[DAKAN, RILEY'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 28, 1886
One of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Dakan's twin girl babies, of whom we spoke as being born on that terrible cold Thursday night, only lived four days. Although so young she had drawn a cord of love around the family circle which was hard to sever. O how hard it was for that mother and father, brothers and sisters, to have to lay her lovely little form in the cold, cold grave. But God's will be done. She us gone to a better world. we say to the bereaved ones—meet her in heaven.

[DAVIS, WASHINGTON ROSS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1886
Murdered in Kansas. W. R. Davis of Elmo Found Dead on an Arkansas River Sandbank.
The following clipping we took from the St. Joe Gazette of last Sunday:
"GARDEN CITY, Kas., July 12. – "The body of W. [ashington] R. [oss] Davis, a homesteader living near Ulysses, was found lodged on a sandbank in the Arkansas river four miles west of here yesterday in a badly decomposed condition. He was murdered, a bullet hole being found in the top of his head. Davis left his claim July 5th, to do plowing, expecting to be gone a week. It is supposed he was murdered while sleeping in a wagon. A man giving the name of Smoot sold Davis a team in this city last Thursday for $170. Smoot lived near Ulysses and knew Davis was expecting money. It is supposed that he committed the murder and, finding no money, threw the body into the river and sold the team. Two hundred dollars reward is offered here by order of the sheriff and coroner. Davis leaves a family, wife and four children, living near Elmo. Mo. They have been telegraphed for. The body was buried here by the Masons. He is highly spoken of as a peaceful citizen."
This Thursday morning, B. E. Adams, a son-in-law of Mr. Davis, accompanied by N. F. Hopper, both living near Elmo, passed through the city en route to Garden City to ascertain, if possible, the particulars of the horrible deed. They will have the body exhumed for identification. A receipt was found on the person of Mr. Davis for dues paid to Elmo Masonic lodge. The Masons at Garden City finding this at once wrote to the secretary of the lodge at Elmo.
Messrs. Davis and Hopper are of the opinion that there is no doubt but what Mr. Davis had been killed as above narrated. He went to Kansas last May and took a homestead. He had a wife and five children. One of his daughters, Mrs. John W. Ramsay, died about a month ago. His wife is a sister to S. J. Russell and of Mrs. John Lamar. He was highly esteemed and the news of his untimely taking off casts a gloom over the northwest part of the county where he was so well known.

[DAVIS, WASHINGTON ROSS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1886
A Bloody Crime. W. R. Davis of Lincoln Township Murdered in Kansas.
A Missourian Murdered in Kansas.
GARDEN CITY, Kan., July 12. – "The body of W. [ashington] R. [oss] Davis, a homesteader living near Ulysses, was found lodged on a sandbank in the Arkansas river four miles west of here yesterday in a badly decomposed condition. He was murdered, a bullet hole being found in the top of his head. Davis left his claim July 5th, to do plowing, expecting to be gone a week. It is supposed he was murdered while sleeping in a wagon. A man giving the name of Smoot sold Davis a team in this city last Thursday for $170. Smoot lived near Ulysses and knew Davis was expecting money. It is supposed that he committed the murder and, finding no money, threw the body into the river and sold the team. Two hundred dollars reward is offered here by order of the sheriff and coroner. Davis leaves a family, wife and four children, living near Elmo. Mo. They have been telegraphed for. The body was buried here by the Masons. He is highly spoken of as a peaceful citizen."
Mr. Davis was a well-known citizen of Lincoln township. He was a brother-in-law of John M. Lamar and Stephen J. Russell. He has been a resident of Lincoln township for nearly twenty years. The sad news above strikes anguish to many a heart in the county. He left for Kansas in the spring to make a new home for himself and family. The stricken family has the sympathy of all.

[DAVIS, WASHINGTON ROSS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 22, 1886
NORTH LINCOLN – N. F. Hopper was sent by the Masons to Kansas a few days go to look after the interest of W. R. Davis, who was found dead in the Arkansas river, near Garden City, in that state. Davis was a respected citizen of Lincoln township and brother-in-law to John M. Lamar.

[DAVIS, WASHINGTON ROSS]            [RAMSAY, MARTHA PRUDENCE DAVIS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 2, 1886
LAMAR STATION – In the afternoon, though the weather was exceedingly hot, a large congregation attended the North Grove Church to hear Rev. Bolen preach the funeral sermon of Ross Davis, who was murdered at Garden City, Kansas, and his daughter, Mrs. Prudence Ramsay, who died about the time of the murder on the edge of Atchison county. the father's body lies in Kansas and the daughter's in Blanchard, Iowa. They were both members of the M. E. church, South. He leaves a wife who is heartbroken over her late bereavement.

[RAMSAY, MARTHA PRUDENCE DAVIS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 17, 1886
LAMAR STATION – News comes from the northeast corner of Atchison county of the death of Mrs. Wilson Ramsay. Her maiden name was Prudence Davis, second daughter of Ross and Jane Davis, formerly at Lamar Station, now at North Grove. She was converted when but a little girl, under the preaching of H. A. Davis and united with the M. E. church, South. She died in the triumph of a living faith and has gone to a better world than this. She leaves a husband and a four weeks' old babe, a father, mother, three sisters, one brother, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Stephen Russell at North Grove is an uncle and Mrs. John Lamar, at Elmo, is an aunt. She died the night of the eleventh inst. and was laid to rest in Blanchard cemetery. The mourning relatives have the sympathy of all their friends.

