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Sanderson, Joseph Edgar Prentiss
"Death Comes to Pioneer Railman"
"J. E. P. Sanderson Had Record of 40 Years Service"
"Was 77 Years of Age"
"First Run as Baggageman on the North Missourian R. R. in 1868 - the Funeral Held Tuesday"
J. E. P. Sanderson, a pioneer railroad man, died at his home on North Thornton street Monday morning at 12:30 o'clock.
He was 77 years of age.
Joseph Edgar Prentis Sanderson was born in Georgia, Vermont, April 2, 1851. When he was a youth, his parents came
west and settled in Kansas City.
As a boy, Joseph Sanderson felt the lure of the rail, and at the age of 17, he went into the employment of the
Northern Missouri Railroad Co. as a baggage man. His first run was between Kansas City and St. Louis. Later Mr.
Sanderson became a conductor. The Northern Missouri R. R. was later merged with the Wabash.
At the age of 20, he was transferred to the St. Joseph branch of the same road, and he served on this run for many
years. It was while on this run that he was married to Miss Susie P. DeMasters, daughter of James F. and Marian
F. DeMasters.
To them were born two children, Miss Frances F. Sanderson of the home, and Joseph E. Sanderson of Bartlesville,
Oklahoma.
Once Mr. Sanderson retired from railroading and engaged in the mercantile business in Richmond. But he could not
stay away from the steam cars. This time he joined the Rock Island company and acted as a conductor on a run between
Keokuk and Des Moines, then a new line. He was on this run continuously until his retirement in 1908. At that time,
he returned to Richmond, and had lived here since then.
Mr. Sanderson was a member of the Masons Lodge, and one of the leading members of the Republican party in this
community.
Funeral services were conducted from the home on North Trenton street on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted
by Rev. W. L. Scarborough, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was in the City cemetery. Pallbearers were
John F. Baber, Wilburn Marshall, Era Joy, Clarence Hubbell, Calvin and Morgan Brewer.
RICHMOND MISSOURIAN - 03-22-1928; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Sanderson, Lee Otis
L.O. Sanderson Dead
Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Sanderson, of Rayville received a telegram on Wednesday morning from Topeka, Kans., stating that
their son, Otis was seriously ill. They left immediately for Topeka, but the son died the night before the parents
arrived.
Mrs. Eva Wilkerson, of near Knoxville, will leave Saturday to attend the burial of her brother, which will be held
in Topeka. Mr. Sanderson was a widower, his wife having died a few years ago with heart trouble.
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Funeral for Lee Otis Sanderson
The funeral of Lee Otis Sanderson, 44 of Kas. Avenue who died Wed. in a local hospital, May 20th, will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wall-Diffender for mortuary. Burial in the Topeka cemetery. The
Richmond News May 25, 1925
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Schooler, Nathan
Death of Nathan Schooler: Nathan Schooler, one of the well known citizens of the Millville country, died at
his home Saturday morning, three miles east of Millville. He had been in poor health for some time, being afflicted
with a complication of diseases. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis.
The funeral was held at his late home Sunday and the burial took place in the Schooler cemetery. At the time of
his death he was a justice of the peace for Grape Grove township.
Unknown newspaper and date. Buried in Cramer Cemetery ; side note on scrapbook clipping states "Died Saturday
at 6 a.m. the 17th of January 1914 age 56"
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Obituary of Nathan Schooler
(Written for The Missourian)
Nathan Schooler was born on August 19, 1857, in Caldwell County, Mo. Died at his home three miles east of Millville,
Saturday morning, January 17, 1914.
He was married to Rebecca Jane Wallace, December 23, 1880.
We frequently overestimate the good qualities of one whom we love, but man will agree with me in saying this can
not easily be done in speaking of him who entered into that perfect rest on Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 1914.
This beautiful life had such a gentle, continuing influence over those who knew and loved him, that although on
account of poor health in the past year, he was seldom seen outside of his home and for us to realize that he is
no longer here, causes us to long for his bright, happy nature which was so forcibly manifested in his dreadful
affliction.
His patience during nearly five months confinement to his bed was more than any can command except one who followed
so closely in the footsteps of Jesus.
He has gained victory over sin and affliction, and we can not refrain from being thankful that our loss is so richly
his gain.
To those who have so tenderly watched over him and all loved ones left behind, we trust they will remember the
sweet promise of our Lord, "When thou passeth through the waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers
they shall not overflow thee."
Unknown newspaper and date
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Scott, Reyburn
Held Services for Reyburn Scott, 19, At Union Church
Reyburn Scott, 19 years old, died at 1 o'clock Sunday morning at this home four miles north of Orrick.
He was born on September 30, 1922, a son of Lester Scott of Ray County and Ruth (Hall) Scott, of near Orrick. He
is survived by his parents and one brother, Ronald Scott, of the home.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Union church. The services were conducted by the
Rev. Robb of Liberty. Burial was at the Union cemetery. Gibson and Son Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Searcy, Elizabeth {Ford}
Pioneer Woman Summoned
Mrs. Elizabeth Searcy Died at Plattsburg Thursday Afternoon
Richmond relatives received news last Thursday night of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Searcy, which occurred that
afternoon at five o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George T. Winn, in Plattsburg. Searcy suffered a paralytic
stroke about two months ago, but her condition had apparently improved and ten days previous to her death she was
able to go to Plattsburg, where she was to make her home with her daughter.
The deceased was a native of Louden county, Virginia, born July 16th, 1829, and lacked only two months of having
rounded out her four score years. She was the daughter of the late Austin Ford, an early settler of this section
of Missouri, and came here with her parents at the age of 12 years. She was married in Clay county in September
1854, John J Searcy, and since that time had made her home in Ray county, covering nearly fifty-five years. She
was the mother of four children, two of who survive her, Mrs. Winn of Plattsburg and O.A. Searcy, a merchant of
this city. Her husband preceded her in death two years. Mrs. Searcy had been a member of the Presbyterian church
since her youth and was a consecrated Christian woman.
The body was brought to Richmond Friday evening and taken to the home of O.A. Searcy, on West Main Street, where
the funeral service was held Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.A. Grey, pastor of the Richmond
Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the city cemetery, the following gentlemen acting as pall bearers: John
F. Morton, Harrison Young, A.P. Hamilton, J.I. Mizner, Dr. E.F. Higdon and Jas L. Farris.
Richmond Conservator May 20, 1909 (Stone not found for her in Richmond (City) Cemetery) (Contributed by
J.M.)
MRS. ELIZABETH C. SEARCY
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Searcy was held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the residents of her son,
used are all a Searcy, on W. Main St.
Mrs. Searcy died at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Winn of Plattsburgh, on Thursday evening at five o'clock.
She was brought to the city Friday evening on the down train and taken to the home of her son.
Mrs. Searcy was born in Lowden County, Virginia, July 16, 1929. Her maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Ford, daughter
of the late Mr. Austin Ford. At the age of 12 she moved with her parents to this country, where she has since lived.
She's married at the age of 26 to Mr. J. J. Searcy, now deceased. To this couple were born four children, two of
whom are still living, namely, Mr. O A Searcy and Mrs. George Winn.
Mrs. Searcy was a devout Christian, a member of the Presbyterian Church and was much loved by all who knew her.
Internment at the city Cemetery. Blessed be the name of this good mother, blessed be the memory of her sweetness
and goodness!
