[102] Hale, Iva Isabell Worl, the daughter of William Hubert and Emma Cleo (Van Arsdale) Worl, was born November 16, 1933 in Nishnabotna, Missouri. She passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at North View Manor Nursing Home, Tarkio, Missouri at the age of 72 years. Isabell attended a Nishnabotna country school.

In 1948, Isabell was united in marriage to Robert Collins. They made their home in Fairfax, and became the parents of one daughter Patricia Ann. They were later divorced. In 1952, she was united in marriage to James Warren Block. They made their home in Avoca, Iowa and became the parents of one son, James Bernard. James passed away in 1958. In 1975, Isabell was united in married to Virgil Ray Hale. Virgil passed away in November of 1988.

Isabell enjoyed her grandchildren, fishing, hunting, gardening and music.

Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ann Wilcoxson and her husband, Jim, Mound City, Missouri, one son, James Bernard Block and his wife, Bonnie, Clarinda, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; niece, Janet Radley and husband, Richard, Fairfax, Missouri; two sisters, Hermie Lucille Schroeder and Sharon Ann King; two brothers, Marvin William Worl and Billy Joe Worl; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Isabell was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell Leon, Fredrick Eugene, Duane, and David Lee Worl.

Funeral services were Friday, June 30, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Tarkio, Missouri and were conducted by Rev. David Wynn.
Interment at English Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri.
Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church, Tarkio, Missouri.

V. Hale, 68, rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Virgil Ray Hale, 68, of Shenandoah will be Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Jennings Chapel in Shenandoah. The Rev. Bill Anderson will officiate.
Interment will be in the English Grove Cemetery west of Fairfax, Mo. Memorials may be directed to the family.
A luncheon will be served Tuesday noon at the Eagles Club in Shenandoah.
Virgil was born May 12, 1920 at Mountain Grove, Mo., the son of James and Louise (Burns) Hale. He was raised in Missouri and later moved to the Shenandoah area where he was a paint contractor by trade.
He was united in marriage to Isabell Work on Aug. 14, 1975 in Fremont County, Iowa.
Virgil passed away Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Bishop Clarkson Hospital in Omaha following a short illness.
Survivors include his wife Isabell of Shenandoah; one son Martin in California; one step-son James Block of Clarinda; one step-daughter Patricia Wilcoxson of Clinton, Okla.; one grandchild; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Ethmer Hale of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Oscar "Bill" Hale of Bingham, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Evie, Robinette, Annie Franklin and Mae Shipley; and two brothers, Marvin and Ed Hale. [1988]

Justice Hall, a pioneer settler of Atchison County, passed away at his home in the Linden neighborhood on Tuesday following a long illness. Mr. Hall was born on April 16, 1836 and died on Nov 10, 1925, having reached the age of 98 years, 6 months and 24 days. Funeral services were held at Linden and burial made in that cemetery.

Mrs. Lillie Hall, one of Watson's early settlers, died Thursday at the Fairfax hospital, after  a  lingering   illness. Three years ago she was taken to a rest home near Rock. She suffered a stroke in the early spring and never fully recovered. She was united in marriage to Ed Hall, and to them were born 2 children, one dying in infancy and June, who died a few years ago. Her husband preceded her in death. She leaves three grandchildren, Robert of Las Vagas, Ralph Lee of Texas and Esther June of Wisconsin, also a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Watson Presbyterian church and Sonora Chapter O. E. S. of Watson. Services were conducted at the Bertram funeral home in Rock Port by Rev. Ralph Holland, with burial in the High Creek cemetery. Sonora Chapter had charge of services at the grave. [1956]

Mary Margaret Hall was born near Linden, Mo., Dec. 19, 1868 and died near the place of her birth on May 8 1942, being 73 years, 4 months and 19 days of age. She was the second child of a family of five children born to Justus and Ursula Hall, pioneers of Atchison county.
In recording the death of "Aunt Mary," we must make more than a common pause. Her passing severs one more of the few remaining cords binding the unsettled present with a self-reliant past.
Upon the death of her mother in 1892, Mary made a home for her father until his death in 1925. When eighteen years of age, she received an injury from a fall which made her a cripple for life. She learned the dressmaking art and for many years followed it along with her other work at home. In early life she affiliated with the Methodist church. In all her life, she exemplified its teachings.
Of one who has lived her entire life in our community, more than seventy years of it in the same house, there would seem to be few words necessary. Any life tells its own story, but one living so long and well tells a wonderful story— and too wonderful for pen to inscribe or tongue to tell.
Besides numberless friends, many many cousins in the county and California, Aunt Mary leaves two brothers. J. W. Hall and Chas. A. Hall of High Creek community, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of Rock Port. One brother died in infancy, also one nephew, Justus Hall, and two great nephews, J. C. and Jimmie and one great niece, Jo Ann Hall.
Funeral services were conducted [clipping gone] Linden Cem

[103] Halliday, Bernice Rose Christensen, the daughter of Chris and Irma Mathilda (Beth) Christensen, was born September 22, 1923, in Onawa, Iowa. Bernice graduated from Blencoe Consolidated High School, Blencoe, Iowa, at the age of 16. She then held various secretarial positions until she was old enough to enter nurse's training. In 1942, Bernice finally reached the required entrance age to attend nursing school at Immanuel School of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska. This fulfilled a destiny she knew she had from elementary school years. During her nurse's training, Bernice participated in the Nurse's Cadet Program and dreamed of becoming an army nurse, but the war ended before she graduated. Following graduation in 1945, she was employed by Immanuel Hospital, until 1947.

On January 4, 1948, Bernice was united in marriage to David Frederick Halliday at the First Lutheran Church in Onawa, Iowa. They made their home on the Halliday family farm in the Farmer's City community, northwest of Tarkio. Here they reared their four daughters, enjoyed grandchildren, and lived to the present time.

Bernice was active in community and church life. In 1957, she began employment at the Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri, where she worked as a full-time night nurse for 29 years, retiring in 1986. Bernice was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Westboro, Missouri. She held various offices in Lutheran Church Women. She and David were active members of the Couple's Club. She also helped establish and lead Girl Scout Troop #260, which met at St. John's Lutheran Church. Bernice passed away at her home Monday, June 11, 2007, at the age of 83 years.

Bernice was preceded into glory by her daughter, Linda Kay (Halliday) Humphrey; grandson, Jason Patrick Sundermann; her parents; brother, Lawrence Christensen; and sister, Viola Christensen. Bernice is survived by her husband, David Frederick Halliday of the home; daughters, Dr. Beverly Halliday, also of the home, Sandra Kander and husband, Doug, Bennington, Nebraska, and Carol Sundermann and husband, D.A., Westboro; son-in-law, Jerry Humphrey and his wife, Nancy; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. Raymond Christensen and Ralph Christensen; two sisters, Adele Christensen and Pearl Wilson; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Burial: St. John's Cemetery, Westboro, Missouri following the services.

Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri.

[104] Halliday, Mary Lou Melvin, the daughter of George Otis Melvin and Mary Matilda (Teare) Melvin was born in Rock Port, Missouri on November 29, 1921. She passed away Monday, August 20, 2007 at the Glen Haven Manor in Glenwood, Iowa at the age of 85 years.

She attended the Rock Port and Barnard, Missouri schools, graduating from Rock Port High School in 1937. Mary Lou then received her degree in English from the Missouri State Teacher’s College in Maryville, Missouri. She later returned to Northwest Missouri State University, earning her Masters in English in 1963. She taught in Burlington Junction, Missouri and Tarkio, Missouri, retiring in 1980. Mary Lou was committed to bringing out the best in all her students and was determined the students were going to learn whether they wanted to or not. Mary Lou was a member and former President of the Missouri State Teachers Association. She was also a member of the Tarkio Business and Professional Women, and served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the annual style shows.

On December 28, 1941, Mary Lou was united in marriage to Richard Alexander Halliday. They made their home north of Tarkio where they farmed until Richard entered the service. Mary Lou then went to work in Kansas City, working for the Firestone Company. When Richard returned from serving his country overseas, the couple moved to San Antonio, Texas. Following his honorable discharge, they returned to Tarkio where they lived the remainder of their married life.

Mary Lou was a dedicated member of the First Christian Church in Tarkio where she served on the church board. She and Richard enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Hawaii. They also traveled overseas, touring Europe. Richard passed away in 2003.
Due to ill health, Mary Lou moved to Glenwood to be near her daughter, Dee Ann and her family.

Mary Lou is survived by one son Doug Halliday and wife Becky, Minneapolis, Minnesota, one daughter Dee Ann Slater and husband Don, Glenwood; two grandchildren, Alex Slater, Glenwood and Mary Slater, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Besides her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by one son, Richard Halliday II in 2002.

Funeral Services: Thursday, August 23, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Burial following at the Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 22, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.
Memorials may be directed to the Carlotta White Educational Scholarship Fund.
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Eldon Loyd Hamm, 79 of Pierce City, Mo., a former resident of southwest Iowa, died Sunday, April 2,1995 at his home following a two-month illness.
Hamm was born April 22, 1915 in Shambaugh, the son of Douglas Orlando and Ada Francis (Reed) Hamm. He graduated from Braddyville High School and attended Lincoln Aero-nautical School, Lincoln, Ne.
Hamm moved to Pierce City from southwest Iowa in 1973 after retiring from dairy farming. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1942 and served four years, which included one year in Okinowa, Japan during World War II.
He married Marian L. Chambers on May 26,1943 in Al Hambra, Ca., who survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Roger Hamm, Stotts City, Mo.; Randal Hamm, Dallas, Texas; and Jerry Eldon Hamm, Springdale, Ar.; daughter, Susan Kay Fly, Pierce City; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers, George Hamm, Iowa City; Kenneth Hamm, Warsaw, Mo.; and Robert Hamm, Clarinda; sister, Marthelia Freeman, Clarinda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jack Hamm in 1977, and sister, Wanda Hamm.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 5 at Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro, Mo., with Rev. Rob Winger officiating. Burial followed.
Arrangements were made by the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett, Mo.

