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Jeremy W. Cook, 24, Gower, Mo., died February 24, 2004, in rural Jameson, Mo.

Mr. Cook was born April 17, 1979, in Marceline, Mo., the son of James and Linda (Rhoades) Cook.
He graduated from Jameson High School and attended the St. Joseph Police Academy. He was a police officer for two years in Gower.

He leaves his daughter Maile Cook, Jameson; father James Cook, Jameson; mother Linda Cook, Bethany; brothers James Cook Jr., Georgia, and Cody Cook, Jameson;
sisters Melissa Cook, St. Joseph and Crystal Cook, Jameson; paternal grandmother Louetta Blackburn, Jamesport, and maternal grandparents Cecil and Dorothy Rhoades, Coffey.

Services will be held at1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at the McWilliam's Family Funeral Home, Gallatin. Burial will be at the Coffey Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Maile Cook Trust Fund.

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Mrs. Eliza E. Carty, who was buried at Elk Creek, Tuesday, September 19, was born near Lebanon, Virginia, May 1, 1868, making her age 48 years 4 months and 16 days
at the time of her death. She was brought up by Methodist parents and at 16 years of
age was converted, and joined the church. She was married to J. J. Carty April 1,1886, and to this union four children were born, Lula, Pearl, Bessie and William.
Husband; the four children and four grand children survive, also her mother Mrs.R. F. Terry, three sisters and four brothers. Her father, two sisters and two brothers
preceded her to the better land.
(Rev. J. J. Carty remarried to Martha Virginia Mead Coats in 1918. Martha was the daughter of Henry Minor and Amelia "Millie" Caylor Mead.)

After a brief illness at the home of her son Willis, the grim reaper called Mrs.Mary Caylor to her last reward.
She passed quietly away, Tuesday, January 11, just after 11 a.m. Funeral was held on Thursday January 13, the remains laid to rest in the family
grave yard, on the John Woods place near Hurst.

Mary A. Caylor was born in Russell County, Va. and had she lived until the 30th,of next May, would have been 90 years old.
When young she moved with her parents, Willis and Elizabeth Ingle to Washington County, VA. Her father was a physician and Methodist preacher and served one year as presiding elder.

When about 24 years of age, Mary Ingle was married to Miceal (Michael) C. Caylor and they moved to Texas County Mo. in 1884 and settled near Simmons, later they
moved on Hamilton Creek. Micheal Caylor died in February 1903.

Mrs. Caylor was the mother of seven children, five girls and two boys, all of the children are living and are residents of Texas County.
The children are W. A. Caylor, Joel Caylor, Mrs. R. I. Billings (Robert I. Bellamy), Mrs. G. B. Bun (Barney Guinn Burr), Mrs. John Moore (John Wood), Mrs. H. M. Mead
and Mrs. H. D. Powers.

Note: An incorrect death date of Sept. 5, 1916 appeared in an obituary for "Mary A. Caylor" with the caption "Pioneer Mother called and has joined the Angelic Choir."
The death certificate, tombstone, and local newspaper all indicate
January 11, 1916.
Tombstone in Wood cemetery:
Mary A., Wife of Michael C. Caylor;
May 30, 1825 - Jan. 11, 1916

Mrs. Elizabeth Caylor, widow of John L. Caylor, died at the home of her son, M. J. Caylor, a few miles south of Houston, Tuesday, March 30th, after a sickness of twelve days of pneumonia.

Sister Caylor was born August 24, 1844, making her age at death 70 years, 8 months and 6 days. She was born in Washington county, Virginia;
was converted at the age of 20 years, joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful and consistent member until death called her to her eternal reward. She was married
in the year 1871 to John L. Caylor. They moved from Virginia to Missouri in 1884,and settled near Solo, this county, where she lived until death.
Brother Caylor died March 1st, 1887. One child, a boy, died in infancy; five children are living to mourn their loss of a kind and loving mother, their truest, best friend.
The living children are Mike Caylor and Mrs. Florence Hays, of Simmons, Mo., Mrs.Mollie Simmons, Riverside, Calif., Willis Caylor, Cabool, Mo., and Wick Caylor,
Searsborn, Iowa.

The remains were conveyed to the church at Solo Wednesday, the 31st, where the funeral was preached by the writer to a large congregation of her sorrowing relatives, friends
and neighbors, after which all that was mortal of this good woman was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby.
Friends and acquaintances all join in earnest sympathy with the bereaved ones.
"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord: yea, from henceforth sayeth the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them" Jas. A. Wood

Mrs. Willis Caylor, who with her husband lived about 9 miles north of Cabool was struck by lightning last Saturday and was instantly killed. A straw stack belonging
to Alva Teater had been set afire by lightning and Mrs. Caylor's husband and son had just left the house to endeavor to put out the fire. Mrs. Caylor was trying
to connect up the telephone which had been disconnected on account of the thunder shower which was falling, and lightning struck the wire killing her instantly.

The remains were interred in the Wood cemetery on the day following amid a large concourse of people.
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McCall, old settlers in this country, and was born in Texas county in 1877, being nearly 36 years old at the time of her death.
She was married to Willis Caylor Oct. 5, 1893, to which union was born five boys and two girls, five of whom are still living.
Funeral services were conducted by B. J. Fielden. (Benjamin Franklin Fielden?)

Aug 21, 1913- Black Jack Items
We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs.Willis Caylor (Fannie McCall Caylor, daughter-in-law of Michael C. and Mary Ingle Caylor) who was struck with lightning
last Saturday evening, August 16. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones in the sudden death of the beloved wife and mother.

Shady Grove Items- John Simmons attended the funeral of Mrs. Caylor Sunday, who was killed by lightning Saturday.

M. E. Forsythe received a telegram from his father, R. V. Forsythe of Whittier, Calif., Saturday which stated that Willis Caylor, 70 had passed away at his home in Whittier.
Mr. Caylor lived near Cabool until 12 years ago, going to California from here.

He with a daughter and son visited here this summer. He has a brother, Joel Caylor, living near Simmons.
Mr. Caylor had been in poor health for some time. He was a member of the local Masonic lodge.

(Note: According to his death record Willis A. Caylor was age 66 years, and 18 days. The death record indicates his parents as Michal J. [Michael C.] and Mary A. Ingle Caylor.
Willis was also survived by sister's: Matilda Caylor Wood, Amelia "Millie" Mead, and Nancy Eveline "Eva" Powers. He lived and died at 916 W. Broadway in Whittier, CA.
He died 26 Oct. 1934 and was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA.)

