Menu
HOME PAGE CONTACT
OBITUARY INDEX SEARCH
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

JACKSON, Alexander M. "Ava"
1890-1916
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Jun 1 1916
KILLED BY LIGHTNING -- Ava Jackson, Charlotte Farmer, Lost His Life Wednesday Morning. -- Ava Jackson, a well known Charlotte township farmer, was struck by lightning and instantly killed Wednesday morning during a thunder storm. The accident happened about 10:00 o'clock while Mr. Jackson was plowing in a field a short distance south of his home. The team he was driving was not injured, although the appearance of the ground indicated that they had been frightened and had moved over the ground considerably. Mr. Jackson was about 34 years of age. He leaves a widow and a little daughter about 4 years of age.

JACKSON, Bonnie Mae
1914-2008
Scott Cemetery, Elkart Twp, Bates Co, MO
Atkinson Funeral Home
Bonnie Mae Jackson, 94, Adrian, MO, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at Adrian Manor, Adrian. Services will be held Wednesday, October 29 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO. Bonnie was born September 15, 1914 in Amsterdam, MO, the daughter of John and Bertha (Kershner) Stephens. She was united in marriage to Wesley Jackson. To this union two sons were born, Marvin and Raymond. Bonnie was a loving and caring mother, wife, grandma and friend to a lot of people. Her door was always open to old, young, family and friends and she never met a stranger. Bonnie was constantly there for others and always made time to lend a helping hand. Along with spending time with family and friends, she loved the outdoors and her flowers. Her main pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. When she was with them, they shared their happiest moments. She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley, in 1989, one son, Marvin, one grandson, Ricky and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Raymond Jackson and his wife, Fran, Osceola, MO; one sister, Verna Corbin, Amoret, MO; three grandsons, Dale and his wife, Monett, Terry and his wife, Kathy and Tracy Jackson; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica and her husband, Jason, Vanessa and her husband, Joe, Wyatt, Courtney, Chase, Trenton and Molly, all of Bates County; a step-granddaughter, Barbie; a step-grandson, Brad; two step great-granddaughters, Malenda and Valerie, South Carolina, and a number of nieces and nephews.

JACKSON, Carl Fred
1909-1990
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
News-Xpress, Butler, MO, Friday, Jul 13 1990
Carl Fred Jackson was born on Jan. 6, 1909 in Harper, Mo., to Charles and Rosa (Stark) Jackson and died June 25, 1990 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Baxter, Iowa, at the age of 81 years. He was a farmer in Bates County for most of his life except for a short time of six years, 1937-1943 that he spent in Oregon and Washington. He was united in marriage to Lela Crowley on Dec. 10, 1930, and to this union was born one child, a daughter. He was a member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Adrian, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters. He leaves his daughter and husband, Theresa and Jimmie Stewart of Newton, Iowa; his grandchildren, Kevin, Jackie, and Jana Stewart of Newton; Diana and Drew Holmes of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a great-grandson, Nathan Stewart, of Newton; three sisters, Maudie Smith of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Jody Hockett of Adrian, Mo., Eula Manser of Butler, Mo., and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held June 29 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Mo.

JACKSON, Charles C.
1864-1932
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Mar 31 1932
Charlotte Flashes - Mr. Charley Jackson was taken to a hospital in Kansas City Thursday night and passed away there Sunday morning.

JACKSON, Donna Faye
1949-2006
Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, MO, Tuesday, Sep 19 2006
Donna Faye Jackson, 57, Independence, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at Truman Medical Center West in Kansas City following a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1949, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Elton Ellis Light and Mildred Frances Oyler Light. She and William O. Jackson Jr. were married on Nov. 24, 1982, in Kansas City, Mo., and he survives of the home. Donna was a member of the North Platte Baptist Church in Platte City, Mo. Survivors in addition to her husband William; include three sons, Jerry Lamberd and his wife Jennifer, Piper, Kan., James Lamberd and his wife Marlena, Edwardsville, Kan., and Billy Jackson, of the home; one daughter, Megan Jackson, of the home; four grandchildren, Devon Lamberd, Edwardsville, Brooklynn Lamberd, Piper, Dawson Lamberd, Edwardsville, and Avion Jackson, of the home; two brothers, Elton Gary Light, Kansas City, Mo., and Ellis Kenneth Light, Gladstone, Mo.; two sisters, Connie Lee Collins, Sedalia, Mo., and Barbara Ann Comstock, Kansas City, Mo.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Curtis Eugene Light; twin sister, Linda Kay Jones; and one granddaughter, Na'Dashia Kay Jackson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Interment will follow in Virgil City Cemetery, Virgil City, Mo.

