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Affronti, Lonnie
Death of Gangster Recalls Murder Here
The Report that Lonnie Affronti, Kansas City gangster of the 1930s, had died quietly recently has stirred memories
of a brutal murder in Ray County 28 years ago.
The Kansas City Star yesterday said it had learned the 61-year-old Affronti had died March 30 in the U.S. Medical
Center in Spring field, the victim of a cancer.
Affronti was accused of many crimes, most of them connected with narcotics peddling but the worst of them was the
brutal murder of an Excelsior Springs woman on a side road off Highway 10 west of Richmond the morning of June
22, 1932.
The Victim was Mrs. Azalea Ross, 28-year-old wife of Tom Ross, an Excelsior Springs cab driver who had informed
on Affronti for selling morphine.
The finger was pointed at Affronti immediately for the slaying. "Lonnie Affronti did it," tom Ross,
himself wounded in the back, told The News a few hours after the ambush killing.
The slaying took place in a wooed thicket just off the Rayville Road (now Route C) a few hundred yards north of
highway 10. It was a spot where officers said narcotics and liquor had been exchanged for years.
Mrs. And Mrs. Ross and another Excelsior Springs man, Homer Morrison had been in Richmond and had had breakfast
at Elmer Pulse's café on the west side of the Square.
Apparently they were followed by Affronti as they drove back towards Excelsior in a Ford roadster. Morrison said
the trio drove into a thicket and a Chevrolet came in after them.
The was one gunman in the brush and the man in the car shouted "Kill them all" as he drove up.
Morrison Said the man in the car fired at him with a 12-gauge shotgun, part of the load striking him in the left
side and head.
Ross, who was running, then was shot in the back, then was shot in the back and neck before the shotgun bearer,
identified as Affronti, walked to the roadster and shot Mrs. Ross in the side at close range as she hovered behind
the wheel.
The gun, found later by the road was test by Prosecuting Attorney E.A. Farris and Deputy Sheriff L.D. Martin, who
found the shell marking were the same as those which had been fired in the thicket.
It Was Not until 11 years later that Affronti went to trial here for the murder. In the meantime, Affronti had
eluded officers for five year until he was arrested in New York in late 1938 and sentenced to five years for possession
of firearms.
When he walked out of the New York prison, Ray County Sheriff J.D. Keel and a special deputy Lonnie Hamner, were
waiting to bring him back here for the murder trial.
Recalling Affronti today, Mr. Hamner said Affronti was " a model prisoner, nice, polite, one of those smart
boys."
A Ray County Circuit Court jury in 1943 sentenced Affronti to 10 years for the 1932 murder of Mrs. Ross. He went
to prison but the next year the Federal authorities pulled him out and put him on trail on charges of selling morphine
back at the time of the Ross slaying.
Affronti was convicted in early 1944 and sentenced to 45, the term he was serving when he died last month.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Albright, Henry P.
HENRY P. ALBRIGHT
A GOOD MAN GONE
Henry P. Albright was born in North Carolina, March 24, 1834, died May 21, 1916. He was married to Mary E. Wilson
of Ray County, Missouri, July 1, 1858, who departed this life Sept. 1, 1859.. To this union one daughter was born,
Mrs. Delilah Green of Polo. He was again united in marriage to Rebecca Patton, July 19, 1860, who died Feb. 8,
1907. To this union five children were born--Mrs. Sarah B. Zimmerman of Polo, Martha A., who died Aug. 22, 1880,
G. P. , of Lawson, Wm. H., of Lawson and D. E. of Polo and one adopted son, Rufus Worrell of Kansas City. He leaves,
beside his children, 17 grand children, 10 great grand children with a host of friends and relatives. He was always
active in the church of which he was a member. He was able in prayer and a power in exhortation Few men lived among
us that had such power and influence in revival meetings. He was known throughout the state in Christian Union
councils as a safe advisor, especially did he take great interest in young ministers to encourage them in duty.
There could be volumes written about this good man, but space forbids us saying more now. He united with Christian
Union in 1854 and lived a devoted christian life until his death. He was a member of the Christian Union at Bethel,
where he will be greatly missed as well as in the home and community in which he lived since he has gone to his
reward. His funeral was held in Union church by Rev. Joseph McAdams, assisted by Rev. W. P. Hunt of Fairfax and
Rev. J. M. Swafford of Excelsior Springs and Rev. J. C. Helm of Knoxville were present and took part in the services.
A very large congregation was present. His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery. May the Lord bless the bereaved.
