Minor Mead

July 21, 1921
Minor Mead, whose home is near Caylortown had a stroke of paralysis last Monday evening and has been unconscious ever since. His sister, Mrs. Salyer of Higginsville,
Mo., was called to his bedside, very little hopes of recovery are entertained by his friends and attending physicians.

(Note: Henry Minor Mead died 19 July, 1921 after this article was sent in to the paper. He was the son of Samuel and Martha Cooper Mead,
and married Amelia "Millie" Caylor 12 Dec., 1877 at the bride's home in Washington Co., VA.)

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Lucazer Maples

Dec 23, 1926
Obituary
Lucazer Maples was born December 25, 1848, in Jackson county, Alabama; she departed this life at her home near Elk Creek, Mo., September 15, 1926;
aged 77 years, 8 months, 20 days.
She came to Missouri with her parents at the age of 7 and spent her childhood days four miles from Houston. She was married to William A. Ford, August 14, 1867. To
this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter, as follows: C. A. Ford, Valley Falls, Kansas; F. W. Ford, deceased, formerly of Rivera, California;
D. E. Ford of Santa Ana, California; and Mrs. D. E. (Dave) Williams, of Cabool, Mo. She leaves one sister and one brother.
The brother has made his home with her for the last 17 years.

One year after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ford moved to Elk Creek, where she spent the remainder of her days. She just lacked eight days living 48 years a widow.
She has been a member of the Baptist church for more than 50 years. She was strong in the faith. On account of poor health she was often hindered from attending services.
She was a loving mother and a kind and thoughtful neighbor. She will be sadly missed by her children and her neighbors.

Internment at Ozark cemetery, services conducted by Rev. H. B. Tillery.
Suffering must precede the glory; For we know His way is best; After toil and tribulation Comes the joy of home and rest.Her niece, Mrs. Nichols

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S. S. Muxlow

May 25, 1939
OBIT
Last Rites Read for S. S. Muxlow
S. S. Muxlow was born August 25, 1865 in the state of Iowa and grew up there. He moved later to Arkansas, and about 30 years ago he came to Cabool and bought a farm
south of town where he lived for a number of years. He was married to Eva B. Fielden on December 22, 1921. He has been in business here in Cabool for some years and is
well known to many of the citizens of the town and community.
Mr. Muxlow has been in failing health for several months. One of his greatest interests expressed was to see his little grand children educated. However, he expressed a
wish to depart and be relieved from his sufferings.

He passed away at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 21st, 1939, aged 73 years, eight months and 26 days. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons by a former
marriage; Glen of New York and Kenneth of Minneapolis, Minn. Also a step daughter, Mrs. Jewell Delaney and one sister and three brothers.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by the pastor, W. L. Requa, assisted by Rev. Maness pastor of the Baptist church' at 10 o'clock Tuesday May 23, 1939.
Burial was in Cabool cemetery under direction of the Elliott Funeral Home.
Mrs. Esther Field , Mrs. Amy Noel , Mr. Quint Harral, Al Harral, Clovis Harral

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William Jasper Morris

William Jasper Morris was born in Bedford County, TN, Dec. 16, 1820. He married Agnes Hart in 1842, when they were members of Baptist Church of Mt. Hermon.
They left Bedford County in 1845-1846, going by wagon train to Texas County, MO. Their third child was born on the way.
It is said that Agnes died before they reached their destination, leaving Jasper, at age 26, a widower with three children. Not much is known about him the next few years.
The 1850 Census of Texas County, MO reveals that he was then living with the David Lynch family, while his three children were living in the same county, in the household with their mother's sister, Elizabeth, who had married James Coats.

Sometime in the next few years, Jasper was married to his second wife, Mary Williams. William Jasper had his three children with him in 1860. Mary Williams had passed away. Soon after the Civil War, William Jasper was married to Margret Eddy Rust Smyers. Two children were born, Tom and Ira.

In Sept, 1859 William Jasper purchased eighty acres of land in Texas County, MO, as shown on Certificate No. 3038, Vol. 55, Pg., 182. The land was west of Hamilton Creek, Sec. 31, Twn, 30, Range 10. This land is now owned by Allen Flowers. William Jasper had three children by his first marriage: Nancy A., Samuel, and Mary R.; none by the second; and two by the third, Thomas and Ira M.

William Jasper served as pastor to the Union Baptist Church, west of Houston, MO, on Highway Z. He is buried in Union Cemetery.