Joel C. Caylor was born in Washington county, Virginia, Sept. 7, 1861, and passed away at his home near Simmons
Dec. 16, 1934, at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 9 days.

He came to Missouri in 1884 and made his home in Texas county since that time. He was married to Lizzy Edwards (Ruth Elizabeth "Lizzie" Edwards) in 1890
(25 Dec., 1890), and united with the church while living in Virginia. He always lived a true upright life.
Besides his widow he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Wood of Cabool, Mrs. Amelia Mead of Cabool, and Mrs. Eva Powers of Springfield.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Carty Monday, Dec. 17, at the home, internment following in the Cabool cemetery under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home.
(Death record listed parents: Michael C. Caylor and Mary Ingle Caylor.)

Albert Lee Coats, son of Thomas and Rebecca Coats was born June 12, 1882 at Bado, and died Oct. 2, 1967 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, making his age at time of death 85 years, three months and 20 days.

He was united in marriage to Ada Clark Dec. 19, 1909 at Lundy, Mo. They had enjoyed almost 58 years together. The first years of their married life were spent at Hurst, Mo., where he was postmaster for 37 years. He served as Judge of the Western District in 1931 and 1932. He started a store at Bado in 1917, and operated it throughout the years until his death. He was also a well-known farmer and stockman. His whole life was devoted to his many interests, and he always believed in doing a good job at anything he attempted to do. His home and farm were attractive and he was interested in improving the community, donating land for the Bado Cemetery and the Bado Community Church. He was baptized on his 67th birthday. Although Mr. and Mrs. Coats had no children of their own, Elmer McGehee came to live in their home at the age of 10, and they thought of him as their own son.

He is survived by his wife, Ada; one sister, Mrs. Dressie Sponsler of Cabool. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the Bado Church, the Rev. Payton Smyer and the Rev. Jimmie Varnell officiating. Burial was in the Bado Cemetery under direction of Evans-Elliott. Pallbearers were nephews.

Ada Effie Coats, daughter of William and Elmyra Clark, was born August 21, 1883, at Dykes, Mo. She passed away September 9, 1971, at the Kabul Nursing Home, making her age at time of death 88 years and 19 days. She was united in marriage December 19, 1909, to Albert Lee Coats. He preceded her in death October 2, 1967.

Aunt Ada, as she was known to everyone, spent her entire life in Texas County. The first years of her married life were spent at Hurst, Mo., where she and her husband operated a general store. They moved to Bado, Mo., in 1917, and operated a general store there for 50 years. She became a member of the Methodist Church in 1914. She attended Bado Community Church, where for many years she taught a Sunday school class. She is survived by one foster son, Elmer McGeehee of Des Moines, Ia., many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 11, at the Bado Community Church with the Rev. Payton Smyer and the Rev. James Higby officiating. Pallbearers were nephews. Burial was in the Bado Cemetery.

Albert Wilson Coats, 89, son of Lafate Coats and Mary Burch Coats (would be Wilson Lafayette and Mary Alice Burch Coats, so many Wilsons, hard to keep track of), was born FEB. 21, 1896, near Clara. He died Nov. 18, 1985, at the Kabul Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

He was united in marriage to Lena O. Stark April 10, 1921. The couple had three children.

Surviving are his children, Iona Cameron of Houston, Pearline Dallings of Fresno, Calif., and Eugene Coats of Houston; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Wilford of St. Louis; four sisters, Orpha Bridges and Dorothy Shelton of Houston, Pansy Rippee of Yuca, Ariz, and Martha Troutman of Tracy, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 14, 1973, and one brother Willard. Mr. Coats spent his lifetime on the farm home near Houston, where he and Lena reared their family. Illness forced him to spend the last month at the Kabul Nursing Home.

He was a veteran of World War 1, serving in the U. S. Army from July 25, 1918, until January 1919. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Houston.

Services were Thurs., Nov. 21, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Gray officiating. Burial was in the Pinelawn Cemetery.

Lena Ola (Stark) Coats, 83, the daughter of the late Nick and Betty Elizabeth Stark, was born Mar 4, 1890 in Mitchellville, TN and died Nov 14, 1973 in Houston.

She married Wilson Coats 1921 at Cabool, Mo, 3 children were born. She is survived by her husband Wilson of the home, one son, Eugene of Clara, two daughters, Iona Stump (must have married again, Cameron in Albert Wilson's obit) of Houston, MO and Pearline Dalinga (spelled Dallinga in Albert Wilson's obit) of Independence, KS; two brothers, Davis and Clarence Stark of Licking, MO; Four sisters, Leona Killion and Ludie Morrow of Licking, MO; Lucy Tiede of Springfield, MO, and Orbie Breece of Lockridge, LA and three grandchildren.

She and the family came to Texas County as a girl of 17 and settled near Licking. She later lived in Cabool where she and her twin sister, Leona Killion operated a hat and dress shop. Funeral services were Nov 17 in the Evans-Elliott Chapel, the Rev. Lawrence Clark officiating. Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery.

Jasper Marion Coats, the son of William and Rebecca Coats was born in Arkansas, April 6, 1869 and passed away at Cabool April 26, at the age of 83 years and 20 days.

He was preceded in death by his four brothers and one sister. He was married to Susie Hannah Florida November 2, 1890. To this union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining four are Mrs. Jake Styles (Dona) of Youngstown, Ohio, Byron E. Coats and Mrs. W. O. Fredrick (Ruth) of Cabool and Herbert A. Coats of Houston.

There are eleven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson. He attended school in Texas County, taught school for three years, then entered the American Medical College in St. Louis, where he graduated in 1899. Since that time he has practiced medicine in Texas county, the last forty-two of which were spent at Cabool.

He was converted and joined the Baptist church in 1904. He belonged to the Masonic lodge and was Master several times.

The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Tuesday afternoon with Masonic services at the Cabool cemetery and were attended by a large number of relatives and friends from this community as well as from Houston, Mountain Grove and Plato. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Edgar Burks. Mrs. Charles Foster and George L. Arms sang solos with Mrs. S. F. Whittaker at the organ. Members of Barnes Lodge No. 116 A. F. & A. M. also members of the Order of the Eastern Star attended in a body.