Richmond Missourian. May 20, 1909 (Stone not found for her in Richmond (City) Cemetery)
(Contributed by J.M.)
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Self, James W.
The sad intelligence reached our city Tuesday, January 21st, 1896, announcing the death of James W. Self, at the
home of Captain Andrew Elliott, that morning at about 8 o'clock, after two week's suffering from an attack of meningitis,
aged about 37 years.
Some three weeks ago Mr. Self went to Kansas City with a car load of hogs, and before leaving Camden he took off
a pair of heavy ever-shoes he had been wearing, and on his way to the city and while there caught cold which settled
in one of his legs and produced sciatic rheumatism, from which he suffered considerably, but kept up, looking after
his business. On Monday, the 6th inst., he was in Richmond and called at the CONSERVATOR office to renew his subscription,
and at the time was limping and complaining of a pain in his leg, but seemed to think it would soon wear off. He
went home and gradually grew worse, and on the 9th inst., was confined to his bed and notwithstanding the fact
that he had the best medical attention he continued to grow worse until death came on the date above mentioned.
The immediate cause of his death was meningitis, though his first suffering was rheumatism.
The deceased was a fine farmer, a good business man and an excellent gentleman, and his death is a serious loss
to the community in which he had spent his entire life.
Some ten or twelve years ago he was united in marriage with the only child, a daughter of Captain and Mrs. Andrew
Elliott. To this union five children were born, three of whom, tow little boys and one little girl, with the wife
survive him.
When they were first married they lived on a farm adjoining Mrs. Self's parents, but in a short while the old folks
had them return home and live in the old homestead with them on account of the feeble health of Capt. Elliott,
since which time Mr. Self, up to the time of his death, had practically had charge of the farm. His death is a
serious blow to he whole family, as well as to the community, and the sympathy of all who knew the deceased is
extended to his relatives.
The funeral took place from the residence Wednesday, and the mortal remains of one of our best citizens were laid
in their last resting place by his neighbors who knew him best.
The Richmond Conservator, January 23, 1896
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Sellers, Rev. Wm.
Taitsville: Died. At his residence in Taitsville on Wed. morning, Jan 9th, Rev. Wm. Sellers. Rev. Sellers has been
for several years a resident of Taitsville. He was a minister of the M.E. church, but owning to ill health he has
not been actively engaged in the work for some time. He was universally esteemed by his neighbors as a Christian
gentleman. Rev. Bittner of Black Oak, officiated at the obsequies. Richmond Conservator Jan 17, 1889 {Buried
Sylar Cemetery}
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Settle, Clara Ann
Death of Infant
The two week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Settle died on Sunday morning. She had been named Clara Ann and
brought joy to the home for a brief season, only to fade away like flowers in autumn. After services at the grave
over yonder on the hill, conducted by Rev. King Stark on Monday afternoon, the frail blossom of purity and loveliness
was gently consigned to the bosom of mother earth.
Richmond Missourian: November 23, 1916 (Buried in Sunny Slope Cemetery)
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Settle, Hiram Perry
…who died at his residence in Ray County, north of Richmond, Mo., September 1, 1888, after a quite protracted illness.
Mr. Settle was born in Fauguier County, Viriginia, August 22, 1814, and had passed his three-score and ten years
living through a period of profoundest interest and importance in the world's history. His family was of English
descent, and one of the oldest in his native state.
Mr. Settle married Miss Juliet A. Duval of Culpepper County, Virginia, August 6, 1837 - and she was a sister of
the following deceased citizens of Ray County: Reverend James Duval, Isaac Duval, William Duval, Thomas A. Duval
and the late Mrs. Thomas Bates.
To Mr. and Mrs. Settle were born seven children, but only three were living, as follows, at the date of the death
of Mr. Settle: Daniel L. Settle and William E. Settle of Ray County, and Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Allen of Liberty,
Mo. Mrs. Settle survived her husband.
In the year 1844 Mr. settle and his family removed from Virginia and settled in Ray County, where he lived until
his death. He had lived on the same farm, "Woodland" for more than forty-two years. This historical sketch
says that "Mr. Settle was certainly a valuable citizen, and that his connection can be traced to more than
one enterprise which reflected credit or returned profit to Ray County. His views of men and things were always
conservative, liberal and comprehensive. He was a wise counselor.
The funeral was by Reverend J. W. Ramsey, and he was buried in the Richmond City Cemetery, September 3, 1888.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Sharp, Edgar / Edward
"Former Resident Died Saturday In Kansas City"
Edward Sharp, 69, of Kansas City, formerly of Ray County, died Saturday at the North Kansas City Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Hickory County, Mo., and had lived in Kansas City two years. He moved to Kansas City from Lawson.
Mr. Sharp was a retired brick-mason and was a member of the Warwick, Okla. Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucresha Sharp of the home; a son, Edgar L. Sharp of Kansas City; a stepson, John
L. Harrison of Denver, Colo., two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hayes of Kansas City, and Mrs. Lloyd Dawson of Wichita
Falls, Tex.; a brother, Printice Sharp of California, two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Ralston of Davenport, Okla., and
Mrs. Essie Hadler of Wellston, Okla; 12 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Tuesday at the Knoxville Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Sandles Cemetery
in Knoxville.
RICHMOND NEWS - 02-29-1960; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Slover, Nica Isabelle
Death of Miss Nica Slover
Miss Nica Isabelle Slover died at her home near the Linville school, south of Polo, at 2 o'clock Tuesday, morning.
She was 72 years old. Death was due to heart failure.
She was born in Tennessee and came to Ray Co. with her parents, Pleasant and Amanda (Burton) Slover about fifty
years ago. At the time of her death she lived with her brother, john Slover. The funeral was held at the home at
3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Maggart, of Polo. Burial was made in the Baker graveyard.
The Richmond News May 20, 1925
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Sheetz, Robert (Dr.)
Dr. Robert Sheetz Died Saturday. Funeral Services Held Today at His Home in Orrick.
Dr. Robert Sheetz, physician and druggist of Orrick, died suddenly at his store there, on Saturday, May 25th at
2:30. He had been ill several months with heart trouble, but had been able to be at his place of business.
He was born January 29, 1867 near Missouri City, in Clay County, Missouri, the son of Samuel Sheetz of West Virginia
and Caroline (Osborn) Sheetz of Indiana. He had lived most of his life in Orrick.
On December 11, 1901 he was married to Mary Belle Vandiver of Orrick, who survives. He is also survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Sheetz Helmreich, of St. Joseph, and one grandson, Robert Louis Helmreich, of St. Joseph.
Dr. Sheetz was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Orrick; the Scottish Rite
Shrine. He served as a doctor in the World War and has been active in the work of the American Legion since the
war.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home in Orrick, conducted by Rev. Earl Mitchell of Excelsior
Springs, assisted by Dr. S.D. Bartle, of Richmond. Burial was in South Point cemetery. C.V. Gibson and Son of Orrick,
were in charge of funeral arrangements.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Shoop, Cora
Services for Miss Cora Shoop Will Be Held Here Thursday: Former Local Resident Who Died Jan. 7 at Long Beach Is
Survived by Nephew.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Mansur Funeral Home for Miss Cora Shoop,
80 years old, who died Jan 7 at her home in Long Beach, Calif.
The Rev. Rupert L. McCanon will conduct the services and burial will be in the City cemetery.
Miss Shoop was the daughter of Joseph S. and Mary E. Shoop and was born in Ray County. She had lived in California
for the past 30 years.
