[NATHMAN, BERNARD HEINRICH]
Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), Friday, January 27, 1888
DEATH AT GERVAIS – An old gentleman by the name of Nathman, aged about 78 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son, B. [ernard] A. [nton] Nathman of Gervais, of blood poisoning. The funeral will take place from the Catholic church, Gervais, today.

[NATHMAN, BERNARD HEINRICH]
Morning Daily Herald (Albany, Oregon), Friday, February 3, 1888
COAST – An old gentleman named Nathman, aged about 78 years, died Thursday morning at the residence of his son, B. [ernard] A. [nton] Nathman, of Gervais, of blood poisoning. The funeral took place from Gervais Friday.

[NEEDELS, GEORGE H. L.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
--Geo H. Needles of Gentry county, residing near the Nodaway county line, departed this life at one o'clock p. m., last Sunday, of lung disease. Mr. Needles had not been in good health for a year past but was not confined to his bed until six weeks before he died. He was 24 years of age and was born on the same farm where he died. He was an exemplary young man, a member of the Methodist church. His funeral was preached on Tuesday at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. W. Kinzer.

[NELSON, SERRILDA FRANCIS SHEWMAKER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 18, 1883
DEATHS – Francis Nelson of congestion of the brain, August 30, at Maryville, aged about 50 years.
[Note: Source of name, Missouri, U. S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002]

[NEWELL, GEORGE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 12, 1880
--George Newell, aged 18 years, son of Uncle Jack Newell of Hughes township, died last Saturday at the residence of his father from the effects of a congestive chill. George was a young man of great promise and, being the youngest son of his father, his death was a sad blow to him. Few young men in Hughes township had as many friends as George or were more highly esteemed. His burial took place on Sunday, a large concourse of citizens following the remains to the grave.

[NEWLON, BRINTNEL ROBBINS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 16, 1890
Death of B. R. Newlon.
Brintnel R. [obbins] Newlon, father of Ira B. Newlon and Mrs. J. V. Embree, died at his home, two miles southwest of Maryville, October 15, 1890, of paralysis. He was stricken last spring. He was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, January 15, 1807, and consequently was nearly 84 years of age.
In July 1832, Mr. Newlon was married at his native place to Miss Jane McGrew. To them were born eight children, four of whom are dead, the others being William W, living at Clarinda, Iowa; Finley, of Greely county, Kansas; Mrs. J. V. Embree and Ira of this city.
After sixty-five years residence in their native county in Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Newlon concluded to come West and took up their home in Nodaway county in 1872, on the farm near Maryville, where both have since died.
The funeral services took place at 2:30 today at the Union Presbyterian Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. M. Reynolds.
The deceased was a noble man and lived a long, upright and useful life.

[NEWLON, BRINTNEL ROBBINS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 16, 1890
Death of B. R. Newlon.
DIED – At his home two miles southwest of Maryville, Mo. on Wednesday, October 15, 1890, Brintnel R. Newlon, aged nearly 84 years.
Brintnel R. [obbins] Newlon was born Jan. 15, 1807, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. His parents were of the early pioneer stock of that State, living on a farm, to which occupation the subject of the present sketch was reared. From 1827 to 1830 he was one of the famous wagoner boys, who threaded the forest between Philadelphia and Pittsburg and were the avant couriers of the immense traffic between the east and the west.
In July 1832, Mr. Newlon was married at his native place to Miss Jane McGrew. To them were born eight children, four of whom are dead. The others being William W. of Clarinda, Iowa; Finley of Greeley county, Kansas, and Mrs. J. V. Embree and Ira, of this city.
After sixty five years residence in their native county, Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Newlon concluded to come west and took up their home in Nodaway county in 1872 on the farm near Maryville where both have since died.
Mr. Newlon was a man of very pronounced views. He was reared in the old school Presbyterian faith, although he never united himself with a church. He was first a Waig, then a staunch abolitionist, when it was dangerous to be so and always an unswerving Republican from the organization of the party. To him was given the rare privilege of voting at sixteen different presidential elections, never missing one during his entire life. he voted for President Harrison in 1840 and his grandson in 1888. It is a pleasant thought to the writer that he was privileged to sit on the platform with Mr. Newlon during a political meeting in this city in 1889 and such undying patriotism as he manifested should inspire our youth to emulate him. How well we remember him—
                      A venerable aspect!
Age sat with decent grace upon his visage,
And worthily became his silver locks;
He wore the marks of many years well spent,
Of virtue, truth well tried and wise experience.
On his eighty second birthday Mr. Newlon took a rifle and shot off the head of a turkey some sixty yards away. This well illustrates the vigor and health he enjoyed until a comparative recent period.
The last spring he was stricken with paralysis from which he gradually grew weaker until his death Wednesday morning. his funeral was held today at 2:30 p. m., at the Union Presbyterian church in this city.
To his children and grandchildren we extend our deepfelt sympathy. Nothing we can say can lessen their sorrow, but their consolation must be in the thought that "He doeth all things well."