George L. Arms was in charge of the Masonic services at the cemetery. Pallbearers were: W. J. Knight, J. V. Holmes, Bill Petefish, Ike Williams, Clovis Cunningham and Ervin Keeter.

Byron Everett Coats, Sr., 83, was born in the White Rock Community in Texas County, Sept. 29, 1892 and died March 23, 1976.

He was the son of the late Dr. Jasper and Susie (Florida) Coats. After graduating from Cabool School in 1911 he pursued a career in teaching and to further his education attended school at Houston, Springfield Normal College, Cape Girardeau and UCLA. Later he received his Masters Degree in Education. For over 20 years he taught in various rural schools as well as in Summersville, Mansfield and Winona, retiring from this profession in 1934. Later he successfully owned and operated a dairy farm near Cabool until retiring in 1965.

A resident of the Cabool area since 1910 he was a long-time member of the Barnes Masonic Lodge 116 at Cabool, having joined this fraternal group in 1920 and in 1971 received his 50-year pin. He was specifically intereted in education and always mentioned this in his conversations. Besides his parent two sister, Dona Stiles, Ruth Fredrick and a infant brother, Merritt, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife, Grace T. Coats, Cabool, two sons, Billy B. Coats, Memphis, Tenn., and Byron E. Coats, Jr., Cabool; a brother Herbert Coats, Houston; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held Friday in the Elliott-Gentry chapel with the Rev. K. A. Bolerjack and the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites, was in the Cabool Cemetery.

Billy B. Coats

Billy B. Coats was born August 31, 1914 at Cabool, Missouri, to Byron Everett and Florence Neff Coats. He passed away March 15, 2002 in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 87 years.

He served in the U. S. Army during World War 11 and was past president of MLG of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose International, a 32 degree Mason, a Shriner, and a lifelong member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.

He is survived by his daughters, Marietta and husband Stewart Todd of Franklin, Tennessee, and Sandra and husband Dean Chase of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; granddaughters Mary E. and husband Timothy Francine and Carrie Chase; grandsons Collin and David Chase; great grandchildren Christian Everett Chase, Hilton Henning Francine and Harper Elizabeth Francine.

Services were held Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at Belmont Heights Baptist Church in Nashville. Pallbearers were Collin Chase, David Chase, Tim Francine, Dean Chase, Stewart Todd and Dennis Gregory, Honorary pallbearers were the Dynamo Sunday School Class of Belmont Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or the Special Olympics.

Contributed by Margarette Powell / Submitted by: Christine Walters

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Byron E. Coats, Jr., 77, of Cabool, Missouri, died at 11:30 am Sunday, December 14, 1997 in his home near Cabool. He was born June 8, 1920 in Cabool, the second son of Byron E. Sr. and Florence Neff Coats. He was a graduate of Cabool High School and served in the US Army in the 10th, Armored Division during World War 11. He married Betty Lou Roberts in 1940 and to this union a daughter, Anne, was born.

Before opening Byron's Market, which he operated for 34 years, he was employed at Producers Creamery. For the past three years, he has worked as a greeter at the Mtn. Grove Walmart Super Center.

Byron was a member of the VFW Post 473 of Cabool and a past member of the Chamber of Commerce and Cabool Jaycees. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who will always remember his helpfulness and friendship.

Surviving are his wife, Marietta, of the home; his daughter and her husband, Anne and Mike Truskowski of St. Louis; two grandsons, Geoff and Chris Truskowski; a granddaughter, Abbie Truskowski; a brother, Billy B. Coats, Nashville, Tennessee; two nieces; four step-children and other relatives.

Services were held 10:30 am Wednesday, December 17, 1997 in Elliott-Gentry Funeral Chapel with Keith Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Cabool

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Herbert Albin (Bo) Coats, 81, youngest child of the late Dr. Jasper M. and Susie Florida Coats, was born at Simmons, Nov. 25, 1902, and died in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool Feb. 9, 1984.

At a young age his family moved to Cabool and he graduated from Cabool High School in 1920. In August 1929 at Ava he was united in marriage to Marjorie Keith Bonnett and to this union twin sons and a daughter were born. They lived in Houston where they operated a cafe for several years and later he served as county clerk.
Both were very active in community affairs.

He was a charter member of the Houston Lions Club, charter member of the Houston Saddle Club and a member of the Twin Rivers Saddle Club. His favorite hobby was horseback riding and he participated in many trail rides over the years.

He was employed by Kraft Foods as plant manager in Houston for 24 years until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Keith, in 1965. (my note: she was killed instantly in a car accident near Norwood, MO) In 1987 was united in marriage to Mildred Flowers. In 1975 he was married to Lorene Schoettlin who died in 1982. For the past 10 months he had resided in the Kabul Nursing Home. Surviving are two sons, Bob of Cabool and Don of Hawthorn, Calif.; a daughter, Jan Kruse of Houston, a stepson, Sonny Schoettlin of Cabool; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 13 in the Houston United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Norris officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn (Pinelawn) Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home

James C. D. Coats, a native of Texas County and a resident of Cabool for 13 years, died last Saturday at his home here after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Coats went to the Kansas wheat fields and worked for a while and upon his return complained of being ill but no one relized (realized) that his condition was serious until a few days before his death. The funeral services were conducted Sunday August 4 by Rev. Wintzen, beautiful floral contributions were received from the Christian Endevor Society, C. E. Davis and wife; P. S. Grant and wife, Knights and Ladies of Security, Ladies Aid Soceity, W. O. Dillon and wife, Ed Miller and wife, Lon Miller and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fredrick, the Misses Bolch and many other friends contributed flowers but didn't attach their names.

James C. D. Coats was born in Texas County near Clara, April 16, 1860, died August 2, 1919 being 59 years 3 months and 16 days of age at the time of his death. He was married to Alice M. Douglas in 1882 and professed religion and joined the Oak Hill Christian Church at about this time. He moved to Cabool in 1906 and remained one of her valued citizens until his death. Six children were born to this union, all are living except Walter, who gave his life for his country in the great war that just closed, the other children are Perry Coats of Belvidere, Kansas, Lee, Murtle, Lillie and John of this place and vicinity. Beside the children and the dear wife there are several half brothers, sisters, nieces, cousins and grandchildren to mourn his death.

Pioneer Resident Passes Away

Mary Alice, daughter of Green and Cynthia Douglas was born in Cacy (Casey?) county, Kentucky. January 1, 1867, departed this life June 25, 1939, being 72 years, five months and 25 days of age. She came with her family to Texas county in 1876. The family settled on a farm in the Lundy neighborhood where her girlhood and young womanhood days were spent.