Jack Douglas Hamm, 24 of Creston, a South Page high school graduate, died Tuesday evening at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, the result of injuries suffered Monday in a motorcycle accident near Creston [Iowa].
Hamm sustained head injuries when the cycle he was riding in Creston's McKinley Park struck a utility pole.
Investigating officers said he was headed south on a road at the east side of the park when he was distracted. The cycle veered to the edge of the road and struck the pole as Hamm looked back.
He was born Oct. 23, 1952, at Elmo, Mo., the son of Eldon and Marian Chambers Hamm. After graduation from South Page high school at College Springs, he attended the mechanical technology program at Southwestern Community College at Creston.
Hamm had lived at Creston for six years where he was construction foreman for Bonanza Buildings.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hamm of Monett, Mo;   three brothers, Roger Hamm of Stotts City, Mo., Randal Hamm of Belleville, Ill., and Jerry Hamm of Des Moines; and a sister, Mrs. Ted (Susan) Brush of Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with Rev. Jeff Foster officiating and Ruth Anderson organist.
Casketbearers will be Jimmie Chambers, Larry Chambers, Max Chambers, Kenneth D. Hamm, jr., D.C. Macrander and Donnie Hamm.
Burial will be at Center Grove cemetery at Westboro, Mo.
The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7 until 8:30 this Thursday evening.

[105] Hann, Donna Jean Egbert, age 70, of Burlington Junction, Missouri, passed away January 22, 2005, at Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2005, at the United Methodist Church, Burlington Junction, Missouri with Rev. Kevin Marsten officiating. There was open visitation at Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel. Burial was at the Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Missouri. The family suggests memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society. Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel, Burlington Junction, Missouri was in charge of arrangements.
Donna Jean Hann was born March 4, 1934, at Burlington Junction, Missouri to Donald and Eva (Spargur) Egbert. She graduated from the Burlington Junction High School in 1952. Donna was a homemaker and has lived most of her life in Burlington Junction. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's Society. She married William I "Bill" Hann, March 15, 1952 at Kansas City, Missouri and they have shared nearly fifty-three years of marriage.
Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; her five children, Beth and Mike Walker of Burlington Junction; Johnny and Connie Hann of Greenwood, Indiana; Kathy and Jon Engstrand of Braddyville, Iowa; Billy Richard and Shelly Hann of Corinth, Texas; and Jane and Steve Nauman of The Colony, Texas; a sister, Judy Carroll of Omaha, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers, Larry and Lanny Egbert.

Hazel Delia Harbin was born January 31, 1921, in Sidney, Iowa, the daughter of George Wesley and Susie (Stacy) Lyons. She died Dec. 10, 1993, at the Community Hospital, Fairfax, Mo. after a long illness. She was 72 years old.
She graduated from high school at Sidney, Iowa. Through the years she worked as a telephone operator in Sidney and Nebraska City. She also worked in a nursing home in Nebraska City and a sewing factory at Auburn, Nebr.
On April 14, 1963 Delia was united in marriage to Charles Edward Harbin in Sidney. They made their home and farmed in the Westboro, Mo. community before moving to Tarkio in 1976.
Delia was a member of the Christian Church in Sidney.
Besides her parents, Delia was preceded in death by three brothers George Jr., Arnold and Vemon and four sisters Lena and Eva Lyons, Freda Morss and Larene Mayer.
She is survived by her husband, Charles of the home in Tarkio; one daughter, Becky of Tarkio; three grandchildren; one brother Ralph Lyons and one sister Ruby Fender, both of Hamburg and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Dec. 13 at Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio. Interment was at Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

[106] Hardy, John Lawrence, the son of John and Mary Margaret (Moraleda) Hardy, was born March 25, 1941 in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended Tarkio country school, graduating from Tarkio High School in 1959.

On June 10, 1961, John was united in marriage to Judith Ann Lossman. They lived their entire married life in Tarkio where they reared their three daughters.

In his youth, John and his family lived a short while in California while his Dad worked the oil fields. Upon their return, they began farming which became the focus of John’s life. He farmed with his father until his passing in 1973. John continued farming on his own until 1976, when he and Judy moved into Tarkio. He was then employed by Manley Popcorn for two years, and soon after for the Eaton Corporation, where he retired in 2002 after 24 years. During the1980’s, he also volunteered for the Atchison Holt Ambulance Service. Upon his retirement he began working for the OATS organization driving the OATS bus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he was currently serving on the Pastor Parrish Committee. John passed away January 13, 2008 at Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by one brother-in-law Wayne Lossman.

John is survived by his wife Judy Hardy, of the home; three daughters, Mary Ann Hull and her husband, Bill, Teresa Shaw and her husband Mike, and Barbie Lee and her husband Bill, all of Tarkio; five grandchildren, Krystal, Keaton, Connor, Megan and Brooke; one great grandchild, Cole; three sisters, Ruth Richards and her husband John, Coon Rapids, Iowa, Margaret Lakes, Jane Lutz and her husband, Butch, both of Rock Port, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.


Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

[107] Hargus, Cleta Louise Jones, of Springfield, Missouri, daughter of Clarence and Ella (Green) Jones of Tarkio, Missouri, passed away on July 31, 2008 at Primrose Place Health Care Center in Springfield at the age of 85 years. Cleta was born July 29, 1923 in Fairfax, Missouri and united in marriage to Henry Hargus on June 1, 1946 in Nashua, Iowa.

Cleta is survived by sisters, Betty (Norval) Harris, Springfield and Rowena (Duane) Broermann, Tarkio; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Henry; three sisters, Wilma (“Toots”) Mingus, Carol Linthicum and Eva McGuire; and three brothers, C.C. (Junior) Jones, Maurice Jones and Dale Jones.

Family visitation: Sunday, August 3, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio. Graveside services and interment: Monday, August 4, 2008, 10:00 am at the Tarkio Home Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home Tarkio

Nellie Irene Hargus, 80, of Tarkio died early Sunday morning at Bethesda Care Center in Tarkio.
The funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio. The Rev. Melinda Cree of Northboro United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial is to be in the Tarkio Home Cemetery and memorials are to go to the Northboro United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Hargus was born at Tarkio, Mo., the daughter of Elvin and Mary (Ivy) Law. She was married to Everett (Red) Hargus on Aug. 22, 1945, in Edinburg, Ind. She lived most of her life in the Tarkio area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Sept. 12, 1976. In Nov. 1976, she moved to Northboro and then returned to Tarkio in June 1988.
Mrs. Hargus was a member of Northboro United Methodist Church, Lone Star Extension Club and had been very active in the York 4-H Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn (Mrs. Stanley) Bredensteiner of Westboro, Mo., and Becky (Mrs. Jerry) Bailey, of Shenandoah; one grandson and three great-grandchildren. [May 14, 1990]

[108] Harman, Martha B, formerly St. Joseph, passed away on Feb. 17, 2005, in Liberty [Missouri].

Mrs. Harman was born in Craig, Mo., on July 25, 1919.

She married Ivan D. Harman on November 19, 1943.

Mrs. Harman worked at the Steven Hat Co., and later at Townsend and Wall Department store in St. Joseph. She was an Avon Co. representative for several years. In 1980, she started her own business, Martha Harman Draperies, from which she retired in 1989.

She was a member of Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Harman, in 1986; and her daughter, Sheryl Lynn Harman-Morgan, in 1981.

She also was preceded in death by her sister, Eva Ramsier; and her brother, George Barker.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Debbie Harman of Liberty; and her three grandchildren, Tara Sintek, Omaha, Neb.; Marc Harman and Katie Harman, both of Liberty. She also leaves several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

The family expresses deep gratitude for the entire staff of Liberty Terrace Care Center and Crossroads Hospice, but especially heartfelt thanks to her physician, but more importantly her friend, Dr. William Fish.

The service will be held at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Joseph, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at 3 p.m., with a visitation for friends and family on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Sheryl Lynn Harman-Morgan Scholarship Fund at William Jewell College, Liberty, Mo.; to the Huffman United Methodist Church Music Fund or a charity of your choice.

She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and adoring grandmother. Her love of music has been passed on and her star shines in the heavens.

Cozette Airy Harmes died at her home in Hamburg, Apr. 30, at the age of 85.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hamburg, Sunshine Chapter Order of Eastern Star, a 50-year member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include one son, Richard William Harmes, Hamburg; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Camille) Carpenter, Hamburg and Miss Carolyn Airy, Pasadena, Calif., other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wed., May 4, at the Rash Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Bell officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery, Watson. [May 5, 1983]

Harmes, Cozette Airy - Cozette Airy Harmes, daughter of David William and Mary Stafford Airy, was born in Tarkio, Mo., Dec. 25, 1897. She died at her home in Hamburg [Iowa], April 30, 1983 at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 5 days.
After graduating from high school she attended Liberty Ladies College, Tarkio College and the University of Nebraska. She taught school at Orchard and Suttan, Nebr.
On January 28, 1924 she was united in marriage to Harmon H. Harmes and to this union two sons were born. They lived on a farm south of Hamburg for several years.
Cozette was a member of The First United Methodist Church of Hamburg, Sunshine Chapter Order of Eastern Star, a fifty year member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
In 1946 she moved to Wyoming and spent several years in Wyoming and Colorado before returning to Hamburg to make her home.
Mrs. Harmes is survived by one son, Richard William Harmes, Hamburg; three grandchildren and three great­grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Camile) Carpenter of Hamburg and Miss Carolyn Airy of Pasadena, Calif.; other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Harmes was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert and one sister, Kathleen Berry.
Funeral services were held May 4, at the Rash Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Bell officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery at Watson, Mo. [May 19, 1983]

Jennie Harrel, 90, a former Coin, la, resident died on May 15, 1987 in North Bend, Ne, where she has resided for the past 10 years.

