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Tarwater, Archie (Creason)
A SUDDEN DEATH
The citizens of Orrick and vicinity were shocked Tuesday morning by the announcement of the sudden death
of Mrs. Archie Tarwater, wife of Mr. Samuel Tarwater, which occurred at her home on North Front Street at about
4 o'clock that morning from heart failure. She had been suffering for several days from asthma but had been able
to do most of her house work. Tuesday morning she awoke her husband and told him she was very sick and he got up
and called the doctor but before he could give relief, she passed away.
Mrs. Tarwater was a daughter of the late Hamp Creason, was a native of this vicinity and was 55 years, 4 months
and 24 days old at the time of her death. On May 22nd 1884, she was united in marriage to Samuel Tarwater, and
of this union, five children were born, four of who, with the husband survive. They are Mrs. Jay Clark and Mrs.
Lon Covey of Orrick, Mrs. H. E. Wheeler and Mrs. Olen Wren of Oklahoma. The latter arrived yesterday morning; but
the announcement of the death was such a shock to Mrs. Wheeler that she was not able to make the trip.
Mrs. Tarwater was a good woman. She had been a member of Rock Fall Baptist Church for almost a quarter of a century
and lived a consistent Christian life.
Funeral services were held at the grave conducted by Rev. Maupin pastor of Rock Fall Church and burial was made
yesterday afternoon in Riffe cemetery.
Unknown newspaper and date: Her husband, Samuel V. Tarwater's obituary states she died June 6, 1922.
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Archa Tarwater who passed away one year ago to-day, June 6th:
she bade no one a last farewell,
She said good-by to none;
The Heavenly gates were opened.
A loving voice said Come.
---Sadly missed by husband and children.
Buried in Riffe Cemetery: 1867 - 1922
O O O O
Tarwater, Blanch (Dugan)
Blanch Tarwater Dies Sunday; Rites Tuesday
Mrs. Blanche Tarwater, 80, Orrick, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the Elm Park Rest home in Richmond following a brief
illness.
She was born Oct. 12, 1881, in Grundy county, Mo., a daughter of Alexander Dugan of Kentucky and Katherine (Irving)
Dugan of Missouri. She had lived all of her life in Orrick.
In June, 1902, she was married to Martin Tarwater of Ray county. He died Jan. 17, 1960. A son, Denzil Tarwater,
died in 1952.
Surviving are a brother, Ade Dugan of Orrick; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Broadhurst of Topeka, Kans., and several nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Orrick Baptist church with the Rev. Earl Clemmens officiating.
Burial will be in Lewis cemetery north of Orrick, under the direction of Quest-Lile Funeral home.
Pall bearers will be Roland Brown, Roy K. Dugan, Bernard Dugan, Eldon Dugan, Forrest Dugan and Euel Gordon.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 o’clock tonight at the Quest-Lile Funeral Home.
Unknown newspaper and date, Lewis Cemetery stone has her death as 1962
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Tarwater, Catherine (Sthal)
Pioneer Lady Passes Away
Monday afternoon marked the passing of a pioneer citizen, Mrs. Catherine Sthal (sic) Tarwater, who was 94 years
of age at the time of her death. She was born in East Ohio June 6, 1835 and soon after this, came to Missouri with
her parents. She lived 89 years of her life in Ray county, where she made many friends. At the time of her death
she was living with her daughter, Mrs. Rose Padget of Excelsior Spings.
She was united in marriage to James Tarwater in March, 1851. To this union were born 13 children, nine of whom
preceded her in death. Mr. Tarwater passed away 22 years ago.
There is left to mourn her death, four children, Charley Tarwater of Kansas City, Mrs. Rose Padget of Excelsior
Springs., Mrs. John Broadhurst and Mrs. Andy Woods of Orrick. Also16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and
1 great-great grandchild. Besides these she leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
She answered the call of the Savior when at an early age and served Him faithfully until He called her home. She
was a member of the Orrick Baptist church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Union church at 2 o'clock, C. V. Gibson, funeral director.
Rev. Ben S. Morris of Kansas City, Kansas conducted the ceremony.
Her great grandsons were pallbearers and the great granddaughters were flower carriers.