JACKSON, Dortha Christina HOLM
1905-1991
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
News-Xpress, Butler, MO, Friday, Feb 22 1991
Dortha C. Jackson, 84, died at her home, 406 North Main St., Butler, Mo., Feb. 15, 1991. She was born July 9, 1905 in Red Oak, Iowa to Richard Holm and Mary Binegar. She moved from Iowa to Missouri at the age of 12 where she attended Olive Branch School near Virginia. On April 17, 1923 she married Ernest Edward Jackson. To this union nine children were born. Mrs. Jackson was a housewife and was a cook in Butler and Adrian, Mo., restaurants until 1966 at which time she worked for 17 years as an attendant in the ladies lounge at the Bates County Courthouse, retiring in 1983. She leaves four sons; Orville Jackson, and Charles Jackson, Butler, Gilbert Jackson, Adrian, and Ronnie Jackson, Appleton City, Mo.; four daughters, Lucille West, Leavenworth, Kan., Margaret Long, Bella Vista, Ark., Christine Ryan, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; and Eileen Smith, Concord, Calif.; 24 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Holm, an infant son, four grandchildren and her husband on Feb. 11, 1989. The funeral was held Feb. 17 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial was at Adam Howell Cemetery near Virginia, Mo.

JACKSON, Elizabeth ORR
1841-1922
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Feb 2 1922
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, aged 81 years and 27 days, died at her home in Charlotte township Wednesday evening, January 25, at 7:00 o'clock. Mrs. Jackson was born in Kentucky, but had been a resident of Bates County for many years. She is survived by four sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning and burial made in Adam Howe cemetery.

JACKSON, Ernest Edward
1898-1989
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
News-Xpress, Butler, MO, Friday, Feb 17 1989
Ernest Edward Jackson was born Aug. 4, 1898 in St. Clair County, Mo., the son of Charles Clayborn Jackson and Rosella A. Stark Jackson. He died Feb. 11, 1989 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Mo., at the age of 90. On April 17, 1923 he was united in marriage to Dortha Christina Holm. Except for a few years as a young man living in the state of Washington he lived his entire life in the Bates County area. Mr. Jackson was a farmer and a truck driver, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Adrian Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Bernie Jackson and one sister, Laura Rabourn. He leaves his wife of the home; four sons, Orville Jackson and Charles Jackson, both of Butler, Gilbert Jackson of Adrian and Ronnie Jackson of Appleton City. Mo.; four daughters, Lucille H. West of Leavenworth, Kan., Margaret Fern Long of Bella Vista, Ark.; Christine B. Ryan and Eileen Smith of Concord, Calif.; two brothers, Carl Jackson of Archie, Mo., and Wesley Jackson of Amsterdam, Mo; three sisters, Maudie Smith of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Josephine Hockett of Adrian, Eula Manser of Butler; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Feb. 14 at the Underwood-Steinbeck-Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler and burial in the Adam Howell Cemetery near Butler.

JACKSON, Everett C.
1908-1944
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Mar 16 1944
Everett C. Jackson, aged thirty-six years old passed away at his home north of Amoret, Thursday night. He is survived by his wife, Mildred and two daughters, Edith and Evelyn of the home. He has lived the greater part of his life in the Amoret and Virginia community.