She was born Jan. 29, 1897 at Mound City, Mo. On Aug. 16, 1915 she married Elmer W. Harrel.
She was preceded in death by her  parents; her husband, a grandson,  David Grubb; four sisters; five brothers and a step­son, Paul Harrel.

She is survived by a daughter, Thelma Grubb of North Bend, Ne; one sister, Faye Lane of Missouri Valley, la; four grand­children, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was matron of the Lancaster County Detention Home for 18 years and the new detention home in Lincoln was dedicated to her and named for her.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Twin Naughts Chapter of the Eastern Star at Blanchard, la, the Royal Neighbors of America and the White Shrine of Jerusalem of Council Bluffs.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Leland Warren on May 18 at the Chamberlain Funeral Parlor in Rock Port.
Burial was in the Smith Cemetery near Rock Port. [May 21, 1987]

Velma May Hartman, daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Rogers) Gillespie, was born Aug. 10, 1904 at Payne, IA. She died Dec. 31, 2000 al Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, MO at the age of 96 years. She attended Sunny Grove Country School near Payne in her early years.
On Feb. 14, 1922, she was united in marriage to Dick Hartman in Papillion, NE. They moved to a farm neat Watson, MO where they reared their family of twelve children.
She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Watson. As a 4-H leader, she exhibited her talent as a seamstress and taught many youngsters how to sew.
Mr. Hartman died Apr. 24, 1977. In 1988 Velma moved to Fair Oaks Senior Citizens housing in Rock Port. Velma moved in Sept. 2000 to Pleasant View Nursing Home, due to ill health.
Velma is survived by one son, Donald Leo Hartman of Waverly, NE; six daughters, Helen May Clinger, Orlando, FL; Betty June Gardner, San Diego, CA; Wilma Jean Hendrickson, Hamburg; Dorothy Bess Rogers, Lincoln; Carolyn Nancy Belle Adams, Kramer, NE and Patricia Eileen Marrison of Fairfax, MO; thirty grandchildren; five-five [sic] great­grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond Lee and John Richard Hartman; three daughters, Mary Ann Hartman, Lois Simpson and Linda Windhorst; one grandson, Randy Adams; two brothers, Pierce and Albert Gillespie; one sister, Dorothy Addleman and one son-in-law, Melvin Gardner.
Funeral services were Jan. 3 at the Minter Funeral Chapel in Rock Port with the Rev. Carroll Fischer officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery.[Jan 11, 2001]

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, at Minter Funeral Chapel in Rock Port, Missouri, for Velma May Hartman, Rock Port. Rev. Carroll Fischer officiated. Interment was made in High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri, under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel.
Velma May Hartman, age 96, passed away at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, on Sunday, December 31, 2000. Velma, daughter of Robert and Mary Jane (Rogers) Gillespie, was born on August 10, 1904, at Paine, Iowa. She attended Sunny Grove Country School near Paine in her early years.
On February 14, 1922, Velma was united in marriage to Dick Hartman in Papillion, Nebraska. They moved to a farm near Watson, where they reared their family of twelve children. Velma was a wonderful and busy wife, homemaker and mother who centered her life around her family. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Watson.
As a 4-H leader, Velma exhibited her talent as a seamstress and taught many youngsters how to sew. Even after her family was away from home, she enjoyed gardening, canning and playing cards. Velma dearly loved her grandchildren and looked forward to each visit. Mr. Hartman passed away April 24, 1977. In 1988, Velma moved to Fair Oaks senior citizens housing in Rock Port. Velma had moved again in September, 2000, to Pleasant View Nursing Home, due to ill health.
Survivors include: one son, Donald Leo Hartman, Waverly, Nebraska; six daughters, Helen May Clinger, Orlando, Florida, Betty June Gardner, San Diego, California, Wilma Jean Hendrickson, Hamburg, Iowa, Dorothy Bess Rogers, Lincoln, Nebraska, Carolyn Nancy Belle Adams, Kramer, Nebraska, and Patricia Eileen Marrison, Fairfax; 30 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; two sons, Raymond Lee and John Richard Hartman; three daughters, Mary Ann Hartman, Lois Simpson and Linda Windhorst; one grandson, Randy Adams; two brothers, Pierce and Albert Gillespie; one sister, Dorothy Addleman; and one son-in-law, Melvin Gardner. Memorials may be directed to Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port.

Audrey Leona Ward was born July 22. 1919 in Bartlett, IA to George and Isabel (Spittler) Ward. She died Dec. 22. 1998 at a hospital in St. Joseph. MO. She grew up in Riverton and graduated from Riverton school. She was 79 years old.
On Apr 16. 1941, she was united in marriage to John Henry Fashler. They lived in the Watson, MO area. They had one daughter, Sharon Kay. Her husband died in 1950. In 1958 Audrey was married to Norvel Harris. They lived near Tarkio. She was a member of the Tarkio Church of God, Ladies of the Church, and American Legion Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Hines of Tarkio; step-children Dorothy Mitchell, Tarkio, Norvel Harris, Jr., Springfield, MO; Jennie Johnston, Skidmore, MO; Joyce Tunnel, Rock Port; four grandchildren, two brothers, Wendel Ward of Sidney and, Leon Fleming of Riverton, two sisters. Dorothy Fleming, Fannie Norstadt, Sidney. Preceding her in death were brothers Walter and Marion Fleming and sisters Lena and Dora Hutsell. Funeral rites were Dec. 26 Davis Funeral Home. Burial as in Greenhill Cemetery at Tarkio [sic]. [Jan 21, 1999]

Mary Ann Hartman, daughter of Dick and Velma May (Gillespie) Hartman, was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Watson, Mo. She died Febr. 24, 1992, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, Mo. at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 6 days.
She received her education in the Bellvue Country School northwest of Watson. In 1937 she was chosen as the Crippled Children Poster Child.
Her father, Dick, died April 24, 1977.
Since April 27, 1982, she has been a resident of the Pleasant View Rest Home in Rock Port, Mo.
She is survived by her mother, Velma of Rock Port; six sisters; Helen May Ginger, Orlando, Fla., Betty June Gardner, San Diego, Calif., Wilma Jean Hendrickson, Watson, Dorothy Bess Rogers, Lincoln, Neb., Carolyn Nancy Belle Adams, Kramer, Neb., and Patricia Eileen Marrison, Fairfax; one brother, Donald Leo Hartman of Waverly, Neb.; and 75 nieces and nephews.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by two sisters; Lois Darlene Simpson and Linda Sue Windhorst, and two brothers, Raymond Lee Hartman and John Richard Hartman.
Services were held Wed., Feb. 26, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port with interment at High Creek Cemetery, Watson. The Rev. Carroll Fischer officiated. [Mar 5, 1992]

[110] Hartstack, Ruth Darlene Waldron was born November 17, 1926 in Tarkio, Missouri in the home of her parents, Wilbur and Pearl (Racine) Waldron. She died Saturday, August 13, 2005 at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ruth was a 1944 graduate of Shenandoah High School. She met Leroy Kenneth Hartstack while roller skating at Porter's Lake.

They were married on August 18, 1946 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He survives on their farm at Bethesda, Iowa. Ruth served her Lord by being on several church committees and being active in the Wedding Ring group. Her golfing, flower gardening, reading and listening to music were her favorite hobbies. Ruth served as a Douglas Duty Doer 4-H Leader for several years.

Working at the food booth at Page County Fair and helping the 4-H girls with their projects was a pleasure for her. She also enjoyed friendship through the neighborhood garden club, the Gay Gadabouts and traveling with the Prestige Club. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She believed in family. When her mother passed away, she wanted to have the family Thanksgiving dinners.

Year after year, many of her brothers, sisters and their families would come and enjoy her wonderful cooking and hospitality. Christmas Eve was also a very special time for Ruth. It was a family tradition to attend the Immanuel Christmas Eve Program and afterwards go to her home for her wonderful cooking.

She made EVERYONE a Christmas stocking and gave presents galore. Ruth and Leroy's home was always full of love and warmth for all who entered. One of the last great pleasures Ruth had was Leroy's Surprise 80th Birthday Party. Planning a surprise for the love of her life meant so much to her and reuniting with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Pearl; parents-in-law, Otto and Lena Hartstack and sister, Mary Monson.

In addition to her husband Leroy, survivors are her son, Richard Hartstack and his wife Joy of rural Bedford, Iowa; daughters, Becky Davis and her husband Randy of Clarinda, Iowa, Gail McCurdy and her husband Dave of Kirksville, Missouri, Rozann Beatty and her husband Don of Topeka, Kansas. In addition, Ruth had ten grandchildren: Ben Hartstack and his wife Phyllis of Houston, Texas, Christina Hartstack and Mike Saylor of Bedford, Iowa, Wendy and Dan Halloran of Clarinda, Iowa, Jake and Lindsey Davis of Las Vegas, Nevada, Maggie Davis of New Market, Iowa, Kara Cohagen of Kirksville, Missouri, Beth and Ty Mason of Bedford, Iowa, Roland Cohagen of Kirksville, Missouri, Samuel Beatty of Topeka, Kansas and Simon Beatty of Topeka, Kansas.