[DIETRICH, SISTER M MAGDALENA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 2, 1886
CLYDE – Sister M Magdelin [Magdalena], who has been teaching school at Boonville, Mo., died on last Thursday after an illness of only two days. Deceased was buried at the cemetery close to the convent here. May she rest in peace.

[DOUGHERTY, ARMS' INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 29, 1886
UPPER ELKHORN – Arms Dougherty's baby died last Friday.

[DUNN, ALVIN MARION]                                 [ULMER, GLEN D.]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, June 6, 1921
Overseas Soldiers Buried Yesterday
Services for Glenn D. Ulmer at Hopkins Attended by 1700—Alvia Dunn Rites at Graham
It is estimated that 1700 persons attended the funeral services held at Hopkins yesterday afternoon for Glenn D. Ulmer, Hopkins boy who died while a member of the American Expeditionary forces in France. The services were in charge of the Glenn D. Ulmer Post of the American Legion at Hopkins. About 200 Maryville people were at the funeral.
The services at the grave were in charge of Roy Spurgeon, commander of the Glenn D. Ulmer Post. Three volleys were fired at the close of the service. The following members of the Legion Post were the firing squad: Claude Abey, Ernest Snodgrass, James Ulmer, Robert Filson, Albert Acree, John Whitten, Tom Dalrymple and Thomas E. Bock.
Funeral services for Alvin Dunn, Barnard overseas soldier, were held at Graham yesterday afternoon conducted by the Rev. A. S. Olsen of Jamesport, former pastor of the Methodist church at Barnard. The services at the grave were in charge of the American Legion Post at Graham. Several Maryville people attended the Dunn funeral.

[DYCHE, ALBERT RILEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 3, 1886
Fatal Accident. Albert Dysche Is Killed by a Horse at Burlington Junction.
Last Saturday morning our city was startled by the intelligence that Albert Dysche, senior member of the firm of Dysche & Sons, was seriously injured by one of his horses in his stable in this city. It appears that a few days previous to the accident, Mr. Dysche had purchased a wild, western horse and had the animal haltered in the stable. He was in the stable attending to the stock and was just leaving the stall of the horse with a scoop shovel in his hand when Mr. Dysche thought he must have touched the horse, for the animal whirled against him, knocking him down and trampling upon him, and injuring him badly on the legs, arms, head and breast. The injured man succeeded in crawling away from the horse and was found in the corn crib near the stall covered with blood. He pronounced his injuries fatal after he was hurt and though the best medical aid was summoned, it could not save him. His sufferings were intense, but he remained conscious to the last and died Sunday evening at 12 o'clock from internal hemorrhage.
He was buried on Tuesday at 2 p. m. under the auspices of the Masons, he having been an honored member of that body for many years. Services were held at the M. E. church after which his remains were laid to rest in the Ohio M. E. cemetery. Deceased was one of the pioneers of Burlington Junction and was probably as fine a business man as ever resided in the city. No person in the community could be more missed than Mr. Dysche and as a tribute of respect to him, the business houses all closed during the hours of his funeral.
Deceased was born in Andrew county, Mo., and was aged 46 years and 7 months. He had been engaged in merchandising in Northwest Missouri for the past 18 years and was universally esteemed by all who knew him.

[DYCHE, ALBERT RILEY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 3, 1886
Sad Accident. Albert Dyche, of Burlington Junction, Fatally Injured by a Vicious Horse.
Burlington Junction was the scene of a sad accident on Sunday, in which one of its most prominent citizens and business men lost his life. Mr. Albert Dyche, senior member of the firm of Dyche & Son, went in his stable to feed his horse. He took a scoop full of corn in and in some manner in passing the horse touched him with the scoop. The horse sprang, crushing him against the stall. When the horse sprang back Mr. Dyche sank limp on the floor and was kicked and stamped in a terrible manner. He remembers nothing about this, but he either crawled or was kicked away from the horse. When found he was senseless and covered with blood. Everything was done for him that medical skill could do, but he had suffered such severe internal injuries that he died in a few hours after the accident. He was buried on Tuesday with Masonic honors, hundreds attending the funeral.
Mr. Dyche was a man about forty-seven years of age. He leaves a wife and five children. He was an active energetic business man and his death will be a great loss to Burlington Junction. His untimely and sudden demise has clothed Burlington Junction in mourning and is an eloquent sermon on the uncertainty of life.

[EVANS, JESSIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 19, 1886
--The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Evans will be shocked by the sad news of the death of their youngest child, a little girl of nineteen months, which occurred on Thursday evening, 12th inst. We publish a short obituary notice in another column.

[EVANS, JESSIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 19, 1886
Died. In Atchison township, on the 13th inst., of cholera infantum, Jessie, infant daughter of L. C. and Rachel Evans, aged 19 months and 9 days. All that loving hands could do was done for little Jessie but the "Death Angel" came and gently bore her pure spirit away. On Friday evening all that remained of little Jessie was laid to rest by the side of her little brother in the cemetery at Burlington Junction, Rev. Warner officiating.
To the parents we extend our deep and earnest sympathy. [Poem not transcribed.]