She survived (sic) by a nephew, Joe Shoop of Albany, Mo.
The Richmond Missourian, January 24, 1938
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Short, John
At his home 2 ½ miles south of Richmond on Sunday, June 4th, 1893, Mr. John Short in his 73rd year, after
a brief illness.
The deceased came to Missouri from Illinois a number of years ago and settled near Richmond. He was a devout member
and elder in the Church of Christ and died in full faith. His funeral was preached Monday at the residence by Eld.
John C. Whitmer of the same faith. He leaves a wife and several children, E.J. Short, living just south of town
being one of number. His remains were buried in the Whitmer burying ground near by. Our sympathy is extended to
the relatives.
Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893, submitted by Jenna Zunker
Shotwell, Jabez
Death of Judge Jabez Shotwell
Last Saturday another of the old citizens of Ray was conveyed to his final resting place, Judge Jabez Shotwell.
A Kentuckian by birth for near three-quarters of a century he had resided in Missouri and at the time of his death
lacked but a few days of reaching his 80th year. He was one of the founders of Richmond - of whom there is but
one left, Wm. Hudgins, and for many years was one of the County Judges of Ray. Honest and upright, he made hosts
of friends, and though belonging to a past generation, his death will be mourned by all who knew him. Notwithstanding
he had well nigh reached four score years, he still retained the use of his faculties and appeared much younger
than his years denote. During the war of 1812 he served in the U. S. army and for near sixty years was a member
of the Baptist church, thus setting a life long example of Christian deportment and upright conduct to his family
and friends. But he is gone and though the turf be piled above his coffined remains in the Shotwell burying ground,
yet his wise counsels and personal worth will never be forgotten by those that knew him. He died in Lexington Friday,
the 10th inst., after several week's illness, and was escorted to this city by a delegation of the old men of Lafayette,
six of them acting as pall bearers, the oldest of whom was 78 years of age, the youngest 72, accompanied by his
son and daughter with their families. It was a sad sight to see those octogenarians standing beside the coffin
of their old friend, in the Baptist Church, at the conclusion of the impressive ceremonies by Rev. Messrs. DeRankin
and Self. In the death of Judge Shotwell a good man has gone from among us and the community lost a valuable citizen.
He leaves behind him a large number of descendants who have the sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The Richmond Conservator - Saturday, 18 Nov 1871
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Shotwell, J.E.
The following was transcribed by Elizabeth Groom from a scrapbook of clippings in the belongings of her grandmother,
Lucy Elliott Groom (b. Mar 5, 1894) The sources and dates of most clippings were not included.
---------------------------------------------------
J E Shotwell dead
At 11 o'clock, Saturday evening, July 10, after a lingering illness of several months, Jabez E. Shotwell, one of
the oldest and best loved citizens of Odessa passed into the beyond, to occupy the Mansion which his Master had
gone to prepare for him.
He was a quiet, earnest Christian man, whose life was a benediction to all who knew him. His heart was filled with
sympathy for the suffering; and kindness and love for his family, neighbors and friends. He was the special friend
of little children.
He was born in May's lick, Mason County , Kentucky, Dec 5th 1830, and was in his 85th year when he died. He was
the son of Jabez and Elizabeth Elliott Shotwell, two of the early settlers of Missouri, and came with his parents
and five brothers and one sister to this state when he was about 5 years old. He lived in Lafayette County two
years, then moved to Ray County where he grew to young manhood.
He married in Lafayette County on the 8th of January 1856, to Miss Bettie Hall, and then for years after their
marriage, they lived near Richmond, Mo. Then then [sic] moved to Lafayette County, where they spent the remaining
years on their lives. His wife died years ago at their home near Odessa. Since then he has lived with his son,
B. W. Shotwell and his daughter, Mrs. Walter Sever. He died at the home of the latter.
He was the father of eight children; six of whom are still living, viz. Mrs. J.E. Ball, Richmond, Mo., Mrs. A.
M. Burchfield, Mrs. Ben Elliott, Jr. Mrs Walter Sever, M.R. Shotwell, and B.W. Shotwell, Odessa Mo. He had 16 grandchildren
and 3 great-grandchildren. One sister, and two brothers survive him; Mrs Fannie E. Royle, and J.W. Shotwell of
Richmond, Mo. and Dr. Chas. Shotwell of Gainesville Texas. An older brother, William M. Shotwell of Richmond, Mo.
preceded him to the grave last September.
He was converted in his boyhood, but did not unite with the church until after his marriage. He and his wife were
baptized together in the Baptist Church at Lexington, Mo. about fifty years ago. His membership was in the Greenton
church for many years, and until his health failed him, he was one of its most active members. In every walk in
life, he showed that he was a devout follower of his Lord. His God has his guide, and he walked closely in the
footsteps of his Master. All who knew him recognized Christ in his life.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from
their labors; and their works do follow them."
He was a member of the Old Men's Club of which his father, who bore the same name, was an organizer. His funeral
was preached at the Odessa Baptist Church, Monday July 12th, by his old pastor.
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Shotwell, John Warder
JOHN WARDER SHOTWELL
RICHMOND'S OLDEST ATTORNEY DIES AT 87
John W. Shotwell Had Lived in Ray County Continuously Since the Year 1835
This community was saddened Sunday morning when it was learned that John W. Shotwell, one of the oldest and most
highly respected citizens had died at his home in this city. He had been in his usual health and except for his
failing eyesight, was as well as one of his age could expect to be, and the news of his death came as a great shock
to his many friends and acquaintances. Last Thursday he had the misfortune to fall and fracture his hip and suffer
internal bruises, and he gradually grew weaker until Sunday morning when the death angel called him home.
Mr. Shotwell was one of the well known men of Ray county and when in his prime was one of the leading attorneys
of northwest Missouri. He was a staunch advocate at all times for the right and until his retirement several years
ago, he never let the advancing years bother him in the least. His mind remained keen and active until the last.
He was at all times an advocate of temperance and was probably the pioneer for that worthy cause in the county.
At a time when it was thought popular to use intoxicants he never failed to raise his voice in protest and during
his later years when local option contests were held in this city, John W. Shotwell was among the leaders who worked
to win the cause for right.
He was a native of Kentucky, born on July 4, in May's Lick, Mason county. His father and mother, Jabez and Elizabeth
(Warder) Shotwell were natives of the same state and the family came to Lafayette county, Missouri in 1833. Two
years later they located in Ray county, and here Mr. Shotwell made his home continuously until the time of his
death. He taught school in an early day and was admitted to the bar in 1856 by the late George W. Dunn. He was
at different times associated with the late Col. C. T. Garner and also with the late Jas. F. Ball. For years he
practiced alone and later took his son, Ben E. Shotwell, in partnership with him. They continued until the elder
Shotwell retired from active practice
On February 14, 1861 he was married to Miss Julia E. Devlin, daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Devlin, one of the
pioneer Methodist preachers of Missouri. To them seven children were born, six of who survive him, John W., W.