Surviving siblings are, Warren and LaVita Waldron of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Fred and Karen Waldron of Kansas City, Missouri, Frances Davis of Anderson, Indiana, Kenneth and Ginger Waldron of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Roger and Loree Waldron of McAllen, Texas; along with seven great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Jerome Wagoner officiating. Burial was at Immanuel Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church's furnace and air conditioning fund. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Arnold Hatch, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hatch, was born on April 22, but the child lived only a few hours. Funeral services were held at the Grange Hall cemetery, conducted by the Rev. S. R. Overholser, of Hamburg. [1925]

Dennis Michael Hatcher, the son of Jesse William and Dora Inez (Perry) Hatcher, was born September 3, 1955 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He lived in Rock Port, Missouri and attended the Rock Port Schools.
On August 14, 1973 Dennis was united in marriage to Barbara Herron in Modesto, Cali­fornia. They had two children, Michael Dean and Christopher Wade, and lived in Modesto. They later divorced. Dennis passed away Au­gust 8,1996 in Gravois Mills, Missouri, at the age of 40 years.
Dennis is survived by: his mother, Dora, Rock Port, Missouri; three sons, Michael Hatcher; Livermore, California; Christopher Hatcher, Rock Port, Missouri; and William Hatcher, Atwater, California; four brothers, Larry Hatcher, Essex Iowa; Bob Hatcher, Osage Beach, Mis­souri; Kenny Hatcher, Gravois Mills, Missouri; and David Hatcher, Omaha, Nebraska; and one sister Juanita Moreland, St. James, Mis­souri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Jesse Hatcher.

[111] Hawk, Elmer Henry, the son of Ruben H. Hawk and Bessie Rosanna Johnson Hawk was born at Nishna Botna, Missouri on December 11, 1934and passed away at his home in Essex, Iowa on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at the age of 71.
Elmer was raised in the Nishnabotna and Rock Port, Missouri area, He attended school in Rock Port, Missouri. He entered the U.S. Army in 1953 serving in the Korean War. On June 29, 1979 he was united in marriage to Beatrice Olivia Mutchler at Rock Port, Missouri. After their marriage they resided in Shenandoah, Iowa. Elmer was a truck driver and worked construction, and retired from Henry Fields Nursery Company in 1989.
Elmer enjoyed fishing, hunting, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and family outings.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, a brother, a stepson, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, many aunts and uncles.
Survivors include his two brothers, Roy Hawk and wife Joyce of Farragut, IA., Lawrence Hawk and wife Judy of Thurman, IA.; two sisters, Rosie Clark and husband Frank, of Hamburg, IA., Norma Hullett and husband Gary of Rock Port, Missouri; four step children, Russell Strange and wife Ruby of Shenandoah, IA., Regenea Esquivel of Shenandoah, IA., Connie McClarnon and husband Jimmie of Bedford, IA., Karen Smith and husband Rick of Gravity, IA.; sixteen grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; other relatives and friends.
Elmer passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at his home in Essex. Graveside funeral services were held on Friday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Dallas Center Cemetery, north of New Market, Iowa. Words of comfort were given by the Rev. Paul Brigham. Military rites were accorded by the Clarinda, Iowa, Sergy Post #98. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. A memorial is being established.

Gilbert Hayes, 67, died Tuesday following a brief illness. He and his sister Mary Tolliver, came to Riverton to live from the Watson area. Funeral rites were held Fri., Oct. 8 at the Baptist Church in Watson, with burial at High Creek cemetery near there. Shull Funeral Service was in charge. Mr. Hayes is also
survived by another sister, Mrs. Emil (Millie) Simmerman of Farragut, and a brother, I.B. Hayes of Hamburg.[Oct 14, 1982]

WATSON
(By Mrs. V. L. Herren) Obituary - Thomas Hayes, son of Samuel and Cassandra Hayes was born December 8, 1875, and passed away at the Hamburg [Iowa] hospital January 14, 1946, aged 70 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was married to Cora Hall and to this union three sons were born: Jewell Hayes of Denver, Colo., Truel Hayes of Crystal City, Texas, and Howard Hayes of Glendale, California.
With the exception of a few years spent in Colorado, Mr. Hayes spent his entire life in this community, near the place of his birth. His mother, father and brother preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, his three sons and one granddaughter besides a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Saturday, conducted by Dr. A. W. Tandy. Burial was made at the High Creek cemetery. Casket bearers were Ernest McDonald, Hubert Fisher, Orville Garst, Charlie Harmon, Willis Barnhart and Tim Whalen. [Jan 24, 1946]

Hamilton N. Hays, 55, died April 30, the result of an auto accident. He was survived by his wife, Lucy, and one adopted son, Louis. Burial was made in the the High Creek cemetery. Mr. Hays was the seventh member of his family who died as the result of an accident. [May 8, 1922]

Stella Hays of Rock Port, died Mar. 16, at Mesa, Ariz. She was 72.
She was a member of the Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Walnut Hill Art League.
Survivors include her husband, William of Rock Port; one son Gerald of Camdenton, Mo.; one daughter, Linda Rash of Rock Port; three grandsons, nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Mar. 20, at the Methodist Church in Watson with the Rev. Carroll G. Fischer officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery. Rash Funeral Home was in charge. [Mar 28, 1989]

Obituary - Stella Mae Hays, daughter of Dolphus and Cora Elizabeth Rightsell Smith, was born Nov. 20, 1916 at Morristown, Tenn. She died at Desert Samaratan Hospital in Mesa, AZ Mar. 16, 1989 at the age of 72 years, 3 months, 26 days.
In her early years she moved with her family to the Watson, Mo. community in Atchison County and graduated from the Watson High School. On Aug. 20, 1936 she was united in marriage to William H. Hays and to this union two children were born. They lived in the Watson area all their married
life.
Stella was a member of the Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star which she was a past District Deputy and a past Worthy Matron, and a member of the Walnut Hill Art League of Atchison County.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Julius and Leland; and three sistrers, Tressa, Lois and Alma.
Stella is survived by her husband William of Rock Port; her son, Gerald Hays of Camdenton, Mo. and daughter Linda Rash of Rock Port; three grandsons, nieces and nephews and friends.
Services were held Mar. 20 at the Methodist Church in Watson with the Rev. Carroll G. Fischer officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery. Rash Funeral Home was in charge of services. [Apr 27, 1989]

William Hampson Hays was born Sept. 26, 1913 at Clearmont, MO, the son of June D. and Elizabeth (Hampson) Hays. He died Sept. 27, 2000 at the Fairfax Community Hospital, Fairfax, MO at the age of 87 years and one day.
He attended school and graduated from the Watson High School. He was united in marriage to Stella Mae Smith Aug. 22, 1936 at Rock Port, MO. To this union two children were born, Gerald and Linda.
Bill was a long time farmer and a 50 year member of North Star Lodge #157, A.F. & A.M.
He is survived by a son Gerald Hays, Camdenton, MO; daughter, Linda Rash, Rock Port; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Harmon, Hemet, CA, Mary Lindsay, Camdenton, MO and Joan Jochim, Hemet, CA, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Stella Mae Mar. 16, 1989 and two brothers, Robert and Harold.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30 at the Baptist Church in Watson with the Rev. Carroll Fischer officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetry. Graveside Masonic services were conducted by North Star Lodge #157 A.F. & A.M. Rash Gude Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. [Oct 12, 2000]

[112] Heits, John Carl "J.C.", the son of William J. and Bessie (Voltmer) Heits, was born on May 4, 1931 in Tarkio, Missouri. He attended Central Rural School near Tarkio and Star Rural School near Craig, graduating from Craig High School in 1949.

J.C. farmed with his parents until 1951 when he entered the United States Army, proudly serving his country overseas during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952.
On June 26, 1955, J.C. was united in marriage to Nina Sue Krusor at the Rock Port Baptist Church by the Rev. Swadley. They lived and farmed near Craig, Corning and Fairfax until John’s retirement in 1995. In 2000, they moved to Fairfax, where he lived until 2005 at which time he entered Northview Manor in Tarkio. J.C. passed away on August 19, 2007 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri at the age of 76 years.

J.C. was a life-long member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Corning where he served as Trustee. He was a member and a past Commander of the Story-Hardin American Legion Post # 164, Craig, Missouri and past Chef de Gare Voiture No. 1402 of the 40 & 8. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved to joke and have fun, especially with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Nina Sue of the home in Fairfax; three sons, Craig Heits and wife Louanne, Fairfax, Shane Heits, Fairfax, John Heits, Tarkio, Missouri, three daughters, Michele Roach and husband David, Kirkville, Iowa, Marissa Steele and husband R.D., St. Joseph, Missouri, Shawna Dampier and husband James, Weaubleau, Missouri; 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Melva Schaufler and husband Monte, Kansas City, Missouri, Ramona Phillips and husband Donald, Savannah, Missouri, Shirley Quealy, Grandby, Colorado; two brothers, Richard Heits and wife Shirley, Fairfax, Bernard Heits and wife Sue, Fairfax; two brothers-in-law, James Harold Krusor, Fairfax, Kenton Krusor and wife Rita, Winthrop, Iowa.

Besides his parents, J.C. was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Mikel Roach; brothers-in-law Harold Vernon, Herbert Quealy.