[EVERHART, JOHNNIE W.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 7, 1886
GUILFORD --  It is with sorrow that we are called upon to chronicle the death of little Johnnie Everhart, son of Dr. Everhart died Jan 3d 10 A M of croup and interred at the south M. E. Cemetery Jan. 4th 11 A M. Johnnie was a bright child of five summers and the pride of fond parents. The Dr. and his family have the sympathies of a large circle of friends.

[FELTER, MYRTIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 6, 1885
UNION STAR – Little Myrtie, infant of Frank Felter and recently adopted by 'Squire L. W. Felter and wife, departed this life last Friday evening at 9 o'clock. She had been ailing for some time but was suddenly taken worse Friday at noon. All was done that medical skill and loving hands could do, but the angel of death claimed her, and her remains were interred in the Sweet Home cemetery Saturday. Rev. R. E. Lewis preached a funeral discourse at the house.

[FIDDLER, EMMA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 4, 1886
CLYDE – Drowned in Platte river, near the old Casteel ford, on Monday, March 1st, Miss Emma Fiddler, aged about 18 years. The facts, as we learned them, are as follows: The young lady went to the river to get a pail of water and the supposition is that she stepped on a piece of ice and it broke letting her fall in the river. Her brother George was about 100 yards distant when he heard her scream and plunged in to save her, but she was sinking for the last time, and it was with difficulty that he was saved. Up to present writing the body has not been recovered, though parties have been dragging the river since the sad accident occurred.

[FIDDLER, EMMA]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 4, 1886
--A sad accident occurred on Monday afternoon of this week, by which a promising young lady lost her life. Miss Annie Fiddler, aged about eighteen and daughter of Mr. Fiddler who is running the saw mill on the Mann place on the west bank of the Platte river in Jefferson township, about fourteen miles southeast of Maryville, went to the river side, as was her wont, to dip up a pall of water, the shore being icy and the current strong, as she swung the pail from the river her feet slipped and she was immediately immersed in the icy water. Her older brother saw the accident from the mill and although he could not swim a stroke, plunged in after her. He was unable to reach her and was forced to see her struggling form disappear beneath the waves and it was with much effort that he reached the bank himself totally exhausted. The sad news soon brought crowds of willing neighbors to the scene with ropes and other appliances for dragging the river. This was done all night without success and the next day fresh relays of helpers engaged in the search. At going to press her body had not been found.

[FITE, GOLDIE MAY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 18, 1886
It is with sadness that we chronicle the death of little Goldie Fite, daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fite. The dread summons entered the dwelling on Wednesday morning, March 10, at half past eight o'clock and Goldie's little spirit returned to its Maker. She was an unusual bright little girl of two and a half years and the pride and life of the household. The services were held at the house on the 11th, the neighbors and friends assembling to pay to her the last sad rites and her little form was followed to its last resting place by the weeping parents and sympathizing friends. To the bereaved parents it is a terrible blow to have their only darling torn from their bosom. The mother mourns as only a mother can and it seems her heart would break but for the consoling thought that the savior says: "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven. [Poem not transcribed.]

[FLOREA, ALBERT TILMAN "BERT"]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, November 11, 1932
Albert T. Florea of Pickering Dies at 60 in Home There
Albert Tilman Florea, a resident of Pickering, died yesterday at his home there. He would have been 61 years old on December 28.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but interment will be in Hopkins.
Mr. Florea was born December 28, 1871, in Worth county, Missouri. He moved to this county with his parents when a child. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Florea. He resided in the Gaynor vicinity until about a year ago when he moved to Pickering.
In 1893 Mr. Florea was united in marriage to Miss Laura Shroyer.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Faye Florea, of Pickering; Roy Florea, of Braddyville, Ia.; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Porter, of near Parnell; Mrs. Cleobelle Ball, of Burbank, Cal.; five brothers, William Florea, Denver Florea, and Samuel Florea, all of Hopkins; Charles Florea, of Maryville; Delbert Florea of Harmony; a sister, Mrs. Meda Stone, of near Sheridan. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

[FLOREA, ALBERT TILMAN "BERT"]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, November 15, 1932

BURLINGTON JUNCTION -- Mrs. George Kegan attended the funeral Sunday of her uncle, Albert Florea in Pickering.

[FLOREA, ALBERT TILMAN "BERT"]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, November 17, 1932
Bert Florea – Bert Florea, 61 years of age, died last Friday at his home in Pickering, following an illness with red scarlet fever that first attacked him last September.
Rev. Charles Graham, a Christian minister from Sheridan, had charge of the funeral services held at the family home in Pickering last Sunday afternoon and burial was made in the Hopkins cemetery.
The deceased was born a mile south of Old Defiance in Worth county, Mo., and had lived in Worth and Nodaway counties all his life. He had resided on  a farm, 7 miles southeast of Hopkins, for many years, only leaving the farm last spring when he moved to Pickering.
It was 39 years ago he claimed the hand of Miss Laura Sawyer [Shroyer], a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sawyer [Shroyer], of the Gaynor neighborhood and the widow with four children survive him, the children being Faye Florea, of Pickering; Mrs. Hazel Porter, of near Parnell; Roy Florea, of Braddyville and Mrs. Cleo Belle Ball, of California. He is also survived by five brothers and one sister. The brothers are William, Denver and Samuel Florea, of Hopkins, and Chas. and Dell Florea, of Maryville, the sister being Mrs. Media Stone, of California.
Bert was a man of true Christian character who will be missed in the home as well as in the community in which he had so long resided.