She was married September 14, 1882 to James C. D. Coats. To this union six children were born, two of whom, with the companion, preceeded her in death. One son, Walter, made the supreme sacrifice in France during the World War, and the elder son, Perry died in 1934 in Idaho. The husband and father passed on some nineteen years ago.
The family moved to Cabool in 1906 and have since made their home here, having lived in the one house for the last 27 years.

She leaves to mourn her going the four children, Lee and John Coats, Myrtle Timmerman and Mrs. Lillie Brown all of Cabool. also eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Robert Wall of Clara, Mo., besides a host of nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

In early girlhood she was converted and united with Oak Hill Christian church. This church is still active and the building still stands on the grounds donated by her father. Soon after coming to Cabool her membership was moved here, and she has always been loyal to her church. She was a true Christian mother and wife, and a neighbor loved and respected by all.

Funeral services were conducted at the Elliott Funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. E. F. Maness. Interment in Cabool cemetery.

June 29, 1939 Cabool Enterprise

Lee Andrew Coats, son of James and Mary Coats, was born March 16, 1885, and died at his home in Cabool on Jan. 24, 1959, making his age at the time of his passing 73 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was united in marriage Aug. 2, 1909, to Leona McGehee and to this union three children were born, Mrs. Cleo Gan, Cabool; James R. of Cabool. One daughter, Jewel preceded him in death in infancy. At the time of his passing he was a member of the First Baptist church in Cabool.

He is survived by his wife, Leona, the son James and the daughter Cleo Gan. Three step grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Timmerman and Mrs. Lillie Dove of Cabool, one brother John of Cabool and several nieces and nephews.

He was a kind and jolly man, always willing to do what he could for others and was a devoted husband and father. He always attended church when his health permitted.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Services were held at 2:30 Tuesday at the Cabool Baptist Church with Rev. C. O. Branson officiating burial was in the Cabool cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home of Cabool.

James Robert Coats

James Robert Coats, son of Lee A. and Leona McGehee Coats, was born February 20, 1916 in Texas County near Cabool and departed this life on March 2, 1987 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

James was a lifelong resident of this area with the exception of five years that he lived in Burns, Kansas. He served his country during the World War 11, in the Pacific theater including the Phillippines and Australia as well as other Pacific areas, in the medical corps where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal. He graduated from Cabool High School in 1935 and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool. On July 11, 1952, he and Claudia Short were united in marriage. James served on the Cabool Police Force from November 1974 until October 1978, retiring due to ill health. He also worked at the Western Auto store in Cabool for many years and was a substitute rural mail carrier for several years.

Survivors include Claudia of the home in Cabool; three step-children, Bill Short of Baltimore, Maryland, Sandra Ferguson of St. Louis, and Judy Gilmore of Mtn. Grove; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Cleo Glan (Gan) of Cabool; and other relatives. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 1987 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Dick Wakefield officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.

John Henry Coats son of James and Alice Coats was born near Houston in Texas County on Nov. 1, 1903 and departed this life suddenly on October 20, 1961 at the age of 57 years 11 months and 20 days. He was a farmer by trade but his work was very limited due to ill health that he had been in for many years. When a young man he made a profession of faith in Christ.

Those left to mourn his passing are his loving companion Georgia, one daughter, Betty Lou of the home. Two sons, John Jr. and James both of Dodge City, Kans,; two sisters, Myrtle Timmerman and Lillie Dove both of Cabool, three grandchildren, also one sister in law, neices and nephews and many other relatives and friends. They meet tonight, the one who closed his eyes unto the pain forever and the woe. And the one who found the mansions in the skies. In all their splendor long years ago.

What will they say when first their eyes shall meet? Or will a silence take the place of words as only saints will know. How strangely sweet a rapture such as only Heaven affords, will they who went before ask first for those left far behind whom they loved so well. Or will the other near to heaven repose, question of all its meaning. Who can tell. Services were held at 2:30 Sunday in the Elliott-Gentry Funeral home with C. R. Barrick officiating.

Burial was in the Cabool cemetery.

Wilson Lafayette Coats, son of William and Rebecca Coats, was born in Texas County, Missouri, November 13, 1863, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ervey Bridges, near Raymondville, Mo., April 19, 1945; age 81 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was married to Miss Mary A. Burch November 27, 1890, and to this union nine children were born; the two eldest are deceased, William Carl died at the age of four, and the other infant dying at birth. The other seven are Wilson, of Clara, Mo.; Willard and Wilford, of St. Louis; Martha Troutman, of Kansas City, Mo.; Dorothy Shelton, of Houston, Mo.; Orpha Bridges, of Raymondville, Mo., and Pansy Rippe, of St. Louis, Mo.

He, with his family, resided in Texas County on his farm near Clara, Mo., the greater part of his life. Almost a year and a half ago he and Mrs. Coats went to St. Louis to live with their son, Wilford. He professed faith in Christ in early manhood and joined the Union Baptist church near his home and remained a member of this church to death. He had been sick since November, 1944, and has borne his illness with patience; all was done that loving hands could do for him to restore him to health, but it was God's will to take him unto Himself.

Besides the seven children, he leaves to mourn his going his life-long companion, who has traveled life's journey by his side 54 years; sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, William Henry Coats, of Texas, and Dr. J. M. Coats, of Cabool, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends.

He gave his family every loving devotion and will be sadly missed by the loved ones and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 22, at the First Baptist church by the Rev. J. R. Halbrook. Music services by the church choir with Mrs. Rhesa Wall as pianist. Burial is in the Houston cemetery under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home, of Houston, Mo.

Emila (Kearns) Coats

Emila Coats was born April 28, 1840, (should be 8 April ) died July 25, 1913, at age 73 yrs, 3 mos and 17 days. She was married to J. C. Coats July 15, 1858; 11 children born, 8 remain. The funeral conducted by Rev. Herald with burial at Union Cemetery. The body was brought to Cabool from Meeker, CO: C. H. Wallaace, son-in-law of the deceased was present.
She is an aunt of Dr. J. M. Coats of Cabool.