Burial was held at the Riffe cemetery.
{Unknown Newspaper and Date} No death date listed in Riffe Cemetery: b. 1835 was 94 years old, d. ca 1929
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Tarwater, Clarissa
Mrs. Clarissa Tarwater died at her home ¼ mile northeast of Orrick, Tuesday morning, June 2nd 1914, at about
8:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks, of disease incident to old age.
Mrs. Tarwater's maiden name was Miss Clarissa Lewis, daughter of Mr. Samuel Lewis, deceased, a pioneer settler
of Ray county. She was born June 15, 1882 and would have been 82 years old, had she lived until the 15th of this
month. After reaching young womanhood she was united in marriage with Mr. Pink Tarwater, and to this union fourteen
children were born, seven of who, four sons and three daughters survive her. They are, Will and Sam Tarwater of
Orrick, Mart, of northeast of town and Dan, of Liberty; Mrs. Jas. J. Bellis, Mrs. Cape Broadhurst and Mrs. Jeff
Clevenger, of near town.
Mr. Tarwater departed this life twenty-seven years ago.
For more than forty years, Aunt Clarissa, as she was familiarly called by most every one who knew her, had been
a consistent member of the Baptist Church and until old age began to fall heavily upon her shoulders, she was a
regular attendant. She was a good woman; a loving wife, a devoted mother and she lived a good Christian life and
in her passing left a heritage of good deeds that will live and bear fruit for years to come.
Burial was made in the Lewis cemetery yesterday afternoon, following a funeral service held at the grave, conducted
by Rev. D. M. Trout, pastor of the Baptist Church.
Unknown newspaper, 1914
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Tarwater, Denzil E.
Last Rites for Denzil Tarwater Sunday
The death at 4:17 p. m. Thursday, March 20, of Denzil E. Tarwater came as a release from many months of suffering
from an incurable disease. Mr. Tarwater who died at his home in the southwest part of Orrick, had been ill nearly
a year.
Funeral rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Orrick Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Rhoads officiating.
Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery, northeast of Orrick.
Denzil Tarwater was born Jan. 17, 1904, at the farm home five miles northeast of Orrick. He was the only child
of James Martin Tarwater of Orrick and Blanche Dugan Tarwater of Grundy County, Mo., who survive at the home in
Orrick. His lifetime had been spent in this same community, and until he became ill a year ago and moved to town,
he and his father farmed their homeplace. He had never married.
Mr. Tarwater was a member of the Orrick Baptist Church.
Unknown newspaper and date: Lewis Cemetery 1952.
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Tarwater, James
James Tarwater Buried.
The funeral of James Tarwater whose death occurred at his home in this city, Wednesday afternoon, April 21st, was
conducted from the family residence, Thursday afternoon, by Elder King Stark. Interment was at Sunny Slope cemetery.
James Tarwater was a son of the late Jasper Tarwater, and was born in the county in 1881. He is survived by his
aged mother, three brothers and one sister, all residents of Richmond.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Tarwater, James Martin
James Tarwater Rites Were Held In Orrick Tuesday
Funeral services for James Martin Tarwater, 86, of Orrick were held at the Orrick Baptist Church yesterday with
the Rev. Earl M. Clemons officiating. Burial was in the Lewis Cemetery north of Orrick under the direction of Good
Funeral Home of Orrick.
Mr. Tarwater died Sunday at the Clemons Rest Home in Richmond after an illness of one week.
He was born March 29, 1873, in Ray County a son of William Pickney and Clarrisa Lewis of Boone County.
He was married to Blanche Dugan Oct. 10, 1880. She survives. One son, Denzil Tarwater, preceded him in death in
1952.
Unknown newspaper and date
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Tarwater, Josephine (Allen)
Funeral of Mrs. Tarwater.
The funeral services of Mrs. Josephine Tarwater, wife of Mr. Thomas Tarwater, a former resident of Ray county,
who committed suicide Wednesday, April 21st, were conducted from the home near Miltondale, Thursday afternoon,
at 2:00 o'clock.
