Obituaries

Ray County, MO


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Jack (a dog)
Old Dog Jack Is Dead.

Died, at his home in Knoxville, December 29th, at 3:30 o'clock p.m. and was taken to his final resting place by the tender hands of Messrs. A.M. Waller and Dillard Mercer where he received a decent burial in a suitable casket that had been selected for the occasion. Jack, the noted dog, was 7 years old and noted dog, was 7 years old and had many friends around Knoxville. His acquaintance was far reaching, as the patrons of Col. A.S. Mercer's breeding barn will remember Jack through the intelligence he possessed, which was unexcelled by any dog that ever lived in the Knoxville country.

He had grained fame throughout the entire county and was liked by all who knew him except one. Many offers have Col. Mercer refused for this valuable dog and friend to man. He always refused to set a price on Jack. The dog was left on the farm in charge of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Waller when the Mercer family moved to Richmond. He was adopted into a new home on the old home place, and there was treated like a child, where he learned to eat candy and drink coffee.

We only hope that the one whose cruel hands administered the poison that took Jack's life away not become grieved but prosper in the future. Much could be said complimentary to this dog, but Jack had flowers sterns in his pathway during his stay here with us. -

By Jack's Friend.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, January 6, 1916, Page 7, Contributed by Jenna Zunker

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Jackson, Robert M.
Died.
At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. C. Couch, near Russellville on Monday, Feb. 15th, Robert M. Jackson, aged about 6 years. He was a bright and promising boy and his death is a sad blow to fond and loving parents Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday by Rev. J.H. Hagar and the remains were interred in New Hope cemetery. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Ray County Conservator, unknown date 1893, submitted by Jenna Zunker

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Jackson, Wes
Fox: Wes. Jackson died last Thursday, Jan 8th of inflammation of the stomach and bowels, after an illness of only four days, he was attended by Dr. J.M. Painter. The remains were buried on Friday in New Hope cemetery. Rev. Swearengen conducted the funeral services. Deceased was forty-four years old, and left a wife and four children, three boys and one girl, the youngest about two years old. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Richmond Conservator January 17, 1889 (Headstone in cemetery has his name as George Wesley Jackson)

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Jacobs, John Wesley
Will Hold Rites For Colored Man Friday

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, at 2 o'clock for John Wesley Jacobs, colored, who died Tuesday morning at 10:45 o'clock at his home in Richmond. Burial will be at the City cemetery. Mansur Funeral Home will have charge of the arrangements.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker

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Jacobs, Mary W. (Martin)
Death of Mary W. Jacobs.
Widow of the Late James M. Jacobs, Died at Home of Son, Yesterday.

Mrs. Mary Walters Jacobs, widow of the late James M. Jacobs, and one of the oldest women of Ray County, died at the home of her son, Mr. S.D. Jacobs, 2 miles east of Richmond, Wednesday morning, January 5, 1916, at 7 o'clock, at the age of 86 years, following an attack of grip and pneumonia.

Deceased was a native of Missouri, born at Wellington, in Lafayette County, April 18, 1829. She was a daughter of Baker and Lucy Martin. She was married to Mr. James M. Jacobs, January 2, 1855, at Wellington. They came to Ray County in 1856 and settled on a farm 3 miles south of Russellville, where Mr. Jacobs died several years ago. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Jacobs has made her home with the family of her son and her daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs were the parents of seven children, five of whom are dead. Those who survive are Mrs. William F. Russell and Mr. S.D. Jacobs. The subject of this sketch had been a member of the Christian church in Richmond for a number of years.