Four (4) Morris children were found on the 1850 census living with their Aunt and Uncle - James and Elizabeth Hart Coats. The youngest was Henry H. Morris, three years old. We now believe that Agnes must have died soon after (or during) the birth of Henry. Henry did not show up in the 1860 census - its assumed he must have died young.


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Clyde Andrew Montgomery

Clyde Andrew Montgomery was born in Pemiscott County, Missouri, September 26, 1910, the son of Henry and Mary Lunyou Montgomery. He was called to be with his saviour on May 14, 1984 at age 73 years, seven months and 18 days. At a young age his family moved from Dunklin County to Texas County in the Cabool area. This was about 64 years ago. On August 8, 1932 at Houston, Missouri, Clyde was united in marriage to Ruby Tilley and to this union four children were born. He had done carpenter work for many years before his retirement and also had been a truck driver for Reed-Harlin Co. and Ellis Brothers. A well known and liked person who made many friends wherever he went, he was always willing to help others. Many years ago he made his profession of faith in the Lord and on May 29, 1959 was ordained as a minister in the Freewill Baptist Church and served various rural churches throughout the area when called.

He was preceded in passing by his parents, three brothers, Lyman, Elvie and Herschel; and a sister, Opal. He leaves his wife, Ruby, of the home in Cabool; two sons, Jim and Verlyn of Cabool; two daughters, Sharon Bryant, Richland and Rosa Brown of Cabool; two brothers, Gaylord and Robert of Fayette; 11 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted 3:30 Wednesday, May 16, in the First Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Payton Smyer and Lester Davis officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry

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Name of Deceased: Daughter May
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: With sadness we report the death of Loyd May's daughter, age thirteen. She was laid to rest in the Allen graveyard.
The particulars of her death we are unable to give.

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Name of Deceased: Rosia Etta Medlock
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: Death of Mrs. Spencer Medlock

Rosia Etta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Snow, was born in Green county, Illinois, January 12, 1872, and died at her home near Raymondville June 23, 1940, making her age at time of death 68 years, 5 months and 11 days.

She was married to H.S. Medlock in August, 1891. To this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls; four preceded her in death. Those left to mourn their loss of wife and mother are: the husband, H.S. Medlock, Raymondville, Mo.; children, Frank Medlock, of Yukon, Mo.; Earnest Medlock, Oelwein, Iowa; Mrs. Cora Benefiel, Yukon, Mo; Vernon Medlock, Raymondville, Mo.;
Fred Medlock, Eunice, Mo., and Mrs. Mae Leatherman, Yukon, Mo.; 29 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe, Perry and John Snow, also remain to mourn their loss.

She was converted to the Christian religion at an early age and lived a faithful and consecrated life until her death. She was a faithful wife and loving mother. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones.

"Sleep on, dear mother, take thy rest; God called you home, for He knew best."

Loving hands of friends prepared her tired body for burial. After a short service of song and prayer at the home, the body was taken to the Allen cemetery, where the remaining service of song, prayer and short message by the pastor of the Methodist church, O.C. Stapleton; and the body was laid to rest in the Medlock burial lot, there to await the resurrection morn.
 

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Name of Deceased: Spence Medlock

Obit: SPENCE MEDLOCK DEAD
Spence Medlock, 81-year-old retired farmer, died February 4, at Oelwein, Iowa.
He had lived his entire life in Texas county until moving to Iowa about five years ago to reside with a son, Ernest Medlock.
In 1891 he was married to Etta Snow. His wife and five children preceded him in death.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cora Benefiel, of Yukon; Four sons, Vernon and Frank, both of Yukon; Fred, of Houston, and Ernest of Oelwein; 32 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted at the Elliott Stone Chapel Sunday afternoon by Mrs. Sadie Miles. The song service was presented by the Big Creek Choir, with Mrs. Virgil Bandy as pianist. Burial was in the Allen cemetery under the direction of Elliott's. Six grandsons served as pallbearers.