[NEWLON, WILLIAM WERT]
Monterey American (Monterey, California), Saturday, August 9, 1913
W. W. Newlon Passes Away
Wm. Wert Newlon, one of Pacific Grove's most prominent citizens and a man widely known throughout the state, passed away at his residence 580 Pine avenue, Thursday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock, after an illness of six weeks of intense suffering.
Mr. Newlon was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, 76 years ago and at the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted as First Lieutenant of the 105th Pennsylvania regiment, serving in both Company E and Company K for the first nine months, after which he was discharged on account of being disabled by an attack of typhoid fever.
He took up his residence here in Pacific Grove nineteen years ago, to retire after having spent a very active life in the banking business, first as cashier of the Maryville National Bank in Missouri and then as cashier of the Clorinda [Clarinda] National Bank in Iowa.
In October 1863, Mr. Newlon married Miss Edith M. Gilbert and of the four children from their union only two are now living, Mrs. C. A. Cooper of Pacific Grove and Mrs. Ellen Rodgers of Danville, New York. His first wife's death occurring in April of 1870, he remained a widower for twelve years when he married Miss Eliza R. Detwiller, of  Maryville, Missouri, who survives him, together with an only son, Harry Newlon, of San Francisco.

[NOBLE, MARY E.]
Syracuse Journal and Republican-News (Syracuse, Kansas), Friday, September 22, 1911
The Republican-News received a telephone message this Thursday morning stating that Miss Mary Noble, of Coolidge, died at 8 o'clock. Miss Noble had been ill for the past two months with typhoid fever. The funeral will occur at 10 o'clock Friday morning and the remains will be shipped to Maryville, Mo., for interment. She was an old timer in this county and the sad intelligence of her death comes as a great shock to her friends. The obituary will appear next week.

[NOBLE, MARY E.]
Syracuse Journal and Republican-News (Syracuse, Kansas), Friday, September 29, 1911
Mary A. Noble was born at Logan, Illinois, October 20, 1854, and died at her home in Coolidge, Thursday, September 21, 1911, at the age of 56 years, 11 months and one day.
Miss Noble had been ill with typhoid fever for some weeks and had sufficiently recovered so that she was able to be up and about the house, but suffered a relapse from which she failed to rally and sank rapidly until her death came last Thursday morning.
Miss Noble is survived by a younger sister Hattie and by her father who is very feeble, due to the advanced age of eighty five years. She was a resident of this county for twenty-four years and during the early years of her residence here experienced many of the hardships and inconveniences in common with most pioneers, who blaze the way for civilization. In later times fortune smiled upon the family and these last years have been full of comfort.
Miss Noble had a large circle of friends in this county who esteemed her highly and her death was a shock to them. She was a woman abounding in Christian virtues and the large number of friends and neighbors who came with tearful eyes to take a last look at the face of one they loved so well, testified to the high regard in which she was held.
The funeral was held from the house Friday morning, September 22, 1911, conducted boy Rev. E. E. Carter and the body was shipped to Maryville, Mo., where it was interred beside the body of her mother. The body was accompanied by her sister Hattie, for whom it was a sad lonely journey indeed.

[NOBLE, MORRIS D.]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Friday, December 29, 1911
Judge Noble Is Dead Funeral To Be Here
He Was a Well Known Citizen of Maryville a Quarter of a Century Ago.
Judge M. [orris] D. Noble, a former well known resident of Maryville, died this morning at his home in Coolidge, Kan. The body will be brought to Maryville to be interred in Miriam cemetery, beside that of his wife and daughter. The body will probably reach here some time Monday, but the time is not yet settled.
Judge Noble was about eighty years old. For a number of years the family lived on a farm in the Sweet Home neighborhood.
He was elected to the office of county judge and served in other county offices, taking an active part in all the city and county affairs. About 24 years ago he moved to Coolidge. His wife died a number of years ago in Maryville. His eldest daughter died in September and the body was brought to Maryville for burial. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Hattie Noble. Judge Noble was an uncle of Mr. Charles E. Jones of this city.

[NOBLE, MORRIS D.]
Hamilton County Republican and Syracuse News (Syracuse, Kansas), Friday, January 5, 1912
Death of Morris D. Noble
Morris D. Noble died at his home in Coolidge, Friday, December 29, 1911, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 14 days.
Mr. Noble was born in Bridgeport [Bridport], Vermont, May 15, 1826, but removed from there when a young man and was for many years a resident of Marysville [Maryville], Missouri. There his wife died and was buried in 1883. Mr. Noble with his two daughters, Mary and Harriet, removed to Coolidge in 1887, where they have since resided. It was there that the daughter Mary died only two months ago. Mr. Noble had been feeble for some time and greatly afflicted. He suffered bodily pain almost continually and his death was a release from suffering.
He was well known by the older citizens of the county, having been one of the pioneers who experienced the hardships incidental to the pioneering of a new country. A brief funeral service was conducted by Rev. E. E. Carter at the home in Coolidge Saturday evening and the body was shipped on No. 8 Sunday to Marysville [Maryville,], Missouri, where it will be interred by the side of wife and daughter.
The many friends of the lonely and bereaved daughter who remains extend their sympathy at this time.

[NOBLE, MORRIS D.]
Syracuse Journal (Syracuse, Kansas), Friday, January 5, 1912
M. D. Noble of Coolidge Dead.
Morris D. Noble, an old time resident of Coolidge, died at Coolidge last Friday morning. he was 85 years old on the 15th of last May and was born at Bridgeport [Bridport], Vermont. He was married in 1853 and his wife died in 1883. He went to Coolidge in 1887 and resided there with his two daughters, Mary and Hattie until Mary died a couple of months ago. He is survived by his daughter Hattie who accompanied the remains to Marysville [Maryville], Mo., where they were laid to rest by the side of his wife and daughter.
The Noble family has long been one of the landmarks of Coolidge. For many years the father and daughters ran the Silver Star hotel and provided rest and refreshment for the weary traveler. Two or three years ago by the death of a brother in New York, Mr. Noble came into the inheritance of considerable money and at the time of his death he was quite wealthy. Rev. E. E. Carter went to Coolidge and conducted funeral services.