In another paper, the following information: Patterson Albright, son of Baalham Albright, born Mar. 24, 1834, died
May 21, 1916. Married Mary Emily Wilson, July 1, 1858. Had one child Delilah (Lila). Mary Emily died when Lila
was around 10 days old. Later Patterson married Rebecca Patton. They had 5 children and adopted a nephew, and she
was a wonderful stepmother to Lila.
Unknown Newspaper, Buried in Union Cemetery (Old)
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Alder, John T.
Died at his home near Rayville, last Friday night, Mr. J.T. Alder, after months confinement to a bed of sickness.
Mr. Alder was a young man just in the prime of life and we regret exceedingly to hear of his death.. His family
have the sympathies of all in their bereavement and unrepairable loss. Richmond Conservator: January 5, 1888
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Alexander, Ruth
Ruth Alexander Dead.
Ruth, the 9 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Alexander died at the home of her parents on South street
in Richmond, Friday morning at 1:15 o'clock, following an illness of 9 days of pneumonia fever. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. C.M. Aker and interment was made in the City Cemetery.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Page 6; Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Alkire, Sallie Loyd (Wholf)
Mrs. Sallie Alkire Dies Tuesday A.M.: Sallie (Loyd) Alkire of Glasgow, Mo. died at the Ravenswaay Clinic in Boonville
Tuesday morning, November 1 at 8:10 o'clock following an illness of three weeks.
She was born January 6, 1892 near Orrick the daughter of Mike and Eliza (Tucker) Wholf both of Orrick. On September
17, 1913 she was married to Jesse J. Lloyd who preceded her in death. On December 24, 1941 she was married again
to Henry Alkire of Glasgow, Mo., who survives.
She was a member of the Orrick Baptist church.
Other survivors include two sons, William Eldred Loyd of Orrick and Darrel L. Loyd of North Kansas City; tow brothers,
Richard Wholf of Camden and Arthur Wholf of North of Orrick, and two sisters, Mrs. Ulvin Blyth and Mrs. Clyde Windson
both of Orrick.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at the Orrick Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Crumm of Liberty
officiating.
Burial was in the South Point cemetery with the Good Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Unknown newspaper and date: South Point Cemetery stone inscription died 1949
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Allen, Ann L.
At the residence of her son-in-law Robert M. Offutt, six miles south of Richmond on Friday night Jan 3rd 1890.
Mrs. Ann L. Allen, in her 72nd year after a continued illness..
Mrs. Allen was the widow of the late Richard Allen who was murdered in Richmond in an early day, and the mother
of Henry R. Allen who was killed at Vicksburg Miss. in 1863, while in the Confederate service. She was a sister
of the Late Col. Ben Reeves and Mrs. Charles H. Watkins. She leaves two daughters surviving her, Mrs. R.M. Offutt
of the Co. and Mrs. Singleton W. Wilson, of the state of California. The latter not being able to attend the funeral.
Her relatives have the earnest sympathy of friends. Richmond Conservator: January 9, 1890
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Allen, Richard
About the year 1855, a man named Wingo was a wagon-maker in Richmond. Richard Allen, a worthy and respected farmer,
who resided a few miles southeast of Richmond, was one day riding by the shop of Wingo, when the latter, with a
double-barreled shot-gun in his hand, stepped in the street in front of Allen and caused him to halt.. Wingo commanded
him to recant; but the latter denied the accusation, and Wingo discharged the contents of one barrel of his gun
into the head of the defenseless Allen, making a horrible wound, of which he soon died. Wingo stated to run, but
had gone only a short distance when he was apprehended by a crowd of pursuing citizens. He was taken to jail, and
confined till Judge Dunn called a special term of the circuit court for the purpose of trying him. On being brought
into court, he was asked if he was ready for trial; he replied that he was not, and also refused to have any counsel,
protesting that he needed none. The Sheriff then started to return him to jail, and upon reaching the outer steps,
was overpowered by a number of citizens, who, forcibly taking Wingo from him, threw a rope around his neck, and
dragged him (part of the way over a newly macadamized street) on his face and hands, to a place a few hundred yards
north of Colonel Child's present residence. There he was hanged by the neck to the limb of a tree. It was thought
by some, however, that life was extinct before he was hung up.
Wingo's body remained dangling in the air till the next morning, when it was taken down and buried. He was a very
quarrelsome, desperate, and dangerous man, and the community was well rid of him. History of Ray County, 1881
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Allison, Mary Frances
Death of Mary Frances Allison.