OBITS, vol. II, page 328:
OBITUARY-MEDLOCK
Spence Medlock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiggan Medlock, was born in Texas County, Missouri, December 8, 1866; departed this life February 4, 1948, in Oelwein, Iowa; age at time of death 81 years, 1 month and 15 days. He spent his entire life in Texas County until five years ago, when he moved to Iowa.
In August, 1891, he was united in marriage to Etta Snow. To this union ten children were born, four girls and six boys. His wife preceded him in death seven years ago. He was converted two years ago and was ready for the journey we
all must take, and although he has had the privilege of living his full years, there are loved ones who are sad because of his going.
Those who are left are Mrs. Cora Benefiel, Yukon; Vernon and Frank, Yukon; Fred, of Houston, and Ernest, of Oelwein, Iowa; 32 grand children, 22 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
He was industrious and a good father, husband and neighbor. He will be greatly missed by many.
Five children have preceded him, Eunice, Treva, Doc, Mae and Mansford.
Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. Sadie Miles at the Elliott Stone Chapel Sunday afternoon, February 8.
Beautiful song service by the Big Creek Choir with Mrs. Virgil Bandy as pianist.
Interment in the Allen Cemetery under the direction of the Eliott Funeral Home of Houston.
Six of the grandsons were pall bearers.
 

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Name of Deceased: Vernon Lee Medlock
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: 
Vernon Lee Medlock, son of Rosetta and Spencer Medlock was born Mar. 11, 1899 at Raymondville Mo. and passed away at his home near Mtn. View Mo. Jan. 15, 1970.
Making his age at time of death 70 yrs. 10 months and 5 days. He is survived by his wife Rosa of the home, 12 children; Roscoe, Lee, and Gilbert of St. Louis MO, James of the state of CA, Ronald of Houston Mo., Ervin, Denny, Mike, and Scott of the home; Cleta Shultz Rolla Mo.; Anna Renshaw and Shirley Farrell of Independence MO, Sandra of the home; One brother, Frank Medlock of Yukon, one sister Cora Benefield of Yukon Mo, 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, many more relatives and a host of friends. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Ruby, his parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
He spent much of his life in Texas Co. where farming was his trade. He had lived in the Mtn. View community for the last 11 yrs. He gave his heart to Jesus many yrs ago, and remained faithful until his passing. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Funeral services were held Jan. 17th at 2 o'clock in the Evan-Elliott Chapel with Rev. P. L. Cronk, officiating.
Burial was in the Allen Cemetery.

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Name of Deceased: Andrew Jackson Morgan
Newspaper: Houston Herald   Jan. 1952
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Andrew Jackson Morgan, son of Green and Nancy Morgan, was born in Washington County, Missouri, Feb. 9, 1884;
departed this life at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Kinserlow, on January 10, 1952 at the age of 67 years.

He had spent almost his entire life in Texas County. He was a jeweler by trade and had worked at repairing clocks and watches in his and adjoining
neighborhoods.

He suffered a stroke recently and, although all was done for him that could be, it was his time to keep the appointment with death.

His vocation led him to be interested in correct time, but as the sunset of life came he was ushered into the vast eternity, where time is not counted by years and a thousand years are as a day.

Those of his family who survive are the following: Two brothers, Byrd and Vincent, of Raymondville; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Boyd of Eunice, and Mrs. Lizzie Kinserlow of Simmons; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Hartshorn Church Saturday, January 12, with Mrs. Ray Miles officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home.

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Name of Deceased: James Thomas McKinney, Jr.
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: James Thomas McKinney Jr., 84, was born Sept. 23, 1903, at Solo, the son of James Thomas Sr. and Ada Mae Harmon McKinney.
He died July 1, 1988, at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville.
He married Chloe Villa Varnell on April 4, 1925.
He lived at Houston most of his life, moving to Garden City in 1986 and to Harrisonville in 1987.
He was a farmer and carpenter before he retired in 1966.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Carl, Earl, and Clyde; one granddaughter, Cheryl Hutsell; one great-granddaughter; and son sister, Elizabeth.

Surviving are his wife, Chloe V. McKinney, Harrisonville; one son, Max McKinney, Harrisonville; three daughters, Merle Allen and Madalyn Haggard of Tulsa, Okla., and Geraldine Hutsell , Kansas City; two brothers, Chester McKinney, Pleasantville, Iowa, and Claude McKinney, Mountain Grove; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Services under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home of Harrisonville were Tuesday, July 5, at the Fairview Pentecostal Holiness Church near Cabool with the Rev. Darrel Douglas officiating. Burial was in the Bado Cemetery near Cabool.

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Name of Deceased: Tressie Gertrude Bandy McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Services for Tressie Gertrude McKinney, 87, were held Wednesday morning, March 13, 1985, in the Big Creek Church near Yukon with the Rev. Dale Blackwell officiating.

Burial was in the Big Creek Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell-Dedmon.