Mrs. Tarwater was a daughter of the late "Bill" Allen, a pioneer settler of the Orrick section. She is
survived only by her husband. Mrs. Tarwater had been in poor health for a number of months, and recently she suffered
a stroke of paralysis. Brooding over her ill health is given as the cause of her rash act.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Tarwater, Samuel Dotson
Mr. Samuel Dotson Tarwater died at his home 5 miles northwest of Orrick, this Thursday morning, June 8th, 1911,
of liver trouble, after an illness of some weeks.
Deceased was a native of Ray county, born January 5th, 1934, therefore was in his 77th year at the time of his
death. He grew to manhood in his native county, and on January 10th, 1860, was united in marriage to Miss Hattie
Stall, and to this union five children, two boys and three girls; were born three of who with the widow, survive
him. They are James Tarwater, Mrs. Lee Boyer and Mrs. J.R. Woods. Mr. Tarwater was a good citizen, a loving husband
and father and a neighbor whom all delighted to honor. He was a member of the Baptist church, and had been a faithful
follower of the meek and lowly Nazarine for many years.
A short funeral service will be held at the Riffe cemetery to-morrow at about 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C.F.D.
Arnold, pastor of Rock Fall Baptist church where deceased held his membership, and at their conclusion interment
will be (remaining obituary not copied)
Unknown newspaper and date
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Tarwater, Samuel V.
S.V. TARWATER RITES
Lifetime Ray Resident Died at Home of A Daughter Near Orrick; Services were held today.
Samuel V. Tarwater, 85, died at 8 o'clock Monday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jay Clark of the Red Brush
community. He had been in failing health since January and seriously ill the past week.
He was born September 15, 1863 near Orrick, a son of William Pinckncy (Pink) and Clarissa (Lewis) Tarwater. He
was married to Archie Creason of Orrick on May 5, 1884. She died June 6, 1922.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clarissa Clark of Orrick, Mrs. Minnie Wheeler of Shawnee, Okla., and Mrs.
Eula Wren of Durante, Okla.; one brother, Mark Tarwater and one sister, Mrs. ____? Clevenger, both of Orrick, and
one grandson.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Good Funeral Home in Orrick. The Rev. J. A. Robb
officiated. Burial was in Riffe cemetery.
Unknown Newspaper and Date (Riffe Cemetery 1949)
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Taylor, Henry M.
He Was Formerly a Resident of Ray County
Santa Rosa, California, papers received, in Richmond this week contained the announcement of the death of Henry
Munford Taylor, which occurred at his home near Occidental, a suburb of Santa Rosa, on Thursday, February 6th,
1902.
The deceased was born in Pittsylvania county, Virginia, in 1831, and when six years of age moved to Missouri with
his parents, settling in Ray county. He remained here until 1852, when he went to California to reside, and he
will be remembered by many of the older residents of the county. He was a brother of John S. Taylor, who now resides
at Santa Rosa, California, and a cousin of our townsman, Dr. Jas. D. Taylor. His body was buried on Sunday following
his death in the Santa Rosa cemetery. The many friends of the family in Ray county extend condolence to the relatives
of the deceased.
Richmond Conservator, February 20, 1902
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Teegarden, George
Native Ray Countian, 84, Passed Away at Home West of Knoxville, Saturday Morning
George Teegarden, 84, a native Ray Countian died at his home west of Knoxville at 2 o'clock Saturday morning, May
7, 1932, following an illness of several months.
He was born in 1848, in the neighborhood where he spent his entire life. He was married to Miss Florence Davis.
To this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Mac Gorham and Mrs. Charley
Zimmerman.
Mr. Teegarden was converted when a young man and united with the Christian Union Church. Funeral services were
held from the home, the Rev. Vanduscen of Kansas City officiating.
Interment was made in the Teegarden cemetery, Monday.
The Missourian, May 1932
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Thompson, Emma
Mrs. Emma Thompson.
Mrs. Emma Thompson of the Polo vicinity died at her home on March 30th, at the age of only 28 years. Funeral services
were conducted at the Bethel church near Polo by Rev. Farr Coffman on Thursday, April 1st.
She was a member of Christian Union church and to know her was to love her. She is sadly missed in this community.
She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss, besides her numerous friends.
She was a tender loving mother and a true faithful wife. Oh, what is home without a mother.
Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep.
From which none ever wakes to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the host of foes.
Asleep in Jesus! far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may be;
But thine is still a blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep.
Written by one who loves her dearly.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by J.Z.
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Thompson, George C. J.
Life Sketch - Obituary of Former Native Citizen of North Ray
Jewell Mayes, a life-long friend of the late George C. J. Thompson and the Thompson family, asks The Missourian
to copy this obituary of Mr. Thompson as written for the Polo News - Herald. Friend George was hard of hearing,
but as a farmer he was a good trader. The life sketch follows:
George C. J. Thompson, son of John and Matilda Thompson, was born near Dockery, Missouri, August 19, 1858, and
departed this life at his home in Kansas City, November 30, 1932, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 11 days.
He was the oldest child of a family of eleven children. One brother, two sisters and his father and mother preceded
him in death.
He has two brothers and five sisters living. They are: R. F. and M. P. Thompson, Mrs. Flora M. Pinkerton and Mrs.
Louisa Green, all of Polo; Mrs. Margaret Jane Green and Mrs. Ida V. Allen of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Cora A. Waters,
Dallas, Texas.
He leaves seven children, all living: John W., Lena, Mrs. Goldy Case and George C. J., jr., all of Kansas City,
Mrs. Ruby Watson of Polo, Mrs. Ruth Dunn of Tucson, Ariz., and Lyndelle in the Phillipine Islands.
George Thompson was a member of the Methodist Church at Lisbonville, north of Elmira. All of his life, with the
exception of the past three years in Kansas City, was spent in Ray County. He had been bedfast for three months
his death.
Funeral services were held at Bethel Church, five miles south of Polo, Mo., Dec. 2, 1932, at 2 o'clock, with the
Rev. C. C. Grey of the Methodist Church of Polo officiating, Interment in Bethel cemetery. The
Missourian, Date unknown 1932
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Thompson, Marsh P.
"MARSH P. THOMPSON DIED SUDDENLY SATURDAY - Well Known Citizen And Farmer Had Been In Poor Health For Some
Months - Funeral Services Were Held Monday"
Marsh Price Thompson, age 70, well known farmer throughout this entire locality, died suddenly at his home on
the farm four miles southwest of here at 11:30 Saturday morning. His death was attributed to heart failure.
Mr. Thompson had been in ailing health since last January when he suffered a severe case of enfluenza (sic). Mr.
Thompson had always been a hard worker and, despite his weakened physical condition, continued to go about his
usual tasks on the farm. Several days before his death he had mentioned not feeling so well, but his condition
did not seem so serious as to cause immediate worry and it was not thought the end was near.
So many years had Mr. Thompson spent in this locality and always being an ardent believer and supporter of Polo,
that his death will be a distinct loss to this community as well as the whole vicinity. For a number of years
he served as vice-president and as a director of the Farmers Bank, resigning about five years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Log Creek Baptist church Monday afternoon, the Rev. Leon Clevenger of Excelsior
Springs preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Prairie Ridge cemetery. Pall bearers were: R.H. McCullough,
Bert Hendren, Wesley Arnote, Henry Zimmerman, Nate Zeikle, and William Brown.
OBITUARY
Marshall Price Thompson, son of John and Matilda Thompson, was born near Dockery, Mo. April 27, 1863, and departed
this life at his home near Polo, April 29, 1933, at the age of 70 years and 2 days.
His father, mother, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He leaves his wife, one brother, R.F.
Thompson, and five sisters, Mrs. Flora Pinkerton and Mrs. Laura Green, of Polo, Mrs. Margaret Jane Green, Mrs.
Idea Allen, and Mrs. Cora Walters of Amarillo, Texas.
He was united in marriage to Mary E. Pate, November 5, 1911.
His entire life was spent in Ray and Caldwell county. He lived at his present home the past 21 years. He had
not united with any church but he was a believer in salvation through the grace our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
He was a man of sterling character and respected by all who knew him. We will miss him but we feel that our loss
is his gain.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of Marsh Thompson, Monday, were: Mrs. (Aunt Kate) Odell and
daughter, Mrs. Lula Lyle of Knoxville, Earl Stanberry of Excelsior Springs George Thompson and sisters and Jake
Harris and sisters, all of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Trout of Mirable, Mrs. Mark Feltis, Mr. and Mrs. Temple
all of Hamilton.