[NOFFSINGER, JOHN B.]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, August 17, 1900
J. B. Noffsinger Dead.
Formerly Owned the Land Where Burlington Junction Now Stands.
MARYVILLE, Mo., Aug. 11. – News reached Maryville today of the death in Jasper, Ala., of J. [ohn] B. Noffsinger. Eighteen years ago Mr. Noffsinger owned the land on which the town of Burlington Junction now stands, and he was practically the father of that town. He was a brother of Mrs. Samuel Corken of Burlington Junction, and Mrs. John C. Terhune, of Evanston, Ill. The remains will be brought to Burlington Junction for interment.

[NOFFSINGER, JOHN B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 23, 1900
Death of John B. Noffsinger.
John B. Noffsinger, a pioneer in this section before the war and who entered the land on which Burlington Junction now stands, died in Jasper, Alabama, on the 10th of August and was buried here on last Monday.
Mr. Noffsinger was born in Monroe county, Ohio, July 25, 1841 and was 58 years, 11 months and 16 days old when he died. When about four years old his parents moved to this county where the subject of this sketch lived until the breaking out of the war of the rebellion. He was one of the first to offer his services to his country and enlisted in the 4th Missouri cavalry, re-enlisting at the expiration of his term of service in the 48th Missouri infantry, serving altogether about four years.
On the 13th day of August 1865 he married Miss Sarah Corken, the now bereaved widow, to whom were born two sons—Ephraim C. and Earnest C., both of whom are still living.
In 1871 Mr. Noffsinger moved with his family to Cowgill county, Kansas and lived there until 1895 when they moved to Sedalia, Mo., where they have since lived.
When he was about 21 years old Mr. Noffsinger joined the Methodist church and retained his membership with that organization until about a year ago when he united with the Church of Zion of Chicago.
Since the 16th of April he has been employed in the United States mail service, letting sub-contracts and was engaged in that work when stricken with his fatal illness, caused, it is supposed, by the heat and change of water. His death was sudden and unexpected, preceeded by only three days sickness. His remains were shipped to this city and the funeral was held in the Methodist church last Monday forenoon, Rev. J. D. Mendenhall conducting the services. – B. J. Post.

[NOFFSINGER, JOHN B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 30, 1900
--Instead of John B. Noffsinger being the original owner of the land on which Burlington Junction now stands, it was his father.

[NOFFSINGER, SARAH CORKEN]
Oklahoma News (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), Thursday, August 29, 1935
Burial in Missouri
Services for Mrs. Sarah Noffsinger Held Here
The body of Mrs. Sarah Noffsinger, pioneer city resident, will be sent tonight to Burlington Junction, Mo., for funeral services and burial.
A prior service was conducted this afternoon at the Hahn Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Noffsinger, 93 years old, came to Oklahoma City in 1904. Her death occurred last night after a long illness. She was an honorary member of the Harmony Eastern Star chapter. Survivors include two sons, E. C. Noffsinger, 1011 NE Ninth st., with whom she lived and Epesteine C. Noffsinger, also of the city.

[NOFFSINGER, SARAH CORKEN]
Maryville Daily Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 29, 1935
Receives Word of Death of Mrs. Sarah Noffsinger
T. A. and J. S. Corken of Burlington Junction received word this morning of the death yesterday of their aunt, Mrs. Sarah Noffsinger, at her home at Oklahoma City, Okla. Mrs. Noffsinger, who was ninety-three years of age, was a pioneer of Nodaway county.
The body is being brought to Burlington Junction and funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church there. Rev. H. E. Marshall will conduct the service. Burial is to be in the Burlington Junction cemetery.
Mrs. Noffsinger, whose maiden name was Sarah Corken, was born in Ohio. She came to the Burlington Junction vicinity when a young woman and went to Oklahoma City several years ago to make her home.
Surviving her are two sons, Ecstein and Ernest, both of Oklahoma City, and one sister, Mrs. John Terhune of Chicago.

[OLIPHANT, MARY A. "MOLLIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 26, 1884
A Rash Act. Miss Mollie Oliphant Takes Her Own Life.
Miss Mollie Oliphant, aged 17 years, daughter of Elder Richard Oliphant, who resides near Orrsburg, this county, committed suicide last Friday morning by hanging herself in her father's barn. Mollie was in good spirits on the morning named and after helping to do the work around the house as usual she pulled off her shoes and went out as the family supposed to pick strawberries. Having been gone from the house for about half an hour her mother called to her to come back but receiving no response her little sister was sent out to look her up. The child went into the barn and there saw her sister hanging by the neck and dead. Mollie had gone into the barn and tied one end of a rope tightly around a beam overhead and made a slip noose in the other end of the rope. She then probably got upon the manger nearby, placed the noose around her neck and swung off, her feet reaching down to within two feet of the barn floor and thus hung herself. The cause of the girl's rash act is unknown. She joined the Baptist church last winter. Several times lately she has been heard to say she would hang or drown herself. She was a large girl and weighed 175 pounds.