[FLOREA, FAYE J., SR.]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, December 31, 1962
Faye Florea, Sr., Dies At 67 In Longmont, Colo.
Faye J. Florea, sr., 67, long time resident of Nodaway County, died suddenly Sunday morning after suffering a heart attack at his home in Longmont, Colo.
Born Dec. 13, 1895, on a farm west of Gaynor, Mr. Florea was the son of the late Albert and Laura Shroyer Florea. He had spent most of his life in the Pickering and Gaynor vicinities.
He and his family moved to Longmont about 15 years ago. At the time of his death he was a realtor and broker.
A member of the Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge, Mr. Florea was a veteran of World War I. He served in France and Germany, where he was wounded and missing in action. Later he received two government citations for bravery. He formerly was affiliated with the VFW Post, Maryville.
Mr. Florea farmed in the Pickering and Gaynor vicinities for a number of years. He also was owner and operator of a garage in Pickering for several years. He was associated in the realty business with Ed Shreve, Maryville, for several years before moving to Colorado.
Mr. Florea was active in the organization of the Pickering Horse Show Assn. He was also active in the Northwest Missouri Horse Show Assn. and served as its president for one year.
Mr. Florea is survived by his wife, Lillian Lawson Florea; one son, Faye J. Florea, jr. and two grandchildren, Ricky and Janice Florea, all of Longmont; one brother, Roy Florea, Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Floren Porter, Maryville and Mrs. Cleo Belle Chinchar, Lock Haven, Pa.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Ahlbery Funeral Home, Longmont. Burial will be at Longmont.
Mr. and Mrs. Porter left today to attend the services.

[FLOREA, FAYE J., JR.]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Wednesday, July 22, 1992
Word was received Saturday by relatives that Faye Florea, Jr., Longmont, Colorado, died last Friday evening. He leaves his wife, Mary Ellen Friend Florea of the home at 837 Judson St., Longmont, Colorado, 80501, two children, Rick Florea and family and Jan Florea of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

[FLOREA, FAYE J.]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Wednesday, July 22, 1992
Faye J. Florea, 72, Longmont, Colo., died Friday, July 17, 1992, at Longmont United Hospital.
Born April 22, 1920 near Hopkins, Mo., to Faye J. Sr. and Lillian "Lawson" Florea, he was retired from the Great Western Sugar Company.
He married Mary E. Friend on August 27, 1947 in Hopkins. Mr. Florea was a graduate of Gaynor Missouri High School and attended Northwest Missouri State College and Kansas City Art School.
He served in the United States Army from February 1942 until November 30, 1945 during World War II, two years of which were spent overseas, landing in France shortly after D-Day and serving through much of Europe.
Mr. Florea was a member of the American Legion and Longmont Elks Club and the Masonic Club in Pickering, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Rick Florea; one daughter, Janice Florea; one daughter-in-law, Sharon Florea and two grandsons, all of Fort Collins and one aunt, Hazel Porter of Maryville.
Services were held Tuesday, July 28, 1992. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund, c/o Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.

[FLOREA, LAURA HESTER SHROYER]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, September 22, 1939
Mrs. Laura Florea of Hopkins Vicinity Dies
Mrs. Laura Florea, a native of Hopkins and vicinity all of her life, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the age of 65. She died suddenly at the home of a son, Roy Florea, in Braddyville, Ia.
Mrs. Florea, widow of Bert Florea who has been dead several years, was born in the Gaynor vicinity. She made her home with another son, Fay Florea of Hopkins, and was visiting in Braddyville at the time of her death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Christian church in Hopkins. Rev. Graham of Sheridan, assisted by Rev. Lockwood of Hopkins, will conduct the ceremony.
In addition to the two sons, two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Porter of Parnell and Mrs. Cleo Belle Ball of Red Oak, Ia., survive.

[FLOREA, LAURA HESTER SHROYER]
New Tribune and Conception Courier (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 28, 1939
Services Saturday For Mrs. Laura Florea
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Florea, lifelong resident of Hopkins and vicinity, who died Thursday morning of last week at the home of her son, Roy Florea, Braddyville, Iowa, were held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Christian church in Hopkins. The Rev. Challie Graham of Sheridan, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Lockwood of Hopkins, conducted the services and burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Mrs. Florea was 65 years of age. She had made her home with her son, Fay Florea, of Hopkins, and was visiting in Braddyville at the time of her death. Besides the two sons, Mrs. Florea is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Porter of Parnell and Mrs. Cleo Bell Ball of Red Oak, Iowa.