Services will be Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Corning. Burial following at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Craig. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the 40 & 8 Nursing Program or the St. John's Lutheran Church, Corning.
Military rites under the auspice of Story-Hardin American Legion Post #164, Craig. Services under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 17, 1994, at Minter Funeral Chapel in Rock Port, Missouri, for Mildred (Bailey) Henderson of Topeka, Kansas. Reverend Rick Adams officiated. Inurnment was made at a later date in Hunter Cemetery in Rock Port.
Mildred Elizabeth (Bailey) Henderson, age 81, passed away Friday, January 7, 1994, at a health care center in Topeka. She was born April 18, 1912, near Phelps City, Missouri, to Mattie (Hunter) and Bliss Bailey. In her early years, Mildred graduated from Rock Port High School in Rock Port and later Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. For a few years, she taught school in Oregon, Missouri.
On December 24, 1938, Mildred was united in marriage to David Henderson at the home of her parents in Rock Port. They made their home in Rock Port where David served as the Atchison County Surveyor for a number of years. They later resided in Sedalia, Missouri; Topeka, Kansas; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Following David's death in 1974, Mildred returned to Topeka where she resided to the time ofher death.
Mildred was a member of the Grace Episcopalian Cathedral and the Daughters of the King. She also enjoyed her membership in the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Survivors include: one niece, Mrs. Steve (Suzanne) Schoonover, Columbia; one great-niece, Samantha Schoonover, Columbia; sister-in-law, Annabelle Bailey of Rock Port; and numerous cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her brother, Harrison Bailey.[Jan 27, 1994]

Fern Elizabeth Henning, daughter of Leonard J. and Lucy Linden Norton, was born Jan. 14, 1906, in Shenandoah, Iowa, and passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, Mo. She was 92 years of age. She attended the Prairie Glen Country School and graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1924. On June 22, 1924, she was united in marriage to William Glenn Henning in Shenandoah. They were the parents of nine children. They lived and farmed in the Blnnchard, Iowa, area until moving to a farm in the Westboro, Mo., area in 1932. In 1959 they retired from farming and moved to Tarkio, Mo. For 12 years Fern worked as a cook for the Tarkio schools and then two years for the Tarkio Bethesda Care Center. Glenn passed away Dec. 18, 1981. Fern continued to make her home in Tarkio. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and continued to enjoy sewing, cooking and doing beautiful embroidery work. She was a member of the Congregational Church in Shenandoah.
Besides her parents and husband, Fern was preceded in death by a son, James L. Henning, three brothers, six sisters, one grandchild and two great­grandchildren. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Russell and Marjorie Henning, Coin, Iowa,Virgil and Sandys Henning, Tarkio, six daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Robert Grattan, Decatur, Ga., Sally and Gene Perham, Miami, Fla., Mary and Herbert Beggs, Stockton, Mo. Carolyn and Robert Blumensnine, Washington, III., Patricia and Jack Kruse, Fairfax, Mo., Norma and Phillip Mather, Westboro, Mo., one brother, Virgil Norton, Farragut, Iowa, one sister, Eileen McDonald, Shenandoah, 29 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, Feb. 16, 1998 at the Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Jim Culver gave the words of comfort. Organist was Norma Mattson and soloist was Shawn Minter. Casket bearers were her grandsons. A memorial has been established to the Community Care of America in Tarkio. Interment was in the Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro. [Valley News, Shenandoah, Iowa, Feb 17, 1998]

[113] Henson, Helen Riley, the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Hicks) Riley was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Craig, Missouri. She attended the Belleview School in rural Mound City, Missouri, Irish Grove School in rural Fairfax, Missouri, and Tarkio schools in Tarkio, Missouri.

On March 1, 1949, Helen was united in marriage to J.C. Henson, Jr. by Reverend Kettlecamp at the Methodist Parsonage in Tarkio.

In her early years, Helen was employed at the Royal Café, the Tarkio Café and the Tumble Inn, Tarkio. She also did housework for Florence McMillan, Tilda Christensen and Professor and Mrs. Noel in Tarkio. Helen became a Nurse’s Assistant and worked at Northview Manor for 11 years, the Tarkio Nutrition Center for 10 years, retiring in 1991.

Helen became a born-again Christian in 1959 at the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio under Pastor Lee Roy Rogers. She was an active member of her congregation, serving as Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher, choir member, and played the piano for over 20 years. Her hobbies included family get-togethers, caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, quilting, crocheting and writing poetry. Helen passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at Community Hospital, Fairfax, at the age of 78 years.

Besides her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Henson, Jr. who passed away August 7, 1983; granddaughter Farrah Henson; brothers Willis Riley and Charles “Buck” Riley; sisters, Annis Riley, Nadine Hunkins and Inace Freeman.
Survivors include three sons Gary Henson and his wife Judy, Tarkio, Tim Henson and his wife Debra, Maryville, Tom Henson, Tarkio, and daughter Linda Henson, Tarkio; grandchildren Terri Willis and husband Steve; Staci Denny and husband Matt; Amberlee Kay Henson; Jason Henson; great grandchildren, Payton Denny, Clayton Willis, Chase Henson, Raegan Denny; step great grandchildren, Ashlie and Jeni Willis; sister, Ann Phroper, Tarkio; three brothers, Carl Riley and his wife Carolyn, and Edmond Riley, all of Tarkio and Jimmie Riley and his wife Lorraine, Republic, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Evaline Riley, Fairfax, Virginia Riley, Holden, Missouri, Maxine Plotkevich, Bridgeport, Connecticut; brother-in-law Donald Henson, Olympia, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews.


Home Cemetery, Tarkio
Online obituaries and condolences Minter Funeral Chapel
Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

[114] Henson, Helen Riley, the daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Hicks) Riley was born November 1, 1929 on a farm near Craig, Missouri. She attended the Belleview School in rural Mound City, Missouri, Irish Grove School in rural Fairfax, Missouri, and Tarkio schools in Tarkio, Missouri.

On March 1, 1949, Helen was united in marriage to J.C. Henson, Jr. by Reverend Kettlecamp at the Methodist Parsonage in Tarkio.

In her early years, Helen was employed at the Royal Café, the Tarkio Café and the Tumble Inn, Tarkio. She also did housework for Florence McMillan, Tilda Christensen and Professor and Mrs. Noel in Tarkio. Helen became a Nurse’s Assistant and worked at Northview Manor for 11 years, the Tarkio Nutrition Center for 10 years, retiring in 1991.

Helen became a born-again Christian in 1959 at the Assembly of God Church in Tarkio under Pastor Lee Roy Rogers. She was an active member of her congregation, serving as Youth Leader, Sunday School Teacher, choir member, and played the piano for over 20 years. Her hobbies included family get-togethers, caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, quilting, crocheting and writing poetry. Helen passed away Monday, June 23, 2008 at Community Hospital, Fairfax, at the age of 78 years.

Besides her parents, Helen is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Henson, Jr. who passed away August 7, 1983; granddaughter Farrah Henson; brothers Willis Riley and Charles “Buck” Riley; sisters, Annis Riley, Nadine Hunkins and Inace Freeman.
Survivors include three sons Gary Henson and his wife Judy, Tarkio, Tim Henson and his wife Debra, Maryville, Tom Henson, Tarkio, and daughter Linda Henson, Tarkio; grandchildren Terri Willis and husband Steve; Staci Denny and husband Matt; Amberlee Kay Henson; Jason Henson; great grandchildren, Payton Denny, Clayton Willis, Chase Henson, Raegan Denny; step great grandchildren, Ashlie and Jeni Willis; sister, Ann Phroper, Tarkio; three brothers, Carl Riley and his wife Carolyn, and Edmond Riley, all of Tarkio and Jimmie Riley and his wife Lorraine, Republic, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Evaline Riley, Fairfax, Virginia Riley, Holden, Missouri, Maxine Plotkevich, Bridgeport, Connecticut; brother-in-law Donald Henson, Olympia, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services:
10:00 am Thursday June 26, 2008
Assembly of God Church, Tarkio, Missouri
Interment:
Home Cemetery, Tarkio
The family will receive friends Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio
Memorials may be directed to the Community Hospital, Fairfax
Online obituaries and condolences Minter Funeral Chapel
Services directed by Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio

[118] Hicks, Mary Ellen Adamson - Mary Ellen, daughter of Lee and Grace (O'Neal) Adamson was born at Stella, Nebr., on June 16, 1930. She passed away on Dec 18, 1994, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, Mo. She was 64 years of age.

While still a small child Mary moved with her family to Northwest Missouri where she lived the rest of her life.

On July 25, 1948, Mary became the wife of Jesse B. "Dick" Hicks at Fairfax, Mo. They became the parents of two children, Danny of Fairfax and Krissan Slemp of Shenandoah.

During her lifetime Mary was employed at the Fairfax hospital and also at the Fairfax Manufacturing company. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing the piano. Mary had been the pianist and organist for Countryside Church in Corning, Mo., and was also fond of playing the piano for the residents of the nursing home in Tarkio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bill Adamson, and one sister, Lois Hall.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse, of the Community Care Center in Tarkio, her son Danny Hicks and his wife Joetta, of Fairfax, daughter, Krissan Slemp and her husband David, Shenandoah, six grandchildren, Chris Hicks and his wife Norma, Monette, Mo., Shawn and Cory Hicks, Fairfax, Brandi Slemp Flynn, and her husband Jason, Neosho, Mo., and Allison and Jeff Slemp of Shenandoah.

Mary was a member of the Fairfax Baptist Church where she was a former choir member and a former Sunday school teacher.

Services were held Thursday, Dec 22, 1994, at 2 pm at the Fairfax Baptist Church. The Rev Wes Thrush officiated. A visitation was held from 7-8:30 pm on Wednesday evening at the Schooler Funeral Home in Fairfax. A memorial has been established to the Fairfax Baptist Church and the Fairfax Community Hospital.

Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemtery in Fairfax.

Valley News, Shenandoah, Iowa, Dec 24, 1994

Loleta Carpenter Hill died at the age of 98, on July 20, 1994, at her home in Pasadena, CA. She was born April 19, 1896, in Atchison County, Missouri, to Burt and Jennie Carpenter.
She married Byron F. Hill Dec. 8,1917. He preceded her in death in 1964. They had no children.
She was a member of DAR, Tri Delta Sorority, and PEO sisterhood.
She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Home Economics. She is survived by three nieces, one nephew and several great-nieces and nephews.