[PATTERSON, LEWIS FRANKLIN]
Pleasant Observer-Enterprise (Pleasanton, Kansas), Thursday, November 14, 1918
Lewis F. Patterson was born February 28, 1847, in Havana, Mason county, Illinois.
While a mere boy he came to Kansas, from where he joined the Union army in April 1863, becoming a member of Co. L of the 6th Regiment of Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, from which he was mustered out at the end of the war. He was married to Jennie Cumptston at Afton, Ia., in 1875, to which three boys were born name, William A., H. Frank and Robert Oscar.
His wife died in 1883 [1884]. He was again married, this time to Flora Bell Gardner, October 16, 1884, and to this union there was born two children, Bessie A. Manlove of Fort Scott and Donald L., who died Nov. 25th, 1915.
Mr. Patterson was converted in 1886 and for a number of years was a very active worker in the Methodist church, having been a class leader and exorter, but owing to defective hearing and impaired health he had not been, in recent years, actively engaged in church work.
Most of his life has been spent on the farm, but having been an auctioneer and real estate dealer for a time he became well known. Owing to failing health he has not been engaged in any business for about ten years.
After many months of patient suffering he past to his reward Nov. 7th, 1918, at the age of 71 years 9 months and 10 days.
There are left to mourn his death his faithful wife, three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, besides other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church at Prescott by the pastor and the body was laid to rest in the Prescott cemetery.

[PATTERSON, MATILDA JANE "JENNIE" COMPSTON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 21, 1884
MOZINGO VALLEY – Mrs. Patterson died last Wednesday evening after a long spell of suffering.
[Note: Alternate spelling of maiden name: Cumpston.]

[PERDEW, MALINDA DICKEN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
A Good Woman Gone. Death of Mrs. Malinda Perdew, Wife of Wm Perdew.
The sad duty devolves upon us to record the death of Mrs. Malinda Perdew, wife of Wm Perdew, which occurred Monday, March 17, at about half past eight p. m. Mrs. Perdew had been declining in health some what for the past year. About two or three weeks ago she contracted a severe cold which developed into pneumonia.
The funeral services were held at Swan Chapel Wednesday at two p. m., conducted by Rev. Bolen. She had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was a pious Christian woman and died in the triumphs of a living faith.
The sympathies of Mr. Perdew's legion of friends in Nodaway county are extended in their sad bereavement.

[PHILLIP, CLEM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 15, 1884
--W. G. Larrabee, son of Dr. Larabee, writes from Eagle City, Idaho Territory, under date of May 4th, stating that Clem Phillip, who formerly resided in Maryville, was drowned with two other men by a boat capsizing.

[PISTOLE, LEWIS HANNA JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1882
--Lewis H. [anna] Pistole, son of Wm. M. Pistole of Union township, died on the 21st of February of typhoid-pneumonia fever, after about a week's sickness. Lewis was an excellent young man about twenty-six years of age. He was highly esteemed. He leaves a wife and two children.

[POTEET, JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 27, 1884
--Albany Ledger: -- James Poteet, the oldest man in Gentry county, died at his home at Berlin last week. He was 99 years and four months old and has lived in Missouri for a long term of years. He was making his home with Dr. Mathis at the time of his death. He was a soldier in the war of 1812 and has been a citizen of Missouri ever since that time, living many years in the vicinity of Plattsburg before the organization of the state or before the country was settled by the whites. It is related of Mr. Poteet that he visited the Grand river country long before the white settlements were here on a search for bees and honey. The Indians then held undisputed possession of the entire country but permitted the pale faces to roam over the country but not to hunt their game. It is probable that Mr. Poteet was, at the time of his death, the oldest resident of the entire state.

[POTTER, CHARLES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
GAYNOR CITY -- Charles Potter died at his residence last Friday morning, six miles southeast of Hopkins. He was born in New York. He was 58 years old. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. The children are all grown.

[POWELL, CLEOPATRA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 31, 1884
DEATHS – Cleopatra Powell, June 21, aged six days; ret by Dr C W Davis.

[QUINLIN, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 8, 1883
Killed by Lightning. John Quinlin Meets Death Without a Moment's Warning.
Thunder and lightning in this latitude at this time of year are rather unusual, especially such loud thunder and such vivid lightning as that of last Saturday night and that which accompanied a shower of rain Monday forenoon. John Quinlin, who lived near six miles northwest of Maryville, hitched up his team Monday morning and started to this city to transact some business. When within about two miles of town and near the place of Fenemore Conrad, during a thunder shower, he was struck by lightning. He was seen to fall in the wagon by some parties at the stable of Conrad. The team started to run but one of the horses was so stunned that the other crowded him against the fence. When the parties went to the wagon they found Quinlin lying dead. He fell forward when the lightning bolt struck him. His clothing was split down the center of the body and a strip of naked skin from the chin down looked as if a red hot iron had been rub[b]ed over it. Mr. Conrad had the body taken out of the wagon and carried into his house. He then notified some of the neighbors as to what had occurred and came to town to inform the coroner. Dr. Larrabee, the coroner, was absent at the time, but returning in an hour or two he went about noon, accompanied by George Conrad, out to the residence of Fen Conrad and viewed the body and reported the fact as required by law to the county clerk. The wagon was not damaged.
Quinlin was about 50 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. He was a quiet, honorable man and his sudden death has cast a gloom over the entire community. He owned a farm of 80 acres and was in very comfortable circumstances. He was buried Tuesday in the St. Mary's cemetery, services being conducted by Father Pembroke.

[RAMSEY, GEORGE RILEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 21, 1884
--G. [eorge] R. [iley] Ramsey, who once resided in this county, died at his home in Atchison county last Thursday. Mr. Ramsay had been confined to his bed for nearly a year.