OBITUARY:
Emila Kearns was born April 8, 1840 in Illinois and died July 25, 1913 in Meeker, Co, age 73 yrs, 3 mos and 17 days. She leaves 8 children: Mary E. Herringtonof Spokane, WA, Ed Coats of Tekoa, WA, Monroe Coats of Lundy, MO, Rebecca Deck and Ada Farris of Jerome, ID, Neri Coats of Baggs, WY, Dans Coats of Rawlings, WY and Clara Wallace of Meeker, CO; one brother, Neri Kearns of Maples, IL, and one sister, Rebecca Coats of Hurst, MO. Her husband James C. Coats and 3 children preceded her in death.

Edna Pauline Rust Coats, 85, died Wednesday July 31, 2002, in the comfort of home and land that she had enjoyed for many years.
Born August 6, 1916, in Cabool, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy Rust.
Through the years Edna learned when life got tough to get tougher. Edna developed incredible strength and toughness in hard times. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, traveling, learning new things, cooking, crocheting, fishing and many other activities. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who took special care of her family and others when the need would arise.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dan Coats; a son, John Coats; four brothers; three sisters; and many other relatives and friends. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Pauline Wall and husband Don of Cabool and Margie Reiner and husband Jimmy of Mountain View, Missouri; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Each one will be remembering their grandmother as a special person.

Family members and friends will remark the kitchen table was the hub of the farm life with many happy memories. Many would give the following tribute to Edna describing a woman with a good heart. Edna was a gracious lady with a ready sense of humor. She will be missed by her family and a host of wonderful friends.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2002, in Elliott-Gentry Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Vandivort officiating. Burial was in Bado Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home of Cabool

Ethel Conley Clark, 74, daughter of James Edward Coats and Louise Allen Coats, was born July 11, 1911, in the state of Idaho.
She died May 22, 1986, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. (would be MO.)

Surviving are two sons, Hugh E. Conley of Uba City, Calif., and Carl L. Conley of Houston, Texas; one daughter, LaHoma Clark of Summersville; one brother, L. R. "Dans" Coats of Cabool; two sisters, Tiger Jordan of Olivehurst, Calif., and Alice Armstrong of Caldwell, Idaho; 21 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marion Dennis and two brothers, Ben Coats and Raymond Coats.

At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter near Summersville. Services were Sat., May 24, at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Wilson Stewart officiating.

Monroe Coats, son of James and Emily Coats, deceased, was born in Lundy, Texas county, Missouri, on February 9, 1863 and passed away Monday, January 9, 1939 in Houston at the age of 75 years and eleven months. He spent most of his life in Texas county, having resided in Kansas a few years. He was married to Anna James on November 19, 1891. To this union eight children were born of which six survived him, Claude having died in infancy and Arthur passed away at the age of 25. The immediate relatives who survive him are his wife Anna Coats of the home, Edd Coats, Clen Coats and Mrs. Alta Payne all of Miami, Oklahoma; Clyde Coats of Kinsley, Kansas, Mrs. Bessie Crawford of Bado and Oscar Coats of Houston, also two brothers and sisters and fifteen grandchildren.

Mr. Coats joined the Union church at an early age and served as Sunday school superintendent many years and served on the board as deacon.

Funeral services were conducted at the Union Baptist church by the Rev. J. R. Halbrook, pastor of Houston Baptist church under direction of the Elliott Funeral home.

Edward Coats, son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Coats, was born at Bado, Mo., August 21, 1894, and passed away at his home in Miami, Oklahoma, January 24, 1945.; making his age at time of death 50 years, 5 months and 3 days.
On December 23, 1913, He was united in marriage to Essie Ray Stanislaus at Lundy, Mo. They soon moved to Oklahoma, where they have made their home for the last 30 years. To this union seven children were born, two of whom have preceded him in death, Edward Estel and Peggy Sue. The children who survive him are: Mrs. Mildred Moulton, Neosho, Kansas; Mrs. Mabel Ross, Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Virginia Lee Coats, of the home; Pvt. Gail Coats and Sgt. Leon C. Coats, who are in the service.

He is also survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Monroe coats, of Houston, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Homer Crawford of Houston, Mo., and Mrs Alta Spince, of Joplin, Mo.; three brothers: Oscar Coats, of Houston, Mo.; Clem Coats, of Miami, Oklahoma and Clyde Coats, who is in the service.

Funeral services were held at the Union Church Friday, January 25th and were conducted by the Rev. J. J. Carty.

The song service was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Mansel Coats, Edwin and Lynn Francis, with very beautiful and appropriate songs. The pallbearers were: Oscar Coats, Clem Coats, Homer Crawford, Emmett Stepp, Oval Stanislaus and Alva Hood. Burial in the Upton (Union) cemetery under the direction of the Elliott funeral Home, of Houston, Mo.

Oscar Coats, 79, son of the late Monroe and Annie (James) Coats, was born near Houston Dec. 15, 1896 and died Dec. 31, 1975 in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a lengthy illness. He was united in marriage to Mabel Huff on Dec. 7, 1920. To this union two daughters were born, Beverly Royal and Nadine McDonald. He was preceded in death by his wife and daughter, Nadine.

On May 6, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ada Eidson. Mr. Coats (or Os, as he was usually called) retired from the barber business after 44 years. He was a past Master of the Texas Lodge # 177 and received his 50 year pin several years ago. He was a member of the Union Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Ada; one daughter, Beverly Royal of Columbus Ind.,; two sisters, Bessie Crawford of Houston and Alta Hauck of Oregon City, Ore.; one brother, Clyde coats of Seymour, Mo. and three granddaughters and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan 3, 1976 in the United Methodist church with the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Masonic rites were given by the Texas Lodge # 177. Burial was in the Pinelawn Cemetery under the direction of Klingner Mortuary.

After the death of Elizabeth Hart Coats, James was remarried to Cammaliza Forrester around 1860. Cammaliza was a good stepmother to the children Elizabeth left behind.