M., Benjamin, Horace E., Anna (Shotwell) Mann, and Lizzie Shotwell. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Fannie
Royle, of this city and one brother, Dr. Chas. H. Shotwell, of Gainesville, Tex. His death is the third one in
a family noted for longevity and the other two members having also passed the four score mark. The funeral services
were held at his residence Tuesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor Rev. F. Alexander, pastor of the Richmond
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. C. M. Aker. After the services the body was taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity,
which organization he had been a faithful member for many years. The pall barers were: A. B. Conrow, Chas, Houchin,
J. M. Marshall, George Pickering, Chas H. Allison, Morgan Brewen.
The death of this man removes one who had been active for over fifty years in the affairs of this community. He
will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Nov. 1915
{Unknown newspaper and date}
Resolutions of respect in memory of John W. Shotwell by the Ray County bar, filed and ordered spread upon
the records, as follows:
In Memoriam.
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call from the scenes of a long, active and useful life and eventful career,
that man of pure and uncompromising integrity and of blameless and irreproachable character that man of dignified
and (can't read one word) conception of the respective and reciprocal responsibilities and duties of citizenship,
and of the rights of the governed and governing, that able, honest and fearless lawyer that good citizen and honorable
Christian gentleman, that steadfast friend, that loved and loving husband and father,
John Warder Shotwell
Therefore Be It Resolved, that the members of the Richmond Bar receive the sad intelligence of the death of Brother
Shotwell with unspeakable sorrow and we shall greatly miss his kindly face, his pleasing and encouraging words
of advice encouragement and argument in court. He has for many years been regarded one of the foremost lawyers
of our Bar and one who by his uniform kindness to us all, both young and old, endeared himself to us beyond expression.
He was born in Mason County, Kentucky, July 4, 1828, admitted to the practice of his chosen profession at the January
Tern 1856 of the Ray County Circuit Court by the lamented George W. Dunn and he continued in the active practice
until a few years ago, when he retired on account of failing health.
Resolved that the members of this Bar, cheerfully commemorate his many virtues; he loved his State, her institutions
and her people, and was ever profoundly attached to every good work looking to the moral advancement of our community;
he was eminent in his chosen profession, distinguished in public and private life; honored and loved most by those
who knew him best; his heart was always full of sympathy for the unfortunate; his association with the busy world
in trying hours was productive of much good in our community; he loved him home, his wife and children, and his
generosity towards mankind were a beautiful exemplification of a true and exalted Christian life; his public services
and private character are worthy of commemoration.
He died December 26, 1915, at his home in Richmond, Missouri, surrounded by his family and friends, who will miss
him most, and who loved him best in life, and will lament his loss most in death.
Resolved that it is with melancholy pleasure, that we cause to be spread upon the records of this Court in which
he had so long practiced, our tribute to his memory, and inscribe our sense of his integrity, fidelity, learning
and knowledge of men of affairs.
Resolved, that we extend to his sorrowing family our sympathies in this hour of their greatest bereavement, that,
a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased, and that a copy of the same be presented
to the Circuit Court, the Probate Court and the County Court of this County, and that the newspapers of Richmond
be requested to publish the same.
George W. Lavelock
Joseph E. Black
Jacob L. Milligan.
committee.
Court adjourned on Tuesday to Monday morning, February 7th.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Page 5, Contributed by Jenna Zunker
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Shotwell, Joseph M.
Died at Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Wednesday, April 25th, 1891 at 7 o'clock p.m., Joseph M. Shotwell, in his 25th
year, of consumption.
The deceased was a son of John W. Shotwell, a prominent attorney of this city, and had received a good education
at Richmond College, and had also attended several terms of school at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was a bright young
man of fine social qualities, and all who knew him were his friends. Every effect was put forth by his parents
and relatives to prolong his days and if possible overcome the disease, but to no effect, and on the above date
he breathed his last among strangers, with no relative with him but his mother, who watched with a tender love
the ebbing away of the life of her son, and ministered to his wants. His remains were embalmed and brought home,
arriving in Richmond at 1:30 o'clock Monday morning. Religious services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock by Rev. J.H. Ledbetter of the M.E. Church, assisted by Revs. Crouch and Petty of the Baptist Church,
after which the body was laid to rest in the Shotwell Burying ground in this city. Richmond Conservator 23 April
1891
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Sisk, Odus
Deputy Slain at Richmond
W.A. Lowrance Former Carroll Countian Kills Ray County Sheriff.
Odus Sisk deputy sheriff of Ray county was shot and killed Saturday evening by W.A. Lowrance, a gunsmith of Richmond,
as he went to the latter's home to serve papers on him. The warrant was sworn out by Gayliss Parks 26 years of
age, housekeeper for Lowrance, charging her employer with striking her and her six year old daughter earlier in
the afternoon.
At 6:30 o'clock Sisk, W.J. Perdue, sheriff of Ray county and Charles Armour, city Marshal of Richmond went to the
Lowrance home. They were met at the door by Lowrance who carried a shot gun in his hands, aimed at the officers
heads. Sisk grabbed the muzzle, shoving the gun down about a foot. Lowrance fired, striking Sisk under the heart
which caused instant death. As he fell to the porch, Armour shot at Lowrance wounding him but not fatally.
Armour and Sheriff Perdue then ran for shelter from the gunsmiths shots, to the sides of the house and called to
neighbors for them to summon other officers.
A member of the sheriff's staff soon arrived with a tear gas gun, which seemed to have no effect in removing Lowrance
from the building. The reason being that he had crept from the house onto the back porch, hiding while he received
enough fresh air to counteract the effects of the gas.
Arthur Elliott, Ray county assessor, accompanied by Matthew Waller and Bud Winders of Richmond dashed to the front
porch horrifying the hundreds of on-lookers and carried the body of Sisk from the porch, as there was danger of
the house burning, after several blazing brands of gasoline-soaked rags had been hurled at it.
John Bryce, who had previously obtained a charge of dynamite but failed to use it, then ran to the front porch
with a shotgun unloaded, in his hand, and kicked open the door. Several men then rushed in and as John Denton a
night watchman of Richmond spied Lowrance crunched behind a bookcase fired a shot that took the gunsmith's life.
The body was taken to the Brothers Funeral Home where funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
Burial was made in Wakenda cemetery.
Mr. Lowrance resided in Carroll county for many years and was well known here. It is believed that he had been
failing both physically and mentally for the past several months and was probably somewhat unbalanced at the time
of the killing.
Funeral of Odus Sisk
Funeral services in memory of Odus Sisk were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church in Excelsior Springs
conducted by the Rev. Edmund C. Miller, assisted by the Rev. Rupert L. McCanon and Elder Leon Clevenger.
Mr. Sisk was born near New Garden church in Ray county, April 9th, 1894 and died on his 44th birthday. He was the
son of James H. and Mary Alice (McGuire) Sisk and was the oldest of eleven children.
He was married in Richmond Nov. 1, 1936 to Miss Myra Clevenger. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmund C.
Miller but had been kept a secret until made known Saturday night, by Mrs. Sisk after her husband's death.
Mr. Sisk was a man of pleasing personality and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was a Mason, an active
member of the Richmond Kiwanis club, a world-War veteran, a successful business man and had been first deputy to
Sheriff Perdue since June 1935.
Burial was in the Masonic cemetery at Excelsior Springs.
Unknown newspaper, April 9, 1938
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Skiles, Christian Lee
Last Rites for Christian Skiles Are Held Today
Funeral services for Christian Lee Skiles, 80, Richmond retired miner, were held this afternoon at the Quest Lile
Funeral Home. Rev. J.O. Craig officiated, with burial in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Quest Lile Funeral
Home.