[FLOREA, LAURA HESTER SHROYER]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, September 28, 1939
Mrs. Laura Florea Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Laura Shroyer Florea died suddenly last Friday at the home of a son, Roy, near Braddyville, Iowa. She had been suffering with cancer for several years. Mrs. Florea was born near Gaynor, Mo., and had spent her entire life in the Gaynor neighborhood, being 63 years and 3 months old at the time of her death.
She was married to Albert T. Florea, December 14, 1893, who preceded her in death some years ago.
Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Florea had made her home chiefly with her son, Faye Florea, some 7 miles southeast of Hopkins and was visiting her son near Braddyville when called in death.
Besides the two sons mentioned, Mrs. Florea is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Porter of Parnell and Mrs. Cleo Ball, of Red Oak, Ia. Besides the children named, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Will Hantze, of Pickering, and Mrs. Clara Barker of Los Animas, Colorado and by one brother, Frank Shroyer, of Denver, Colo., all being present at the funeral. Also surviving are a number of other relatives and a host of friends, being a woman loved and respected by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at the Hopkins Christian church, conducted by Rev. Graham of Sheridan, assisted by Rev. Richard Lockwood, pastor of the Hopkins Christian church. Burial in Hopkins cemetery.
Mrs. Florea became a member of the Christian church when a young girl and lived a consistent Christian life.
The family takes this method of expressing their thanks to the kind friends and neighborhood for the assistance and sympathy extended them. – Faye J. Florea, Roy Florea, Hazel Porter and Cleo Bell Ball.

[FLOREA, LEROY WILLIAM "ROY"]
Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, California), Friday, January 24, 1992
Leroy Florea – A graveside memorial service for Leroy William Florea, 90, of Chico, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Glen Oaks Memorial Park.
He died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1992, at a local hospital.
Florea was born March 29, 1901, to Albert and Laura Florea, in Hopkins, Mo., where he was raised and went to school. After farming in Iowa for 15 years he moved to Oregon in 1940, where he worked for an oil company.
He later joined the U. S. Navy and served in the Seabees for two years. Following his military service, he worked at the Alameda Naval Air Station for 27 years before retiring in 1966.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Hazel Porter of Marysville [Maryville], Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A daughter, La Wanda Bearer, died in 1983.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chico Post No. 1555, will officiate at the service and present military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity, in care of the Brusie Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements.

[FRASER, ALICE MAY HAM]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, January 29, 1955
Services For Mrs. Alice Fraser to Be Held Monday
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Monday at the Price funeral home for Mrs. Alice May Fraser, 89, who died at 3:46 a. m. today at her home, 325 E. 3rd St. following an illness of seven months. Burial will be in Miriam cemetery. The Rev. Gib J. Bryan, Dallas, Tex., will officiate.
Mrs. Fraser was a descendant of a pioneer family. She was born Mar. 15, 1865, at Sweet Home, a community that formerly existed east of Ravenwood. She was the daughter of the late John Q. and Justina Maria Pool Ham and for many years her father owned a store and trading post at Sweet Home.
She was married on Jan. 3, 1890, at Maryville to Elmer Fraser, who died June 11, 1949. She had been a resident of this city since 1872 and had lived at the present residence 47 years. She was a member of the Methodist church and the Nodaway Chapter, DAR.
Surviving are one son, Paul Fraser, Joliet, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Harry L. Stinson, Maryville, and Mrs. Walter Nixson, Shenandoah, Ia.; one brother, Fred Ham, Guilford; five grandchildren, including Paul G. Fraser, jr., Midland, Mich.; James Fraser, Los Angeles, Calif.; Lt. Walter H. Nixson, jr., Lincoln, Neb.; Gordon E. Nixson, Upland, Calif. and Miss Marilyn Nixson, Shenandoah, Ia., and nine great grandchildren.

[FRASER, ALICE MAY HAM]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Tuesday, February 1, 1955
Final Rites Held Monday For Mrs. Alice May Fraser
Funeral rites were held Monday at the Price funeral home for Mrs. Alice May Fraser, who died Saturday at her home, 325 E. 3rd St., following a long illness. Burial was in the Miriam cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. Gib J. Bryan, Dallas, Tex.
Music was provide by Mrs. John Curfman, accompanied by Mrs. J. W. Hake, who sang "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abid With Me."
Pallbearers were Roy Lippman, Elmer Holt, Warren Jones Lawrence Ogden, Dale Bellows and Curtis Lyle.
Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Lawrence Ogden, Miss Virginia Rose, Miss Ruth Matter and Mrs. Paul Kuchs.
Out-of-town relatives attending were Paul G. Fraser, Joliet, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Nixson, Shenandoah, Ia.; Lt. and Mrs. Walter H. Nixson, jr., Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ham and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ham, Guilford; John Ham, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fraser, St. Joseph, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fraser, Bolckow.

[FULLER, HANNAH M. COLE]                        [INGMAN, REBECCA B. BRANDT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 26, 1885
DISTRICT NO. 7 – Mrs. Fuller was buried at Bethany church at 11 o'clock, March 22, 1884. Also a Mrs. Ingman the same day, at 3 o'clock. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of all.

[GAGE, JOHNNIE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 4, 1886
PLEASANT GROVE -- Died at his father's home Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, Johnnie Gage aged ten years. Little Johnnie was a bright boy dearly loved by his schoolmaster and all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all. His body was peacefully laid at rest in the Salem cemetery Sunday February 28th, Rev. Hambarger taking charge of the services. The heart stricken family have the sympathy of all in this, their hour of trouble.

[GALLAGHER, PETER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 30, 1886
--Peter Gallagher, died at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Cunningham, in this city, last Sunday night, of erysipelas in the head. He was buried Tuesday, the 28th, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Father Pembroke at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

[GARDNER, IDA H.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 7, 1885

BURLINGTON JUNCTION – A blind daughter of Mr. Gardner, one mile east of town, was buried Monday, disease consumption.