"Its only a little grave they said,
Its only a little babe that dead.
And so they turned away,
From the mound which the spade had made that day.
But Ah! They did not know how deep a shade,
That little grave in one home had made."
Last Sunday afternoon, February 9th, 1902, just at five o'clock, Mary Frances, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles H. Allison, died at the home of her parents on East Lexington street, after a brief illness from scarlet
fever and pneumonia. Little Mary Frances was born September 15, 1902, and during the five months of her life she
entwined herself about the hearts of her fond parents and other relatives and was the joy of the household. She
was a bright attractive little babe and a home which once was a place of happiness on account of her presence,
is now a scene of sorrow. The bereaved parents have the sincere sympathy of this community in their hour of sorrow.
Rev. G.M. Gibson, pastor of the M.E. Church, South, conducted appropriate religious services at the home Monday
afternoon at three o'clock, following which the body was interred in the city cemetery.
Richmond Conservator, February 6, 1902
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Anno, Betty Jean
Death of Betty Jean Anno
Betty Jean Anno, 3 years of age, died at her home in Orrick Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. after a short illness.
The child took sick Sunday night and her parents thought she was taking measles. Her death was due to a heart and
lung ailment, according to Dr. G.W. Gaines, county coroner.
She was born September 20, 1934, in Orrick, the daughter of Jesse Leonard Anno of Saline County and Hazel Dora
McMullin Anno of Orrick.
She is survived by her parents and one brother, Albert Keith Anno, of Orrick.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Baptist church in Orrick, Rev. W. A. Crum preaching
the funeral sermon. Burial was in South Point cemetery. Gibson & son, undertakers, were in charge of funeral
arrangements. Newspaper and Date unknown Buried in South Point Cemetery
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Arnote, John Preston
John Preston Arnote, son of Adam B. and Mary Bishop Arnote, was born five miles south of Polo, Dec. 17, 1871. He
passed into the great beyond on Dec. 3, 1926, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and two weeks.
On Dec. 9, 1869, he was married to Elizabeth J. Green, daughter of Reuben B. and Susan Garber Green. She died on
September 18, 1897. Just six months before her death, the oldest son, Charles F., an excellent young man of 24
years, passed away. Four children remain: Miss Laura, of the home, Vester, Fred and Richard, all of whom reside
on farms near their old home in north Ray county, and three granddaughters, Mrs. Laurine Stone and Doris Arnote,
daughter of Vester and wife, and Lois Maxine, daughter of Richard and wife. Also one brother, Rev. A. Arnote, of
Hennesey, Okla.
He was a faithful member of the Christian Union church at Bethel, near his old home, and took much interest in
its activities. During the Civil war, he served with the Missouri volunteer militia and in the 4th Provisional
Regiment. He was a substantial member of his community and a highly esteemed citizen.
Funeral services were conducted by the pastor of Bethel church, Rev. W.M. Butterfield, and Rev. P.F. Meek of Gilman
City, Sunday.
CARD OF THANKS from “CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 1”
We wish to thank the good friends for their kindness and sympathy during the last sickness and death of our good
father. Also we are very grateful for the beautiful flowers. –
Laura M. Arnote, Vester C. Arnote, Fred R. Arnote, Richard B. Arnote.
UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM “CALDWELL CTY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 2” Contributed by Leslie Wyman
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Artman, Janie (Tarwater)
Mrs. Janie Artman Died in California: Relatives and friends were shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Janie Artman
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Rukers, in Pasadena, Calif., Wednesday morning.
The body will be brought to Orrick for burial. Mr. Good will meet the family when they arrive by train tomorrow
night in Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon, November 26, at 2 o'clock with the Rev.
James Rhoads, pastor of the Orrick Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in South Point cemetery. The Good
Funeral home will be in charge of the services.
Janie Artman, of Orrick, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, at 6:15, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Rukers,
Pasadena Calif., at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Artman had been in failing health for several years.
Mrs. Artman was born Feb. 21, 1874, near Orrick in Ray County. She had lived practically her entire life in this
vicinity.
Janie Artman was wed to John F. Artman, of Orrick, February 14, 1892. Her husband survives.
Mrs. Artman is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vera Rukers, of Pasadena. One brother, Tom Tarwater of Excelsior
Springs, also survives.
She was a member of the Christian Union Church. She attended the Christian Church for some time.
Unknown newspaper: South Point Cemetery transcription: date of death 1950.
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