He died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday in a St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born Feb. 29, 1880 in Greencastle, Mo., a son of Thomas Skiles of Illinois and Elizabeth Rondebush Skiles
of Pennsylvania. He lived in Ray County most of his life.
One brother, Charles Skiles, preceded him in death in December of 1955.
The Richmond News, Richmond, Missouri, 4 APR 1960, Monday, Page 6, Contributed by Jenna Zunker
Slack, Job (Judge)
FORMER COUNTY JUDGE DIED SATURDAY AT 76: Judge Job Slack Was One of Our Well Known Citizens for Many Years.
This community was saddened Sunday by the news of the death of Judge Job Slack, which occurred at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J. B. Bathgate, of Polo. It was known to but few in this city that he was ill and the news of his
death was a shock to all. He had been in his usual health and spent the winter and spring in the southwest and
was in our city only a few weeks ago. He was taken ill with stomach trouble and his death resulted in less than
a week's time.
Judge Slack was for many years one of Ray county's leading citizens. He was born in West Virginia, September 12,
1840 and when a little boy came to Ray county with his parents. He was the son of John and Dorens Slack and his
residence in this county was over seventy years. He was a leader in all that was good for the community and was
an outspoken and straightforward man in every way. The high esteem in which he was held by his friends and neighbors
is a splendid testimonial of his worth and intergrity.
The deceased was twice married his first wife being Mrs. Sallie Grimes. He was married the second time to Mrs.
Mary Douglass, who died less than a year ago. He is survived by one step son and three children as follows: R.
H. Grimes, Hennessy, Okla., J. P. Slack, of this city; Mrs. J. R. Bathgate and Mrs. S. F. Cook both of Polo.
The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Bathgate in Polo, Monday morning, conducted by Rev. T. P. Middleton, after
which the remains were taken to Knoxville for interment, the Masonic fraternity having charge of the ceremonies
at the grave. The death of Judge Slack removes a useful man from the community. He served two terms as county judge
from the Western district and was a man universally respected and admired. He will be greatly missed.
Richmond Conservator: August 3, 1916
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Smeed, Frank
Another Coal Mine Accident, Frank Smeed instantly Killed at the Chenault Mine Wednesday Morning.
Frank Smeed, a coal miner employed at the mine of A.R. Chenault one mile north of town, was instantly killed Wednesday
morning about seven o'clock. He had gotten on the cage preparatory to being lowered into the mine to begin his
days work and as the lever controlling the shuts under the cage was pulled in order to lower it to the bottom,
the clevis by which the rope was attached to the cage, broke and it fell to the bottom of the shaft with Mr. Smeed,
a distance of probably one hundred feet.
Help was sent to the bottom of the mine to rescue the unfortunate man, but he was dead when assistance reached
him. Coroner Chas. C. Snyder was called and a jury summoned. After viewing the body the jury returned to town where
an inquest was held at one o'clock that afternoon.
The deceased was about fifty years of age and leaves a wife and several children who have the sympathy of all in
their hour of sorrow. The body will be buried today in the city cemetery.
Richmond Conservator, February 6, 1902 (Not listed as buried in city cemetery. He may not have had a
stone)
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Smith, Ance
Death of An Old Colored Citizen: Ance Smith, aged 65 years, and one of Ray county's pioneer colored citizens, died
at his home in this city last Saturday, the 22nd instant, from disease incident to old age. During slavery the
deceased was the property of Peyton T. Smith, of this city, and was one of the best known colored citizens of the
county. Funeral services were conducted Monday and the remains were taken to Fleming for interment.
Richmond Conservator, February 27, 1902
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Smith, Nancy Evelyn "Eva" (Ball)
Mrs. Nancy Evelyn Smith Died
Aged Richmond Lady Passed Away at Home Here Sunday Afternoon --Funeral Held Tuesday
Mrs. Nancy Evelyn Smith, 79, widow of the late Payton T. Smith, passed away at her
home in south Richmond at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 5 1932. Mrs. Watkins (sic) was born March 17, 1853 in
Missouri, the daughter of Joseph E. and Mary (Gray) Ball. She was married in 1910 to Payton T. Smith. Mr. Smith
died in 1912. Surviving are three sisters Mrs. Anna Lukens of Kansas City, Mrs. Zada Lukens of Topeka, Kansas,
and Mrs. Ida Bowman of Kansas City. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The Rev. James B. Douglas officiating. Burial was in the City cemetery.
Richmond Conservator June 9, 1932 {Submitted by Shirley Brungardt}
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Smith, Mary
Mrs. Mary Smith Dead: Aged woman died at her home n Rayville, Friday, the funeral Saturday:
Mrs. Mary Smith, who had been an invalid for nearly two years died Friday morning June 17, at her home in Rayville.
Mrs. Smith had been confined to her bed for two years as the result of an injury in which her hip was broken, and
this with the infirmatities of old age, caused her death. The funeral services were held at the 1 o’clock Saturday
afternoon, by Rev. William Turnage. Interment was at the Crowley cemetery, near Lawson.
Mrs. Smith was one of the oldest native born woman in Ray Co., being 91 years old at the time of her death. She
was a daughter of the late William and Rebecca Proffitt, who came to the Richmond vicinity from Tennessee. Mrs.
Smith was the last of a family of eight children. She was twice married. Her first husband was the late Alexander
Francis, who died in 1862. Twelve years later she was married to John Smith, who preceded her in death a number
of years ago. One son, James Frances, of Rayville survives. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church
at Rayville, and was a devout Christian woman, honored and respected by all who knew her.
Missourian, June 23, 1921
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Smith, Susan {Garner}
Mrs. Susan M. Smith
Mrs. Susan M. Smith died at her home, eight miles north of Richmond, Mo., Sunday night, December 4, 1892, at about
9 o'clock, of fever. She was in her 74th year. She was a sister of Colonel Christopher T. Garner of Richmond, Mo.,
and Dr. Henry C. Garner of Kansas City, Mo., and was one of the old citizens of Ray County.
She was born in Clark County, Kentucky, April 11, 1819, moving when quite young with her parents to Howard County,
Mo., afterward to Ray County. She was the widow of Patrick Smith, once a prominent citizen of Ray County, who died
many years previous to the death of his widow.
Mrs. Smith brought up a large family of her widowed children, five of whom survive her. She was a Methodist for
more than 50 years. Funeral by Reverend J. H. Ledbetter. Interment in Richmond city cemetery. Newspaper and date
unknown (Death date on stone, 1892)
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Smith, R.J.
At his home near Lexington, Lafayette Co., Mo., on Fri. April 3rd, 1891, Mr. R.J. Smith, at the advanced age of
76 years of Bright's disease.
The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Laf. Co. and had resided on the same farm
where he died for over 60 years. He leaves a wife and 5 children, four daughter's and one son, as follows: Mrs.
John Ardingar and Thos. B. Smith, who reside in Lafayette co.; Mrs. Calvin Snoddy of Saline Co.; Mrs. Berry Hughes
and Mrs. J.T. Akers, of Ray Co. All of whom were present at the time of his death. The remains were buried at Lexington
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The relatives of the deceased have the deepest sympathy of friends and acquaintances
in the loss of a husband and father.
Richmond Conservator April 9, 1891
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Snowden, Irvin C.