Cammaliza Coats was born in Kentucky Apr 19, 1827, died September 29, 1921, aged 94 years, 5 months, 10 days. She resided in Kentucky during her girlhood and early womanhood, her maiden name being Forrester. She was married to James Crawford. To this union were born the following children: E. M., T. G., M. E., V. N. and George Crawford and Mrs. Sarah Florida. About the year 1856 she and family moved to Buchannon County, Mo. Here her husband died and she and children moved to Texas Co. where she remained until her death. In the latter part of the 50's she was married to James Coats. To this union were born M. D., A. C., W. B. and Cordelia, Fanny and Camma Coats also one child died in infancy. She was the mother of 13 children. In early childhood she joined the Methodist church, but in later years she joined and was baptized into the fellowship of the Baptist church at Union, where she remained a faithful member for about 66 years until the time of her death. After the death of her last husband she lived with her children, the greater part of the time with her son, A. C. Coats. She was a devoted christian and her greatest pleasure was to be at her home church. Her kind words and christian deeds are known to everyone in the community. Grandma Coats has lived a long and faithful life. She has kept the faith and won the fight for the treasures in Heaven. She sleeps in peace. The funeral was preached by the pastor of Houston Bapitst church at Union church, where also her remains were laid to rest. God bless the memory of Grandma Coats and her loving friends......H. B. Tillery - Houston MO Herald June 6, 1921)

Pinkney Ewing Coats, son of John Henry and Milly Coats was born near Houston, Mo., April 25, 1872, and died July 25, 1959, at Texas County Memorial Hospital at the age of 87 years and three months. He spent the greater part of his life in Texas County, in the vicinity of Houston. During the past ten years he made extended trips to Colorado and Idaho, visiting the family and relatives.

In April, 1902, he was married to Loula Ann Smith, who preceded him in death July, 1941.

He is survived by four sons; Ray at Bucyrus; Herschel at Clara; Floyd, Meeker, Colo.; John, Los Angeles, Calif.; four daughters, Edith, Falls Church, Virginia; Edna, Twin Falls, Idaho; Maisie, Portland, Ore., and Vera May at Bucyrus. One daughter, Alice, preceded him in death in 1910. Also surviving are one brother, Milo, Meeker, Colorado; and two sisters, Mrs. Leona Williams, Rye, Colo., and Mrs. Mettie House, Rifle, Colorado; 21 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Union Church, the Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial in the Union cemetery under direction of the Evans Funeral Home of Houston.

Ray Doyle Coats, son of Pinkney and Loula Ann Coats, was born August 26, 1903 at Lundy, Mo., and died December 23, 1971 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston making his age 68 years, three months and 27 days.
He was united in marriage to Helen Shaffer (my note: it is Schaffer in Helen's obit so not sure which spelling) February 17, 1931 and to this union five children were born.

Survivors are his wife, Helen of the home; two sons, John Henry and Ray Doyle, Jr., both of Bucyrus; three daughters, Edith Eleanor Colborn of Cabool,
Milly McKinney of Bucyrus and Betty Lou Neal of Paxton, Nebr.; three sisters, Edna Reeves of Hansen, Ida, Maisie Moore of Portland, Ore. and Vera Mae Stottlemyre of Bucyrus; three brothers, Herschel Coats, Clara, Floyd of El Mirage, Ariz., and John T. of Bucyrus and 14 grandchildren.

Mr. Coats spent his entire life in Texas County where he was a farmer and carpenter by trade. As a young man his main hobby was playing baseball. Funeral services were held Friday, December 24 at the Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Payton Smyer officiating.

Burial was in the Union Cemetery under the direction of the Evans-Elliott Funeral Home.

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Herschel A. Coats, 92, son of Pinkney and Lou Ann Smith Coats, was born Aug. 25, 1904, near Bado in Texas County. He died Dec. 16, 1996, at Lester E. Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. (would be MO)
He married Fern Crawford Sept. 12, 1930. They had five children and lived in the Clara community. Mr. Coats was a farmer. He had donated land for the expansion of Wolford Cemetery. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Floyd and John Coats; and five sisters, Edith White, Alice Coats, Edna Reeves, Maisie Moore and Vera Mae Stottlemyre.

Surviving are his wife, Fern, of the home; his children, Donald and Butch of Houston. Bob of Mt. Vernon, Kenneth of Kirkwood and Carol Sue Hoover of Conway, Ark.; 13 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Services were Dec. 19 at the Clara Baptist Church with the Rev. Wesley Wallace and the Rev. Orval Gayer officiating. Burial was the the Wolford Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home of Houston.

Alice, daughter of Pink Coats, near Lundy, was burned to death when her clothing caught fire from a fireplace.

Floyd Coats, 70, son of Pinkney and Lou (Smith) Coats, was born March 20, 1910 in Texas County and died June 18, 1980 in Youngtown, Ariz.
He left Texas County as a young man and moved to Meeker, Colo. for several years. He also served in the U. S. Army.

Survivors are his wife, Alice; one daughter, Chloe Correa, both of Youngtown, Ariz.; one step-daughter, Juanita Vroman; one step-son, Mitch Perry; two grandsons; two brothers, Herschel and John of Houston; two sisters, Maisie Moore of Portland, Ore. and Edna Reeves of Twin Falls, Idaho. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Ray and three sisters, Edith, Vera Mae and Alice.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 28 with the Rev. Payton Smyer officiating at the Union Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.

John Thomas Coats, 76, son of Pinkney and Lou Smith Coats, was born Dec. 19, 1914, near Bado. He died Dec. 23, 1990, at Houston House in Houston (would be Texas Co., MO).
He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1935 for four years and served aboard the USS Pennsylvania, where his home port was San Diego, Calif.
He was discharged in 1939 remaining in California until the 1970's when he moved to Missouri. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Floyd; and two sisters,
Vera Mae Stottlemyre and Edith White. Surviving are one brother, Herchel Coats of Houston, two sisters, Edna Reeves of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Macie Moore of Portland, Ore.

Services were Dec. 26 at the Evan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery.

Sarah Leonia (McGehee) Coats, was born near Cabool on May 22, 1881, and departed this life in Springfield, Mo., on September 29, 1974 at the age of 93 years, four months and seven days. She was the daughter of Robert J. and Ola (McGraw) McGehee.

On August 2, 1909 at Houston, Mo., she was united in marriage to Lee Coats and to that union three children were born. A daughter, Jewel, preceded her in death as have her parents, two brothers, Joe and Louis, and a sister, Elizabeth Gibson.

For many years they lived in the Hamilton Creek area, later moving to Cabool. Mr. Coats died in 1959. All of her life was spent in the Cabool area with the exception of about three years, spent in Kansas. She professed her faith in the Lord many years ago, and at the time of her passing was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool, a fine Christian lady, who will be sadly missed.

Surviving are a son, James of Cabool, a daughter, Cleo Gan, of Cabool, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also a host of other relatives and many friends. Services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Jacobs officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.

