Doran, Concordia; Chester Lee, Warrensburg; Mrs. Marie Godd, Orrick; Omer Neal, Richmond; Mrs. Clayborn Griffen, Pittsville, and Noble, Miss Opal and Elwood, of the home. Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. L. Scarborough, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was at Pisgah cemetery. Richmond Missourian, April 5, 1928 OOOO McGinnis, Zanna Killed by Wabash Train: Miss Zanna McGinnis, aged 20 years, who made her home with E.D. Brown, at Orrick, was killed by a Wabash passenger train Monday afternoon. The funeral and burial occurred at Pisgah yesterday. Richmond Conservator; September 9, 1909 Contributed by Nancy Barton Bowers OOOO McGuire, Samuel O. A Good Man Dead A Fine old Citizen Died Tuesday at his Home in Hardin Mr. Samuel O. McGuire, one of the old and respected citizens of the Hardin community, died at his home at that place Tuesday morning, death being due to old age. He was born in Anderson County, Kentucky, Jan 22, 1843, and came to this county in 1861. A short time after coming to this county he enlisted under Colonel Reeves in the Confederate Army. He was at the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, Iuka, Corinth, Champion Hills and Big Black River. At the last mentioned fight he was captured by the enemy and taken to Ft. Deleware and thence to Point Lookout, Maryland. After the war he went out on the plains of Nebraska and Dakota and engaged at teaming for four years. He was also in the battle with the Indians in Dakota. Following this he came to Kansas City where he stayed about a year, and went from there to Vernon County, Missouri, and herded cattle there for about eighteen months. At the expiration of that time he returned to Ray County where he has since made his home. He was married to Miss Frances Wall, Dec 22, 1870. To this union were born three children. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Hardin yesterday morning. Rev. Ward M. Baker conducting the services, after which interment occurred at the Lavelock Cemetery near that place in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. Richmond Missourian January 1910 O O O O McKissack, Ralph Waldo (Note: This obituary is from a copy of the original and the top was not copied. Date of death according to Riffe Cemetery index is 4 February 1928) The announcement last Saturday morning of the death of Ralph McKissack, which occurred in St. Joseph hospital following a brief illness came as a shock to his friends in this community. The high esteem in which he was held here and in Dearborn, where he was superintendent of schools, was evidenced by the large number of friends attending his funeral Sunday afternoon. Below is an obituary read by the pastor of Rock Fall church, of which he was a member. Ralph Waldo McKissack, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mose McKissack, was born near Orrick, May 19, 1890. He united with Rock Falls church in August 1911, under the ministry of Rev. C. F. D. Arnold and in this faith he lived an earnest consistent Christian life. He graduated from Orrick High School at the age of 19, taught three successful terms in grade schools, and attended William Jewell College one year. He was married to Miss Ona Pearl Clark August 12, 1914, and to this union two children were born, Kathryn Lucile and Margaret Ellen: these with the father and mother, two brothers and two sisters are left to mourn his loss. He was principal in Orrick three and one half years. He then entered William Jewell College where he taught and studied three years and then graduated with honors. In 1924 he moved to Dearborn where he was superintendent of the school until his death. Two weeks ago he was taken ill with influenza which was followed by pharangitis which quickly developed into meningitis. Everything was done that could be done, but with no success. On February 4, at 3:15 a. m. death came as a relief to the sufferer and a shock to the community. The esteem in which he was held was shown by the dozens who came to the home to offer their assistance in time of sorrow. Life is real, life is earnest. And the grave is not its goal, Dust thou art, to dust returneth, Was not spoken of the soul. The body was brought to his old home Saturday evening and funeral services were held at Rock Falls church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Henry, pastor of Dearbron church and interment was made at Riffe cemetery under auspices……(remaining obituary not copied) Unknown Newspaper and Date OOOO McMullin, Lucy {Conyers:maiden name, Turner: first marriage} Mrs. Lucy McMullin, a well known resident of Orrick, passed away Tuesday morning, November 5, 1935, following an illness of several weeks with a complication of diseases incident to old age. Mary Ellen Conyers, daughter of John and Ellen Conyers, was born 7 miles north of Orrick, May 26, 1856. She was fifth in a family of 10 children and is survived by two sisters. Her first marriage was to Thomas Turner and to this union five children were born, two of whom died in infancy, and a son, Arthur Turner, died five years ago. The surviving members