Obits from 1941 JIM HIBDON DIED WEDNESDAY Jim HIbdon, 39, died at his home in Versailles at 6 o’clock Wednesday morning, July 16, after a short illness Death was caused by peritonitis. He was born in Morgan County on September 21, 1901 - He is survived by a small son, Norman, his parents, George and Nellie Hibdon, three brothers: Ernest of Warsaw and Ellis and Everett of Versailles; three sisters: Opal and Leta of Versailles and Lucy of Kansas City. His wife preceded him in death August 17, 1938. Funeral services will be held at the Kidwell Funeral Home at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Burial will be made in the City cemetery. CLYDE McKINLEY BARBER DIES OF INJURIES Clyde McKinley, 1719 South Osage Avenue, died at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the Bothwell hospital of injuries received early Sunday when a car, which he was driving, was sideswiped by another automobile on hiway 50, near Syracuse. McKinley’s condition became critical early yesterday after gangrene had necessitated the amputation of his left arm above the elbow Tuesday. McKinley had his left elbow sticking out of the window of his car as he drove along the highway Sunday, and it crushed his arm. Two other persons, Sammy Potter and his wife, of Otterville were with McKinley at the time of the accident and brought him to the Bothwell hospital. The blood poisoning set in Monday. McKinley, 36, had been employed as a barber for many years at the Aven barber shop, 108 South Ohio Avenue. Surviving are his wife and two children, Doris Mae, 11, and Hubert, 9; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley, 521 Lafayette Avenue and a brother of the latter address. The body was taken t the Ewing Funeral Home. Arrangements for funeral services have not been completed. From another clipping: Clyde McKinley, 36 year old barber, who died at the Bothwell hospital Wednesday afternoon of injuries suffered Sunday, when his arm, extending from the window of a car, was crushed when struck by a car which sideswiped the car in which he was riding. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon. GILES H. SHELTON Giles H Shelton son of Wm. L. and Hannah E. Shelton was born at Rocky Mount, Missouri, November 1, 1868 and departed this life at his hone In Kansas City at 5.22 Sunday afternoon, October 5, 1941. At the age of 74 years and 11 months. In early manhood he was married to Arnima Miller of Zebra, Mo. To this union eight children were born. One of which died in infancy. He lived a life of energy most of which was spent as a farmer and stockman in Morgan and Miller counties and no man in need was ever turned from his door. He leaves behind. His wife, Mrs. Giles H. Shelton, three daughters, Leta Jo Shelton of Gooding. Idaho. Fannie G. Shelton. of Kansas City: Mrs. A. R. White of Eldon and four sons. Henry Lemoyne and Clifford of Los Angeles. Calif. Giles C. of Denver, Colo. and Onley R. of Kansas City. His entire family was at his bedside in his last hours, except one son who was unable to be there. He is also survived by one brother, Frank R. Shelton of Jefferson City and one niece and nephew, Mrs. Emma Mitchell of Jefferson City and Giles Frank Shelton of Wadsworth, Kansas. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Alvin J. Lee Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dooley Chapel. Interment was in Dooley cemetery. MRS WILLIS JONES Mrs. Willis Jones died Thursday evening. October 7, at a hospital in Kansas City where she recently underwent a serious operation She 'had apparently passed the crisis and was recovering satisfactorily when she suddenly became worse Tuesday afternoon and her death came as a shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Jones. The former ~ Zola Houser. Was the daughter of Mrs. W. K. Bush of Versailles. She is survived by her husband and son. WIU~. Jr. of Kansas City. her mother. One sister, Mrs. Henry Hart of Camden County and a number of other relatives and friends. She was thirty-nine years of age. Funereal services were conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church. MRS. JOHN M. TOLLIVER DIED EARLY MONDAY FUNERAL SERVICES HELD TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT METHODIST CHURCH Funeral services for Mrs. John Tolliver were held the afternoon at the Methodist church. Conducted by the Rev Val B Strader. Mrs. Tolliver died early Monday morning Interment was in the Versailles cemetery Harriet Rosetta Bowline -born in Miller County Mo., May 3,1884, the daughter of Betty, Bird and Andrew Jackson Bowline. When she was two years old, her mother passed and she then made her home with her elder sister until her father married a second time Sarah Johnston. She then turned to her father's home to live At an early age 5he as united with the Baptist Church, and remained true to that faith as long a~ she Ivied January 3. 190J', she was united in marriage to John Tolliver and to this union four children were born William Orville. Lena Alice. Cleo and Melvin Franklin. Besides her husband and children, she leaves to mourn her. One sister. Sophia Jane six brothers, Oliver George, William Y. Harrison and one half brother Paul Bunyan Bowline, two grandchildren. Donna and Shirley Tolliver and many other relatives and friends. To know Harriet Tolliver was to love A kind and gentle Mother, who asked nothing more of life than to serve her family and friends. She was never too busy or too tired to stop and listen to some others sorrows, and hers was the hand that helped to guide many through trials and problems. She was always ready to help those in need. She built for herself a place in the hearts that can never be filed. A life so lived needs no obituary. ANNIE CANTRELL HAYES DIED ON JULY 6 Annie Cantrell Hayes, daughter of Mart and Artmichel Cantrell, was born at Bone Gap, Ill., on December 10, 1872. When she was 12 years of age she came to Missouri, making her home near Purvis, Mo. For many years she lived in and near Versailles where she has many relatives and friends. For the past year she had been in failing health, and she was at the home f her son, Clarence Hayes, ear Eldon, when she passed away on July 6. She was past 76 years of age. In 1892 she was married to George Monroe Hayes and to them nine children were born. A son, Curtis, and a daughter, Ethel, died in infancy. She was preceded in death by her husband, October 6, 1973. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children: Clarence Hayes, Eldon, Mrs. Ben June, Versailles, Clyde M. Hayes, Gravois mills, Mrs. Bill Tryon, Syracuse, Aaron L. Hayes, Mrs. Oliver Sidebottom and Mrs. Joe Chapman, all of Barnett; two brothers: E. L. Cantrell, Versailles, and Clint Cantrell of Oklahoma, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Nations, also of Oklahoma. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren. For many years she had been a faithful member of the Assembly of God church. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Versailles Assembly of God church, with the pastor, Rev. Nelson Sachs, officiating. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery, with Kays Funeral Service in charge. MRS. ROSA McCASLAND MRS. ROSA McCASLAND DIES Mrs. Rosa McCasland, 71 years old, died at her home nine miles northeast of Versailles, Thursday, April 4. She had been in ill health the past two years. Rosa Cantwell was born in West Salem, Ill., January 4, 1869. She was the daughter of Markus and Artiamisha Cantwell. She came to Missouri with her parents at the age of 16 years. She was married to Andrew Jackson McCasland, November 15, 1887, who preceded her in death July 17, 1929. She is survived by her ten children: Bertha Calton, Ada Calton, Hattie Calton and Walter, all of near Versailles, Jessie Coons of near California, Mary Towns of Camdenton, Frank, John and Harry, all of the home. She also leaves thirty-one grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, two brothers El of Gravois Mills and Clinton of Oklahoma; two sisters: Anna Hays of Versailles and Ida Nation of Oklahoma and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Mrs. McCasland lived in Camden county most of her life, moving to Morgan County, February 1, 1935, when the Lake of the Ozarks covered her home place. She was a good wife and mother, a faithful christian, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a home lover and a great help and comfort to her friends and will be sadly missed by them and her family. Funeral services were held at Rockdale church Saturday afternoon. She had been a member of the Baptist church for 32 years. Rev. John Shanks officiated at the funeral. Kidwell undertakers were in charge. Interment was in the Rock Dale cemetery. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filed; Oh, dear mother, we will miss you, How sad and lonely we will be, But we hope some day to meet you Where no parting will ever be. WANDA LEE FARR WANDA LEE FARR, 12, DIED February 7 Wanda Lee Farr, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Farr, was born Mary 25, 1931 and died February 7, 1944, at the home of her parents, 8 miles south of Gravois Mills of bronchiectases. She was in the fifth grade at the Gravois Mills school. Wanda Lee leaves her father and mother; a half-brother, Charles Preston Farr, Farragut, Idaho; a half-sister, Mrs. Binford James of Holden; and the following brothers and sisters of the home, P. J., Billy, Doris Jean, Jewell, and Jimmy Don. She also leaves her paternal and maternal grandmothers, Mrs. Phoebe Farr and Mrs. Mollie Robinson. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at Sidebottom cemetery near Washburn’s Point. JUNIOR COONTZ JUNIOR COONTZ DIED IN KANSAS CITY Junior Dempsey Coontz, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Coontz, died at the home in Kansas City Tuesday April 7 of a heart ailment, which he had been afflicted for a number of years. The body was brought here for burial Tuesday. He leaves his parents, one sister, Normalie and his maternal grandfather, Elmer Weaver of Versailles. MRS. CHARLES DAVENPORT Lennie Hibdon was born April 11, 1886 and died at her home near Barnett on January 8, 1933, aged 47 years, 9 months. She was married to Charlie Davenport in November 1903. To this union were born five children: Horace, Hiram, Herman, Tommie Smith and Maude Smith, all of whom survive her. She leaves two brothers and six sisters as follows: Marion Hibdon of Texas, George Hibdon of Warsaw, Mrs. Lizzie Hayes of Eldon, Ellen Garrison of Glensted, Lillie Garrison of Glensted, Jodie Crabtree of near Marvin, Jan Walters of Gravois Mills and Ida Hayes of Oklahoma and a number of other relatives. Mrs. Davenport was converted to the Pentecostal faith eleven years ago and received her baptism shortly after. She lived a consistent Christian life from that time forward, always ready to give an answer for the hope she professed. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. F. Sanders at the Assembly of God church near Barnett. Interment in Holst cemetery. ESLIE EDGEL RANDOLPH Eslie Edgel Randolph was born May 28, 1915 and died January 3, 1933 at his home near Barnett, aged 17 years and 6 months, son of William A. and Eva L. Randolph. He leaves to mourn his departure three…..(This is all that was saved on this obit) HERMAN OLIVER PURL Herman Oliver Purl, son of Uriah and Maggie Purl was born May 23, 1885 and died on February 8, 1941. Mr. Purl was married to Nancy Isabel McKinley July 1, 1909. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and two sons, Granvil and Vincell, and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Purl had been in failing health for the past year. He had been confined to his bed for several months, but during his long suffering he had been very patient and hopeful. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and was a friend to all he met and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Thou art gone precious darling And this parting brings us grief, Thou art gone, but not forever, For we shall meet, to part, no never. GEORGE W. HIBDON George W. Hibdon, 64 years of age passed away Sunday after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Kidwell Funeral home. Rev. Sidebottom officiated. Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery. ANDY McFARLAND Andy McFarland, 71, died Friday night of a heart attack at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Silvey here. He was born July 14, 1870. He is survived by one sister: Mrs. Dick Calton of Versailles, and a brother, Walter of Joplin. His wife preceded him in death about six years ago. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at Locust south of town. Interment was in Locust cemetery. Rev. Leonard Webb conducted the services. ALBERT LINDSAY Albert Lindsay, formerly of Versailles, but recently of Ottumwa Iowa died at his home there Thursday, October 10. Funeral services were held in that city Sunday. He leaves one son, Gene, formerly of Versailles and a daughter. He was 67 years old. WILLIAM COFFMAN Funeral services for William A. Coffman, son of John Coffman of Eldon, were conducted from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning. The body arrived here from Washington, D.C., Monday. The Lake Ozark chapter of the Disabled Veterans of the World War conducted a military service at the grave at 11 o’clock. Major F.E. Goodman acted as commander in the absence of Matt Dolby, and the Rev. W. W. Jones took Major’s position. J. L. WOOD J L. Wood was born April 6, 1876 and departed this life Oct. 12, 1941 at the age of 65 years, 6 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Rosa M. Jobe, Oct. 15, 1899. To this union 11 children were born, four of whom preceded him to the Great Beyond. At a very early age he professed faith in Christ, and was united with the Baptist church. His father and mother and two sisters preceded him in death. A beautiful service of tribute, love and respect for a good man was arranged and conducted at Union Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating. The pallbearers were Herman Jobe, Don Bowline, Pete Cooper, Jim McKinley, Berge Bunch, and Bert Hess. Interment was made in Union cemetery. CRISSY ANN DAVENPORT Mrs. Crissy Ann Davenport was born December 24, 1865, in Morgan County Mo., and departed this life May 14, 1941. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pee Hibdon and spent her girlhood in this and surrounding communities. While still a young girl she gave her heart to Christ and has since been a most faithful Christian. She will always be remembered as a kind and loving mother who has endeared herself to the many who knew her. On November 19, 1882, she was married to John S. Davenport. To this union 11 children were born. Two infants preceded her in death, also a son, Davy Davenport and her husband John S. Davenport. Mrs. Davenport is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Minerva Simons of Eldon and seven sons, Andy Davenport, who has for many years lived in the West; Johnny Davenport of Kansas City, Mo., Pee Davenport, of Monroe, Ark; Sterli8ng Davenport of Jefferson City; Henry Davenport of Eldon; Tom Davenport of Eldon; and Raymond of the home; and two living stepchildren, Frank Davenport of Eldon and Dollie Pippin, Success, Ark.; forty-two grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Her parents and two brothers preceded her in death, leaving to survive her one sister; Mrs. Julie Davenport, of Eldon; and six brothers, Billy Hibdon, of Pruvis Mo.; Carnie, Johnnie, and Ted, of Gravois Mills; Jerry, of Stover, Mo.; and Gerard, of Talahana, Okla. Mrs. Davenport’s sweet personality and loving service to others will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Kays Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roy Martin had charge of the service. Grandsons acted as pallbearers and granddaughters carried the flowers. Interment was made in Union Cemetery. ISAAC NEWTON BOYCE CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIED TUESDAY One of Morgan County’s Oldest Citizens; and last Veteran of Civil War Judge I N. Boyce, one of Morgan county’s oldest