I. C. Snowden, 77
Died Here Early
Sunday Morning
Prominent Retired Merchant
Succumbed to Heart Attack
At Home in Richmond
Hold Service Tuesday
Irvin C. Snowden, prominent re-tired merchant and father of Mayor Robert C. Snowden, died at 5:55 o'clock Sunday
morning at his home on East Lexington street. He had suffered a heart attack the previous evening. Mr. Snowden
was 77 years old. He retired from business during the past year, having been in retail merchandising in Richmond
for 64 years. For over 50 years he operated a food store on West Main street in the building now occupied by Safeway
store.
Mr. Snowden was born on October 29, 1866, in Richmond and spent his entire lifetime in this community. He was a
member of the Presbyterian church and the Odd Fellows lodge.
He married Miss Zula Ralph of Richmond on January 22, 1901, who survives. He is also survived by one son, Mayor
Robert C. Snowden of Richmond, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. The services
will be conducted by the Rev. George Beazley and the Rev. H. R. Barnett. Burial will be at the city cemetery.
The pallbearers will be H. B. Smith, James Fletcher, Chas. Budisices (?), Dr. J. P. Gill, Charles Foster, and John
Joy. During his lifetime as a resident of this community, Mr. Snowden was a tireless worker and through his pleasant
attitude toward others, attracted and held many friends among the residents of Ray County. His honesty and fair
dealing with the public contributed to his success in his business activity through the confidence he achieved.
The Richmond Missourian Dec. 27, 1943 {Submitted by Shirley Brungardt}
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Snowden, Sue
Mrs. Sue Snowden died at the home of her son, Irvin C. Snowden on east
Lexington Street. Mrs. Snowden was born in
Hardin January 28 1839. Not a complete transcription yet.
The Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, Nov. 25, 1926
Mrs. Sue Snowden Dead
Died at Home of Her Son Here,
Monday Morning--Was 87
Years of Age
Mrs. Sue Snowden died at the home of her son, Mr. I. C. Snowden, on East
Lexington street, Monday morning , at 10:30 o'clock, after an illness of a week. Mrs. Snowden was 87 years of age,
being born on January 28 1839. Although she had been in poor health for some time, due to heart trouble, Mrs. Snowden
had been seriously ill only about a week. One son, Mr. I. C. Snowden survives.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. Harry V. McCollock,
pastor of the Presbyterian (sic) church, of which Mrs. Snowden was a member. Burial was in the family burial ground
in the City cemetery.
The Richmond Conservator, Nov. 25, 1926 {Submitted by Shirley Brungardt}
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Snowden, Wilburn
DEATH OF WILBURN SNOWDEN: He Had Been a Resident of Ray County For 86 Years.
The death of Wilburn Snowden, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, March 11th, at 12:30 o'clock, removed from the
scene of life one of Ray county's oldest native residents and best known and honorable men. Mr. Snowden's death,
which resulted from the infirmities of old age, came after several years of almost constant confinement to his
home and during the greater part of which time he was totally blind.
Mr. Snowden was a native of this county, born January 31st, 1822, and was, perhaps, Ray's oldest native citizen,
his entire life spent within her borders. His birth occurred on a farm in the vicinity of Hardin, where he lived
until about thirty years ago, when he came to Richmond with his family and had since made his home here.
He is a son of the late Jacob and Nancy Snowden, who ____ among the first settlers of Ray county, having come here
from Kentucky in the year 1818 and in 1820 entered a farm near Hardin, upon which the son spent sixty years of
his life and owned at the time of his death.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Susan Orear and they became the parents of five children, two sons having preceded
him in death, and three daughters, with the widow survive him, viz: Belle, wife of C.P. Dalrymple, of Georgeville;
Nannie, wife of R. K. Green, and Kittie, wife of wm. E. Marshall, both of this city. Mr. Snowden has been a member
of the Christian church for many years and his very act and deed was that of a thorough Christian gentleman. For
many years he was actively engaged in the management of his affairs, and at the time of his death was counted among
Ray county's well-to-do citizens.
The funeral was held at the Christian church Friday morning at ten o'clock conducted by Elders J. E. Dunn and H.
S. Saxby. Interment will be made ______ (article decayed)
Richmond Conservator: (no dates) Buried in Richmond (City) Cemetery. Stone has his death date as: 11
March 1908.)
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Stanley, Rev. Henry
Interesting Sketch of His Life By His Son
Loved The Ray People
Many Were Strengthened and Built up Through His Great Influence
The following was sent to The Missourian by Rev. E.J. Stanley, a son of the deceased; and it was dated at White
Hall, Montana:
I have just returned from the burial of my father, Rev. Henry Stanley, who departed this life in peaceful triumph
at his home at Circleville, Kansas, January 11, 1917. He was the son of Page and Winnie Bosham Stanley, born in
Campbell county, Tenn., Mar 12, 1826. He moved with his parents to Putnam county, Indiana, when a boy of 12, and
a few years later they emigrated to Buffalo, Missouri, where he was married to Sally Ann Campbell and in 1849 moved
to Ray County, Mo.
While there he worked mostly at the carpenter's trade. He erected the first church known as Todd's Chapel; built
the first Methodist church in Knoxville; built what was known as Ballard's Mill; worked at Dale's Mill and helped
in various buildings at Camden and other places where he lived.
He had a drum made by his own hands which he used to play with fine effect for the amusement of the boys and on
muster days, which were common at that time. Four infant children of the family were buried during the residence
here, whose remains rest side by side in the beautiful cemetery just north of Todd's Chapel.
In 1859, he moved with his family to Kansas which was then quite a new country, bearing his share of the difficulties
of frontier life. Both of his grandfathers were in the Revolutionary War, and one of them fell at the battle at
King's Mountain. His father was the Jackson at New Orleans, and he was drum major in a regiment of reserves, but
which was not called into service, during the Mexican War.
While serving in the Kansas State Militia, his clothes were riddled with bullets and he was taken prisoner in
a battle on Blue River near Kansas City in the fall of 1864. For days and even weeks we thought he was dead, when
to our great joy, he returned though almost overcome with the terrible hardships endured.
However, trying his lot, he was ready to do his part, and it was interesting to listen to accounts of his experiences
in journeys made with ox teams across the bleak prairies covered with deep snow, through biting cold and blinding
blizzards, hauling supplies of food and clothing which had been donated by good people of the east, from Atchison,
which was the nearest point on the Missouri river, to the needy settlers of his neighborhood.
It was common, also to make occasional trips out to the great plains for a supply of wild buffalo meat sufficient
to last them through the winter.
While never very successful in acquiring any considerable amount of this world's goods, yet he was careful to lay
up a good foundation against the time to come. He looked for a city which hath foundations whose builder and maker
is God. He was converted at a meeting held by T.D. Clanton in the Methodist church at Knoxville, Mo., which a was
built partly by his own hands,(for I was a little boy and can remember playing with the blocks while the carpenters
worked) about the year 1854 or '55. Although but a boy, I well remember the day. I was hoeing in the garden and
mother called me to the house. I wondered what she wanted - but was not long in finding out. Her face, always beautiful,
shone like an angel's. As soon as I entered the room father grabbed me in his arms and hugging me to his bosom,
walked back and forth across the floor giving expressions to his pent up feelings in joyful exclamations; his countenance
beaming with holy joy and delight. The event meant much to the future of the inmates of that home. He at once began
the practice of reading the scriptures and praying in the family, which custom he kept up, barring short intervals
as long as he could see to read and was able to get upon his knees. He knew and was a great admirer of Jesse Green,
Daniel Leeper, Thomas Wallace, William M. Rush, Joseph Devlin, R.H. Jordon, Willis Dockery, H.H. Hedgepeth, D.C.O.