[RECTOR, HENRY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 14, 1882
--On Wednesday of last week Father Rector of Bridgewater departed this life aged about 70 years. His death was caused by injuries received in working about a corn pen. Deceased leaves a devoted wife, five sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. His remains were interred Thursday at the White Cloud church.

[RECTOR, M. S. "SHACK"]
Barnard Bulletin (Barnard, Missouri), Thursday,  December 21, 1916
M. S. Rector Dead
M. S. Rector was born at Belmont, Ohio, March 5, 1849, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Hattie Merrel in Barnard, on Dec. 14, 1916, aged 67 years, 9 months and 9 days.
He leaves to mourn his death three brothers and two sisters, three brothers and one sister having gone on before him. Those living are H. [enry] S. Rector of St. Joseph, T. [hornton] T. Rector of Miles City, Montana and Frank Rector of Havana, Mrs. E. F. Pridgeon of Beattie, Kansas and Mrs. Hattie Merrel of this place.
The funeral was conducted from the home by Rev. W. N. Chapman of Barnard and burial was in Barnard cemetery.
Todd Rector of St. Joseph came up during the recent illness and death of his brother, "Shack" Rector.

[RECTOR, MARY ANN FISH]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 22, 1912
Mrs. Mary Rector 94 Died at Barnard
She Came to This County Forty Years Ago With Her Husband.
Wednesday – Mrs. Mary Rector, aged 94, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Merrel at Barnard this morning after a brief illness. She had been sick for about a week with the grip, but her death was not expected.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church, South, Barnard, the Rev. DeWitt, the pastor, being in charge. Interment will be at the Barnard cemetery.
Mrs. Rector was born in Ohio and came to Nodaway county with her husband forty years ago, at first living on the old Jones place near Arkoe. Mr. Rector died twenty-seven years ago and was buried in the White Cloud cemetery.
Mrs. Rector leaves five children: Mrs Merrel at whose home she died, H. [enry] S. and M. S. Rector of Barnard, Thornton Rector whose home is in California and Frank Rector of Jacksonville, Fla.

[RECTOR, THORNTON T.]
Barnard Bulletin (Barnard, Missouri), Thursday, December 6, 1934
Thornton Rector Dead
Tod Rector came to Barnard Tuesday from East St. Louis here he had been to attend the funeral of his brother, Thornton Rector, who died about ten days ago. We were unable to learn full particulars as to the death.
Thornton Rector is well known here, having lived here for many years.

[REDMAN, FRANKIE]                [REDMAN, JENNIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 15, 1880
"Insatiate Archer; could not one suffice?"
On Monday the 5th inst., the family of Fletcher Redmon was called upon to mourn the loss of their daughter Frankie, aged two years and five months. Only yesterday, Jennie, daughter of George Redmond, died of the same disease, diptheria. These fair and gentle children are dead. Their hours of suffering are at an end. Their pure spirits have met with friends who have taken them by the hand and led them through the heavenly gates and beside the still waters, to where a sweet and loving voice said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Every fireside has at least one vacant chair, showing that a loved member of the home circle—a father's pride and a mother's joy—has passed over the river of death and is gone from their earthly presence forever; and while thus called away it is gratifying to the parents to know that they are free from the afflictions and tribulations of mortality; that they have gone to that land where friendship is eternal; where the stars will be set before us like islets that slumber on the ocean, and where the loved ones who have passed on before will stay in our presence forever.   R. W.
[Note: The last names are spelled Redman on their headstones.]

[REDMOND, WILLIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 13, 1881
--The negro boy, Willie Redmond, who was shot while breaking into Pete Behm's store at Pickering, died in St. Joe last week.

[RICE, HARRISON G.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 19, 1880
--H. [arrison] G. Rice, a well known and esteemed citizen of White Cloud township, was buried on last Monday at the White Cloud Baptist church cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Bolen of the M. E. church, south. An obituary notice from the pen of "Felix" was received too late for publication this week.

[RICE, HARRISON G.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 26, 1880
Death's Summons
Harrison G. Rice is no more. Last Sunday morning, February 15, at 10 o'clock, he fell quietly and serenely asleep in the arms of Jesus and his immortal spirit winged its way to the realms of eternal light. Pneumonia and rheumatism of the heart being the cause of his demise. Mr. Rice was born in Monroe county, this State, July 1, 1840; and consequently was thirty-nine years of age. More than thirty years of his life were spent in Nodaway county, Missouri. He was sick but one week before his death. He bore his afflictions with Christian fortitude and patience. His last words were, "I will soon be at rest." In point of integrity and honesty no man has ever left a brighter record than Harry Rice. He lived without a stain upon his name. no man was ever heard to say aught against him. He was esteemed as a father, a son and as a citizen; ever alive to all his obligations. For more than fifteen years he has been the only prop and stay of an aged mother. He has one brother in Kansas, one in Iowa, and one in this county. He united with the M. E. church, south, four years ago and lived a faithful member of the same. His remains were followed to their last resting place at White Cloud cemetery on last Monday by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Rev. Bolen preached the funeral sermon taking for his subject the 13th chapter and 14th verse of Hebrews, "For here we have no continuing city, but seek one to come," from which he preached a masterly discourse. The community has indeed lost a substantial citizen, the church a devoted member, his aged mother, a dutiful son, and his little boy a kind and loving father; but thanks to Him who doeth all things well, their loss is his eternal gain. Truly a good man has fallen. Death loves a shining mark. After all we have said of this good man the chrism is yet to be placed upon his memory. May God lead the surviving relatives into the green pastures and beside the still waters. We offer them all the consolation that true friendship can give and will humbly pray God will inspire them with that hope that reaches beyond the bounds of time, when what we now deplore shall rise in new immortal prime and bloom to fade no more. May the Great Jehovah protect us until we shall all meet again in that house not made by hands eternal in the heavens.  Feb. 16, 1880.   F. P. E.