Myrtle Inez Lytle, daughter of George and Dora Lytle, was born near Hamburg, Iowa, on June 4th., 1894 and died at the Hamburg hospital on September 12th., at the age of 38 years. 3 months and 8 days. On August 12, 1913 she was united in marriage to William Hill, and to this union ten children were born, all of whom, except one who died in Infancy, survive to mourn the death of their mother. Funeral services were conducted at the High Creek church on Tuesday afternoon, and Interment was made in the cemetery at that place. Her six brothers acted as pall bearers. [Sep 17, 1932]

Hills, Ruth Thomson, was born August 29, 1904, in rural Fairfax, Mo., the daughter of James and Bertha (McMurphy) Thomson. She passed away Jan. 29, 1989, at the Community Hospital in Fairfax [Missouri] at the age of 84 years and 5 months.
In her early years she attended South Center Country School and later graduated from Daleview High School, both near Fairfax. After receiving her teaching certificate, she taught school for 7 years in rural Atchison County. During the summer months she attended Maryville College.
On May 17, 1928, she was united in marraige with Loyd E. Hills at the Thomson family home near Fairfax. After their marriage they made their home in Tarkio, Mo., where uiey were partners in an automobile repair business.
In 1941 she taught country school east of Tarkio. She furthered her education by attending Tarkio College in 1951 and graduating in 1953. Following her graduation she began teaching in the Rock Port, Mo., school system where she taught until 1960. Her teaching career was then dedicated to the Tarkio Junior High School from 1961 to 1968 where she also served as Junior High School Librarian. After her retirement in 1968 she enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her lovely home and garden. In 1978 Ruth and Loyd celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Loyd passed away Feb. 15, 1986.

Ruth was a faithful member of the Tarkio Presbyterian Church and served with zeal in any capacity asked of her. She was an ordained Elder, had served as treasurer and Presbyterial President. For many years she had taught Sunday School and had served as superintendent. Several times she had been president of the Presbyterian Women; also serving as Circle Leader and Session Member.
She was a member of the Fairfax Chapter 373 Order of the Eastern Star having served as Worthy Matron and District Deputy Grand Matron; a member of the White Shrine; a member and past-president of Chapter FF of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of Tarkio and was a former Sorosis member.
With her teaching background she brought a special expertise to her various educational groups and organizations. She was a member of the Tarkio College Advisory Board; in 1980 she served as president of the Tarkio College Alumni Association. She was as member of the American Teachers' Association, and a life member of the national teachers' fraternity, Delta Kappa Gamma.
Her interest in the growth and progress in the Tarkio Community was reflected by her volunteer efforts in community and civic projects. She was a charter member of the Tarkio Business and Professional women; she served on the Atchison County Nutritional Site Council; the Community Hospital Auxiliary, where she was a volunteer in the Hospital Gift Shop; and was very active in the Tarkio Community Betterment and in 1984 she was nominated as Woman of the Year. Other active memberships included the Atchison Country Historical Society and the Mule Barn Theatre Guild. In her busy schedule she also found time to be active in the Tarkio Garden Club, Tarkio Book Club and the Republican Women of Atchison County.
Ruth enjoyed her family to the fullest and looked forward to all family gatherings. Some of her many pastimes included playing in her many bridge groups, creating beautiful handwork and traveling. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Long of Davenport; two grandchildren, Andrea Cartwright and John A. Long, both of Davenport; one great-granddaughter Amanda Jean Cartwrignt; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Warren, North Bend, Neb., and Mrs. Josephine Matthews of Fresno, Calif.; and three brothers, Ernest Thomson, Newark, Ohio, and Eugene Thomson and Waldo Thomson, both of Fairfax.
Besides her parents and husband, Loyd she was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Thomson.
Services were at the Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio, Mo. The Rev. Robin Kash officiated.
Twyla Jaggger was organist. Music was by the Tarkio Presbyterian Church Choir.
Pallbearers were Gary Thomson, Robert Thomson, Richard Thomson, Donald Thomson, Ronald Thomson, and William Umbarger.
Interment was in the Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Mo. Memorials may be directed to the Tarkio Presbyterian Church, Tarkio College or Community Hospital, Fairfax, Mo.
The Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Mo., was in charge of the services.

[Jan 1, 1989]

Hinds infant buried at High Creek
William Robert Hinds, 7 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hinds of Kansas City, Kan. died Sept. 11 following heart surgery.
His maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Doug Allee of Watson, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hinds of Kansas City, Kan. Glen Bolin is a great grandfather.
Graveside services were Sept. 13 at High Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Kirtley officiating. Rash Funeral Home was in charge of services. [Sep 20, 1984]

Holmes, Jeffery Zane "Jeff" - Jeffery Zane "Jeff" Holmes was born June 4, 1959 in Fairfax, Mo. He was one of two sons of Billie Samuel and Wanda Kay (Stephens) Holmes.

Jeff graduated from Rock Port High School in 1977, and was a lifetime resident of the Watson area.

Jeff married Marvetta Leseberg, and to them were born two children.

They later divorced. He farmed near Watson and was the owner of Holmes Transportation.

Jeff died after a boating accident on the Missouri River Monday, August 20, 2001.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billie S. Holmes in 1996; paternal grandmother, Ruby (Johnson) Holmes; and maternal grandparents, Sam and Mae (Light) Stephens.

Survivors include his mother, Wanda Holmes, Watson, Mo; his son, Jordan Zane Holmes, and daughter, Mikaila Elaine Holmes, both of Kearney, Mo; his fiancee' Renee Peterson, Watson; his brother, William Lee "Willie" Holmes, Rock Port, paternal grandfather, Leo D. Holmes, other relatives and friends.

Jeff was a longtime member of the Watson Fire Department and the Watson Baptist Church.

Services were August 27, at the Watson Baptist Church. Rev Carroll Fischer officiated.

Interment was at High Creek Cemetery [Sep 13, 2001]

Leo Dean "Little" Holmes was born near Watson, MO on Feb. 22, 1913. His parents were William and Anna Liza Kathryn (Maness) Holmes. Leo attended school at the Morgan country school near Watson. On Aug. 16, 1932 he married Ruby M. Johnson. They became parents of two sons and two daughters. Leo was a lifetime resident and farmed the Watson area.
Ruby died on Sept. 10, 1984. Leo died at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO on Nov. 25, 2002 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, Leland "Big" Holmes, brother Ray Holmes, and half brother Ray Maness; sisters, Eva Schroeder and Mary Lee Algood, and half sister, Birdie Barnhart; son, Bill Holmes; two grandsons and three great granddaughters.
He is survived by his son Gilbert of Watson,, daughters Jean Pierce of Council Bluffs and Jenny Beutler of Watson; sister, Mary Esser, Watson; 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great­grandchildren.
Leo farmed, raising watermelons, and hunted coons.

Funeral services were held Nov. 27 at the Watson Baptist Church with Rev. Carroll Fischer officiating. Burial was in High Creek Cemetery.

Holmes, Margaret F. Clodfelter - Margaret F. Holmes was born Oct 12, 1919 in Watson, Mo, the daughter of Roy and Mable (Hayes) Clodfelter. She was a lifetime resident of the area.

She died Feb 3, 2001 at the Rock Port Healthcare Center. She was a graduate of the Watson High School in 1937.

Margaret was married to Ray F. Holmes Aug 15, 1940 in Maryville, Mo. He died in 1992.

Survivors include her son, Denis L. Holmes, Martinez, Ga; daughters, Linda S. Bright, Rock Port, Kathryn Sloop, Rock Port and Beulah Collins, Thomson, Ga; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles "Pete" Clodfelter, infant sister, Beulah Faye Clodfelter and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Feb 7, at the Watson Methodist Church. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery. Chamberlain Funeral Home was in charge of arrangemtns. [Feb 8, 2001]

Ray F. Holmes, long-time resident of the Watson area, died at Fairfax Hospital Aug. 29. He was 77 years old.
Services were conducted at the Watson United Methodist Church Tues., Sept. 1, with the Rev. Andrew L. Rubenking officiating. Interment was in High Creek Cemetery, Watson, with Chamberlain Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include his wife Margaret, a son Denis L., of Martinez, Ga., three daughters, Sue Bright of Hamburg, Kathryn Sloop of Rock Port, and Beulah Collins, Thomson, Ga. Two brothers also survive, Leland and Leo, both of Watson; three sisters, Eva Schroeder and Mary Lee Allgood, both of Rock Port, and Mary Esser, of Watson; 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.[Sep 6, 1992]

Helen Delia Howell was born June 25, 1913 at Phelps, MO, the daughter of Roy Chester and Cora Isolene (Bales) Mattice. She was united in marriage to Herbert Howell in 1930, at Rock Port, MO.
Helen worked for some 26 years at the former Inter-State Nurseries in Hamburg. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Hamburg.
She is survived by her children Gordon Howell of Hamburg, Betty Spidell of Nebraska City, Sandra Kay Peters of Cloverdale, IN and Glenda Kempkes of Crete, Ne; 21 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren; seven great great­grandchildren; a brother, Chester Mattice and two sisters Gladys Dimmitt and Eva Buxton all of Hamburg.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, on Apr. 26, 1980; two sons Roy Howell and Herbert Howell, Jr. a grandson, Patrick Howell, and two infant brothers.
Helen died May 19, 2000 at the Nebraska City Manor at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 24 days.

[119] Hudson, John Rainey, was born on July 16, 1924 to John and Crystal (Metcalf) Hudson in Cambridge, Ohio.

John attended the Talmage, Ohio rural schools. After school, John enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country during World War II. In 1946, he was united in marriage to Naomi G. (Sayers) and they made their home in Akron, Ohio. John was a truck driver his entire life.

In 2004, after a lengthy illness, John became a resident of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, MO. He passed away on April 16, 2007 at the age of 82 at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO.

John is survived by two sons, John Hudson and wife Donna, Watson, MO, Marlin Hudson, Akron, OH; five daughters, Rose Pruitt and husband Mike, Watson, Debbie Ogden and husband Ken, Betty Davidson and husband Richard, Billie Jo Hudson, Alice Byrd and husband Brian, all of Akron, OH; two brothers, Richard Hudson, Akron, OH, Allen Hudson, Tucumcari, NM.; 23 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Canterbury and Sandy Inch; two grandsons, John Hudson, Jr. and Arthur Hazelett; two brothers, Wayne Hudson and William Hudson; one sister, Vivian Jones.

Graveside Services and Burial:
High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri
Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri

[125] Husing, Henry William, 85, died Jan 15 [1972] at his home in Rock Port.

Mr Husing was born in Germany. He was a baker by profession and owned bakeries in Tarkio, Fairfax and Rock Port. Mr Husing had been street commissioner of Rock Port and had been courthouse custodian for 17 years.