Howell, Joseph King, and a host of others who preceded him to the better land. While his knowledge of books was
limited and he laid no claims to high pulpit ability, yet he knew in whom he believed, had a well defined Christian
experience, was always ready to give a reason for the hope that was in him, and not a few people were converted
and a great many were strengthened and built up in the faith of the gospel and furthered on the journey through
his influence. He thought much of the people of Ray county. I used to send him copies of the Richmond Missourian
which he always enjoyed so much. After my visit to Richmond last spring, he plied me with numerous questions about
the old town, though about all of his old friends had preceded him the other shore. He was a devout, joyous happy
Christian and frequently remarked to me that religion was the chief joy and companion of his bf and when we would
part it was common for him to say, quoting the words of Dr. J.B. McFerrin to his son, 'MY boy, if I'm not here
when you come again, you'll know where to find me." It was a satisfaction to see the great throng of people
gathered from far and near on that cold winter day to do him honor, and also to hear the many words testifying
to his honesty and integrity from those who had known him intimately for more than fifty years and in times that
tried men's souls. It was surely worth the while to have lived such a life, and the outcome is wonderful inducement
to us all to fight the good fight and lay hold on eternal life. Richmond Missourian: Thursday, 8 Feb
1917
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Starks, Joe
Died at his home, on Friday, January 25, 1901, at five o'clock, a.m., Mr. Joe Starks, after an illness of several
days from pneumonia. The deceased was about 35 years of age and was a son of Ben Starks, of near Knoxville, and
a grand-son of Jacob Seek, sr. The funeral was conducted by W.T. Borwn at the Primitive Baptist church, at Hallard,
Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, of which he was a member, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Crowley
cemetery to await the resurrection morn. May God's grace be abundantly administered to the sorrowing ones to enable
them to bear this loss.
Unknown newspaper, 1901
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Starr, Ruth (Marlow)
Death of Mrs. Ruth Star
Mrs. Ruth (Marlow) Starr died at a Colorado Springs hospital at 12:20 o'clock Sunday morning. She underwent an
operation for appendicitis a week ago Saturday. Mrs. Starr was past 70 years old. She was born four miles south
of Hardin. Her husband, John A. Starr, died August 3, 1928.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ray Puffer, of Colorado Springs, and two grandchildren.
The body will arrive at Hardin at 10:10 Tuesday. Services will be held at the Starr home in Hardin at 2:30 Wednesday
afternoon. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Mr. Craig, of Hardin. Burial will be in Lavelock cemetery. Mansur
Funeral Home, of Richmond, in charge of arrangements.
Unknown newspaper and date.
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Stephenson, Beulah O. (Basham)
Mrs. Roy Stephenson, a resident of this community, died at Bell Memorial hospital in Kansas City last Tuesday night,
June 27. Death was caused by diabetes. Mrs. Stephenson had gone to the hospital a few days before for treatment.
The news of her passing was a sad shock to the family, many friends and cast a gloom over the entire community.
B. F. Mead from Braymer drove to the city and returned with the body to the Mead Chapel, where the body remained
until the funeral hour. She is survived by the husband, one son, Leo, of the home. Two children preceded her in
death. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Austin of Richmond, Mrs. Rosa Garrett, Orrick, and four brothers,
John Basham, Richmond, Allie Basham of Parkville, Henry and C.L. Basham, Cowgill. Several nieces and nephews and
a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Little Union Church Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock. The Rev. James Heath from Hamilton, assisted by the pastor, C.J. Chappell, conducted the services. Burial
was in Little Union Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, and eight nieces were flower girls. Mrs. Stephenson was
43 years old. Relatives from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Allie Basham and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. Moine Basham and children from Parkville, Mr. and Mrs. John Basham, Ray and June, and Miss Kathryn
Basham, Mrs. Eldon Austin, Jack Austin, Mr. and Mrs.Claude Austin, Virginia Crawford, Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Orville
Cox and daughter, Mrs. Olene Teegarden and daughter, Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Will Griffey, Excelsior Springs,
Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Blevins, Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Clayt Basham, Mrs. Lucille McNew and
son, Richmond, Mrs. Arthur Garrett and son, Orrick. (Unknown newspaper) June 27, 1939
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Stevens, Lucy
Miss Lucy Stevens of Ray Co. died on Saturday last after an illness of several weeks with fever, and was buried
Monday. The deceased was a daughter of B.F. Brown of Grant twp. - Hamilton News - Graphic The Conservator: January
29, 1891
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Stevenson, Williamson
RAY COUNTIAN IS KILLED: Williamson Stevenson Run Over by Cars at Excelsior Junction.
William Stevenson, of the Orrick country, was struck by a train at Excelsior Springs Junction about two o'clock
Tuesday afternoon and received injuries from which he died six hours later.
Mr. Stevenson, with his wife, had been visiting at the Springs and they were on their return home when the fatal
accident occurred. He had placed his traveling bag in the middle of one of the tracks and as he stooped to pick
it up a through meat train running about forty miles an hour struck him on the hip. He was thrown clear of the
track but sustained serious internal injuries from which he died.
Mr. Stevenson was one of the old and well known men of Orrick township and was a son of the late John Stevenson,
a pioneer citizen of that section of Ray county. Surviving him are the wife and three children, Perry and Jesse
Stevenson, and Mrs. Fred Williams, all residents of Orrick. Mrs. Stevenson was formerly Miss Mary Williams, a daughter
of Oliver Williams, one of the old citizens of the vicinity of Orrick.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock from the home of his son, Perry Elmer Stevenson, and
the body was buried in the cemetery at South Point.
Unknown newspaper and date. South Point transcription 1859 - 1915
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Stewart, Clementine (Green)
Death of Mrs. Clementine Seward
Mrs. Clementine Seward, wife of J.S. Seward, died at her home south of Richmond last Saturday evening, February
22nd, after a week's illness from lagrippe and measles, aged 37 years.
The deceased was born in Moniteau county, Missouri, on January 2nd, 1865. She was a daughter of James Green, an
old resident of Hardin, and was raised near that place, having moved there with her parents many years ago. A husband
and four children survive her, to whom the sympathy of the community is extended in their hour of bereavement.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday forenoon, and the remains taken to Hardin cemetery for interment.
Richmond Conservator, February 27, 1902
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Stewart, Minnie (McFadden)
Mrs. Thomas Stewart Dead: Mrs. Minnie Stewart, wife of Mr. Thomas Stewart, died at her home in Fleming, Saturday
night, March 30th, 1909, at about 12 o'clock, from pneumonia fever, after an illness of nine days.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Minnie McFadden, was born in Illinois, October 14th, 1854, and was in
her 55th year when death claimed her. She came to Missouri with her parents during her girlhood days, and on reaching
womanhood was married to Thomas Stewart. To this union ten children were born, only three of who, with the husband
survive her. Mrs. Stewart had resided in Fleming for a number of years, and was a most estimable woman. She had
been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years and was an earnest and faithful follower of the meek
and lowly Nazerine.
Funeral services were held in the church at Fleming Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. Wm. Yallely,
of Camden, and at the conclusion of the service the remains were conveyed to South Point cemetery, where interment
was made.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Stone, Cora Belle (Belcher)
Mrs. William Stone Died This Morning: Cora Belle Stone, 81, of Rayville, died this morning at the Spa View rest
home at Excelsior Springs. She had been ill three months.