[RIDGEWAY, LESLIE]                 [WILCOXSON, ELMER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 24, 1884
Untimely Death. Two Boys Drowned in a Pond near Blanchard, Iowa.
A sad case of drowning occurred near Blanchard, Iowa, last Monday. Samuel L. Ridgeway, Jun., resides in Blanchard, with his family, but owns a large farm 3 ½ miles from the town. Tuesday morning Mr. Ridgeway went out to his farm to superintend some harvesting, taking his little son Leslie, aged ten years, along with him. Arrived at the farm, Leslie met another lad, named Wilcoxson and the two boys joined each other in playing. Mr. Ridgeway did not miss the boys until nearly noon, when he called several times to Leslie, but receiving no response commenced to search for him. He went down to a pond that he had dug for the use of stock on his farm and there saw, on the bank of the pond, two pair of boy's pants and two hats floating on the water. It flashed on the mind of the loving father in an instant that his boy was drowned, and he cried for help. Several persons immediately came, and a search of the pond commenced, resulting in bringing to the surface the lifeless forms of Leslie and the Wilcoxson boy. Their bodies were found about eight feet apart and as the corpses were cold, it is probable the boys had been drowned about two hours. The pond was not over five feet in depth in the deepest place and that they should have drowned in it is thought strange. How the sad event occurred will never be known but it is supposed they were wading around in the pond and suddenly got beyond their depth. Several corn stalks were found floating on the surface of the water and it is thought they were playing with these or possibly had tried to save the other from drowning by reaching him a corn stalk, when both drowned.
The remains of Leslie were brought to Maryville Tuesday afternoon on the Wabash and buried that evening in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. Ridgway and family formerly resided in Maryville, he being a son of S. L. Ridgeway, Esq. A host of friends here extend to them their heartfelt sympathy in their very sad bereavement.

[RILEY, BRIDGET]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 7, 1884
--Mrs. Riley, who resided near Arkoe, died last Sunday and was buried in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery in this city on Monday.

[RILEY, KATIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 24, 1881
CLYDE – Miss Katie Riley, daughter of Mr. Barney Riley, near Clyde, was, after an illness of but a short time with typhoid and malarial fever, called on the 15th instant to cross over the dark river. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of affliction.

[RILEY, KATIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 24, 1881
--Miss Katy Riley, aged 17 year[s], daughter of Mr. B. [arney] Riley of Jefferson township, died on the 15th inst., after a sickness of two weeks with typhoid fever. She was buried with appropriate ceremonies at Conception, Nov. 16. Her untimely death has been a great blow to her loving parents and a large circle of friends.

[RILEY, WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 6, 1883
DEATHS – Wm Riley, Sept 7, aged 3 yrs 4 mos and 10 days of catarrh of stomach. Returned by Dr. Penington.

[RITCHLIN, IGNATIUS ALOYSIUS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 20, 1881
--Ignatius Ritchlin, father of Ernest Ritchlin, departed this life at his home in Jefferson township last week.

[RITCHLIN, IGNATIUS ALOYSIUS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 27, 1881
At Rest. In Memory of Ignatius Ritchlin.
We learn to love and respect a good man and when we lose such a one, we mourn his loss. When a good and noble man is taken from among us by the uncompromising hand of death there is created in our hearts an aching void that nothing but time can efface. Let us look or search where we may we fail to find one to answer to his name or fill his place in community.
Ignatius Richlin [Ritchlin], the light of whose life went out on the 10th inst., has cast a gloom over the entire community. He has gone from among us but not without having bequeathed us a golden legacy. His example in life, which we claim as our own, is worth more than a worldly inheritance.
The deceased was a native of Switzerland and was born January 25, 1813. At the age of 19 he conceived the idea of coming to the New World—which he did in 1832. He was married to Nelictus Ulmschneider in Ohio in 1840 and in 1868 he came to Missouri, locating in Old Conception. He chose this point that he might be near the church where he was want to worship.
His sun has set behind the inky cloud of death but his virtues will live on. It has been said that death canonizes a good name and that the sepulchre excludes from the breath of envy the tenant of the tomb.
His morning march, while enjoying the full strength of manhood, was most enjoyed when doing his fellow man a good service and making happy those around him.
His evening march, when the sun of his life had past the meridian, was consummated the grand final that of rejoicing in the hope of eternal life, where his sun would give forth new and greater light.
His noble qualities of heart will remain green in our memory and when passing his tomb we will drop a silent tear to our departed friend.

[ROBBINS, LEVI]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 13, 1883
--Levi Robbins, who resided one mile west of Maitland, died very suddenly, Monday, September 3, aged 78 years. He was walking around the yard during the day and about 4 p. m. went into the house and laid down on his bed and instantly expired. Up to the day of his death he had always been a very healthy man and although seventy-eight years of age had never worn spectacles. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. His wife is a sister of Mrs. Geo. Masters. The funeral took place at Burr Oak chapel on Tuesday following his death.