CARD OF THANKS
I wish to express my deep gratitude and thanks to the many friends and relatives who extended their sincere sympathies
and consolation during my darkest hour. Especially do I wish to thank those who decorated the church so prettily,
the singers of the choir and those who gave the beautiful floral offerings. Your many kindnesses will be long
remembered. - Mrs. Marsh Thompson
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM "CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 2" Submitted by Leslie Wyman
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Tiffin, John C. W.W. Tiffin Administrator
Richmond Conservator Feb 28, 1889
Administrators Notice
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Tinsley, Aden Lillie (Shrewsbury)
MRS. ADEN LILLIE TINSLEY DIED SUNDAY MORNING
Mrs. Aden Lillie Tinsley, a sister of Mrs. D.A. Whitmer and a former resident of Hardin, passed away at her home
in Kansas City last Sunday at 11:00 a.m. following an illness of the past two years. Funeral services were conducted
from the Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas city at 2:00, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. G.S. Swadley in charge.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Shrewsbury and was born on a farm north of Hardin. She spent
her girlhood here. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and six children. They are as follows: Mrs. Myrtle
Faris, Florence, Oregon; Hazel Sigler, Kansas City; Vivian Gillispie, Kansas City; William Tinsley, Springdale,
Washington; Lester Tinsley, Grandview, Missouri; Lloyd Tinsley, Kansas City.
Mrs. Tinsley is well remembered here by our people who knew her as a girl and from the frequent visits here at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Whitmer, where she was always a welcome guest. She had a large circle of friends who
had come to know her well and love her dearly. Those who knew her best remember her as a beautiful, carefree, happy
girl and those qualities and virtues remained with her through her life, even in the closing days. A glowing tribute
was paid to her by her minister who spoke of her alert mind and the fine fiber of her nature as shown by her devotion
to her family and friends.
The funeral chapel was beautifully banked with flowers by her loved ones and her many friends and she was tenderly
laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery at Kansas City. The many friends of our fellow-citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmer,
extend heart felt sympathy to them in their loss.
Unknown newspaper, handwritten 1936
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Toomay, David
David Toomay was born near Middleton, Cork County, Ireland, Dec. 25, 1843 and died at his home in northeast Ray
County, Missouri on February 21, 1917. He came to America at the age of 9 years, with his father (John Toomey),
one brother (Edward "Ned" Toomay) and one sister (Joan "Anna" Toomay-later married Patrick
Foley). He made the entire trip from his native country to Peoria, Illinois, by water coming by way of New Orleans.
From Peoria he went to Bloomington, Illinois, where he joined two of his older brothers (Michael Toomay and Timothy
Toomay) and remained there two years. In the year of 1856, the four brothers, Michael, Timothy, Edward and David
came to Missouri and all established their permanent homes, and the deceased has spent more than sixty years in
the home place where he died.
He is the youngest of five brothers, three of whom have preceded him to the grave; Daniel Toomay died at an early
age in New York City, Timothy Toomay died in 1896, and Michael Toomay died May 1, 1914. Edward Toomay, the surviving
brother, now lives in Chula Vista, California. The only sister, Mrs. Anna Foley, died in Illinois some years ago.
In August, 1870, David Toomay was married to Elizabeth Jones who bore three children, one of whom died in infancy.
The two who still survive are Mrs. Mary Ann Metz, of Cowgill, MO and Marvin Toomay, of Braymer, Mo. This wife and
mother died October 23, 1873, during the infancy of her youngest child, Marvin, who was only 19 days of age.
On March 17, 1874, he was again married to Rebecca Moad, who died April 25, 1915 and who bore ten children seven
of whom survive. They are John D. Toomay of Bogard, MO, James M. Toomay, of Dawn, MO, Nora J. Toomay, who has always
been at home with her father; Daniel Toomay of Kansas City, MO; Sadie E. Cramer of Cowgill, Mo; Mayme E. Boman,
of Blue Springs, MO and Lottie M. Lungren of Norborne, Mo. The children who preceded their father to the grave
are Bessie Elizabeth who died at the age of eleven months; Elmer David, who died at the age of two years and an
infant son,
the youngest child, died in 1889.