of this union are Mrs. F.M. O'Dell, of Liberty, and Mrs. J.J. Prewitt, of Centralia, Mo. Her second marriage was to John M. McMullin and to them one son was born, John McMullin, who survives. Also two sisters, Mrs. A.E. Tucker of Orrick and Mrs. Elmer Minnick of Little {remaining article cut off} Unknown newspaper, Year 1935 Buried in Riffe Cemetery OOOO McNeal, Molly (Hill) Former Resident Died Tuesday in Winfield, Kans. Mrs. Molly McNeal, 90, of Winfield, Kans., formerly of Richmond, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday after an illness of two weeks. She was born Jan. 1, 1870 in Ray county a daughter of E.P. Hill and Nancy Ellen Richards Hill. She had lived in Ray County most of her life. She was married to Watt McNeal, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two son, Donald McNeal of Wichita, Kans, and Guy McNeal of St. Paul, Minn.; two daughter, Mrs. J.M. Baxter of Winfield, Kans., and Mrs. Lawrence Griener of Eldorado, Kans.; one sister, Mrs. Dave Hankins of Richmond; seven grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. McNeal are incomplete. She was a member of the Winfield Methodist Church. The Richmond News, Richmond, Missouri, 1960, Contributed by Jenna Zunker O O O O Madden, Nannie (Wyman) Mrs. Madden Is Taken by Death At Home In City Lifelong Resident of Excelsior Springs Dies at Home of Daughter. Mrs. Nannie Wyman Madden, life-long resident of this vicinity, passed away this morning at 9 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.O. Adams near Kearney, following an illness of 10 days. She had spent the winter here with her daughter, Mrs. William L. Sloan and had gone to Kearney to stay for a while with her other daughter, Mrs. Adams. Mrs. Madden was born May 27, 1861, in Ray county and was married to Scott Madden, who preceded her in death 47 years ago. Two daughters, Ella and Pearl, and one son, Eugene, also preceded her in death. She lived in Ray county many years then moved to Excelsior Springs where she and Mr. Madden were living at the time of his death. She was a member of the First Baptist church in Excelsior Springs when she died but her first church membership was in Old Pisgah church. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Pisgah church east of town, and burial will be at Pisgah cemetery. Mrs. Madden’s grandfather built the Pisgah church, the building where the funeral services are to be held for Mrs. Madden being the same one erected many years ago by her pioneer grandfather. Mrs. Madden’s father was Mark Hardin Wyman, brother of Anthony Wyman, founder of the City of Excelsior Springs. Mark Wyman spent most of his life in Ray county. The deceased is survived by two daughters Mrs. William L. Sloan of Excelsior Springs and Mrs. E.O. Adams of Kearney; one son, C.C. Madden of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. W.T. Brown of Excelsior Springs, and Mrs. Celia Thompson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and one brother, William Wyman of Lacygne, Kas. Mrs. Madden returned only last April from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Celia Thompson in California. The body will lie in state at the Hope Funeral home until the time of the funeral. Unknown Newspaper and Date OOOO Martin, Mary Mary Martin: 57 years old died Tuesday morning (Dec 14, 1926) from an attack of erysipelas. She was a native of Indiana and was committed to the county home here in 1923. The funeral service was at the grave in the County home cemetery Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Dr. W L. Scarborough, the pastor of the Methodist Church. Unknown newspaper and date OOOO Mayes, Ellis (William Ellis Mayes) … Ellis Mayes, who died on Sunday morning, February 3, 1889, two miles west of Hallard (now Rayville, Mo), after a few days of intense suffering from inflammation of the stomach and bowels, Elllis Mayes was a son of the late John Mayes, who was a son of Sherrod Mayes III, who was a son of Thomas Mayes of Claiborne County, Tenn., who was a son of Sherrod Mayes II, of Virginia, who was a son of Sherrod Mayes I. Ellis Mayes was the step-son of John W. McGaugh, and was the only brother of Mrs. John Alder, with whom he had lived and for whom he had kindly cared since the death of her husband. Ellis was in his 23rd year, and had lived an exemplary life, always adhering to what was right, living and expressing profound contempt for that which is worthy of imitation. (remaining article cut off) Unknown newspaper, OOOO OOOO Mayes, Margaret Mrs. Preston Mayes Dead Mrs. Preston Mayes, 72 years old, died at her home at Rayville Wednesday. The funeral was held Thursday at one o'clock. Burial in the Moss cemetery. She is survived by two sons, ___ [illegible] of Sandals, John of Polo, and three daughters, Mrs. Nestor Keen of Polo, Mrs. Ed Thomson of Kansas City and Mrs. Tom Green of Sandals. Her husband died several years ago. RICHMOND MISSOURIAN - 05-11-1922 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Mayes, whose death occurred at her home at Rayville, on May 3rd was held Thursday afternoon. Interment was in the family