Survivors include four sons, C.O. Husing, and Don Husing, Rock Port, August Husing, Littlerock, Calif., Harold Hustin, Tecumseh, Neb; two daughters, Mrs Clara Young, Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs Frieda Collins, Tarkio; one half brother, Christian Burkel, Yonkers, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday at the Lutheran Church in Rock Port with burial in the Green Hill cemetery at Rock Port.

[126] Howell, Jesse - Graveside memorial services were held at 2 p.m Saturday, May 2, 1992, at Tarkio Home Cemetery in Tarkio for Jesse W. Howell of Tarkio [Missouri]. Reverend Rob Winger officiated. Interment was made under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Tarkio.

Jesse Howell, age 87, passed away Friday, April 24, 1992, at Community Hospital in Fairfax, Missouri. He was born June 15, 1904, in rural Tarkio to Emma E. (Hulse) and Lafayette Howell. He received his early education in the Clover Hill Country School north of Tarkio.

Jesse farmed in the Tarkio community all his life and during those years farmed with his brother, Robert, from 1948 to 1971. In 1937, Jesse was united in marriage to Elfrieda Shelton. She passed away in 1944.

Jesse was united in marriage to Virginia Marie Flesner in 1954. He continued farming until his retirement in 1982.

Marie passed away November 6, 1985. Besides his parents and wives, Jesse was preceded in death by two sisters, Nora Hayner and Mildred Hurst; four brothers, Russell, Tom, Robert and Orville; and one step-son, Gerald Flesner.

Survivors include: one daughter, Lila Howell, of Maryville, Mo; one step-daughter, Geraldean Moore, of Granby, Colorado; one step-son, Robert Sheton, of the state of California; one sister, Mary Mortz of Tarkio; two brothers, James Howell of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Edward Howell of Spokane, Washington; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to the Jesse Howell Memorial Fund for daughter, Lila Howell.

[127] Gladys Hamilton
Memorial services were held Thursday, January 2, 1995, at Lakeside Wesleyan Church in Lakeside, California, for Gladys Caroline (Vette) Hamilton of Lakeside. Inurnment was at El Cajon Cemetery in El Cajon, California.
Gladys Caroline (Vette) I Hamilton, age 69, passed away December 24,1994, at her home in Lakeside. She was born January 6, 1925, in St. Edward, Nebraska, to Elizabeth (Kemper) and George Vette. She graduated from Tarkio High School in May, 1943, and graduated from Platte Gard Business School in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Gladys married Raphel Hamilton May 26,1945. He preceded her in death September29.1992.
Gladys worked at Cajon Valley Junior High School as a clerk and typist for 25 years before her retirement. She was a member of the El Cajon Historical Society and enjoyed quilting for many years. Survivors include: two sons, Donald  R. and  Larry J. Hamilton; two daughters, Carol L. Rawlins and Linda A. Reeves; ten grandchildren; one great­grandchild; and two sisters, Elta Vette of Omaha, Nebraska, and Evelyn Govlik of Fullerton, Nebraska. Besides her husband, Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, George andl Elizabeth Vette; two brothers, Ralph H. and Adolph C. Vette; and a sister, Margaret A. Sickman. Memorial gifts may be made to the David and Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment, P.O. Box 58, La Mesa, California 91944-0158. [Tarkio Avalanche, Tarkio, Mo, Feb 16, 1995]

Evelyn Ida Holman. wife of Otis Holman, died at the Hamburg hospital on July 22nd., at the age of 26 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was survived by her husband, Otis B. Holman, of Hamburg; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. William Capper, of Tarkio; many other relatives and friends.   Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Hamburg on Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. H. Snider, of Rock Port.   Burial was made in the Green Hill cemetery at Rock Port. [Jul 29, 1933]

Holmes infant buried Aug. 13
Ashley Lanea Homes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes was born in Omaha, Nebr. August 9, 1985. She died August 11, in Omaha at the age of 2 days.
She is survived by her parents and a brother Travis of Watson; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ziolkowski of Hamburg; paternal grandparents, Bill Holmes of Watson and Mrs. Wanda Holmes of Watson; paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stephens of Hamburg; maternal great grandparents, Merris Garst of Rock Port, and Mrs. Mary Garst of Hamburg; great-great grandfather, Leo Holmes of Watson and great-great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Casmer Ziolkowski of St. Joseph, Mo.
Graveside services were held August 12, at High Creek Cemetery with Deacon Joe Iosbaker officiating. Rash Funeral Home was in charge of services. [Aug 22, 1985]

Patrick Howell buried at Linden cemetery
Patrick B. Howell, 35 of Lincoln, NE died Feb. 3, in Lincoln.
Survivors include his parents, Gordon and Dana Howell of Hamburg; brothers and sisters, Curtis of Lincoln; Dana Cleary of Lincoln; Twila Schwalba of Farmington, MN; Timothy J. of Lincoln; Stanley of Oceanside, CA and Tracy Daniel of Lincoln; paternal grandmother, Helen Howell of Nebraska City, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Feb. 7 at the Rash-Gude Funeral home in Hamburg with the Rev. Paul Parton officiating. Interment was in the Linden Cemetery, near Watson.

Patrick M. Howell, 35, of Lincoln, NE died Feb. 3, 2000 in Lincoln [Nebraska].
He was born Aug. 4, 1964 at Nebraska City, the son of Gordon James and Dana Arlene (Knackstedt) Howell.
He attended school in Lincoln, and graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School.
He is survived by his parents, Gordon James and Dana Arlene Howell of Hamburg, IA; brothers and sisters: Curtis A. Howell of Lincoln, NE; Dana Capri Cleary of Lincoln, NE; Twila Schwalba of Farm-ington, MN; Timothy. Howell of Lincoln, NE; Stanley Howell of Oceanside, CA and Tracy Daniel of Lincoln, NE; paternal grandmother Helen Howell of Nebraska City, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg with the Rev. Paul Parton officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery, near Watson, MO.

[Feb, 10, 2000]

Roy Howell buried Jan. 2
Roy V. Howell, 56, died Dec. 29, at Cloverdale, IN. He was born in Hamburg and attended school here.
He had served in the Army in Europe.
Survivors include his mother, Helen Howell of Nebraska City; his children: Mary Ann Hayes, Cloverdale, IN; Roy Howell, Jr., Forks, WA; Ulrich Howell, Syracuse, NE; and Michaela Schappert, Nebraska City; seven grandchildren; a brother Gordon Howell, Hamburg; three sisters, Betty Spidell, Nebraska City; Sandra Kay Peters, Cloverdale, IN and Glenda Kempkes, Crete, NE, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Jan. 2 at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home with the Rev. Blaine Pritchett officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Military services were by the American Legion Post 156. [Jan 8, 1998]

Obituary
Roy Vernon Howell was born on Aug. 15, 1941 in Hamburg, IA, the son of Herbert M. and Helen D. (Mattice) Howell.
He died Dec. 29, 1997 in Cloverdale, IN at the age of 56 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
He attended school in Hamburg.
Roy worked at the former Morton House Kitchens in Nebraska City and then at St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City in the engineering dept. His last job was with the Department of Corrections in Indiana where he worked some nine year.
He is survived by his children Mary Ann Hayes, Cloverdale, IN; Roy Howell, Jr., Forks, WA, Ulrich Howell, Syracuse, NE; Michaela Schappert, Nebraska City; seven grandchildren, his mother Helen Howell of Nebraska City; a brother Gordon Howell of Hamburg; three sisters; Betty Spidell of Nebraska City, Sandra Kay Peters of Cloverdale, IN, and Glenda Kempkes of Crete, NE, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Herbert Howell, Jr.
Roy was a member of the American Legion. He served with the U.S. Army in Europe.
Funeral services were Jan. 2 at the Rash-Gude Funeral home with the Rev. Blaine Pritchett officiating. Interment was in Linden Cemetery. Military services were by American Legion Post 156. [Jan 15, 1998]

Ruby Mae Howell, 61, died Mar. 18, at Clarkson Hospital, Omaha. She formerly lived in Hamburg, but had lived in Tarkio since 1945.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, Tarkio; one daughter, Judy Brown, Fairfax; one son Ernie Howell, Tarkio; two sisters, Esther Aspedon, Council Bluffs, and Mary Lytle, Hamburg; and two brothers, Carroll Bridgford and Robert Bridgford, Hamburg.
Funeral services were held Mon., Mar. 22 at the Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio, with the Rev. Donald Momberg officiating. Interment was in the Tarkio Home Cemetery.

OBITUARY
Ruby Mae Howell, daughter of Eli and Leah (Greenley) Bridgford, was born July 9, 1920 at Freedom, Nebr. She died Mar. 18. at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, at the age of 61. She lived in Hamburg as a child and attended school here.