If the personal experiences of the life of David Toomay were properly written, they would make a most interesting
history of this community and also of the last few years of the Civil War. During the days of the guerilla warfare
in this part of the state, he was many times compelled to hide himself away and to dodge the paths of robber bands
and assassins, and the fact that he survived the circumstances which seems little less than a miracle.
On July 19, 1864, he was making his way on horseback to join the State militia that was a day of terror for this
community Quantrell's band of raiders was committing depredations on every side-fear was in the heart of every
citizen-death and danger stalked every pathway and lurked in every thicket. He happened to fall into this band
at a place not more than six miles northwest of his present home place-he was captured and robbed after which he
was fired upon, was wounded by four bullets and left for dead in the roadway-the most serious wound was one that
passed through his neck just far enough back not to prove fatal. After the band had passed out of hearing, he regained
consciousness and made his way into the shade of a thicket, where a woman of the neighborhood found him, brought
him a cup of cold water and gave other assistance that helped him recover.
Later that year, before the wound in his neck was healed, he enlisted in the United States Army and at St. Joseph,
Mo, he became a member of Company H 44th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and entered active service for his country.
In November, 1864, he was taken prisoner when a part of General Schofield's army was defeated and captured in the
battle near Franklin, Tennessee. During the six months following, he was in Andersonville prison and survived the
horrors and hardships that volumes of history have not been able to properly describe. During the war and his
confinement in prison, he received injuries and suffered illness form which he never recovered.
He has been faithful to his country, his family, neighbors and friends. The circumstances of his early age instilled
deeply in his mind the principles of thrift and industry. As a pioneer he possessed to a marked degree all those
excellent qualities which command the highest respect and admiration of intelligent men and women. In all his business
dealings, it can without exception be said of "Uncle" Dave that he has "always blown the very dust
from his bright balance to be just."
If the records of his business dealings with his fellow men be examined with closest scrutiny, there will be found
not one page but that is clean and free from anything that requires excuse or apology.
He was never connected with any church as a member, except that he was baptized and christened in the Catholic
church in his native Land (Ireland). He has never placed one obstacle in the way of the religious life of his family
or any others. None was ever shown more respect to ministers of the gospel than he and no purse strings have been
more loosed than his in regard to the churches of his community. During his entire life, he gave very little expression
as to his religious standing, but since we have been taught that God is just, we are consoled, and do not fear
that He will disregard the life and good qualities of this excellent many and the prayer of his children and friends
is:
"O thou who keepest in thy ken
The times of flowers, the dooms of men,
Spread thy protecting wings above
Be tender unto him we love."
The funeral took place at Little Union Church Friday, the services being conducted by Rev. W.F. Burris-and was
attended by a great out-pouring of people. The pallbearers were four sons of the deceased: Marvin, John, James
M., and Dan, and four nephews, Jurd, David T., James W. and Raymond.
The honorary pallbearers were old comrades in arms, John and Albert Michael, Faith Blevins, A.J. McKnight, Henry
Cramer, James Hatfield, Frank Smith and John Mount.
The Burial took place in Little Union cemetery where a number of other relatives were buried.
Braymer Bee, February 21, 1917
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Toomay, Eliza
Eliza Toomay, 67, Was Buried Saturday at Black Oak
Announced in The Missourian of Thursday, Miss Eliza Josephine Emmer Toomay,
aged 67 years, died at her home in Braymer, at 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 26,
1944 (my Black Oak notes indicate 1943), having undergone a surgical operation five years ago, and had not been
well since.
Miss Toomay was born January 29, 1876, on a farm in Ray County where she lived for 53 years, the daughter of Michael
and Jane (Moad) Toomay. Her father was born in Cork Town, Cork County, Ireland, and was one of the industrious
and successful farmers of Northeast Ray county. Her mother was born in Ray County near Black Oak. Miss Eliza was
unmarried.