[GARRETT, ROSA M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 25, 1886
CLEARMONT – Miss Rosa Garrett, daughter of A. R. Garrett, died on the 18. She was a promising girl of fourteen weeks and but two weeks before was in good health. Truly in the midst of life we are in death. Rosa was a good girl and was well liked and will be missed by her young associates, among whom she was an especial favorite. Her funeral was preached at the M. E. church on the 19, by Elder W. B. Sunderland of Burlington Junction and was largely attended by the neighbors and friends of the bereaved family.

[GARRETT, ROSA M.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 1, 1886
At Rest.
Died, on March 18th, 1886, 3 miles North-east of Clearmont, Rose, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Garrett of Typho-Pneumonia, after an illness of some 15 days, of Extreme Suffering. She bade adieu to the members of the Family and took her flight to that land where all tears are wiped away.
Rosa was a bright and amiable girl, just budding into womanhood, with bright prospects before her of a happy life. Her death will be mourned by a large circle of Friends. All deeply sympathize with the family in this their hour of Affliction.

[GARRETT, ROSA M.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 1, 1886
CLEARMONT – The hearts of many were made sad by the death of Miss Rose Garrett, aged fourteen years and four months. As she was only sick for ten days her schoolmates and companions can hardly realize that she has been taken from them. She was a dear, sweet child, beloved by all who knew her, and her sudden death has been a great blow to her friends and relatives. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of a saddened community. Funeral services were preached by Mr. Sunderland from Burlington Junction and the burial took place in the Clearmont Cemetery.

[GARTEN, HANNAH MORELAND BAINUM]
Burlington Junction Post (Burlington Junction, Missouri), Thursday, March 9, 1922
Mrs. Hannah Garten died Sunday morning at six o'clock at the home of her son, Art Garten, on south Main street, following a short illness of a complication of diseases. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Pickering Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Eslls and Rev. W. A. Chapman, pastor of the Christian church of that place. burial was in White Oak cemetery at Pickering.

[GARTEN, ROBERT JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
CANAL – The vicinity of Pickering has been called upon to mourn the loss of one of her most honored citizens in the person of Robert Garten, who was consigned to his last resting place in the White Oak graveyard last Thursday.

[GARTEN, ROBERT JAMES]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
We have been called to witness the departure of one of our citizens.
Robert Garten was born in Putnam county, Indiana, March 11, 1833, removed with his parents to Illinois, where he made a profession of  religion some 30 years ago. Came to Mo. some years before the war and after crossing the plains, when the war broke out he joined the militia in this state, afterward served in the regular army until the close of the war. He then came to Nodaway county and in 1866 married Mrs. Hannah Bainum, widow of Lieut. Bainum, who was shot by a guerilla band in Arkansas during the war and who still survives him together with four children, the fruits of said union. Rev. Garten was a member of the M. E. church, a consistent Christian and a good neighbor. He made a profession of sanctification, believed in the efficacy of Christ's blood to cleanse from all sin and on all proper occasions gave his testimony to the same and on his dying bed recommended it to his family and friends, and died in the full triumphs of a living faith.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bolen of Maryville, assisted by Rev. E. V. Roof of Hopkins. Text, Job 14-14: If a man die shall he live again. The services were held in the M. E. church at Pickering. The house was crowded, but few went to the grave owing to the extreme cold weather. His death occurred Jan. 6, 1886, a few minutes past one o'clock in the morning. Had he lived until March 11, he would have been 53 years old.     J. E. W.

[GARTEN, ROBERT JAMES]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
--Robert Garten, one of the most esteemed citizens of Union township died January 5th. He was buried last Thursday in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Garten leaves a wife and six children. His eldest son is telegraph operator at Maitland. Mr. Garten was a good man and his neighbors will deeply mourn him. He had been in poor health for some months.

[GASKILL, IRA ALONZO]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 4, 1886
--The death of the little Gaskill boy, from the effects of the terrible burns he received a few weeks ago, should be a warning to parents to never leave matches where children can get hold of them.

[GATES, CLEMENT ALLEN]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 15, 1959
County's Oldest Man, C. A. Gates, Dies at 102
Clement Allen Gates, Nodaway County's oldest resident, died unexpectedly at 10 p. m. Wednesday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Blanche Akin, Burlington Jct.
Mr. Gates, who was 102 last Feb. 7, had made his home with his daughter for several years. He had not been ill.
He was born Feb. 7, 1857, at Keithsburg, Ill., the son of the late Seth Gates and Lydia Andrews Gates. He came to Nodaway County in March, 1881, and resided between Elmo and Braddyville, Ia., for several years. He also lived near Gravity, Ia., for five years. Mr. Gates was a farmer in his more active years but had been retired for many years.
He was married Feb. 10, 1886, to Mattie Dwight, who died in 1913.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Akin and Mrs. Hazel Fine, Maryville; a son, Orin Gates, Burlington Jct.; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday at the Braddyville, Ia., Christian Church. The Rev. Elbert Allenbaugh will officiate and burial will be in the Braddyville Cemetery.
The body is at the Hann Funeral Home, Burlington Jct.