The funeral services were held from the Jacobs home this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Elder Jas. E. Dunn of this place. Burial was made in the Wollard cemetery near Russellville.
Richmond Missourian, Richmond, Ray County, Missouri, 6 JAN 1916, Page 5, Contributed by Jenna Zunker

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Jasper, Flora
FOX ITEMS: From the Hardin News:
Miss Flora Jasper died Saturday night of consumption. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. Edward Jasper. The funeral services took place at New Hope Monday at 11 o'clock.
The Richmond Conservator, February 13, 1890

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Jennings, Susan (Brown; first marriage)
"Death of Susan Jennings"
The following was sent to The Missourian office by Rev. Jos. McAdams:
Susan Jennings was born in Tennessee, September 30, 1844; died, January 6, 1918, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 6 days.
She was married to Silas Brown, April 8, 1860, who died several years ago. Her second marriage was to William Jennings, February 20, 1902.
She was a member of Union church for over 50 years, professing the Christian religion at the age of 15. She was one of the oldest members of our church at Union; always active in church work, she did what she could. She was loved and respected by the entire community.
She was a sister of Rev. John Clevenger and James Clevenger. She leaves a husband, 9 grandchildren and many friends around Union and Lawson.
Her funeral was preached by the writer at Union and she was buried in the Union cemetery.
God bless us all, in our prayer.
RICHMOND MISSOURIAN 01-17-1918 ; Contributed by Leslie Harrison Wyman

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Johnson, Margaret Mae
Last Rites for Former Resident Are Held Sunday

Funeral services for Margaret Mae Johnson, 55, of Kansas City, formerly of Ray County, were held Sunday afternoon at the Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. W.A. Lindsey officiating. Burial was in Rowland Cemetery near Orrick.

Mrs. Johnson died at 12 p.m. Thursday at her home.

She was born Sept. 24, 1905, in Orrick a daughter of Edward Morgan and Ethel Lee Morgan. She was married to jack Johnson of Excelsior Springs.

She is survived by two sons, William E. Gillespie, of Kansas City and Harold Gillespie of the home in Kansas City; two daughter, Mrs. Mary Storms and Mrs. Bonnie Sue Wise, both of Kansas City; one brother, Frank Morgan of Orrick; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Sparks of Kansas City, Mrs. Louise Dagley of Excelsior Springs, and Mrs. Albert Good of Camden; and two grandchildren.
The Richmond News, Richmond, Missouri, 4 APR 1960, Monday, Page 6, Contributed by Jenna Zunker

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Johnson, Walford A.
W. A. Johnson Dies 77 Years Old: Walford A. Johnson, died at 4:30 a. m. this morning at the home of a niece, Mrs. Charles Wright, of Camden. Death was due to a heart ailment.
His parents, John Johnson and Mary (Johnson) Johnson, were natives of Sweden. He was brought to this country when he was two years old. For 75 years he made his home in the Sunshine Bottoms. He had never married. Survivors are six nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday afternoon at the Camden Methodist Church. Brothers Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery at Wellington.
The Richmond News: March 13, 1944

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Jones, John
At his home in Taitsville, Mo., March 4th, John Jones, in his 83rd year of pneumonia and nervous prostration from old age.
Deceased was born in Campbell county, Tenn., on the 6th day of Feb. 1807, and moved to this county in 1842, where he has since resided, and has only been outside of the county once since he arrived here. Was a consistent member of the M.E. church and attend strictly to his duties as the head of a family. He leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. A Friend
Richmond Conservator March 21, 1889 Buried in Sylar Cemetery

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Joy, Fred
News reached this city Tuesday evening that Fred, a ten year-old son of John G. Joy, who resides near Russellville, this county, had been kicked in the head by a mule on Monday evening, that his skull had been crushed in by the heavy blow, and that his recovery was doubtful. Drs. Carpenter and Gant were called in to see the little fellow, and were of the opinion that he would not recover. The news of the sad accident was conveyed to F.W. and Jasper Joy of this city, brothers of the boy's father, and the latter procured a team Tuesday evening and started immediately to ascertain the facts in the case. He returned home Wednesday and says he thinks the little fellow may recover although he considers his injuries very serious.
Richmond Conservator, August 1, 1889

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