citizens and the last of the Civil War Veterans of Morgan County, died at his home here Tuesday, Oct. 14, following a short illness. Had he lived until October 21 he would have been 95 years old. Isaac Newton Boyce was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on October 21, 1846. He came with his parents to Missouri in 1866 and settled near Rocky Mount in Miller County. He volunteered in Co. K First Pennsylvania Cavalry, February 17, 1864 and served on the Union side until the end of the war. He was mustered out at Harrisonburg, Pa. In August 1865. He was married to Elizabeth Russell of Rocky Mount on January 6, 1870 and to this union nine children were born, six of whom are living. Those who survive him are three daughters, Mrs. Uhl Brown of Eufaula, Okla., Mrs. Lena Deibler of McAllister, Okla., and Mrs. Blanch Ratcliff of Windsor; three sons: John of Ft. Scott, Kan., Earnest of Barnett, and Tom of the home. Surviving also are three sisters: Mrs. Leo Wright of Tuscumbia; Mrs. Joe White of Eldon and Mrs. O. G. Duzan of Lowrey City. Mr. Boyce and his family came to Morgan County in 1909 and bought a farm east of town where he lived until 1918, when they moved to Versailles. He was elected as Judge of the Eastern District on the Republican ticket in which capacity he served one term. He joined the Baptist church fifty-five years ago. He was a member of the G.A.R. post at Eldon. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. B. F. Kennedy of St. Louis officiating, assisted by Rev. E. B. Woods. A mixed quartette composed of Edgar F. Carpenter, Mrs. Lloyd Buchannan, Mrs. Birtle Huff and Ben L. Rickard sang "Rock of Ages". A short service was held in Eldon and burial was in a cemetery near Eldon. MRS. DORSEY HIBDON Mrs. Dorsey Hibdon died at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Boonville hospital where she recently underwent a major operation. She is survived by her husband, and two children, Mrs. Curtis Hess of Rocky Mount and Roscoe Sumner of Versailles. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian church with Rev. L. Stefffens officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles cemetery. S. N. NEWTON Services for Dr. S. N. Newton Held Sunday Well-known Physician Here Died Friday After Several Months Illness Funeral Services for Dr. Samuel N. Newton were conducted at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home Versailles. Dr. Z.N. Williams of Columbia and Rev. Val Strader of the Versailles Methodist Church conducted the services. Dr. Newton had been ill for several months. His immediate death was caused by hemorrhage of the stomach. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a member of he Board of Directors of The Bank of Versailles. He had practiced here for about nineteen years, and, before his health interfered, was considered one of the best doctors in this vicinity. Dr. Newton was born Nov. 12 in 1875, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Newton of High Point, Mo. He received his early education at Clarksburg and then attended St. Louis Medical School. He graduated there in April 1907 and was president of his class. In 1922 he took a post graduate course at New York School for Physicians. He was then practicing at Stover but after completing the post graduate course he moved to Versailles where he has been located ever since. On Nov. 23, 1909, he married Minnie Koch, who preceded him in death. Oh Jan. 23, 1935, he married Miss Ross Burns, who survives him. Besides his widow he leaves two sisters: Mrs. George Tsing of High Point and Mrs. J.E. Miller of Cathay, Calif.; one brother: Ivan Newton of Elmwood, Ill.; and a nephew: Gene Bartram of Versailles now serving in the United States Army. RALPH HAYES RALPH HAYES KILLED AT DESOTO KANSAS Ralph Hayes, 24 years of age, was killed accidentally on Monday March 15, while working on construction work at the Sunflower Ordinance plant in DeSoto Kansas. Mr. Hayes had been employed at DeSoto since December and was operating a large caterpillar tractor. Witnesses of the accident stated they thought the clutch failed to work and the tractor went over a 30-foot embankment, pinning Mr. Hayes underneath. The body was taken to the Frye funeral home in Olathe, Kansas, and brought to Versailles on Wednesday. Mr. Hayes was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sine Hayes and was born and reared in the Versailles and Barnett community. He was married to the former Miss Pauline Myers September 24th here in Versailles, by the Rev. E.B. Woods and they have been making their home in DeSoto. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Hayes, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sine Hayes of Boonesboro, Mo.; four sisters: Mrs. Eula Woods of California, Mrs. Dorothy Bishop of New Franklin, Mrs. Hazel Moser of Boonesboro and Bonnie Lee of the home; four brothers: Clyde f Lincoln, Shirley of Overland Park, Kansas and Douglas and Charles of the home, and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o’clock at the Hopewell Church and interment in the cemetery there. Kidwell Undertakers were in charge of the arrangements. CLARENCE SILVEY CLARENCE SILVEY DIED IN TOPEKA, KANSAS Clarence Leslie Silvey, son of C.R. and Della Silvey, was born August 20, 1890 and passed away November 5th 1941 at St. Francis hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He spent his boyhood days at Barnett and Versailles. He was married 25 years ago to Miss Melva Marriott and they have since made their home. Mr. *Marriott* is survived by his wife and two sons, Corporal C.L. Silvey of Camp Robinson, Arkansas and Robert William of Topeka and one granddaughter, Judith Ann Silvey, his mother, Mrs. C. R. Silvey, one sister, Mrs. Kenneth P. Hunter of Versailles; four brothers: Oral V. Silvey of Versailles, George R. of Dawson, Minn., Ray of Los Angeles, California and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father and was converted twenty years ago and was a true Christian to the last. His cheery laughter will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at the Penwell Chapel November 7th by Rev. Ried of Emporia, Kansas. The floral offering was beautiful. His remains were laid to rest in the Topeka cemetery. Those attending from Versailles were: Mrs. C.R. Silvey, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunter and daughter, Lily Mae and son, Darrel; Mrs. W.T. Marriott, Mr. and Mrs. O.V. Silvey, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cox; from Kansas City the following: Mrs. Wilma Cook and baby, Naomi and Jesse Hunter, Mrs. Helen Williams and Robert Marriott. **Apparent error in newspaper- should be Silvey** IDA BELLE CORNETT MRS. BERRY CORNETT DIED DECEMBER 21ST Ida Belle Irwin, daughter of White and Louise Irwin was born in Camden County, March 28, 1885. She passed away at her home in Barnett, Mo. Dec. 21, 1942 at the age of 57. On April 5, 1907 she was married to Berry L. Cornett. To this union four children were born. The two surviving are Pvt. Ralph Cornett, Camp Hale, Colo., and Harold Cornett of Barnett. Besides her husband and sons she also leaves her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harold Cornett and infant daughter, two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Elmer Cornett, James Irwin and George Irwin, all of Gravois Mills and Mrs. Eva Kelsay of Jefferson City. Her parents, 3 sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. When in her late teens Mrs. Cornett became a member of the river View Baptist Church. She will always be remembered for her cheerfulness, patience and her devotion to her loved ones. She was a good wife and mother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Cornett lay in state at her home in Barnett until 10:00 a.m. Thursday when funeral services were held at the Barnett church by Rev. Chester Lindsay. Friends acting as pallbearers were Dorsey Hardin, Dewey McGinnis, Gomer Duzan, Clyde Downing, Ben Dutcher and Florence Routon. Interment was made in the Big Rock cemetery directed by Kays Funeral Home of Eldon. DEAN RATCLIFF Dean Ratcliff, 45, well-known resident of Morgan County, died at the Osteopathic clinic here Tuesday of a heart attack suffered Monday from which he never rallied. Dean Charles Ratcliff was born March 24, 1896, the son of Frank and Etta Ann Ratcliff. He spent his entire life in Morgan County, except for a short period spent at Odessa and Kansas City. The past year he and his family had been living at Stover. On September 1, 1923, he was married to Mildred Williams at Warrensburg. He is survived by his wife and two children, Nadean and Bobby Earl. He also leaves one sister, Miss Ella Ratcliff of Versailles and a number of other relations and friends. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock this afternoon (Thursday), Rev. Val Strader officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Spurlock, D.J. Spurlock, Cecil….(the rest of the obituary is missing). M. D. CANTRELL M. D. CANTRELL DIED TODAY Bulletin M. D. Cantrell, 81, died at noon today at his home in Versailles. His wife died last week. He is survived by five children: Mrs. Russell Murray of Eldon, Mrs. George Hanks of Kansas City, Sanford Cantwell of Purvis, Ben Cantwell of Versailles and Mrs. J. M. Fain of Kansas City. EVERETT L. BAKE KILLED IN ACTION Mrs. Laverne Bake of Versailles received a message from the War Department today (Thursday) informing her that her husband, Pfc. Everett L. Bake, was killed on Palau Island in the Western Carolinas, on September 25th. Pfc. Bake, prior to his entry into the service, attended Versailles high school and for some time was employed at the Goodman shoe Store, operated at that time by Ben F. Goodman. Immediately before his entering the service, Everett had employment in Kansas City. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bake of this city. AGNES TURNER JOHN TURNER MOTHER AND SON DROWN IN LAKE (Special to The Capital) Versailles Mo., June 25__. Mrs. Agnes Turner and her five year old son, John, drowned at 8:30 o’clock tonight in a small lake on their farm 8 miles south of Versailles, near Lake End Camp. It was said that the boy was noticed walking into the lake, which is about 10 feet deep, by his small sister, who called to the mother. Mrs. Turner, the wife of M. J. Turner, rushed to the water and in her anxiety to reach her son slipped down a deep embankment and fell into the water and drowned before she could recover from the fall. The sister then went for her father who it was believed was at the farmhouse. Divers searched for the bodies of the victims and Mrs. Turner’s body was recovered 45 minutes after she fell into the lake and the boy’s body was found shortly after 11 o’clock. Coroner Lloyd Buchanan was called to the scene. An inquest probably will be held Saturday. GERALD WHEAT GERALD WHEAT DIED EARLY THIS MORNING Gerald Wheat, son of Mrs. Ethel Wheat of Versailles, died at a hospital in Kansas City this morning. (Thursday) after several weeks illness. He had been a patient in the Boonville hospital for several weeks and was removed to Kansas City Wednesday night for special treatment. He had been suffering from mastoid and inner ear trouble. The body will be brought to the Kidwell Funeral Home this afternoon. Funeral arrangements have not been made. EVA ETTA CANTRELL MRS. MARVIN CANTRELL DIES Mrs. Marvin Cantrell died at her home in Versailles Tuesday, October 21. Eva Etta Cantrell was born December 4, 1868 in Miller County. She leaves her husband and one son and one brother, Willie Vaughn to mourn her passing. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Shank at the home Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery. ROSE ANN HIBDON MRS. DORSEY HIBDON DIED LAST WEEK Mrs. Dorsey Hibdon died at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Boonville hospital where she recently underwent a major operation. She is survived by her husband, and two children, Mrs. Curtis Hess of Rocky Mount and Roscoe Sumner of Versailles. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o’clock at the Christian church with Rev. L. Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Versailles cemetery. LUCY HATLER MRS. LUCY HATLER DIED LAST NIGHT Mrs. Lucy Hatler, aged resident of Barnett, died last night. Mrs. Hatler, who was the widow of Dr. W. L. Hatler, suffered a stroke several days ago. Mrs. Hatler is survived by three children: a daughter, Mrs. Walter Beanland of Stockton Calif., who came several days ago to be with her mother; and two sons: C. L. of Barnett and L. A. of Fresno, Calif. Funeral will be tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at Barnett church. Burial at Big Rock. ALMA CRENSHAW MISS ALMA CRENSHAW Miss Alma Crenshaw, 19, of Leeton, daughter of James Crenshaw, also of that place, died at the Bothwell hospital at 2:10 o’clock yesterday morning. She had been a patient at the hospital since March 10. The body was taken to Leeton. WILLIAM M. COLLIER WILLIAM M. COLLIER DIED DECEMBER 17 William M. Collier, son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Collier was born June 14, 1886 and passed away at his home December 17, 1942 at the age of 76. He spent his entire life in Morgan County near the farm home where he was born. In 1892 he was married to Miss Emma Willson, daughter of Houston and Sarah Willson. To them nine children were born five of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Collier; 3 sons: Lawrence of Portland, Oregon, Wm. A. of Pasadena, California and James H. of Gravois Mills, Mo. One daughter, Neva Collier of the home and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. When a very young man, Mr. Collier was converted to the Christian faith and became a member of the Baptist Church. He was most diligent in the Lords work seeking throughout his entire life to christianize his community. He will be sadly missed by his family, neighbors and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 11:00 a.m. December 19 by Rev. R. H. Nolte of Versailles. Pallbearers were Orville Adams, Ivy Morrison, Nelson Wilson, Emmett Frazier, Glen Stakes and Ralph Purvis. Interment was made in the Silvey cemetery, directed by the Kays Funeral Home in Eldon. The Collier family is most appreciative of every kindness extended during Mr. Collier’s illness and death and wish to thank every one who helped in any way. MRS. JIM CAMPBELL MRS. JUM CAMPBELL DIES Mrs. Jim Campbell died at the home of her son Harold Campbell west of Versailles Tuesday evening, November 17, after a long illness. She is survived by four children: Mrs. Bessie Ponzar of St. Louis, Mrs. Willie Webb Harold and Milton Campbell of Versailles. Her husband preceded her in death on October 17, 1940. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon (Wednesday) at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in the City cemetery. HERMAN LLOYD HESS Herman Lloyd Hess was born January 17, 1915 and passed away January 2, 1938 at the age of 22 years 11 months and 15 days. As a boy Herman was reared in the good home of his parents in Morgan County, near Barnett and Versailles. He graduated from the Routon rural school. The deceased was married to Miss Dona Belle Houser, May 26, 1934. They resided near Barnett, until she passed away July 9, 1937. Herman became a christian shortly after his wife’s death. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his parents, Everett Franklin and Nellie Birdine Hess; three brothers: Raymond, Billy and Donald Hess; two sisters: Ruth and Mrs. Marion Noyse, all of Versailles; his grandparents: P. M. Sidebottom and Mr. and Mrs. William Hess; also a host of other relatives and friends. He will be missed by his family and those who knew him, but our loss in Heaven’s gain. Funeral services were held in the Union Point Baptist church, interment was in the Union Point cemetery on January 4. Rev. Fred Morris, pastor of the Assembly of God church was in charge of the service. ANNA BELLE LINDSEY FUNERAL SERVICES FOR ANNA BELLE LINDSEY Funeral services for Anna Belle Lindsey, who died at her home in Versailles, February 17, were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home Saturday, February 19. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell’s Service. A daughter of Henry and Emma Pryor, Mrs. Lindsey was born in Versailles September 19, 1879. She spent her entire life in this community. Her husband, Albert Lindsey, preceded her in death about three years ago. She is survived by one brother, George Pryor, and a number of other relatives. Rev. A. L. Burnett, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, was in charge of the service. NELLIE MAHER RUNYAN MRS. HELEN RUNYAN PHILLIPS IVY RUNYAN THREE KILLED IN TRAIN-CAR CRASH Three Morgan Countians were killed last Friday when their car crashed with an east bound Rock Island freight train. Mrs. Nellie Maher Runyan, 17, was killed instantly; Mrs. Helen Runyan Phillips died enroute to the hospital at Eldon; and Ivy Runyan died later at the Eldon hospital. The latter was a brother of Mrs. Phillips and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Runyan. Mrs. Phillips was the teacher of Hubbard school south of Versailles. She was married about a month ago to Frank Phillips, a service man who has been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood but is being transferred to California. The Runyan family lives in the Rocky Mount vicinity. BEULAH SCARBROUGH ANDREW Mrs. Beulah Scarbrough Andrew was born October 22, 1905 and died February 6 at a hospital in Stafford, Kansas where she had undergone an operation. She was 34 years old. She was married to Thomas Andrew in 1928. Besides her husband she leaves nine children: Hubert, Paul, Vernon, Bertha, Ivan, Violet, Ruth Jane, John Charles and Janice Fay all of Seward, Kansas. She also leaves her mother: Mrs. Dolly Scarbrough, one niece, Miss Velma Houser, three uncles: Alfred Sidebottom, Willie Sidebottom and Charley Sidebottom all of near Gravois Mills. Mrs. Andrews joined the church at the age of sixteen and lived a true Christian life. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. MISS DOLLIE CRUM The entire community was saddened Tuesday morning when the death angel came into our midst and claimed Miss Dollie Crum after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Dolly was 19 years of age, just in the bloom of life and was loved by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed in her home and community. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in the loss of a loving daughter and sister, but our loss is her gain for Dollie has passed from the cares of this life and is safe in the arms of Jesus. She has joined her loved ones who have gone before and now waits for us on that peaceful shore. Funeral services were conducted at Blue Springs Church, Wednesday by Rev. Wood and she was tenderly laid to rest in the Lamb Cemetery by the side of her mother. JOHN ELLIS JOHN ELLIS, 84, DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING John Ellis, 84, died suddenly at his home in Versailles Wednesday morning after a short illness. Mr. Ellis was well-known in and around Versailles, having spent most of his life here. He is survived by three sons: Bob of Kansas City, Roy of Excelsior Springs and Harry of Versailles. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 this morning (Thursday) at the Kidwell Funeral Home. ROBERT E. LIVESAY ROBERT E. LIVESAY DIED JULY 3rd WAS KNOWN AS "THE SILVER-TONGUED ORATOR" DURING HIGH SCHOOL DAYS Robert E. Livesay, 22, son of the late Robert M. Livesay and Mrs. Livesay, passed away at the home of his mother here in the late afternoon of July 3, after an illness which covered a period of four and a half months. Sarcoma of the bone, a disease which affected every bone of his body but principally the skull and spine, caused his death. Robert was born March 28, 1915 in Versailles and lived here the greater part of his life. He attended the schools here and graduated from high school in 1931. For two years he attended Central College at Fayette, leaving there in 1933. Since that time he had been studying law at Georgetown University, Washington, D. C. He would have graduated from that institution this spring had his illness not come upon him. Since going to Washington Robert had been employed by the Home Owners Loan Corporation in the criminal and investigation division and had proved to be a valuable employee. He was united in marriage with Miss Lillian L. Gay at Annapolis Maryland, November 21, 1936, who survives him. He also leaves his mother: Mrs. Mary Livesay, two brothers: James M. and Minor C. all of Versailles, and one sister Mrs. Virginia Cox of Ballinger, Texas. Robert united with the Methodist church when ten years of age. He attended church and Sunday school regularly and was secretary of the church school here from 1928 to 1931. He was also leader of the Epworth League for a time. During his high school days here Robert distinguished himself as a scholar and due to his speaking ability was called "the silver tongued orator." He was honest and kind and it was his greatest ambition to climb to the top in the law profession. His generosity and kindness felt by all those who knew him best will be sadly missed. Funeral services were held at the Versailles Methodist church Tuesday July 6 at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Z. M. Williams of Columbia, a former pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery. DAVE NEBEL Memorial services were held for David Nebel at the Mt. Zion Mennonite Church northeast of Versailles at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. His friends and relatives gathered to pay respect to the memory of Mr. Nebel and to inter the bones used in the trial against Sousley. The following obituary was given to the Statesman this week. David K. Nebel, son of Joseph and Fanny Klopfenstein Nebel was born near Wayland, Iowa, November 10, 1895 died on or about Feb. 24, 1936, aged 40 years 3 months 14 days. He grew to manhood on a farm near Wayland, taught school two terms and was drafted for war service in 1918. Because of consciencious reasons he declined to serve in the army, and was then placed on a farm near Versailles, Mo. After the close of the war he lived and continued to work in the farming community northeast of Versailles. On Dec. 29, 1921 he was married to Pearl Diener, daughter of M. M. Diener. To this union four children were born Paul, Daniel, Joseph Diener, Carol Amanda and Lynda Caroline. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Diener, who departed this life Jan. 6, 1936 and one sister, Amanda, who passed away in 1926. He is survived by his wife, his aged parents, one brother, Frank Nebel of Wayland, Iowa, and one son and two daughters as well as a large number of other relatives. By occupation he was a farmer. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind neighbor, was industrious and continually maintained an honest upright life which won for him the love and respect of all who knew him. In youth he accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite church to which he was faithful until the end. For many years he served as Sunday school superintendent and on the board of trustees at the Mt. Zion Mennonite church. The family wishes to express thanks to the neighbors and friends, who assisted them during this bereavement. JAMES GRISWOLD JR. James Griswold Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Griswold died at his home near Fortuna, December 25, at the age of 21 years 7 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother of near Fortuna, three sisters, Florence, Gladys and Virginia of Los Angeles, Calif., and four brothers, Lester and Myron of Sedalia Mo. And Orie and Howard of Fortuna. GENE HILL GENE HILL DIED IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA Word has been received here of the death of Gene Hill in the State of California. Mr. Hill was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hill of East Palestine, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted in the West and the body taken to East Palestine for burial. Mr. Hill leaves his wife, a daughter, Betty, and a son, David; his father and mother; a sister, Martha Hill of New York City and a brother, Billy Hill, of the home. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hill resided in Versailles a number of years and their many friends in this community offer sincere sympathy to them in their bereavement. MR. & MRS. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR VERSAILES COUPLE Joint funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Kidwell Funeral parlors for Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson of Versailles. Mrs. Johnson died Wednesday, March 8, after several days illness from influenza which later developed into pneumonia. Mr. Johnson had been in ill health for some time but took influenza and later suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in is death Thursday. Mrs. Johnson was born June 12, 1878 the daughter of Frank and Pricilla Willson. She was married to Mr. Johnson in 1928. She is survived by five daughters and four sons by a previous marriage, her mother, four brothers and one sister. Mr. Johnson was born March 10, 1872 and came to Morgan County from Quincy Illinois about fourteen years ago. He is survived by a son by a previous marriage. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were members of he Assembly of God Church and funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lillian Steffens of that church. Burial was made in one grave in the city cemetery. TURNER KIDWELL TURNER KIDWELL DIES SUDDENLY SUNDAY NIGHT William Turner Kidwell, rural mail carrier on route No. 4 here for the last 17 years, died at his home late Sunday night of a heart attack. He had been in ill health the past two months but had shown much improvement recently. He was 51 years old. Mr. Kidwell, a World War veteran, was born July 6, 1887 in Versailles, a son of Joshua and Elizabeth Kidwell. He enlisted in the army April 16, 1915 and served five years in service. He was married to Sarah Cooper of Otterville, June 19, 1923, and they became the parents of six children, four of whom survive: William T. Jr., Mary, Betty Ann, and Dwain, all of the home. Besides his widow he also leaves four brothers: Clyde, Ab, Robert and Sam all of Versailles and one sister: Mrs. Frank Munsom of Lock Springs, Mo. Mr. Kidwell was a member of he Walter Elkins post 2508 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Sedalia. Members of this post assisted by one member of the Eldon camp, performed the military funeral services, which were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home at four o’clock. Rev. E. B. Woods delivered the sermon. A duet composed of Mrs. Lloyd Buchanan and Mrs. Ray Williams sang "I’m A Pilgrim" and "Face to Face" accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Walta Franse. Pallbearers were post office employees: E. E. Archer, John Earp, N. H. Newkirk, Sam Morris, W. E. Jolly, Ben Rickard, Forney Berkstresser and Bill Rumans. Members of the Legion Auxiliary were in charge of the flowers. The sunset military service with "taps" was performed at the grave Mr. Kidwell was one of the best known and most beloved men of this community as was evidenced by the large number of friends from here and surrounding towns who attended the last rites. SAMANTHA FRANCIS MARRIOTT MRS. DEE MARRIOTT, 82, DIES HERE Samantha Francis Marriott was born January 27, 1857 in Morgan county Missouri and departed this life March 13, 1939, being 82 years, _month and 14 days of age. She was the daughter of David and Abbie Craig. She was united in marriage to Charles Martin (better known as Dee) Marriott August 31, 1873. To this union eleven children were born, five of whom survive. They are: Malissia Grace, Jefferson City; Dora Pontius, Cale Marriott, Young Marriott, all of Stover Mo.; and Wesley Marriott, Versailles; also 28 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death March 1, 1937. She united with the Ritchie Baptist Church many years ago and lived a faithful member to the end. She also leaves to mourn her passing, one brother, David Craig of Los Angeles, Calif., a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. A loved one from our midst has gone. A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our homes That never can be filled The Children MARY VIRGINIA HUFFMAN ENSMINGER MRS. JAMES ENSMINGER DIES NEAR HERE Mary Virginia Huffman was born February 27, 1859 in Morgan county, Missouri. The daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann Moore Huffman. She was married to James Ensminger, September 6, 1896. To this union was born one daughter: Mrs. Joe Hilderbrand. She is also survived by her husband, three granddaughters and one sister. Seven brothers and four sisters having preceded her in death. She had spent her entire life in Morgan County. She was a member of the Versailles Methodist church. Her death came quite unexpectedly at her home a few miles east f Versailles. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Versailles by E. B. Woods, Assisted by the Rev. J. E. McDonald. CLARA ELLIOTT IS FOUND DEAD IN CAR OFF HIGHWAY (Newspaper dated January 6, 1943) Miss Clara Elliott, resident of Versailles, was found dead in her Ford coupe about a mile east of Barnett, Mo., about f o’clock Saturday afternoon. She had not been heard from since she left her home last Wednesday to go to Jefferson City. The car had left the pavement of highway 52 and went nearly 300 yards through mud and into a field, breading down a wife fence. It is believed she had been in the car since last Wednesday, and may have died from a heart ailment. It appeared according to Coroner L. E. Buchanan of Morgan County, that she had tried to get her car out of the field and passed away. The car was still in gear and the ignition was turned on. According to relatives Miss Elliott left Versailles, about noon Wednesday and was to be with a sister in Jefferson City where she had hoped to obtain a government position. She had been working in a defense plant, manufacturing tents, at Versailles and recently the shift on which she had been working had been laid off. She was a former schoolteacher at Versailles. The body was taken to the Kidwell Funeral home in Versailles and will be held there pending a post-mortem and an inquest to be held Monday. Surviving is a brother: Private Sam Elliott, Jefferson Barracks, who had arrived in Versailles a few hours after she departed; also David Elliott of Colorado and Conway Elliott of California; three sisters: Mrs. Joe Thurston of Jefferson City, Mrs. Ruth Parsons and Mrs. George Rumans both of Versailles. LOGAN OLIVER SOUSLEY Logan Oliver Sousley was born in Camden county Missouri on August 20, 1887 and departed this life April 8th, 1943, at the Boonville hospital at the age of 55 years, 7 months and 19 days. He was married to Lou Emma Walls, September 11, 1910, and to this union 13 children were born: Geo. Sousley of Los Angeles Calif.; Mrs. Nellie Pipes of Kirksville, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret Hays, Mrs. Ethel Bishop and Mrs. Lucille Vogt of Versailles; Oliver Sousley, north of Versailles; Ruby Sousley, who preceded him in death in 1941; Raymond, Audrey, Norman, Donald, Phylliss and Robert of the home. Also he is survived by his mother: Mrs. Eliza Kelley of Versailles; one brother: Clyde Sousley of Higginsville, Mo.; a half brother: Nathan Kelley of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and half brother Willie Kelley of Perryville, Mo. He professed faith in Christ several years ago and united with a Baptist church in Camden County and reassured members of his family before his death that he was prepared to go. Mr. Sousley spent practically all of his life in Camden and Morgan counties, and at the time of his death resided on a farm east of Versailles. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30, conducted by Rev. H. E. Jenkins, pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Versailles and the body laid to rest in the City Cemetery. MRS. ROBERT RATCLIFF GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Mrs. Robert Ratcliff died at her home, two miles north of Excelsior, December 18, 1915, aged 70 years, 2 months and 18 days. She had been in failing health for some time. She was born in Greensburg, Indiana, October 1, 1845. Her maiden name was Fannie Morgan. When quite young she came with her parents to Missouri. She was married to John Ratcliff June 10, 1866. He died a few years ago. To this union eight children were born, four boys and four girls, as follows: Elzer Ratcliff of New Mexico; Albert Ratcliff, of Rocky Ford, Colo. Sam Ratcliff of New Mexico, Dan Ratcliff of near High Point, Mrs. August Laudel of Clinton Mo., Mrs. Wm. Hill of Rov, New Mexico, Mrs. Ed James of Stockton, and ____, Mrs. John S___, of near High Point. (Possibly Sport) She joined the Baptist church at the age of twelve years and was a handworker because of Christianity. Deceased was married to Robert Ratcliff, June 20, 1904. (Poss. 1914). Funeral services were conducted at the High Point Baptist church, December 19, 1915. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family in their great loss. ____ We miss thee from our home dear mother. We miss thee from thy place. A shadow o’er our life is cast. We miss the sunshine of thy face. ELIZABETH BRISCOE ROSS MOSELEY MRS. H. C. MOSELEY, 83, PASSED AWAY THURSDAY Mrs. Elizabeth Brisco Ross Moseley, daughter of Richard Shapley and Mary Jane Ross, was born on October 14, 1857 in Lincoln county, Mo. She was married to H. C. Moseley October 6, 1875 at Hawkpoint, Lincoln County, and Mo. To this union ten children were born. Three daughters preceded her in death. She leaves her husband, H. C. Moseley and seven children: Mrs. Lyda Forester, Aurora, Mo.; George Moseley f Moriarty, New Mexico, Guy Moseley, of Rocky Mount, Mo.; Henry Moseley, flagstaff, Ariz.’ Benjamin Moseley, Bakersfield, Calif.; Earnest Moseley, Flagstaff, Ariz.; Mrs. Clara Barkley, Moriarty, new Mexico; and 48 grandchildren; also many friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Moseley professed faith in Christ and united with Blue Spring Baptist Church 49 years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life until the day o her death, March 13, 1941 at the age of 83 years 4 months and 26 days. Mr. and Mrs. Moseley have lived near Rocky Mount, Mo. For about fifty years. Sorrowing relatives and friends paid loving tribute to Mrs. Moseley in a service held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Blue Spring Church, where she had been a member for so long. Rev. Bill Williams conducted the service. Interment was made in Blue Springs cemetery under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home. CARD OF THANKS We wish t thank our many friends for their kind assistance and words of comfort to us during the recent illness and death of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Moseley. Words cannot express our deep appreciation for the help and kindness shown. H. C. Moseley and family MASIE WHIPPLE REA MR. MASIE REA DIED IN ST. LOUIS WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED ON OCT. 17 BY ACCIDENT TRUCK PASSED OVER BODY WHEN SHE JUMPED TO SAVE HERSELF AND BACK WAS BROKEN Masie Whipple Rea was born near Rocky Mount, Miller County, Mo., Jan. 14, 1887. Died in the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 17, 1927, being at the time of her death, 40 years, 11 months and 3 days old. On Oct. 17, 1927, while moving from the J. M. Neville farm, about 2-½ miles southwest of Eldon, Sister Rea jumped from the truck which they were moving, when the gearing in the rear axle gave way. While coming up the hill just west of the Jewel Cotton farm, the truck started back down the hill. When she jumped from it, the front part of the truck passed over her. She was seriously injured. On Saturday following she was taken to the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis, where she was taken care of until she died on Dec. 17, 1927, living just 2 months. She was married to Mr. W. A. Rea, Oct. 8, 1905. She was converted some time during the year 1905 and united with the Union Baptist Church south of Rocky Mount. Later she moved her membership to Central Church, remaining there until last August when she and Bro. Rea united with the aurora Springs Baptist Church of which she remained a faithful member until death. It has truly been said, "If ever there was a Christian, Masie was one." She loved her church and Sunday school. The first word the writer heard her say after she was hurt was, "I hope God will let me live long enough to teach my Sunday school class just once more." Her last words of warning were, "Live Right and be Ready to meet Death." Bro. And Sister Rea received, while in St. Louis something like 100 letters from their many friends. She leaves to mourn her, husband, two brothers and a host of friends. The body was shipped to Eldon Monday night, Dec. 19, 1927 and on Wednesday Dec. 21, the funeral was held in the Baptist church at Eldon by her pastor, Rev. C. E. Hedrick, in the presence of large congregation of sorrowing friends. The text was John 17-4, "I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." After the funeral, the body was taken t the Union Cemetery, south of Rocky Mount, and laid to rest beside that of her mother, to await the great day the Lord tells us about. She was always ready to do what she could for her Lord and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. But all things work together for good to them that love the Lord. Weep not as others that have no hope. Though she has gone, She will live on, In the minds of the people here, And some sweet day We will meet again, In that City Bright and Clear. DAVID CORNETT David Cornett, well known in this and surrounding communities, passed away at his home near Barnett December 27th at the age of 82. In 1880 he was united in marriage to Margaret Alice Kays, who survives him. Four children were born to them: Daisy Downing of the home, Berry and Walter of Barnett and Jeffie, who preceded his father in death at the age of six. Funeral services were held at Barnett Tuesday afternoon with interment in Big Rock cemetery. Grandsons acted as pallbearers. T. J. PADGETT T. J. PADGETT DIED YESTERDAY AT AGE OF 87 PIONEER RESIDENT WAS A BLACKSMITH HERE FOR 40 YEARS Versailles lost one of its pioneer citizens on Wednesday of this week when T. J. Padgett passed away after a six weeks illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Bolton. Mr. Padgett was 87 years of age. He was born in North Carolina and came to Versailles at the age of 13 years. Later he was married to the former Susan Alice Merriott, who preceded him in death in 1934. He spent almost 40 years as a blacksmith here in Versailles and his shop was located where the Tweedie factory now stands and later moved his shop to where the Standard Oil station is now located. Mr. Padgett retired from business about fourteen years ago. He was well known to everyone in the community and was one of its most respected citizens. Mr. Padgett is survived by a son, R. a. Padgett of Shenandoah, Iowa, a daughter, Mrs. J. M. Bolton of the home two grandchildren, Lu Ann and Bobby Patterson and one brother, H. C. Merriott of Nelson, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Versailles, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. R. H. Nolte officiating. Interment will be in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell undertakers were in charge of arrangements. BERT MANCIL MARRIOTT BERT MARRIOTT KILLED IN FALL FROM HORSE Bert Marriott, 31, was killed instantly Saturday night when he fell from his horse enroute to his home a few miles south of Versailles. According to the Morgan County coroner, Marriott sustained a broken neck in the fall. The body was discovered by a neighbor who was on his way home some time after the accident. Bert Mancil Marriott, oldest son of Quince Marriott of Versailles, was born July 3, 1910, and departed this life May 16, 1942, at the age of 31 years, 10 months and 13 days. He attended the Ritchie School and was married to Maude Marple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Marple on April 16, 1933. To this union four sons were born whom he leaves with his wife to mourn his departure. The sons are Darrel Dean, 8, Delmer Gene, 6, Norman Lee, 3, and Jimmy Don, four months. He also leaves his father, two brothers: Henry of Versailles and Clyde of Houston, Texas; three sisters: Mrs. Leon Marriott, Mrs. Leo Murphy and Mrs. Earnest Holloway, all of Versailles, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a member of Ritchie church. Funeral services were conducted at Ritchie at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Leonard Webb, preceded by a short service at 1 o’clock at the Kidwelll Funeral Home. Burial was in Ritchie cemetery. LAURA JEANETTE GRANT LAURA JEANETTE GRANT DIED LAST THURSDAY The Excelsior community was saddened last week by the death of Miss Laura Jeanette Grant, well-known resident of that region. Miss Grant had been ill for two years. Miss Grant was born November] 3, 1888, and died May 14, 1942, at the age of 53. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Grant, who survive her. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Feryal Waller and Mrs. Charley Garber of the Excelsior community; and one brother Burl of the home. Nettie, as her friends knew her, will be greatly missed, for her greatest desire was to help others. She will always be remembered as one who was ready at any time to lend a helping hand wherever she could be of assistance. Funeral services were conducted at the Hopewell church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. Dameron officiating. Burial in the Hopewell cemetery. T. E. HODDY MRS. T. E. HODDY TWO DIE IN SHOOTING NEAR SYRACUSE T. E. HODDY SHOT ESTRANGED WIFE, THEN SHOT HIMSELF AT LOG CABIN FRIDAY A double tragedy occurred in Morgan County last Friday when T. E. Hoddy, operator of the Log Cabin Tavern, near Syracuse, shot his wife with a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, then turned the gun on himself. An inquest was held Friday evening, conducted by Coroner Lloyd Buchanan in the office of Sheriff K. A. Goodman at the Court House in Versailles. The jury was composed of Fisher, C. C. Thorpe, John Thomas, A. C. Thomas, L. l. Knipp and Ralph Salmons. The men were selected at the scene of the tragedy. According to testimony Hoddy and his wife had been having domestic troubles for several months and about six weeks ago he suddenly picked up his belongings and left. He was not heard from until noon Friday when he returned to the Log Cabin on a bus. The shooting followed an argument as to whether there would be a reconciliation. Mrs. Hoddy had on Thursday filed suit for divorce in the Morgan County Circuit Court. After arguing for some time in the living room of the Log Cabin, Hoddy pulled a shotgun from behind a trunk and fired at Mrs. Hoddy, the load striking her in the right side of the throat and neck, severing the jugular vein. She died about 3:33 o’clock after Dr. Theodore Doll had edavored to administer first aid. She died as she was being carried to an ambulance, which had rushed to the scene. Mr. Hoddy went into a bedroom just off the small living room and fired two more shots which ripped away a large portion of his skull. He died instantly. Mr. Hoddy was 65 years old his wife 33. The Hoddys came to Syracuse from Kansa about a year ago and took over the Log Cabin, which is owned by Norman Steens of Sedalia. Mrs. Edna Graves, whose home is six miles northeast of Syracuse, and her nephew, Eldon Smith, were working at the Cabin at the time of the shooting. Also present were a group of soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood who had stopped for dinner. Mrs. Hoddy, a former school teacher, formerly resided in Kansas City and later in Eureka Kansas with her parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Hallett. According to neighbors of the Hoddys, a son of Hoddy by a former marriage, R R. Hoddy of Eureka Kan., Survives. Both bodies were returned to Kansas for burial HANNAH ELIZABETH PURVIS "GRANDMA" PURVIS, OLDEST WHITE WOMAN IN COUNTY, DIED SATURDAY WAS OVER 100 YEARS OLD; IS SURVIVED BY 156 LIVING DESCENDANTS Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth (Grandma) Purvis, oldest white woman in the county was found dead in bed Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lige Dunnaway, with whom she made her home. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. L. G. Christian. Interment was in Versailles Cemetery. Mrs. Purvis celebrated her 100th birthday on October 9. She is survived by 156 living descendants. Hanna Elizabeth Purvis, daughter of Thomas S. and Ema R. Gardner, was born Oct 9, 1840 and departed this life Feb. 15, 1941 at the age of 100 years 4 months and 6 days. She came with her parents to Brazito, Cole County, Mo., at the age of 9 years. She was married o Andrew Jackson Purvis Jan. 25, 1860. Her husband passed away Feb. 17, 1919 at Versailles Mo. To this union were born 11 children, 8 girls and 3 boys. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. Those living are: Mrs. Laura Phillips of Versailles Mo. H.R. Purvis of Boonville, Missouri Mrs. J. D. Pippen f Miami, Oklahoma Mrs. Lige Dunnaway of Versailles, Mo. Mrs. J. W. Cochran of Kansas City, Kansas Mrs. Annie Stapleton, Climax Springs, Mo. Mrs. H. H. Daugherty of Littleton Colorado There are 45 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. In all there are 156 living descendents. In early life she joined the Christian church of Purvis Mo. In later years she and her husband transferred their membership to the Mennonite church of Purvis, Mo. Through the long years she held to her faith with confidence and sincerity and was ready and anxious to go when her Master called. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, February 17, at 2:00 o’clock at the Versailles Baptist Church. Rev. L. G. Christian was the officiating minister. Interment was made in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell funeral Service. MARTHA JANE EVANS Funeral services for Mrs. Chas. H. Evans who died Tuesday, October 7, were held Thursday, October 9, at the home of her son, W. H. Evans, south of Versailles. Services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Smith of Brumley. Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery. Martha Jane Evans was born at Athens, Ohio on November 24, 1857, and died at her home near Versailles, Mo. on Oct 7, 1941, at the age of 83 years and 10 months. She was he eldest daughter of William Salyars and Almira Phillips Salyars. On August 9, 1885, she was united in marriage to Charles Henry Evans at Estherville, Ia. To this union were born four children: Etta Almia Evans and Lois Frances Evans Davis, both of whom preceded her in death, and Charles Glovis Evans and William Henry Evans of Versailles, Mo. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and two sons, an adopted son, Earl Evans of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren – Mrs. Ruby Evans and Charles Perry Evans of Kansas City; Mrs. Frances Merriott of Versailles; Junior, Evelyn and Wyoma Evans of Versailles; six great-grandchildren; five brothers: Webster Salyars of Merwin Mo.; Glen Salyars of Estherville, Iowa; Harvey Salyars of Versailles, Mo.; Willie Salyars of Dalhart, Texas and Roy Salyars of Windsor, Mo. She was a true and loving wife and mother, always ready and willing to help and care for others. She joined the church at the age of 16 and worked diligently in the church. She started several Sunday schools, the last one being at her home at Evansview over 17 years ago. She often told her children and grandchildren of the times when her mother helped the soldiers in the Civil War as they came by her home; also how she, as a girl, played ball with Jesse and Frank James and how they hung old Bill Younger on his gate post because he married again. She and her husband lived at Estherville, Iowa, Galveston, Texas and Sedalia Mo. Before moving here. She spent the past several years in the home of her son W. H. Evans.