cemetery at Sandals. Mrs. Mayes was over seventy years of age. Her marriage to the late Preston Mayes occurred in the 1870's. His death occurred a number of years ago. Mrs. Mayes is survived by several children, and by five sisters and one brother. LAWSON REVIEW - 05-04-1922 ; Contributed by Leslie Wyman (Note: She is buried in the Mayes - Moss Cemetery next to her husband Willey P. Mayes) O O O O Mayes, Mary Vance (Creason) Death of Mrs. W. H. Mayes Just before The Missourian was printed last issue the intelligence reached this office that Mrs. Mary Vance Mayes, had died early that morning, at her home in Cowgill. She was 81 years old last May; born in 1836, and was a Christian whose light shone out over the shores of time in a manner that was beautiful to behold. There is nothing lovelier on earth than the radiance sent forth from a life consecration to the service of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Her maiden name was Mary V. Creason, daughter of the late Goodwin Creason and wife. When she was 19 years of age she confessed her Savior before men and entered upon the duties of her Master, serving him faithfully for more than 62 years and earning a crown to be worn in the house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. In 1863, or 54 years ago, she was married to the man of her choice, and three daughters blessed that union. One of them, Sallie, died at the age of five years; another, Mrs. Mattie Austin, died about five years ago, The other daughter, Mrs. A.M. Delaney, now in Texas, survives. (Mr. Alex. Milstead tells us that Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mayes were married on the 27th day of October, 1863, by Justice of the Peace Robert A. Crenshaw, at the old Creason homestead, 5 miles northeast of Knoxville.) A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Kate Gant, of Cowgill also survives, and with the husband is bowed down with grief at the loss of a loving sister and wife. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Jas. E. Dunn at her late home in Cowgill at 2:00 o'clock, Friday afternoon; and a large crowd was present, we are informed by a relative, Mr. Milo Fowler. And let us add that those who beheld that little mound of earth in the Cowgill Cemetery, Friday afternoon, covered with both flowers in their fragrance and beauty and snow in its representation of purity of the life just departed well know and in memory will say "The life of faith, of labor and of trust, The life that overflows with warmest love, Can never end in ashes and in dust; Ah, no! God reigns in truth and might above." Newspaper unknown: December 13, 1917 Buried Cowgill Cemetery, Caldwell County, MO O O O O Mayes, Wiley, Jr. On Saturday night, March 20, 1880, Wiley Mayes, Jr., who lived near Knoxville, Ray County, Mo., breathed his last in the presence of his weeping family and neighbors. He was a prominent man in this section, and wielded a powerful influence for good, and his loss will be severely felt. Ray County Chapters, Gossage Scrapbook, The Missourian October 13, 1932: Obituary from "Richmond Democrat, March 25, 1880. O O O O Mayes, Wiley Preston "Died in Rayville" Preston Mayes died at his late home in Rayville on Tuesday morning at an early hour at the advanced age of 88 years. The deceased was born and raised near where he breathed his last. He was a son of the late Sterling Mayes and a brother of "Uncle Wiley" Mayes, near Knoxville. His first wife was Mary moss, and to this union were born three children, James, Dora, and Louetta. The first wife died a few years late and he then married Margaret Sloan of Rayville. He moved to Rayville about 30 years ago and lived there up to the time of his death. Two sons, Austin and John, survive. After funeral services today, burial will take place in the family burying ground 3 miles west of Knoxville. Buried in Mayes Cemetery RICHMOND MISSOURIAN - April 25, 1918 ; Contributed by Leslie Wyman O O O O Megede, Dick (a dog) There was mourning at Megede & Son's jewelry store last Thursday morning when it was learned that William Stucke's dog had departed this life. Dick has seen the roses of sixteen Junes come and go and had felt the chilling blasts of an equal number of winters as he trotted contentedly along with Mr. Stucke between the Megede mansion and the store. His remains were laid tenderly away in the stable lot and an appropriate monument will be erected over his grave. Dick was a faithful and obedient old dog and will be missed by every visitor to the Megede store. The Richmond News: September 17, 1954 Miles, Maggie MILES- Died October 4th, 1872, MAGGIE, youngest daughter of Jonathan and Callie (?) Miles, aged 11 years and 9 months. Little Maggie was a patient sufferer for over three weeks, ere the angels bore her from her couch of pain to bloom in the paradise of God. During her illness her thoughts and conversation dwelt wholly upon her near approach to death. Her ideas of a future state were far beyond her years. To her death had no terrors; but she hailed it with joy and gladness; and she expressed but on regret in dying, and that