JACKSON, Gilbert Eugene
1925-2007
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
News-Xpress, Butler, MO, Friday, Mar 9 2007
Gilbert E. Jackson - Gilbert Eugene "Gib" Jackson, age 82 of Adrian, Missouri died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born February 3, 1925 to Ernest Edward and Dortha Holm Jackson in Virginia, Missouri. Gib, one of nine children, grew up and spent most of his life in Bates County, Missouri. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Along with raising cattle and farming, Gib started driving a truck for Ours Oil Company in Butler in the late 1940s. In 1954 he hauled cars for Jack Cooper Transport Company and gave 20 years of service, retiring in 1974. After retiring, Gib wanted to keep busy so he opened up his own mechanic shop and turned many wrenches for a lot of Bates County residents. Gib was an easy-going kind of guy that loved a good laugh and was willing to help anybody. He enjoyed deer hunting and coon hunting, rebuilding tractors, running trout lines, working with his coon dogs, watching "Bonanza" on television and looked forward to an occasional cold beer. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing with his great-grandchildren. Gib is survived by his daughter, Linda Casey of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Charlie Jackson and wife Vesta of Butler, Missouri and Ronnie Jackson and wife Margie of Appleton City, Missouri; four sisters, Lucille West and husband Virgil of Leavenworth, Kansas, Christine Ryan of Pleasant Hill, California, Margaret Long and husband Kenneth of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Eileen Smith and husband Everett of Trenton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Laverne Jackson of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jamie, Kelly and wife Jessie and Mary Beth; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha Lynn, Tearsten Marie, Tanna Jo and Jonhenry Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orville and an infant brother; and one son, Gilbert Bruce. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler. Burial in the Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Missouri. (Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler)

JACKSON, Joan
1930-1930
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Sep 25 1930
Personal Items - Mr. and Mrs. Mart Jackson of Elkhart township lost an infant daughter Sunday morning, September 21. Burial was made in the Adam Howe cemetery

JACKSON, John Shelby
1925-1926
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Dec 30 1926
Charlotte Flashes - The little son of J. M. Jackson who has been sick for some time is not improving very fast.

JACKSON, Lela Mae CROWLEY
1910-1987
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Thursday, Apr 16 1987
Funeral services held April 15 for Lela Mae Jackson - Lela Mae Jackson was born December 17, 1910 to Willis Crowley and Bessie Lou Barnes Crowley in Black Bear, Idaho and departed this life April 12, 1987 at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Carl F. Jackson on December 10, 1930 and resided most of their married life in Bates County, Mo. To this union one daughter was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Carl of the home, her daughter, Theresa Louise Stewart and son-in-law, Jimmie Dale Stewart of Newton, Iowa, two sisters, Emma Thompson of Prosser, Washington and Essie VanWinkle of Sunnyside, Washington, one brother, George Crowley of Hayden Lake, Idaho; two granddaughters, Jane Renae Stewart of Newton, Iowa and Diana Lynn Stewart of Austin, Texas one grandson, Kevin Bradley Stewart of Newton, Iowa and a host of nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Mo. On Wednesday, April 15, 1987. Burial was in Adam Howe Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri.

JACKSON, Michael Ray
1964-2005
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
New-Xpress, Friday, Nov 4 2005
Michael Ray Jackson - Michael Ray Jackson, 41 Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Butler, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Graveside services were Nov. 2 at the Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Mr. Jackson was born Oct. 27, 1964 in Harrisonville, Mo., to Charles Edward and Vesta Mae Long Jackson. One of five children, he was raised in Butler where he attended high school. As a child, he went to the Butler Presbyterian Church. He loved cooking as was a cook in several restaurants including Glenn's Cafe in Butler and Denney's in Kansas City. Mike enjoyed cooking, spending time in the outdoors and having a good time with his friends. He was an avid animal lover, especially cats. He loved his children deeply. Michael Ray Jackson is survived by his parents, Charles and Vesta Jackson, Butler; a son, Michael Jackson, Butler; a daughter, Nikki Jackson, Butler; three brothers, Douglas Jackson and wife Mary, Big Springs, Texas, Randy Jackson, Butler, and Devin Jackson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a sister, Gayla Jackson, Butler. (Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler)