Georgia E. (Gillett) Coats was born near Cabool February 22, 1911, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth McGehee Gillett. She passed away at her home near Cabool June 10, 1982 at age 71 years, three months and 18 days. On January 10, 1933 at Cabool she was united in marriage to John Coats who preceded her in passing in 1961. Most of her life was spent in the Cabool area where she was a well known person and helpful to others. Her parents and four brothers have also preceded her in departure.

She leaves a daughter, Betty Lou of the home in Cabool; a sister, Mrs. Johnsie Dean, Fayetteville, Arkanss; and many other relatives and friends. Services were 2 p.m. saturday, June 12, in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. K. A. Bolerjack officiating.

Burial was in Cabool Cemetery

Payton L. Coats died in his home in this city Saturday morning following a long illness form infirmities of old age. The deceased was born June 4, 1854 near Cabool (Bado) in Texas Co., Mo. August 25, 1878 , the deceased was united in marriage to Minerva C. Hart. To this union 9 children were born. Four boys: E. C. Coats, Pensacola, Fla.; Jim Coats, Sikeston, Mo.; H. L. Coats, Madison, Ark.; Grady Coats, Partin, Ark.; five girls: Mrs. Effie Foster, Lilbourn, Mo.; Mrs. E.P. Cockran, Tallulah, La.; Mrs. Anna Brower, Lilbourn, Mo.; Mrs. Harry Tope, Lilbourn. Ivy died at the age of 3 1/2 yrs.

The deceased was preceeded to the great beyond only a few months ago by his wife. The deceased come to this section of the country in 1908 and has been engaged in farming around Lilbourn. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were conducted at the home Sunday afternoon and interment was made in Sikeston Cemetery.

Payton Lafayette Coats
04 July 1854 - 22 October 1932
Son of James & Elizabeth (Hart) Coats

Catherine Minerva Hart
20 May 1860 - 29 May 1932
Daughter of Nathan T. & Martha (Rice) Hart
Wife of Payton Lafayette Coats

Wreck Kills Woman from Texas County

A former resident of Cabool was killed Monday afternoon when a collision knocked the car in which she was riding into another vehicle five miles east of Mansfield.

Mrs. Marjorie Keith Coats, 55, Houston, apparently died instantly in the crash, troopers reported. She was riding in a westbound car driven by her son, Bob Coats, 26, of Houston, when it was rammed on the side by a left turning pickup truck driven by Harrison McIntosh, Route 1, Norwood, at the junction of US 60 and Wright County K at 4:15 p.m.

The impact knocked the Coats auto into a parked car. Bob Coats and McIntosh escaped injury according to the report of troopers.

Mrs. Coats is a sister-in-law of Byron Coats Sr., Cabool. She was born and reared near Cabool. She and her husband, Herbert, operated a restaurant in Cabool at one time. He is now the manager of the Kraft Foods Company plant in Houston.

She is survived by her husband, a 10-year-old daughter, Jana Beth, twin sons, Bob and Don, and her mother, Mrs. I. A. Bonnet. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Methodist Church in Houston. Burial will be in the Houston Cemetery.

Hazel Lorene (Spears) Coats , 62, daughter of the late Loren and Care Logan Spears, was born Jun 20, 1919 near Galena. She died May 12, 1982.

Her family moved to Cabool where she attended school and graduated with the class of 1937.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Teddy Sue and a sister, Maxine Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert (Bo) Coats of Houston, a son, Sonny Schoettlin of Cabool; two step-sons, Bob Coats of Cabool and Don Coats of Hawthorn, CA;
a step-daughter, Mrs. Jan Kruse of Houston; one sister, Marilyn Honeycutt of Houston, three brother, Jack Spears of Shawnee, KS, Warren Spears of West Plains
and Dr. Joe Spears of Cabool and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were May 14 at the Cabool United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.

Thomas Keggie Coats, 91, son of Wilson and Phamy Coats, was born May 4, 1874 at Clara, Mo., and died at the Texas County Memorial Hospital Sept. 29, 1965. On Dec., 4, 1892, he was married to Nellie Belcher Irvin who, with an infant son, preceded him in death on March 30, 1894. On Sept. 13, 1896 he was married to Kizzie House who preceded him in death June 15, 1961. Those who survive are three daughters, Stella Hogan, Cabool, Mo.; Mrs. Nellie Goldsberry, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Beulah Pickett, Plato, Mo.; one son, Ansel L. Coats, Clara; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren.

When about nine years old he joined the Science Hill Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Union Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. About 1916 he moved his membership to the First Baptist Church, Houston, where he served as a chorister and as deacon for more than 40 years. He was active in church work until infirmities limited his activities. He served in various duties with the Texas County Baptist Association. He helped organize several old-time singing schools and was well known as a song leader and singer, having assisted many evangelists in revival meetings in the county. He was a life long resident of the Clara community, progressive in his farming and extremely interested in community improvement. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 2 in the First Baptist Church here with the Reverands John E. Mathews and D. F. Breazile officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery under direction of Davis-Barber.

Kizzie (House) Coats, daughter of John and Martha House, was born at Cabool, Feb. 28, 1878 (actually near Cabool), and died June 15, 1961 making her age 83 years, 3 months, and 18 days. She was married Sept. 13, 1896 to Thomas Keggie Coats. To this union four children were born Stella Hogan, Houston, Nellie Goldsberry, Colorado Springs, Colo., Beulah Pickett, Plato, and Ansel of Clara.

She is survived by her husband, children, eight grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Five grandchildren have preceded her in death. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was a life-long resident of Texas County and the last member of a large pioneer family that hs been well-known for more than 100 years. Funeral srvices were conducted Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Houston with the Rev. Don F. Breazile officiating. The Amazing Grace Quartet sang favortie hymns of Mrs. Coats.
Burial was in Union Cemetery under direction of Elliotts Funeral Home. Acting pallbearers were Alvin Hogan, Paul Bennett, Stanley Redwing, Lee Bolin, Wayne House, and Mansel Coats.