[ROBERTS, EDWARD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 22, 1883
--M. W. Henkle, the supervisor of Mohane [Mohave] county, Arizona, writes to Recorder Toel that one Edward Roberts aged about 28 years, died with the small pox at Mineral Park on the night of the 5th of February. He had the best of medical attendance and was provided with two nurses.
At the time he went into the hospital he had $30 in money and when this was spent the county put up for him to the amount of about $500. Roberts had no papers about him whereby he could be identified, but his nurses say from conversations they had with him they learned he was from Nodaway county, Mo.

[ROBINSON, WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 28, 1884
--Wm Robinson, father of Mrs. D. J. Hodges and Mrs. J. M. Sare, died at his residence in this city with typhoid-pneumonia on Monday Feb. 25. His remains were taken to Bloomington Indiana, for burial.

[ROMASSER, LEWIS]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, February 15, 1915
Lewis Romasser Dead
Father of August Romasser Succumbed Yesterday—Bring Body.
Lewis Romasser, father of August Romasser, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Cummings of Ottumwa, Iowa. The body will be brought to Maryville Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at about 8:30 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mr. Romasser was about 84 years olf and had been a resident of Maryville for a number of years. He is survived by five children. They are: Augustus Romasser of Maryville, Miss Dorothy Romasser of Kansas City, Mrs. Letcher Roberts, Raleigh, N. C., and Mrs. J. P. Cummings of Ottumwa.

[ROMASSER, LEWIS]
Ottumwa Tri-Weekly Courier (Ottumwa, Iowa), Tuesday, February 16, 1915
Lewis Romasser – Lewis Romasser died Monday morning at 1:30 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Cummings, 429 North Jefferson street. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, December 12, 1829, and came to America when 14 years of age. He settled in New York state and in 1868 he moved to Marysville [Maryville], Mo., where he lived until his wife died in 1912. Since then he has made his home with his daughter.
He is survived by Mrs. J. P. Cummings of Ottumwa, Mrs. George Punspall [Tunstall] and Miss Dorothy Romasser of Kansas City, Mrs. L. N. Roberts of Newburn, N. C. and Gus Romasser of Marysville [Maryville], Mo.
The remains will be taken to his old home in Marysville [Maryville] Wednesday morning on Burlington No. 5 where funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock the same morning. Interment in the Marysville [Maryville] cemetery.

[ROMASSER, LEWIS]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 18, 1915
Lewis Romasser Dies. Former Maryville Man Succumbs This Morning at Ottumwa.
Lewis Romasser, the father of Augustus Romasser of this city, and himself a former resident of Maryville, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Cummings of Ottumwa, Ia.
Mr. Romasser was about 83 years old. He came to Maryville when a young man and made his home here continuously until about three years ago. At that time Mrs. Romasser died, and he went to Ottumwa to make his home with his daughter and her family.
The body will be brought to Maryville and the funeral services and burial held here. The time of the arrival is unsettled as yet.
Mr. Romasser is survived by five children, Augustus Romasser of this city, Mrs. Cummings of Ottumwa, Mrs. Letcher Roberts of Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. George Tunstall and Miss Dora Romasser of Kansas City.
Mr. Romasser left Maryville Saturday night for Ottumwa, called there by his father's illness.

[ROMASSER, LEWIS]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 18, 1915
Hold Services at St. Mary's
Rites for Lewis Romasser This Morning—Body Brought from Ottumwa
The funeral services for Lewis Romasser of this city, who died Monday at Ottumwa, Ia., were held at 8:30 o'clock this morning at St. Mary's Catholic church, conducted by the Rev. Father Basil. The pall bearers were Nick Yeager, Conrad Yehle, Aaron Felix, John Kirch, Nick Sturm and Theodore Blatter. The interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
The body of Mr. Romasser arrived in Maryville this morning on the Burlington, brought in the private car of J. P. Cummings, division superintendent of the Burlington at Ottumwa, Ia. and a son-in-law of Mr. Romasser, at whose home he died. It was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cummings and Mrs. T. H. Burks of Ottumwa, August Romasser of this city and a daughter, Miss Dorothy Romasser of Kansas City, who went to Ottumwa a few days ago. Another daughter, Mrs. George Tunstall and her husband, of Kansas City, meet the party at Maryville. The only absent member of the family was a daughter, Mrs. Letcher Roberts of Raleigh, N. C., who was unable to come to the funeral.

[ROMASSER, MARGARET POPE]
Weekly Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 18, 1912
Death of Mrs. Louis Romasser. Passed Away Sunday Noon at St. Francis Hospital—Funeral Services Tuesday at 9:30 A. M.
Mrs. Louis Romasser died Sunday noon at 12:45 o'clock at St. Francis hospital, with her husband and children at her bedside. The funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, by the assistant pastor, Rev. Fr. Willebroad, in the absence of Rev. Fr. Anselm.
Mrs. Romasser was 78 years old at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Romasser came to Maryville to make their home in 1868 and have lived here constantly since and have been members of St. Mary's parish all that time. Mrs. Romasser is survived by her husband and five children, who are: Mr. Augustus Romasser of Maryville, Mrs. J. P. Cummings of Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. Letcher Roberts of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Misses Dora and Philomene Romasser of Kansas City.
Mr. J. P. Cummings and daughter, Miss Helen, arrived in Maryville Monday morning for the funeral.

[ROSS, CLEMMIE E.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 10, 1884
DEATHS - Clemmie E Ross, Dec 19, aged 4 yrs mos and 4 days of congestive chill; ret by Dr. Rhoades.