JACKSON, Orville Richard
1924-1997
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
New-Xpress, Friday, Feb 28 1997
Orville Richard Jackson, 73, Butler, Mo., died Feb. 23, 1997 at his home. The funeral was held Feb. 27, at the Schowengerdt Funeral chapel, Butler. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Mr. Jackson was born Feb. 7, 1924, to Ernest Edward and Dortha C. Holm Jackson in Amsterdam, Mo. The oldest of nine children, he grew up in Amsterdam where he graduated from high school. He moved to Kansas City and worked at A & P and Frito Lay. On Oct. 30, 1950, he married LaVerne McMillin and to this union four children were born. Moving to Adrian, Mo., he owned and operated a restaurant prior to driving for Jack Cooper Transport company. In 1960 he moved to Butler and became owner/operator of the DX station before being employed by Kahn Chevrolet for 23 years. Finally, he opened his own Butler Auto Sales where he worked until his stroke in November of 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Butler. He leaves his wife, of Butler; two sons, Stanley Jackson and Robert Jackson and wife Mary, all of Butler; two daughters, Patricia Chapman and husband Roger, Garland, Texas; and Judy Lewis and husband Mark, Guymon, Okla.; three brothers, Gilbert Jackson, Adrian; Charles Jackson and wife Vesta, Butler; and Ronnie Jackson and wife Margaret, Appleton City, Mo.; four sisters, Lucille West and husband Virgel, Leavenworth, Kan.; Margaret Long and husband Kenneth, Bella Vista, Ark.; Eileen Smith and husband Everett Jr., Butler; and Christine Ryan, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; five grandchildren, Fawn Hadley, Heather Lewis, Josh Jackson, Amber Jackson and Ashley Jackson and other relatives.

JACKSON, Rosella Abigail STARK
1873-1950
Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Elkhart Twp, Bates Co, MO
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Nov 23 1950
Charlotte Flashes - A number of friends from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Jackson last Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church northeast of Virginia. Burial was in Adam Howel cemetery.

JACKSON, Thomas J.
1837-1911
Bates County Democrat, Butler, MO, Apr 27 1911
Western Bates County - - Mr. Jackson, of north of Virginia, died at his home last Saturday. He was buried Sunday.

JAMES, Shirley Ann HANNAH
1937-2007
KDKD Website, Clinton, MO
Shirley Ann (Hannah) James, 70, of Warsaw, Mo., died Tuesday December 11, 2007 at her home. She was born August 4, 1937 in Bates County, Mo., to Claud L. Hannah and Annie Mae Moles Hannah. She married Ova F. James on January 26, 1976, in Miami, Ok. He preceded her in death on December 27, 1997. Shirley had worked in the restaurant business for the past 10 years. Among her life accomplishments were her titles of Mom, Wife, Sister, Friend, and most importantly Grandma. Shirley is and will always be a warrior. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Russell Hannah. Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Diane Cox of Independence, Mo., and Kathy Earl of Lake Annette, Peculiar, Mo.; three sisters, Helen M. Earl of the home, Betty L. Gillis of Adrian, Mo., and Mary L. Livingston and her husband Bob of Tightwad, Mo.; one brother Donald R. Hannah and his wife Betty of Tightwad; her grandchildren, Stephanie Renee Cox of Kingsville, Mo., Steven Douglas Cox, Jr., and his wife Bethany of Blue Springs, Mo., Scott Allen Cox of Independence, Billy James, Jr., of St. Joseph, Mo., and Oda James of Kansas City, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Garrett Allan Lindmark of Kansas City, Melissa Ann Jewell of Kingsville, Gunner Steven Cox of Blue Springs, Melanie Renee Jewell of Kansas City, Cade Allen Cox of Blue Springs, Damius and Dakota James of Kansas City, and Bryan Ova Cox Of Independence; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday December 15, 2007 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Bates County, Mo.