On Oct. 8, 1941, she was married to Robert Howell at Bernard, Mo. They have lived in Tarkio since 1945.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tarkio.
Survivors include her husband, Robert, Tarkio; a daughter, Judy Brown, Fairfax; a son Ernie Howell, Tarkio; sisters, Esther Aspedon, Council Bluffs, and Mary Lytle, Hamburg; brothers, Carroll Bridgford and Robert Bridgford. Hamburg; six grandchildren and four great­grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Funeral services were held Mar. 22 at the Davis Funeral Home in Tarkio with the Rev. Donald Momberg officiating. Interment was in the Tarkio Home Cemetery. [Mar 25, 1982]

Rites Held for Mrs. Hudson, 83
Mrs. Effie May Hudson 83, a resident of Watson, died at the Fairfax hospital, Jun. 14.
She was born Dec. 6, 1890 in Glenwood, la., the daughter of Daniel and Mary E. (Wright) Muffley. Her childhood was spent in the Watson area where she attended the Watson country school.
She was married to Henry O. Hudson, Jan. 31, 1917, at her parents home in Watson, by Pastor M.F. Brower. They made their home and farmed in the Watson area all their life with the exception of three years of which was spent in Mesita, Colo. Mr. Hudson died Sep. 11, 1957.
Mrs. Hudson was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Watson.
Survivors include two daughters: Mrs. Beulah Welch, Rock Port, and Mrs. Bill (Mary) Collins, Hamburg; four sons: Donald Hudson, Stilesville, Ind., James Hudson and Elbert Hudson, both of Rock Port, and Delbert Hudson, Watson; one sister, Mrs. Morris (Edith) Moore, Glenwood, la.; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers: George, Frank, Joe and John.
Services were held Jun. 17 at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, Watson with Pastor Carroll Fischer officiating. Burial was at the High Creek cemetery. Minter Funeral Chapel vas in charge. [1974]

[133] Hudson, Homer - Rites Held for Homer Hudson, 94
Mr. Homer S. Hudson 94, a lifelong Atchison County resident, died Dec. 23 at Fairfax Hospital.
Mr. Hudson was born Dec. 11, 1885 in Watson, the son of S.D. and Mary V. (Moats) Hudson. During his youth, he attended the Watson schools. He began carrying rural mail from the Watson post office when a young man.
He married Maude Good in January of 1915 and they resided in Watson, where he carried mail until his retirement in 1935.
The Hudsons moved to Rock Port in 1954. Mrs. Hudson died in 1961. Mr. Hudson continued living in Rock Port and was able to maintain his home until his health failed about two weeks ago.
Mr. Hudson, a member of the Metho­dist Church, participated in many of the Senior Citizens activities, and they had just recently helped him celebrate his 94th birthday.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Burke, Rock Port; three grand daughters: Mrs. Ed (Jackie) Bradshawa, Indianola, la.; Kathy Burke, Raytown; and Susan Burke, Tucson, Ariz.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Maude, and one sister, Flossie Ramsay.
Services were Dec. 24 at the Rock Port Methodist Church with Pastor Norman Smyth officiating. Interment was at High Creek Cemetery.

Marie Ellen Hudson was born January 16,1933 on a farm near Rock Port, Missouri, the daughter of Lee Alva and Rosa F. (Robinson) Slemp. She passed away at the University Hospital in Omaha; Nebraska on April 20, 2001 at tbe age of 68 years.
She attended the Valley View Country School south of Rock Port and lived and worked on the family
farm.    
On May 21,1949, Marie was united in marriage to James Henry Hudson in Sidney, Iowa. For twenty years they lived and farmed in the Watson, Missouri community until moving to their farm north of Rock Port. In 1986 they moved into Rock Port. James passed away May 25,1995. Marie enjoyed being close to her family and delighted in all the various activities of her grandchildren. When time permitted; she was busy with sewing, quilting, crafts, fishing, dancing and traveling.

As a young girl she was baptized and became a memberof the Rock Port Christian Church and in recent years, has attended the First Lutheran Church of Rock Port. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Ralph Greer Post #49 of Rock Port.
Survivors include fiance; Russ Hanten of Bennington, Nebraska; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and John Eilers, Langdon, Missouri; son, Jim Hudson, Rock Port; six grandchildren, Jennifer and Phillip Eilers, Jeremiah Junior, Amber; Dalton, and Harley Hudson; sister and brother-in-law, Rosalee and Maurice Flanagan, Rock Port; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Alva and Erika Slemp, Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Dale and Lo Ann Slemp, Aurora, Colorado; sister-in-law, Jean Zimmerman, Lincoln,Nebraska; nieces; nephews, and many friends.

Besides her parents and husband, James, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda.

Funeral services were Monday, April 23;2001 at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, Missouri and were conducted by Pastor David Ebersole.

lnterment at Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port, Missouri.

Memorials may be directed to the Atchison County Memorial Building First Lutheran Church, Rock Port, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri, [Mail, Apr 26, 2001]

Mr. Luther William Hudson, Sr., died Sep. 26 at the Grape Community Hospital at the age of 88.
He was born Sep. 8, 1984 [sic, 1894] in Rock Port to Valentine and Ida (Addington) Hudson. Mr. Hudson received his early schooling at the Pleasant Valley country school, east of Watson.
On Sep. 18, 1917 he entered the Army and served his country during W.W. I. Mr. Hudson received his honorable discharge on Aug. 30, 1919 and returned to the Watson community.
On Jul. 10, 1920 he was united in marriage to Mary Esther Adams. They began their married life farming on his father's farm near Watson. Most of their life was spent farming in the Watson community except the 17 years he worked as a pullman conductor for the railroad in Council Bluffs, la. In November, 1979 they moved to Rock Port from Watson where they have resided to the present time.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Watson, a 50-year member of the Sonora Lodge No. 200 Ancient-Free and Accepted-Masons, a member of the North Star Lodge No. 157 Ancient-Free and Accepted-Masons, a 60-year member of the Ralph Greer Amercian Legion Post No. 49 of Rock Port and a member of the VFW Post No. 4614 of Atchison County.
Survivors are: his wife, Mary; one son, Luther Hudson, Jr., Rock Port; one brother, Ernest Hudson, Farragut, la.; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Fannie Vanatta and I.eona Christian and two brothers, Lee and Henry Hudson.
Services were held Sep. 29 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Watson, with Pastor Carroll Fischer officiating. Interment was at the High Creek Cemetery. Minter Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. [Sep 30, 1982]

[136] Hudson, James Henry - James Henry Hudson was born July 13,1926 in Watson, Missouri, the son of Henry and Effie (Muffley) Hudson. In his early years, he attended the Watson schools and farmed with his family.
During 1945, he entered the United States Army, served his country in World War II and returned to the Watson area after receiving his honorable discharge in 1946.
On May 21,1949, he was united in marriage to Marie Ellen Slemp in Sidney, Iowa. For twenty years they lived and farmed in the Watson community until moving to their farm north of Rock Port. Since 1986, they have resided in Rock Port, Missouri. He enjoyed woodworking and through the years created many beautiful and interesting pieces of furniture to be shared with his family and friends. In his spare time he loved fishing, visiting with his many friends, playing cards and dancing. His greatest joy was his family. James was a devoted husband, father and an extremely proud grandfather who enjoyed watching and participating in all the activities involving the grandchildren. He passed away May 25, 1995 at the Community Hospital in Fairfax, Missouri at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 12 days.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Watson; had served on the Watson School Board; the Watson Special Road District and was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post Number 49 of Rock Port.
Survivors include his wife, Marie, of the home; one daughter, Elaine Eilers and son-in-law John, Langdon, Missouri; one son, Jimmie Hudson, of Rock Port; Five grandchildren: Philip, Jennifer, Jeremiah, Amber and Dalton; two sisters: Beulah Welch, Rock Port, and Mary Collins, Hamburg, Iowa; three brothers: Donald Hudson, Brazil, Indiana, Elbert Hudson and Delbert Hudson, both of Rock Port; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Brenda.
Services conducted by Pastor Tim Carey, were held Sunday, May 28, 1995 at 2 pm at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, MO. Interment was at the Hunter Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Rock Port Fire Department or the Hunter Cemetery Association.
Minter Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. [Atchison County Mail, Jun 1, 1995]

John LeRoy Huff, son of Clarence and Ida (Bailey) Hufl was born January 21, 1912 in Phelps City, MO, one of eight brothers and sisters. He died Feb. 25, 2003 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE at the age of 91.
He attended school in Phelps City. Following his schooling he trucked and farmed for local farmers.
On Nov. 1, 1941, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Lorine Christian at the United Methodist parsonage in Tarkio MO. They resided in the Watson community where John continued to farm until entering the United States Army on Oct. 2 1942. He served overseas receiving two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. In 1945, he was severely wounded in Italy and was hospitalized for many months. John was honorably discharged on Oct. 22, 1945 and returned to the Watson community.
John was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and later attended the Watson United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 of Rock Port; a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans ol Foreign Wars at Peru, NE and a member of North Star Lodge #157, A.F. & A.M. of Rock Port for over 50 years.
Survivors include wife, Dorothy of Watson; two sons, John R. Huff, of Warsaw, MO and Louis A. Huff of Omaha, NE; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, one brother, James Huff, Council Bluffs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were Feb. 28, at the Minter Funeral Chapel in Rock Port. Pastor Eric Anderson conducted the service Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49 provided military services. Burial was in High Creek Cemetery. [Mar 13, 2003]

Herbert Reid Hunter was born Jan. 7, 1923 at Langdon, MO., the son of Ray Reid and Myrtle Lawson (Horn) Hunter. His early years were spent in Kansas. At the age of 7 he returned to Missouri with his family. In 1932 they moved into Rock Port. He attended Kansas rural school and the Rock Port schools.On Dec. 24, 1942, Herb was united in marriage to Donna Faye Renshaw at the Methodist parsonage in Tarkio. He entered the United States Navy in May of 1943 and served overseas during World War II. After receiving his honorable discharge in November of 1945 he returned to the Rock Port area where they began farming in the Linden community. They lived and farmed throughout the Rock Port area until moving to a farm east of Hamburg, in 1960. After thirteen years they moved to the High Creek community and farmed for twenty-one years. Since 1992 they have lived in the Grange Hall community. Herb died Nov. 26, 1995 at the Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg [Iowa], at the age of 72.
Besides being a member of the Baptist Church of Rock Port, he was a member of the Order of the Elks of Shenandoah, and the Hubert Woodward American Legion Post Number 156 of Hamburg.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; daughter, Mrs. Kenny (Karen) Thompson of Coin, IA.; one brother, Eugene Hunter of Rock Port; four grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were four brothers and three sisters: Harold, Russ, Wayne, Kermit, Harriett, Lucille and Lois.
Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at the Baptist Church in Rock Port with Pastor Jeff Elliott officiating. Interment was in Hunter Cemetery Rock Port. [Dec 7, 1995]