[ROSS, ELIJAH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 29, 1903
Elijah Ross – Obituary.
Mr. Ross was born in Kentucky, Dec. 3, 1815, and died January 21, 1903, in Nodaway county, Missouri, at the residence of his son, near Salem church. His first wife was Miss Effie Hurst. To them were born four children. His second wife, to whom he was married in 1853, was Miss Bettie Thomas. To this union were born ten children, six of whom are still living. He became a member of the Christian church when 15 years of age.
In the presence of a large assemblage of his neighbors and friends the writer conducted the funeral services at his son's, where he died. He was buried at the Salem cemetery. He suffered much during a short illness but his closing hours were peaceful.
Long and well have I known brother Elijah Ross—first in Buchanan county and then in Nodaway, in which county he has lived 27 years. I feel sure that he has never at any time, during his long Christian life, been disturbed by doubts or fears. His faith was strong and unfailing. His hope of a better life grew brighter day by day. He loved his neighbors, his brothers and sisters in Christ, and manifested this love by deeds as well as by words. As a husband he was faithful, as a father, kind and indulgent, as a friend and neighbor, generous, benevolent, helpful; and as a Christian, faithful in all the walks and ways of life. May the Lord be near his sorrow stricken wife and children in this dark hour of trial, is my sincere prayer. Not long until they join him in that land where day never ends in night, where the happy inhabitants never die and where all is peace and happiness, evermore, under the smiles of an approving God.  W. C. R.

[ROSS, ELIZABETH "BETTIE" THOMAS]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, June 28, 1905
Death of Mrs. Ross. Funeral Services at Salem Church Thursday Morning.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, living eight miles southeast of Maryville, died Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Ross had been poorly all spring.
Mr. Ross died three years ago and there are six children left, three daughters being married.
Funeral services will be held at Salem church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.

[ROSS, ELIZABETH "BETTIE" THOMAS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 6, 1905
Obituary—Mrs. Ross.
Elizabeth Thomas was born in Jefferson County, East Tennessee, February 5, 1830, died June 28, 1905. At the age of 18, she united with the Baptist Church. Removed with her mother to Missouri in 1850, was married to Elijah Ross in 1853. To their union were born nine children, of whom six are living. Soon after her marriage, she became a member of the Christian Church of which she was a faithful member till death. She was resigned and patient in all her great suffering. The Lord gave her a peaceful hour in which to die. Her trials are now over. She is now at rest. W. C. Rogers.

[ROSS, JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
--James Ross, son of Elijah Ross of White Cloud township, died at the residence of his father, last Sunday evening, of pneumonia.

[ROSS, JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 20, 1884
--James Ross, son of Elijah Ross of White Cloud township, died at the residence of his father, last Sunday evening, of pneumonia.

[ROSS, LAFAYETTE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 10, 1883
--Wednesday, May 2, Lafayette Ross, a farmer in Independence township and son-in-law of J. J. hawk, went to Platte river to water his horses and while standing on the bank of the river holding his team he was taken with a fit which caused him to fall over into the river and drowned. Deceased was 39 years of age and leaves a wife and four children.

[ROWLAND, MARTHA]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 27 1883
DEATHS – Martha Rowland, Sept 19, aged 25 years, of dysentery; ret by Dr. Hardy.

[RUHL, ELIZABETH PROSSER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 19, 1881
Nearly One Hundred Years Old. Such is the Ripe Old Age of Mrs. Elizabeth Ruhl.
The history of an old lady, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruhl, residing south of Maryville two miles, is quite interesting. She has attained the age of ninety-eight years and six months. She was born and raised in Baltimore county, Maryland. She and her husband emigrated to Ohio in 1814, remaining there until the year 1868, when she and one of her sons came to Missouri. This old lady raised 17 children, 3 daughters and 14 sons; she has 87 [grand]children and 121great grandchildren. She lived on one farm in Ohio more than 53 years. Seven of her sons mowed together in the same field. She has been a member of the Lutheran church for more than 75 years. She has been a widow for 38 years and has been blind for over 20 years. She is drawing a pension for the services of her husband in the war of 1812. Her father, Mr. Prosser, drove a continental wagon in the Revolutionary war. Until within the last two or three weeks Mrs. Ruhl has been able to walk from one room to another but for several days she has been confined to her bed though she does not seem to be suffering much pain.

[RUHL, ELIZABETH PROSSER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 26, 1881
--Mrs. Elizabeth Ruhl, of whom we made mention in last week's issue as having nearly reached one hundred years of age, died last Saturday and was buried the following Sunday at the Baptist church on the White Cloud, Rev. A. D. Workman preaching the funeral sermon.

[RUHL, GEORGE W.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 2, 1882
Death of Geo. W. Ruhl. He Commits Suicide at Johnsonville, Ohio.
Many of our readers will remember Geo. W. Ruhl, better known as Prof. Ruhl, who formerly taught school in Maryville and Barnard and was a candidate on the Democratic ticket in 1878 for the office of County School Commissioner. He was a finely educated young man, but he became addicted to drink and about two years ago committed a forgery, of which he was convicted but escaped serving a term in the penitentiary through the pardon of Governor Crittenden. After his pardon Ruhl went to the home of his mother, at Johnsonville, Ohio, where he suicided last month. It appears that he went into the hay mow of his mother's barn, took morphine, went to sleep and never awoke. His remains were not discovered for a week and then they were in an advanced stage of decomposition. He left a number of letters. [Letter to his mother not transcribed.]

[RYAN, WINFIELD SCOTT]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 23, 1882
--Mr. W. S. Ryan, residing three miles west of Old Conception, died about noon Monday. His team ran away last week, throwing him from his buggy, injuring his spine, from the effects of which he died.