[GATES, CLEMENT ALLEN]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Thursday, October 22, 1959
Nodaway County's Oldest Man Dies At Age of 102
Clement Allen Gates, Nodaway County's oldest resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday night, Oct. 14, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Asa Akin, Burlington Junction.
Mr. Gates, who was 102 last Feb. 7, had made his home with his daughter for several years. He had not been ill.
He was born Feb. 7, 1857, at Keithsburg, Ill., the son of the late Seth Gates and Lydia Andrews Gates. He came to Nodaway County in March 1881, and resided between Elmo and Braddyville, Ia., for several years. Mr. Gates was a farmer in his more active years but had been retired for many years.
He was married Feb. 10, 1886, to Mattie Dwight, who died in 1913.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Akin and Mrs. Hazel Fine, Maryville; a son, Orin Gates, Burlington Jct.; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Braddyville, Ia. Christian Church with the Rev. Elbert Allenbaugh officiating. Burial was in Braddyville Cemetery.

[GATES, ELIZABETH PHESANT BEVARD ABBOTT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 21, 1904
--Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, aged 94 years, died of paralysis Wednesday, April 20, 1904, at St. Francis hospital in Maryville, and the remains were sent to her former home in Elmo that night, by Fordyce & Price, undertakers.

Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, April 22, 1904
Death of Grandma Gates
Grandma Gates died Wednesday morning about nine o'clock at the hospital at Maryville, where she was taken for treatment a week or two ago. Mrs. Gates was very old and had been an invalid for many years. She was related to the Abbotts, Bevards and the Gates families of which Thomas Gates, the Free Methodist preacher, is a member.

[GATES, ELIZABETH PHESANT BEVARD ABBOTT]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 28, 1904
ELMO -- The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, who died in Maryville Wednesday morning was brought to Elmo that evening and taken to the home of Benjamin Honaker southwest of Elmo. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the High Prairie church, and the body laid to rest in the Spoor graveyard. Mrs. Gates was 94 years of age and had lived in this country many years. She leaves two sons and one daughter.

[GATES, ELIZABETH PHESANT BEVARD ABBOTT]
Elmo Register (Elmo, Missouri), Friday, April 29, 1904
Elizabeth Phesant was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on April 9th, 1810, and died April 20, 1904 at the age of 94 years and 11 days. The deceased was married three times, to Bevard, Abbott and Gates. She was the mother of four children, two of whom are still living. Mathias Abbott of Oklahoma and Lucinda McFadden of Iowa. She has nine grandchildren living and fifteen great grandchildren and the stepmother of two sets of children. She has been an invalid for eight years (1896) and bore her suffering with patience. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Austin, were held at the Free Methodist church and burial at the High Prairie Cemetery.

[GATES, ELIZABETH PHESANT ABBOTT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 5, 1904
-- Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, ninety-four years of age, died April 20, at her home in Elmo. Two children survive, Mathias Abbott of Oklahoma and Lucinda McFadden of Iowa. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Austin, were held at the Free Methodist church and burial at the High Prairie cemetery.

[GATES, JACOB DYER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 31, 1898
J. [acob] D. [yer] Gates, one of Lincoln township's oldest settlers, died at his home west of town about four miles, Monday night. He was a prominent and much respected citizen. He was born in Rutland county, Vermont, January 2, 1815. He leaves an afflicted wife and nine children.

[GEBBIE, HENRY R.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 21, 1885
--Last Thursday night, about ten o'clock, a young man aged nineteen, whose name was Henry R. Gebbie, met with a sudden death on the Wabash "y" in this city, in this wise: Gebbie, a cousin of his named Loban, and two other young men, all from New York, had been engaged in gathering up a number of cattle, principally in Gentry county, for a couple of weeks past, to take to Wyoming territory. Owing to the quarantine they had not got the cattle ready to ship till last Thursday night, when they loaded them on the cars. They had got the cattle loaded and were moving the cars from the "y" to the main track. Young Gebbie was on the top of the cars and in moving from one to another he made a misstep and fell to the track and was run over by the car wheels and badly crushed. He lived about half an hour and spoke intelligibly several times. He was carried to the depot where he died. Dr. Nash was called, but he was beyond medical aid. Chas. Lippman, undertaker, took charge of his remains, and on Friday they were taken north to the K. C. train by Mr. Loban, the cousin of the unfortunate young man, their destination being Lowville, New York, where his parents reside. His father is a physician and had recently sent the young man money to buy an interest in the cattle being shipped. The other two parties accompanied the cattle west Thursday night.

[GEIGER, JOHN PAUL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 14, 1886
Mr. and Mrs. H. [enry] H. [arrison] Geiger of Lincoln, Nebraska, brought to Maryville for interment the remains of their infant child, about one month old. The burial took place Tuesday.

[GERARD, SAMUEL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 15, 1886
ORRSBURG – The death of Sam Gerard, in southwest Kan., was quite a sudden shock to the parents and friends. Sam went to Kansas in the spring, hale and hearty, perhaps as much so as any of the party with which he went. Death is no respecter of persons but comes to all.

[GLENDENING, NANCY H. MADDOX]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 2, 1886
--Mrs. Nancy H. Glendening of Atchison township died Tuesday morning and was buried yesterday. Her husband died about a year ago.

