Obituaries

Ray County, MO

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Randall, James B.
Administrator's Notice
Notice is hereby given that letter of administration upon the estate of
JAMES B. RANDALL
Deceased, have been granted to the undersigned by the probate court of Ray county bearing date the 31st day of May 1892.
All persons having claims against said estate are requested to exhibit the same to us for allowance within one year from the date of the publication of this notice or they may be precluded from any benefit in said estate; and if the same be not exhibited within two years from the date of the publication of this notice, they will be forever barred.
BERRY HUGHES, Administrator
Richmond Conservator: July 21, 1892

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Randolph, Elizabeth Barbee
Mrs. Elizabeth (Barbee) Randolph died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John G. Smith (Emma Bradford Randolph), north of town.
The deceased was aged about 74 years and was a noble lady of one of the Grand Old Kentucky families.
Her husband was, in his pioneer days, the greatest grain dealer on the Mississippi River.
The funeral was conducted at the Smith home on yesterday afternoon. Internment was at the City Cemetery."

{Richmond Conservator: May, 2 1911}

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Randolph, H.P.
"H.P. Randolph, who has been in poor health for a number of months, at his home near the Santa Fe depot, this city, died Monday, October 9, 1899 about the noon hour.

The deceased had been a sufferer from Bright's disease for a long time and his condition had gradually been growing worse and Monday he passed quietly and peacefully away.

At his bedside at the time of his death were his aged wife (Elizabeth Barbee Randolph) and his two daughters, Mrs. Mifflin Dallas Duval (Sallie Belle Randolph) of this city and Mrs. John G. Smith (Emma Bradford Randolph, also of this city.

The deceased was a native of the state of Kentucky and came to Missouri a number of years ago, since which time he has made this his home. He was a member of the Methodist Church South and was a good citizen, doing unto others as he would have others do unto him, as far as it was in his power to do so.

Funeral services were held this Tuesday at 2 o'clock, p.m., by Reverend J. P. Godby, after which the body was buried in the city cemetery. We join with the community in extending condolences to the bereaved family their hour of sorrow.".
Richmond Conservator - 12 October 1899

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Ray, Martha J.
Mrs. W.H. Ray Dead.

Mrs. W.H. Ray, aged 22 yrs., died at her home in the southwestern part of Richmond, Saturday evening at 6 o'clock. She is survived by the husband. Burial was made at the Pisgah church in west Ray County, on Monday afternoon.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Front Page, Contributed by Jenna Zunker

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Read, John
Near Mine #4, 1 mile south of Richmond, on Friday, Feb. 6th, 1891. John Read, of spinal meningitis.
The deceased was in his 23rd year and had been sick about ten days or 2 weeks. His remains were buried in the new city cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Richmond Conservator February 12, 1891 (Not listed on the Richmond (City) Cemetery transcription)

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Remelius, John P.
John P. Remelius Former Resident, Killed Dec 31
John P. Remelius, a former resident of this county, met death in an accident in St. Joseph, Tues. Dec. 31. He had just alighted from a street railway bus, and started around the rear of the vehicle when a passing motorist struck him. He was taken to a hospital and given prompt medical attention but his injuries proved fatal within a very short time.

Mr. Remelius will be remembered by many of our people. He was born and reared on a farm north of Richmond. He grew to manhood here and many years ago went to St. Joseph where he remained until his death. He was city health inspector at St. Joseph.

He is survived by two brothers and two sisters; Mrs. C.H. Johnston of Richmond; Mrs. Lester Yowell of Knobknoster; Frank Remelius of St. Joseph; and Lewis Remelius of Knobknoster.

Mr. Remelius was a most likeable gentleman and has many acquaintances and friends here who regret to know of his tragic death. Funeral services were held in St. Joseph this afternoon, and interment was in that city. Mr. And Mrs. C.H. Johnston attended.
Richmond Conservator, January 2, 1936

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Renfro, Henry
Died At his home in Millville on Tuesday, Mar 1st, 1892, Henry Renfro, after a brief illness. The deceased was an old resident of that section of the county and was widely known. He leaves a wife and a large family of children to mourn his death.
Richmond Conservator March 3, 1892
{Buried in McCuistion Cemetery}

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Reyburn, Adam
NOTICE OF LETTERS: Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the estate of ADAM K. REYBURN, deceased have been granted to the undersigned, by the Probate Court of Ray County, Missouri, bearing date the 5th day of July 1912.
All persons having claims against said estate are required to exhibit them to us for allowance within six months from the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if said claims be not exhibited within one year from the date of the publication of this notice, they will be forever barred. LUCY A. REYBURN
JOSEPH S. REYBURN,
Administrators.
(July 11 to August 1st; Nos. 48 to 51; Vol. 14.) Richmond Missourian, August 1, 1912

