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Neff, Michael
Michael Neff, a farmer residing in the Rockingham country, died suddenly Monday morning, the 11th instant, of heart
disease, while attending to some work about his farm. He was about 57 years old and a native of Virginia, but had
been a resident of Ray county for twenty years. The body was interred in the Wakenda cemetery Wednesday. (Unknown
newspaper & date. Cemetery transcriptions states date of death February 11, 1901)
Nelson, Elbe
Held Services for Elbe Nelson, 65, on Monday Afternoon
Services for Elbe Nelson, 65 years old, who died Friday afternoon of a heart attack, were held Monday afternoon
at the Liberty church.
The Rev. Glenn Ellis of Kansas City conducted the service. Burial was at Liberty cemetery. J.W. Knipschild had
charge of the service.
He was a native of Ray County, having been born on October, 12, 1876, a son of Alfred nelson, of Alabama and Ohio.
He spent his entire lifetime in Ray County. He was married on March 1, 1903, to Grace Brooks, who survives.
Other survivors include: one son Golman F. Nelson; two brothers, Charles Nelson, Anton, Texas, and Clarence Nelson
of Carrollton; one sister, Mrs. Homer Linch of Hardin; and one grandchild.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Nelson, William J.
Held Services for William J. Nelson At Rayville Church
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Rayville Christian church for William Joshua
Nelson who died at 10:10 o'clock on Monday, January 12, at his home, one mile east of Rayville. The service was
conducted by the Rev. Leon Clevenger. Burial was at the Union cemetery. Brothers Funeral Home had charge of the
arrangements.
He was married to Sarah Jane County, Missouri, a son of William Nelson of Alabama and Rachel (Hill) Nelson of Missouri,
and had lived here all of his life.
He as married Sarah Jane Sloan on September 29, 1885.
He is survived by his wife and two sons, Delbert Nelson of Richmond and Henderson Nelson of Millville two daughters,
Clara Branson of Cameron and Sally Albertson of Kansas City, Mo.; ten grand-children and eight great-grand-children.
The Richmond Missourian, Unknown date, Year 1942, Submitted by Jenna Zunker
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Nespory, Joseph
Joseph Nespory Found Dead in Bed: Joseph Nespory, 64 years old, of northeast of Excelsior Springs was found dead
about 3:30 o’clock Saturday morning at his home by his wife. Dr. John F. Baber, county coroner, was called and
ruled that death was due to a heart attack and that no inquest would be necessary.
He was born near Crete, Neb., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nespory. He had lived in this county for eleven years.
Survivors other than his wife include one son, R. W. Nespory and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Prichard Funeral home at Excelsior Springs, and burial was
in the Excelsior Springs Cemetery.
The Richmond News; March 13, 1944
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Newton, Caroline M. Keyes
Former Resident of County Dies in 101st Year
Services for Mrs. Caroline M. Newton were held Tuesday at Missouri City, MO. born Feb. 13, 1840.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Melissa Newton of Missouri City, who died Monday in her 101st year, were held
Tuesday afternoon at the Missouri City Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Fred P. Hanes of Richmond.
Mrs. Newton was born Feb 13, 1840, in Ray county, ten miles northeast of Richmond, the daughter of Frank and Nancy
(McGraw) Keyes. She attended school one winter in Camden, in a little log school house and also attended the Richmond
Seminary for one winter. She had been a member of the Methodist church for about 80 years.
On July 6, 1856 she married Charles Newton, a blacksmith and miller of Grundy Co. For fifteen years they made their
home in Edinburg, moving to Missouri City in 1870.
Mrs. Newton's great grandfather was John McGraw, a soldier in the Revolutionary War and lived to the age of 104
years. He died in Richmond about 85 years ago. Her grandfather Sibron Jones Miller, was one of the Justices who
sat during the first court in Ray County on May 5, 1828.
On Feb 13, this year, Mrs. Newton observed her 100th birthday. On this occasion she was asked how she accounted
for her long life, she said, "I've just lived, and the Lord holds me up. My name's already inscribed in heaven,
and I'll soon be at home. I am anxiously awaiting for God to call me, and I can't understand why he is leaving
me here. I'm not tired of the world, everything looks pleasant, but I long to be with my two little girls who died
in infancy."
Surviving are: A grandson, Fred Newton, Missouri City barber; a great-granddaughter, Mrs. Raymond Ison, Carlsbad,
N.M. Burial was made in the Missouri City, cemetery.
Richmond Missourian October 10, 1940
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Norris, Charles
Charles Norris Dead
Charles Norris father of Mrs. Paul Stewart, of this city, who died at his home in Vibbard Wed. night was 53 years
old and had practically lived in the Vibbard neighborhood all his life. His death was caused by kidney trouble
and cancer of the stomach. Funeral services were held. Burial at the Salem cemetery. Besides his daughter, Mrs.
Stewart, he is survived by 2 sons, Burnace and Floyd, both of Vibbard.
Death of Charles Norris
Charles Norris of Vibbard died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Torrance Popejoy last Wednesday near Excelsior Springs,
MO. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
The Richmond News: May 25, 1925
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Norris, John
NOTICE
In obedience to an order or decree of the Ray county court made at the August term of said court 1836. I shall
proceed to sell at the court house door in the town of Richmond on the 2d day of the November term of the Ray circuit
court is in session. The following tract of land, viz: the N.W. qr. of the S. W. qr. of section 21, Township 53,
and Range 26. Said land is sold as the property of John Norris, dec’d on a credit of 6 months.
35 –D JESSEE HUNT, Adm’r.
Sept. 19th, 1836
“The Far West” Liberty, Clay County, Missouri Newspaper: October 6, 1836
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Nugent, Maud R.
Died- On Friday evening, May 24, 1889, of consumption, Mrs. Maud R. Nugent, at the home of her sister, Mrs. J.W.
Hedrick, in Henry, MO. Mrs. Nugent was a native of Saline County, where she was born on March 7, 1865. She was
married to D.B. Nugent at Wakanda, MO., on May 4, 1882. Last fall, it became evident to her husband that the sands
of her life were fast running out, and to stay the hands of the fell destroyer she was taken to Texas, where it
was hoped the mild climate would at least prolong her live. But death had marked her for a victim, and the love
of a devoted husband and the skill of the best physicians were powerless to stay his coming and just as life seemed
sweetest and nature was dressed in its prettiest garb her soul was wafted away to the great beyond.
Some months ago she made a profession of religion, and two weeks ago she united with the M.E. church, south. She
leaves a husband and one child, a boy three years of age, to morn her loss. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at Henry, conducted by Rev. J.A. Beagle, and her remains were interred in the Richmond cemetery.
{Richmond Conservator May 30, 1889}
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