JAMES, Shirley Mae
1939-2005
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Oct 12 2005
Shirley Mae James, 65, Archie, MO, died Monday, October 3, 2005 at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the United Methodist Church, Archie, MO, officiated by her husband, Rev. Travis James.

JARVIS, Josephine OCHSNER
1927-2006
Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, MO, Tuesday, Oct 17 2006
Josephine Jarvis, 79, Nevada, Mo., died Oct. 12, 2006, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 16, at the Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill, Mo. Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill.

JEFFERSON, Thomas
1860-1942
Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Cass Co, MO
Osborne County Farmer, Osborne, KS, Jan 15 1942
Thomas Jefferson, son of O.J. and Martha Harvey, was born at Appleton, Bates, Missouri, April 30, 1860, and departed this life Sunday morning at his home in Sharon, being 81 years, eight months and five days of age. At an early age he moved with his parents to Iowa, then to Salem, Nebraska, where October 15, 1882, he was united in marriage with Eliza Ann POLLEY and to this union two children were born: Mrs. Nellie Bertlesen of Woodward and Jesse E. Harvey of Severy, Kansas. In 1887 he located in Osborne County, Kansas, coming to Oklahoma in 1901 homesteading at Moscow Flats and enduring the hardships of pioneering days with a cheerful outlook, enjoying the privilege of building for a future. Later he moved to Sharon where he resided at the time of his death. He became a member of the Christian Church when but 15 years of age and has led a devoted Christian life since. He was a charter member of the Christian Church in Mutual; a loyal member of the Farmers' Union and was always vitally interested in the affairs of his community. Surviving are his wife and two children, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Belle MORRIS of Dawson, NE, and Mrs. Julia MCGEE of Buffalo, and three brothers, J.W. HARVEY, Osborne, KS; Frank of Kearney, NE and Charles Harvey of Lone Wolf. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian Church at Mutual. Burial was in the Sharon Cemetery with the Armstrong funeral directors in charge.

JEFFRIES, John Martin
1930-2007
Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, MO, Tuesday, Nov 6 2007
John Martin Jeffries, 77, Nevada, passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center, in Nevada, following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Nevada, to Isaac Francis Jeffries and Elsie Mildred Smith Jeffries. He married Florence Irene Richards on June 25, 1950, in Lucedale, Miss., and she survives of the home. John attended Nevada schools and was recently among several veterans receiving honorary G.E.D.'s from Nevada High School. At the age of 18, John entered the United States Air Force where he served from 1950-1952 during the Korean Conflict. Following his time in the service, he worked as an electrician for the City of Rich Hill, in the electrical power plant. John then worked for Dabmer Electric in Nevada for 45 years until his retirement in 1992. He pastored several small churches in the area during his life including: Deerfield Baptist Church, Sylvandale Baptist Church, Arthur, Mo., Baptist Church, Girard, Kan., Baptist Church, Caplinger Mills Baptist Church and most recently the Milo Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his wife Irene, include five children; Shelia Griffin and her husband Gene, Nevada, Bruce Jeffries and his wife Karen, Sheldon, Bill Jeffries and his wife Nancy, Nevada, Steve Jeffries and his wife Brenda, Millbrook, Ala., and Cindy Vandenburg and her husband Mike, Metz; 10 grandchildren, Tammy Wagner and her husband Daniel, Nevada, and their children Ryan and Seth Chanove; Pamela Richmond and her husband Gary, Nevada, and their children Kyla West and Braxton Richmond; David Jeffries and his children, Ashton Brandon, and Brayden Dixon, Amanda Ehrlich and her husband Charlie, of W.Va.; Rebecca Jeffries, Josh Jeffries, Scotty Jeffries, Audrey Jeffries, of Millbrook, Ala., Steven Jeffries, Millbrook, Ala., and Sharon, Ashley, and Katlynn Vandenburg, Metz; and one brother Isaac Jeffries, Jr., Springdale, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Allene Roberts and Rose Belt Chapman, and one brother, Billy Jeffries. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada, with military honors.

JENKINS, Barbara A.
1947-2006
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Feb 22 2006
Barbara Ann Jenkins passed away February 15, 2006 at her home in Rich Hill, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 18 at the Rich Hill United Methodist Church.