Of her brothers and sisters, the following survive: James Whitten Toomay, Braymer community; Miss Bertha Jane Toomay,
and Mrs. Dora Welker, of Braymer. The deceased are: Michael Toomay, Jr. and Henry Jordon Toomay; Mary Ann Toomay
Davis, Elizbeth Toomay Taylor and Fanny Toomay.
The funeral was conducted by the Rev. James Heath, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Black Oak Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Mike Toomay, Willard Toomay, John and Perry Davis, James Baker and George Lowry. B.F. Mead had charge
of the arrangements.
(Unknown newspaper) May 26, 1944
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Toomay, Katherine
Mrs. Katherine Toomay Dead.
Mrs. Katherine Toomay, widow of Tim Toomay, died at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20th, after a illness of some days,
at her home at Tinneys Point. The funeral took place Thursday, at 1 p.m., the services being conducted by the Rev.
Farr Coffman, and the remains were buried at Little Union cemetery.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Missouri, 1920, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Toomay, Martha
Toomay, Rebecca
Toomay, Linnie L.
- We regret to learn that Timothy Toomay, living in the northeast part of the county, has recently lost by typhoid
fever his wife and two daughters. This dread disease has almost become epidemic in the northeast corner of the
county and quite a number of deaths have resulted from it.
Richmond Conservator: January 5, 1888: Under article titled Short-Stops. Martha died 18 December 1887 according
to Little Union Cemetery records.. Rebecca died 31 Dec. 1887, Linnie L. died 14 Nov. 1887.
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Tunnell, John F.
Death has again visited our community and claimed a highly esteemed friend, neighbor and citizen in the person
of John F. Tunnell.
He was born Feb. 20, 1863 and passed away at his home three miles southwest of Polo on May 22, 1923 at the age
of 60 years, 3 months and 2 days. His death was caused by bronchial pneumonia.
Mr. Tunnell was the son of David and Eliza Tunnell who were called home many years ago.
On Feb. 21, 1888, at Excelsior Springs, he was married to Flora Belle Hyder, daughter of Joseph Hyder and wife,
who then resided southwest of Polo. Mrs. Tunnell died May 3, 1917. They were the parents of three children - girls.
The youngest, Flossie Della passed away when a little more than two years old. Mrs. Rose Cox died four years ago.
Mrs. Maud Mayes and three little granddaughters are the only members of his own family that survive. He leaves
on brother, Wm. Tunnell, near Polo and two sisters, Mrs. Woodford Mallory, of Okmulgee, Okla., and Mrs. Florence
Kale, of Tulsa, Okla.
Mr. Tunnell was a faithful and kind obliging friend and neighbor, a devoted husband and loving father. He was of
a very patient and industrious nature and was ever ready to do with his might whatever his hands found to do. He
was a member of the Christian church at Polo with which he united some three years ago and received Christian baptism
by Rev. Stark, of Richmond.
Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church by Rev. King Stark. A very large crowd was in attendance.
The music was furnished by a large choir composed of singers from the four churches of Polo. Mrs. Daisy Maynes
was pianist. The remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery five miles south of town. The bereaved daughter,
grandchildren and relatives, all have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the friends who were so kind and helpful to us during our recent bereavement. We assure all that
their sympathy and acts of kindness will ever be remembered. We wish to especially thank those of the choir and
Mrs. Daisy Maynes for the beautiful music. - The Children and Relatives.
John Tunnell, for many years a resident of southwest of Polo, died at his home Friday following a short illness
of pneumonia. Mr. Tunnell was 63 years old, a man of sterling character, a good neighbor and a kind indulgent father.
The relatives have the most sincere sympathy of a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held today at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. King Stark, until recently pastor
of the Christian church at Richmond. Burial will be in Bethel cemetery near Knoxville.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPERS FROM "CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 2" ; Contributed by Leslie
Wyman
O O O O
Turner, Mathew
Death of Mathew Turner:
Mathew Turner, an inmate at the county poor house, died on Sunday, December 29th, 1901, from disease incident to
old age. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of Ray county and was 84 years of age at the time of his
death. he had lived in Richmond for many years, and for nearly thirty years was in the employ of the late Geo.
I. Wasson. the body was buried at the county farm Monday
Richmond Conservator, January 2, 1902
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