was the absence of her father. Often did she exclaim, "oh my pap, my poor papa, I will not see my papa until we meet in heaven.." She plead with her grief stricken mother to dry up her tears, and not grieve after her, and with her little thin hands laid upon her aged grandfather's head said, "grand pa, your hair is white your course is almost run, and you have been good to Maggie" When she talked of her grand-ma, who she fancied she could see in heaven, the thought of soon meeting her perfectly overwhelmed her with joy. The many school-mates and friends who visited her during her illness, she never failed to recognize up to the moment she was called away. Brother Newland had scarcely entered her room when she requested him to pray for her, and language is inadequate to express the impressly sweetness of her singing. "I want to be an angel". Maggie possessed more than ordinary intellect and it was being rapidly expanded for one of her age. Her musical talent was very bright, and she was master of a clear, sweet, musical voice, was full of life, happy and affectionate. Could the shield of sympathizing friends and loving hearts have restrained the cold hand of death, Maggie would have been with you still; but death enters and there is no defense. Brothers and sister, your little family circle has been broken by the removal of one of its cherished members; your home has been made desolate; your loving hearts left sad and melancholy; your darling Maggie can be with you no more in this life. Her sweet music can no longer greet your ears, and her loved form is forever concealed from moral view. She has been torn away by the ruthless hand of death. But God is "too wise to err and too good to do wrong." Maggie cannot return to her bereaved friends on earth, but they can go to her. Were it not for the hope of meeting departed loved ones in a better world our grief would be more pungent; but as with tearful eyes we look above and think of the home "over there" where we shall strike hands with them again, we can but exclaim, "Thanks be to God that giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Lonely and deeply grieved sister, dry up your tears; Maggie has only gone before and beckons you on. A few more days and you can join that angel sister, where no parting kiss is taken, or farewell tear is shed. Mourning parents, hear your darling daughter, as the little angel she so much desired to be, standing on the right hand of her Saviour (sic). A few more trials and cares and you (sic) little family circle can be reunited where death and partings never domes. Dearest Maggie, she has left you Here her loss you deeply feel; But 'tis God that hath ____? you, He can all your sorrows heal. Yet again you hope to meet her; Go loved one with the sainted dead, Then in heaven with joy to greet her Where no farewell tear is shed. PERRIE Newspaper and date unknown: Cora Shoop scrapbook, donated by Janice Marasch. Ray County MOGENWEB Scanned copy O O O O Moss, Richard An Old Citizen Dead: Richard Moss, an old citizen of Ray county, died at his home in Knoxville township last Saturday night, January 5th, 1901, at eight o'clock, after an illness of many months from diseases incident to old age. The deceased was about 90 years of age and had been a resident of this county for about 60 years. He was a good citizen and had many friends residing in that section. He leaves several children who have the sympathy of all in their time of sorrow. The burial took place Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. O O O O Mullin, Nellie GIRL DIES FROM BURNS: Nellie Mullin, Fatally Burned, When partly Filled Oil Can Explodes: Nellie Mullin, the fifteen year old daughter of Sherman Mullin of Richmond, died Thanksgiving morning from burns received the afternoon prior, when a partly filled oil can exploded, while she was re-kindling the fire. The funeral services were held from the Mansur Funeral Home, at ten o'clock Friday morning, by Rev. John Paul Jesse, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was at the Mullin cemetery near Mineral City. The little girl, the eldest in the family left motherless several weeks ago, had hurried home from school Wednesday afternoon to do up the housework in preparation for Thanksgiving. As the fire in the kitchen stove was not burning well, she picked up a partly filled coal oil can and poured oil on the embers. The can exploded, throwing the blazing oil over her clothes. Before aid could be given, she was terribly burned about the body. The house also caught fire, but the flames were put out before the fire department arrived. The girl's mother died several weeks ago from tuberculosis, and since her mother's death, the girl had been taking care of the other members of the family. The Missourian: December 6, 1923 (page 5) Contributed by Jan Marasch. (Listed her as being buried in Teegarden Cemetery though no stone is found. Her death certificate states she is buried in Mineral City Cemetery though as of 2007, if that cemetery ever did exist, it has not been found)

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