She was born at Rayville, Sept. 29, 1880, the daughter of Joseph Belcher and Elissa (Mullin) Belcher.
She was married to William S. Stone on Sept. 12, 1899. He died in 1933.
She spent her entire lifetime in Ray and Jackson counties.
Surviving are one son, Elmo A. Stone of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes E. McClain of Kansas City North,
Mrs. Cecile Smart of Rayville; four sisters, Mrs. Della Boyer, Mrs. Myrtle Gipson, Mrs. Anne Warner, Mrs. Luetta
Hutchinson, all of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., at the Rayville Christian Union church, conducted by the
Rev. Wilbur Holman. Burial will be in the Crowley cemetery, under the direction of the Prichard funeral home of
Excelsior Springs.
Unknown newspaper and date: Crowley Cemetery transcription has death year as 1961.
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Stratton, Elizabeth C. (Bowman)
DEATH OF MRS. STRATTON; Stet Woman Passed Away Friday At Age of 76 Years - Native of Virginia.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Stratton, daughter of David B. and Anna Bowman, died Friday at her home in Stet, at the age
of 76 years. She was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, June 3rd, 1817. She was married to Daniel H. Stratton
June 21st 1863. To this union ten children were born of whom seven survive. She had been sick about a week. Pneumonia
was the cause of death.
She joined the Church of Christ, in September, 1863. Surviving are the husband, four sons and three daughters:
J.J. Stratton, Braymer; Mary Stratton of Stet and D.H. Stratton of Norborne; Mrs. (Allie or Alice) Bowman of Carrollton,
Mrs. Florence Bowman of Lockney, Tex., Mrs. Sallie Shores and Thomas Stratton of Malta (?) Mont (?). She is also
survived by ____ sisters and brother, 26 grand-children; and __ ? great-grand-children.
The funeral was conducted at Wakenda church, eight miles north of Hardin, by Elder Roy C. Gorham in the presence
of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The burial was made in Wakenda cemetery.
Richmond News: February 11, 1924
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Sutphin, Mary T. (Ford)
MARY SUTPHIN DEAD
Sister of Bob and Charley Ford Was Buried Here This (Thursday) Morning.
Mrs. Mary T. Sutphin, one of the aged women of Richmond, died at ten-thirty o'clock Tuesday morning in the State
Hospital in St. Joseph, where she had been a patient for some time. Her body was brought to Richmond, Wednesday
evening. The funeral and burial occurred at ten o'clock this (Thursday) morning in Sunny Slope cemetery. The service
was conducted by Elder King Stark.
Mrs. Sutphin was a native of Virginia, and was seventy-eight years of age. She was a daughter of John T. Ford of
that state, and was a sister of Bob and Charlie Ford, who were at one time members of the famous Jesse James gang.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Bolton of Waldron, Ark., and Mrs. George Siegel of Excelsior Springs,
and by five children, Mrs. Nancy Shaner, Miss Lillie Sutphin, Mrs. Mamie Basham, and Robert Sutphin of Richmond,
and Mrs. Emma Williams of Excelsior Springs.
The Missourian, May 18, 1922 Thursday
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Swafford, Susan McGaugh
"Funeral Rites for Mrs. S. Swafford Held in Rayville"
"Well Known Resident of Ray County Passed Away at Home in Rayville Sunday Afternoon"
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan McGaugh Swafford, who passed away at her home in Rayville Sunday afternoon, were
held from the Christian Union church in Rayville yesterday afternoon. The Rev. George McClellan, pastor of the
church, assisted by the Rev. Joseph McAdams, pastor of the Union community church, officiated. Interment was in
the Crowley cemetery near Rayville.
Mrs. Swafford was well known throughout Ray and Clay Counties having been a lifelong resident of this community.
Born in Ray County on April 8, 1853, the deceased was 76 years old at the time of her passing.
Mrs. Swafford was a member of the Christian church for 55 years.
Surviving her are her husband, Samuel A. Swafford; three sons, Reason L, Elbert R, and Walter A Swafford, all of
Rayville; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Jones of Lawson, Mrs. Myrtle Neville of Kansas City; three brothers and six
grandchildren.
(NOTE - the surname on this obituary is typed as published, which matches the actual tombstone and marriage information)
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS DAILY STANDARD - 01-29-1930; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Swafford, Ethel F. (Gulley, maiden name)
Ethel F. Swafford, 94, of Rayville, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at her home.
Mrs. Swafford was born July 27, 1914 in Rayville, the daughter William E. and Della (McCray) Gulley. She married
Dean Swafford of Rayville on Sept. 9, 1934; he preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2005.
Mrs. Swafford lived in the Rayville area all of her life. She was a member of the Rayville Christian Union Church
and its C.U.W.F.
Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Swafford and his wife, Dixie, of Rayville; one daughter
and son-in-law, Karen Sue Swafford and her husband, Carl, of Rayville; one brother, Raymond Gulley of Rayville;
one sister, Ruth Willis of Richmond; five grandchildren, Carla Young and her husband, Rick, Kenton Dean Swafford,
Staci Maddux and her husband, Dale, Cindy Scott and her husband, Todd, Reason Swafford and his wife, Jacki; 11
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by, one brother, Lee Gulley; and three sisters, Velma Hankins,
Fay Goodman and Elaine Gulley.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rayville Christian Union Church Building Fund.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Rayville Christian Union Church in Rayville.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, at the church. Burial will be in Crowley Cemetery
in Rayville.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.
RICHMOND DAILY NEWS - 11-04-2008 ; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman
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Swofford, Serphina Elizabeth (Sloan)
"Mrs. I. M. Swofford Dead"
Serphina Elizabeth Sloan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Sloan, was born at Rayville, Ray county, Missouri,
February 17, 1854; died May 18, 1924. Here she went to school and lived until she was nineteen years old. When
she was nineteen years old, she professed faith in Christ and united with the Christian church and held her membership
there for some time. On April 28, 1873, she married Isaac M. Swofford. After a few years she and her husband moved
to Jackson Township and lived there two years. At the end of that time they moved to Union township, to the place
where she resided at the time of her passing away, at which place they have lived constantly for 42 years, except
for a short while they resided in Gallatin, Mo.
To this union the following children were born: Alfred of Bakersfield Calif.; Howard H. Grove, Kan.; Clarence B.,
New Castle, Colorado; Leona Belle, who passed away 20 years ago; James E., Gallatin, Mo.; and Mrs. Clara Tarwater,
Putnam, California.
In 1885, under the ministry of Rev. S.S. Harding, she transferred her church membership to Centenary Methodist
Church, South, Gallatin, Missouri, to which church she has been very loyal and devoted all these years.
She was a splendid Christian woman. Her faith in her Lord never wavered. She reared a large family all to be grown.
She made a definite contribution to her church, her country and her God. Awhile before she was called home she
called her loved ones about her and said she had heard "It is enough, come up higher".
Funeral services were conducted at Centenary church, May 19, 1924 by writer of these words. Thus does the joyous
and fruitful life of one loved deeply by all who knew her. Tho being stricken about two years ago and a constant
sufferer since, she never complained but completely resigned. Her consciousness to the last permitted her to give
words of comfort and cheer to all who gathered at her bedside. - W.J. Wilcoxon.
GALLATIN NORTH MISSOURIAN - 05-22-1924 Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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