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PEARLIE (Perlie) W. (PICKLE) CUTLER
Pearlie W. (Pickle) Cutler, 83, of 4900 Biscayne Drive, died Sunday.
A resident for the past seven years, coming from San Diego, Calif., she is survived by one son, Howard M. Pickle of Naples; one sister, Mrs. Cynthia Flowers; two nephews,
Cecil and Leonard Flowers, all of Montezuma, Kan., two granddaughters, Mrs. Linda Lansford of Oak Grove, Mo., and Mrs. Beverly Havlicek of Bel Air, Md., four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Smith
of the Lely Chapel of Moorings Presbyterian Church officiating. Entombment will follow in Naples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
(Perlie had other surviving nieces and nephews)
Death record for Perlie W. Cutler shows she died April 20, 1975, was born July 22,
1891, Missouri, USA and widowed. She was a Seamstress in Retail Clothing.
Parents names: Father: John Wood, Mother: Unobt
Informant: Howard M. Pickle

D. M. Coats
Dell Coats, as all Texas countians knew him, passed away April 20, 1953 in Portland, Oregon Hospital, and was buried April 23, in Lincoln Memorial Park, vault
interment, Rev. E. A. Malyon officiating. Del Coats was born to James and Cammie Eliza Coats, May 22, 1861. He married Betty Florida in 1880. Nine children were
born to them. Three children and his wife preceded him in death. He was a farmer,stone-mason and cattle buyer. He raised his children in the Union District. He
was a faithful church member of the Union Baptist Church for many years. His wife and six children were also members of the Union Church.
He is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Sibbie Gosney and Mrs. Mary Sorrell of Milwaukie (Milwaukee?), Oregon; Mrs. Johnsie White, Yale, Oklahoma; and Mrs.
Georgia White, Houston, Mo.; two sons, Adrain Coats, Delta, Colo., Lawrence Coats, Portland, Oregon; two brothers: Ace Coats, Cabool, Mo.; Wes Coats, Bado, Mo.; two
sisters, Cordelia Herrington, Salem, Oregon; Francis Cleaver, Tulsa, Okla., 20 grandchildren;41 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends.
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MRS. M. D. COATS DIED IN OREGON
Mrs. Cinderella Elizabeth Coats, wife of M. D. Coats, was born near Nashville, Tennessee, October 24, 1860, and died at her home at 980 Elbert Avenue, in Milwaukee,
Oregon, March 26, 1934, making her age at time of death 73 years, 5 months and 2 days.
She was married to M. D. Coats February 8, 1880, and to this union nine children were born. She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted husband; two sons, Adrain
Coats, of Montrose, Colo., and Lawrence Coats, of Portland, Oregon; four daughters; Mrs. J. D. Gosney, Mrs. J. A. Sorrell, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Guy White, Yale, Okla.,
and Mrs. Luther White, Simmons, Mo.; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sons, Clarence and Eudie; father, T. B. Florida, and mother, Martha Eunice; two brothers, Jim Bob and F. W. Florida; one sister,
Roseta, and one half-brother, Patrick. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. J. H. House, Houston, Mo., and Mrs. J. M Coats, Cabool, Mo.; four half-sisters, two half-brothers
and a host of relatives and friends.
She was converted at an early age in life and was a member of the Union Baptist church, Texas county, Mo., for several years and lived a devoted christian all her
life.
Funeral services were conducted by a Baptist minister. Two beautiful old hymns were sung, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "I Came to the Garden Alone".
She was then laid to rest in a grave covered with flowers in the Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Oregon. Just one son, Lawrence, and two daughters, Mrs. Dave Gosney
and Mrs. J. A. Sorrell, could be with her at time of death.
Oh, mother, dear, how we miss you; if we only could have said one word or done one thing for you or even viewed your face, we could have stood it better, but it
was the Lord's will to take you home to rest, where we know you are rejoicing with your Savior and loved ones gone on before, and we know we will meet you on that
happy morn, when we will all be united forevermore.

SIBBIE ANN COATS
Sibbie Ann Coats, long time resident of Texas County, was born near Pleasant Plain, Iowa, March 21, 1870, and died October 18, 1965, at Houston, Missouri,
making her age at time of death 95 years 6 months and 27 days.
She was the youngest daughter of Benjamin and Priscilla Maris. Her parents moved from Iowa to Bates County Missouri, when she was an infant.
They lived there until she was nine years old, then moved to a farm on Hamilton Creek near Cabool,Missouri.
When she was 16, her parents moved to the Lundy Mill vicinity on Piney Creek.
She was married to Asa Coats November 22, 1891, and to this union there were four sons, Jesse, Bennie, Eldon and Mansel. Bennie and Eldon died when infants.
Survivors are Jesse L. Coats, Kansas City, Missouri and Mansel T. Coats, Cabool, Mo., four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Her parents were of Quaker faith and she professed her belief in their religion all through her life.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. "For to Know her was to love her."

Memory card for ASA C. COATS
Date of Birth: Dec. 18, 1863
Date of Death: May 3, 1959
Funeral Services
Sunday, May 4
2:00 P. M.
AT
Union Baptist Church
Minister
Rev. Payton Smyer
Interment
Union Cemetery

MANSEL COATS
Mansel Theodore Coats, 95, son of Asa Clayton and Sibbie Ann Maris Coats, was born Aug. 23, 1902, at the old Coats farm in Union community.
He died Jan. 21,1998, at Houston House. Mr. Coats' grandfather homesteaded the farm and Mansel lived there his entire life.
He married Nancy Edna Ward Jan., 4, 1930. They had recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. The Coats' had two daughters.
Mr. Coats was a genealogist and knew and remembered the old families of Texas County. He was often visited by people asking him about their family history.
Mansel and Edna sang in a quartet at many funerals in Texas County. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Jesse, Bennie and Eldon.
Surviving are his wife, Edna, of the home; two daughters, Versa Marie James and Marilyn June Ice of Houston; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandson.
Services were Jan. 24 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Moger officiating. Burial was in the Union Cemetery.

The obit was in the Houston Herald newpaper Jan. 29, 1998

Name of Deceased: George Washington Chambers
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Born in Cole County, MO, George was the son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Chambers.
He was 60 yrs 5 mos and 11 days old at the time of his death. He was a farmer by trade.
He died from tuberculosis of the lungs and was buried on Feb. 25, 1914.
He was buried in Big Creek Cemetery, Yukon, MO.
Missouri Death Cert.#7155

Name of Deceased: Charley F. Chambers
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Death Cert. #15346 lists his date of birth as Oct. 1, 1879

Charles was born in Yukon, MO, the son of David and Elizabeth Thomas Chambers.
The death certificate indicated he was "feeble-minded" and lived at home with his parents.
He died of bronchial pneumonia.
He was 40 yrs 5 mo and 0 days old.
Burial was March 2, 1920, in Big Creek Cemetery, Yukon.