JENKINS, Mary Helen
1928-2009
Mullinax Funeral Home
Mary Helen Thomas Jenkins died in her Drexel, Missouri home on March 16, 2009 at the age of 81. She was surrounded by family when she slipped away peacefully two months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

JENKINS, Russell Lee "Russ"
1927-2009
Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Deer Creek Twp, Bates Co, MO
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler MO
Funeral services for Russell "Russ" Jenkins will be Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Russell Lee "Russ" Jenkins, age 81 of Harrisonville, Missouri died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. He was born May 25, 1927 to Max Earless and Minnie Lee Poindexter Jenkins in Butler, Missouri. Russ is survived by his wife, Flo Jenkins of Harrisonville, Missouri; a brother, Glen Jenkins and wife Betty of Butler, Missouri; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Fay, Floyd, Charles William and Clayton; and two sisters, Evalena Garrison and Julia Pohle.

JILEK, Henrietta B.
1918-2006
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, May 10 2006
Henrietta B. Jilek, 88, Archie, MO, where she resided with her daughter, passed away Monday, May 1, 2006 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 4, 2006 at the Underwood-Brantonies Funeral Home.

JOHNSON, Gary Delaine Sr.
1938-2009
Mullinax Funeral Home
Gary Delaine Johnson, Sr. May 30, 1938 - October 5, 2009. Gary Delaine Johnson, Sr., (Laine), died Monday, October 5, 2009 in Drexel, Mo., where lived for 15 years. Prior to his death he resided in Kingston, Oklahoma. He loved to fish at Lake Texoma. Laine was born May 30, 1938 to Van and Bessie Johnson in Puxico, Mo. He was married for 52 years, six months and 19 days to Jearlene (Jerri) Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Jerri Johnson; five children and their spouses: Sandy Hocker and husband Bill of Archie, Mo., Gary Johnson Jr. and wife Diana of Harrisonville, Mo., Larry Johnson and wife Lisa of Madill, Okla., Vickey Marionneaux and husband Joey of Madill, Okla., and Dianna Howard of Drexel. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, one brother, Jerry Johnson and wife Georgie of Conway, Mo., and two sisters, Sherry O'Dell and husband Jim of Conway, and Doris Thatcher and husband Bud of Sedalia, Mo., as well as several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel.

JOHNSON, Wanda Jean
1926-2009
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler MO
Funeral services for Wanda Johnson will be Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. Burial, Bethany Mennonite Cemetery, Rich Hill. Wanda Jean Johnson, age 82 of Rich Hill, Missouri died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler, Missouri. She was born September 1, 1926 to Henry and Sadie Smith Dirks in Halstead, Kansas. Wanda is survived by her husband, Charles Johnson of Rich Hill, Missouri; a son, Dayton Johnson and wife Loretta of Rich Hill, Missouri; a daughter, Charlotte Schultz and husband Glenn of Rich Hill, Missouri; a son-in-law, Ernest "Ernie" Koehn of Butler, Missouri; four brothers, Gerald Dirks and wife Evelyn and Leland Dirks and wife Mary Lou, all of Butler, Missouri and Chester Dirks and wife Carrol and Wesley Dirks and wife Donna, all of Rich Hill, Missouri; two sisters, Rowene Schmidt of Jamesport, Missouri and Gloria Koehn of Moundridge, Kansas; and 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Edith Koehn in 2005; one grandson, Nolan Verle Koehn; a sister, Marjorie Schmidt; and a brother-in-law, William Schmidt.

JOLLIFF, Delbert
1942-2006
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Mar 2 2006
Delbert Joliff, age 63, of Adrian, MO died Friday, February 24, 2006 at his home in rural Adrian. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, MO.