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all creditors and others interested in the estate of ADAM K. REYBURN, deceased, that we, Lucy F. Reyburn and Joseph S. Reyburn, administrators of said estate, intend to make final settlement thereof at the next term of the Probate Court of Ray County, State of Missouri, to be begun and held at Richmond, Missouri, on Monday, the 7th day of July, 1913. LUCY F. REYBURN AND JOSEPH S. REYBURN, Administrators
(June 5 to July 3; Nos. 43 to 47; Vol. 15.) Richmond Missourian June 19, 1913

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Riggs, Monroe
DIED IN ARIZONA: Monroe Riggs 26 years old, died in Mesa, Arizona, Sunday, July, 18, 1915. He went to Arizona several months ago for the benefit of his health, having been a sufferer of taberculosis. He was a son of W.J. Riggs of this city and was born in Ray county east of Lawson. His brother Jesse left on Monday for Mesa and will bring the remains to Lawson and they will be interred in the Union cemetery east of that city.
Unknown newspaper and date. Headstone states: b. 1889 d. 1915

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Rimmer, Adele (Reyburn)
Rimmer, Adele (Reyburn)
Mrs. Arvel C. Rimmer Dead: Mrs. Inez Adele Rimmer, wife of Arvel C. Rimmer, died at her home on Benton street this morning at 9 o'clock after four days sickness. Her death was due to pneumonia and measles.
Mrs. Rimmer became ill Monday and was confined to her bed. Wednesday she contracted pneumonia and Thursday measles developed, causing her death today.
Mrs. Rimmer was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reyburn, Grandview street. She was born in this county March 9th, 1904, being 22 years old at the time of her death.
She was united in marriage to Arvel Rimmer on June 18th, 1924. Besides her husband she is survived by her nine months old baby, father and mother, one sister and one brother all living in Richmond.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reyburn, Grandview street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Robin Gould. Burial at Sunny Slope cemetery. Unknown newspaper and date


Funeral Service Sunday: The funeral services for Mrs. Arvie Rimmer were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Reyburn on Grandview street.
Services were conducted by Rev. Rohm Guold. Burial was in Sunny Slope cemetery.
The flower girls were her friends and schoolmates, Misses Bertha Shaw, Forrestine Pickering, Irene Maloney, Helen Gibson, Ena Williams and Carmel Ogg.
Pall-bearers: Ray and Earl Pickering, Emmett Renfro, Walter Pence, Alfred Helm and Granville Burns.


Unknown newspaper and date Sunny Slope cemetery listing has death date of 1926

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Rives, William H.
Died- At the residence of his nephew Robert M. Watkins, two and ½ miles southeast of Richmond, on Monday, Feb. 9th, 1891 at 3 o'clock p.m., William H. Rives on his 80th year.
The deceased was born in Rockingham, Va. on the 21st day of Oct. 1811, and moved to Ray Co., Mo. in the year 1842. He had been a member of the Presbyterian church for 49 years and was the last surviver of the first Presbyterian congregation in Richmond. He was the oldest brother of Mrs. Chas. A. Watkins and Mrs. James R. Allen, who preceded him in death several years and a brother of the late Col. Ben Rives, who was killed in the Confede4rate army in the late war. The Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Rev. Doctor McNair of the Presbyterian church and at 2 o'clock the remains were laid away in the family burying ground where they will await the summons of the master at the last day. We extend our sympathy to the relatives of the deceased.
Richmond Conservator February 12, 1891 Buried Allen Watkins Cemetery

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Ross, Mrs. Susan
At the residence of Elbert Zimmerman near Sandals on Sunday, February 2, 1890, at 2 o'clock, Mrs. Susan Ross of consumption. The deceased was the wife of W. S. Ross who died just one year ago this month at Lawson. She is the sister of Mrs. Elbert Zimmerman. She leaves one child, a daughter. Her remains were buried on Monday in the neighborhood burying ground.
Richmond Conservator; February 6, 1890
(Buried in Mayes Cemetery, stone reads Nancy E. wife of W.S. Ross)

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Rucker, William
Wm. Rucker Dies Sunday; Born a Slave
William Rucker, 111 years old, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at the home of his step-grandson, Jewell Johnson, Shotwell street.
Born a slave on Oct. 7, 1850, he had many interesting stories of a by-gone era to tell. His mother was a slave named Lucy, owned by the C. J. Menger family, and his father was a slave named Louis, owned by Aaron Bruce family. The couple was given the name Rucker.
William was the eldest of 15 children, and the last of the family. He has had three wives and four children. Only one child survives, a daughter, Mrs. Odessa Starks of Richmond. He also has six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

Unknown newspaper and date (1961?)
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Rush, Walter
Death of Walter Rush
Last Thursday evening Walter Rush, son of James J. Rush, of Camden, died very suddenly of hemorrhage of the lungs. He had been suffering from lung trouble for a number of years, frequently being unable to work. On Thursday he had been working in the garden and had started to the house, when suddenly he was taken with a hemorrhage. He called for help, but before it reached him he sank to the ground and died in a few moments. He was about 30 years old and was an excellent young man, and every one who knew him was his friend. His remains were buried Friday at the Brockman burying ground, where several other members of his family are buried. His aged father and numerous relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Richmond Conservator, July 28, 1892

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