[GOFORTH, DORA ALICE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 23, 1886
Died, at her home, near Arkoe, Nodaway county, Mo., on Sept. 8, 1886, Dora A. [lice], daughter of Jno. C.[alvin] and Mary Goforth. Deceased was 19 years of age. After an illness of two weeks with flux, during which time she was patient and resigned, she passed away to that bourne from whence no traveler returns; and while she will be sadly missed, yet "We sorrow not as those who have no hope;" for, ere the spirit "returned to God who gave it," she said, "I have no fears of death." And, truly, she had no need of fear, for "the sting of death is sin," and she had "obeyed from the heart the form of doctrine" and was "made free from sin." This she did some two years ago and under the preaching of the writer, whose pupil in school she had also been, and she has ever borne the fruits of the spirit—love, joy, meekness, gentleness, goodness." Blest assurance! Enabling us to say:
"While our hearts are breaking with sorrow,
    At parting, dear Dora, from thee,
If faithful, on that bright "tomorrow,"
    We'll join our dear Savior and thee.    W. A. Chapman, Rosendale, Mo., Sept. 20, 1886.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, September 23, 1886.]

[GRAHAM, FRANK]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 29, 1886
SKIDMORE AND MONROE TOWNSHIP – Mr. Frank Graham, of whom we spoke in our last items, died on Sunday evening. He was taken to Harrison county, his old home, for interment. He leaves a wife and three little boys who mourn his loss. Mr. Graham was a devoted member of the Baptist church.

[GRAHAM, IRENE BUCK]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 14, 1886
QUITMAN – It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. [Mrs.] Joe Graham who died last Sunday. She was only sick a day or so when she died. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. The funeral services took place on Monday at the M E church. It has not been a year since Mr. Graham and his family came here. Since then they have made many friends who sympathize with them in this their sad bereavement.

[GRIFFITH, MATILDA BROWN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 25, 1886
Called Above. Death of Mrs. Julius Griffith.
Miss Matilda Griffith, wife of Julius O. Griffith of this city, departed this life on last Sabbath. She has been sick for some time, being afflicted by that dread and fatal disease consumption.
Mrs. Griffith was born in Carlisle, Green county Indiana, in November 1850. She was married to Mr. Griffith in July in Indiana 1874.
Mrs. Griffith was a true wife and mother, and her loss will be deeply felt. She leaves three young children motherless. Her funeral services took place at the family residence on Monday, Rev. Cooper conducting the services. Her remains were interred in Miriam cemetery. Mr. Griffith has the sympathy of all in his great affliction.

[GRISWOLD, REDEEMER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 26, 1886
--Mrs. Redeemer Griswold departed this life last Monday, the fatal illness being congestion of the bowels. Her funeral was preached last Tuesday at ten o'clock by Rev. Cox, after which her remains were consigned to the grave in Miriam cemetery. She was forty-eight years old and was a native of New York. Mrs. Griswold, it will be remembered, had a tumor removed, several months ago, by a surgical operation

[GROVES, JAMES FRANKLIN "FRANK"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1886
James Franklin Groves. His life work finished, he passes away. The subject of this sketch, the eldest son of Hiram and Sarah Groves, was born in Monroe county, Mo., June 22, 1839. While yet a child, his parents moved to Nodaway county, where Frank grew to manhood. Aug. 24, 1862, he was married to Miss Sarah R. Spencer. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Nebraska, remaining there one year, when they returned to this county and settled in Hughes township, where he remained a resident to the time of his death which occurred Nov. 10, 1886. He had a partial stroke of paralysis and was confined to his bed for nearly four months, during which time he suffered much pain, yet he was never heard to murmur. His faithful wife and friends did all within their power to retore him to health, but alas! We must submit to the will of him who doeth all things well. Words cannot describe the agony of the aged parents, wife and children as they stood around his bedside and saw him breathe his life away.
The deceased was a member of the Graham Baptist church and was often heard to say that his hopes reached beyond this world of sorrow and care to a place where the righteous shall be at rest. The funeral services were held at the church near his residence at 1 o'clock p. m., Nov. 11, Rev. T. M. S. Kenney officiating. He was laid to rest in the Groves graveyard. The family and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in this their sad bereavement.
Mourn not for him, dear friends,
Who has passed on before.
He is now waiting to clasp hands,
With loved ones on the other shore.
[Note: The same obituary was published in the Maryville Republican, November 18, 1886.]

[GROVES, JAMES FRANKLIN "FRANK"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 18, 1886
SWAN CHAPEL -- Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grigsby and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Groves attended the funeral of Frank Groves at Graham, last Thursday.

[GUISINGER, SHEPHARD SYLVESTER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 2, 1886
S. S. Guisinger Dead.
It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of S. S. Guisinger of White Cloud township, who departed this life at his home last Monday morning at four o'clock. His health had been declining for a year past, the fatal disease being consumption.
The funeral services were held at the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, last Tuesday, at 10:30 a. m., conducted by Father Anselm, after which the mortal remains were laid at rest in the German Catholic cemetery.
The deceased had buried four children in the same cemetery within the past two years. He leaves a wife and six children.
Mr. Guisinger was about 55 years of age. He came to this county from Iowa about six years ago. He was a member of the White Cloud Grange and took great interest in all matters pertaining to the order and in the interest of the farming community. He had been secretary of the county grange and also lecturer of the county grange. At the time of his death he was secretary of the cooperative association and the grange store of this city closed on Tuesday and all the employees attended the funeral in honor of his memory. He was a man well informed on current matters and before his health failed him occasionally contributed articles to the columns of this paper, which were tersely and clearly written. He was highly respected by all who knew him and all realize that a good man has been called from earth. His afflicted family will have the sympathy of a large number of acquaintances and friends of the deceased.