JONES, Darwin Dean
1926-2009
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler MO
Funeral services for Darwin Jones will be Friday, January 23, 2009 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri. Burial, Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton Cemetery, Missouri. Darwin Dean Jones, age 82 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born October 31, 1926 to John Calvin and Nellie Ray Jones in Deepwater, Missouri. Darwin is survived by his wife, Arma Lee Jones of Butler, Missouri; one brother, Dale Jones and wife Eva of Peculiar, Missouri; one sister, Nadine Bartimus and husband Carol of Clinton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Jones of Appleton City, Missouri; and nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Don and Robert; and an infant brother J.W.

JONES, David J.
1831-1906
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Thursday, Mar 2 1906
DAVID JONES DEAD - David Jones died at his home four miles east of Adrian on Monday, February 26th, 1906, aged 75 years and 14 days. David Jones was born in Kentucky and grew to manhood in his native state. He was married in early manhood to Miss Sarah McCombs, who survives him, to this union three children were born, two of whom are living. He had been a faithful member of the Baptist Church for about forty years and died in the faith. He was a good man, loved and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at Altona, Wednesday, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at that place.

JONES, Janice E. "Jan" TOURTILLOTT
1952-2009
Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO, May 10 2009
Jan (Tourtillott) Jones, 52, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Rich Hill, MO, passed away May 7, 2009. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill; burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. She is survived by her son Robert Heuser, Lee's Summit, MO; her mother, Lois Tourtillott, Butler, MO; sisters Vicki and Cliff Norris, Kansas City, MO, and Willa Sue and Danny Breckenridge, Rich Hill, MO; and her brother Lennie and Sharon Tourtillott, Rich Hill, MO.

JONES, John W. "Red"
1940-2008
Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Deer Creek Twp, Bates Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO, Nov 9 2008
J.W. "Red" Jones, 68, of Adrian, Mo., passed away November 8, 2008. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery,

JONES, Larry Dale
1950-2006
Newton Burial Park, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada, MO, Tuesday, Sep 5 2006
Larry Dale Jones, the son of Howard Haskel and Esta (Bennett) Jones, was born on Sept. 28, 1950, in Wagoner, Okla., and passed away on Aug. 29, 2006, at his home, at 55 years of age. Larry was a long-time resident of the Vernon County area. He graduated high school in 1969. He was united in marriage to Valerie Mae Salkil on June 13, 1975, in Topeka, Kan. Larry worked as a brick mason the majority of his life and much of his hard work is evident all around the area. He was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada. Survivors include his wife, Valerie of the home, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Jones of Nevada, Matt Jones and Auna of El Dorado Springs, Mo., Melissa Jones and Eric of Fort Myers, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dale Jones Jr. of Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones of Bronaugh, Mo.; Daniel, David, Whitney and Jonathan Jones of the home; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 1, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Newton Burial Park, Nevada.

JONES, Sarah E. McCOMBS
1838-1919
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Thursday, Nov 1919
Mrs. Sarah Jones died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Kennedy of Kansas City, November 11th, 1919; aged 80 years, 2 months and 29 days. Sarah McCombs was born in Kentucky August 11, 1838, and was united in marriage with David Jones in 1857. In 1869 they moved to Bates county, where Mr. Jones died twelve years ago. One child, Mrs. Kennedy, survives, an a number of grandchildren, Col. Wm. Haggard one Mound City, Kansas, being one of them. Mrs. Jones joined the Baptist Church early in life and remained a faithful member of same until her death. Besides her daughter she is survived by two brothers, Col. Jeff McCombs of Adrian, and Samuel McCombs of Arthur, Kentucky, and one sister, ...

JONES, William Dean
1914-2008
Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Deer Creek Twp, Bates Co, MO
Cass County Democrat-Missourian, Harrisonville, MO
William "Dean" Jones died March 3, 2008, at his home in Harrisonville. Services are March 7 at the Antioch Southern Baptist Church, Harrisonville, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery near Adrian, under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville.

JUSTICE, Jackie Jay
1954-2006
Adrian Journal, Adrian, MO, Apr 26 2006
Jackie Jay Justice, 51, Archie, MO, died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at his home. Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 27 at the First Baptist Church in Archie.

Bates County Missouri MOGenWeb