Mrs. McKinney, the daughter of Francis P. and Hulda Chambers Bandy was born June 30, 1897, at Yukon where she lived most of her life.
She died at the Regency Nursing Home, Mountain Grove, March 10.

She was married to Audie McKinney Jan. 28, 1920, in Yukon. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1973.
She was also preceded by a son, Wayne, and a sister and five brothers.

She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Big Creek.

Survivors are a daughter, Cleda Ballard, Mountain Grove, and a son, Chloe L. McKinney of Springfield, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
 

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Name of Deceased: Audie Lucian McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Audie Lucian McKinney, 76, son of Wilburn and Ellen (Chambers) McKinney,
was born March 15, 1897 and died December 22, 1973.

On January 20, 1920, he was united in marriage to Tressie Bandy. He is survived by his wife, three children, Chloe of Springfield;
Wayne of Norwood and Cleda Ballard of Houston; four grandchildren and two great-granchildren; four brothers, Russell of Beaman, Iowa,
Otis of Gladbrook, Iowa, and Carman and Lester of Houston.

In 1926 he joined the Big Creek Freewill Baptist Church where he was an active member.

Funeral services were Wednesday, December 26 at the Big Creek Church, the Rev. Fred Wynn and the Rev. Warren Hutsell officiating.
Burial was in the Big Creek Cemetery.
 

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Name of Deceased: Roy Lucial McCubbins
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: Roy Lucial McCubbins, 74, son of James T. and Annie L. McCubbins, was born
Feb. 27, 1893 at Yukon and died Sept. 30, 1964 at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, after a lingering illness.

He served in the infantry of the U.S. Army during World War I, serving most of his time overseas.

He spent his entire life, excluding army service, on a farm near Yukon where he was born.
Ill health was the cause of his retiring from the farm and he later operated a country store in Yukon.

He was married to Ora Mae Hartman Oct. 5, 1942. Survivors include his wife, eight cousins, Hurchel McCubbins, Yukon; Mrs. Lydia Chambers, Pittsburg, Kan.; Mrs. May Bandy and Mrs. Mary Lay, Houston; Churchill McKinney, Yukon; Albert McCubbins, Cabool; and Lillie Beardof Hillsdale, Ind.  His parents and two small brothers preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in the Yukon Church, with the Rev. Fred Wynn officiating.
Burial was in the Big Creek Cemetery.
 

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Name of Deceased: William Caswell McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: William C. McKinney was born March 29, 1870 in Texas County; died at his home near Bucyrus on Sept. 9, 1952,
making his age at time of death, 82 years, 5 months, and 11 days.

He was married to Mary E. Upton in 1893 and to this union were born 8 children.
Two of the children and his wife preceded him in death. Surviving children are:
Mrs. Julia McGowen, Kingsville, Mo.; Earl of Houston; Robert and Denver of Bucyrus, and Grover of Independence, Mo.

He was united in marriage to Mary Morton, Aug. 10, 1923. To this union one child was born, Willard, who is stationed in France with the army.

He was a member of Bucyrus Baptist Church.
He was a farmer and life-long citizen of Texas County.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary, and the above mentioned children, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren,
one sister, Mrs. Anna Harris of  Bucyrus, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 12, 1952 at Emery Church by Rev. J. R. Halbrook and burial was in the Emery Cemetery.

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Name of Deceased: Margaret Ann "Peggy" Shoffeitt McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: 
Margaret Ann "Peggy" McKinney, 74, daughter of Alan and Mamie Barnes Shoffeitt, was born Oct. 17, 1929, at Phoenix, Ariz.
She died Sept. 12, 2004, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston following a lengthy illness.
She was married to Vernon McKinney for 56 years.
She enjoyed cooking and visiting. She was active in cancer fund-raising.
Mrs. McKinney was a member of the Highway 17 Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are her husband of the home; one son, Michael; one daughter, Peggy Kathleen; an adopted daughter,
Renee; five brothers, Lowell, Donnie, Rex, Jackie and Alan; one sister, Muriel; and five grandchildren.
Services were Sept. 16 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Don Pruitt officiating.
Burial was in the Emory Cemetery.

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Name of Deceased: Charles Herbert McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: Charles Herbert McKinney, 67, son of Earl and Julia Hayes McKinney, was born June 15, 1928, at Independence. He died Jan. 10, 1996, at Lester E. Cox
Medical Center South in Springfield after a lengthy illness.

He grew up in the Texas County area and married Marie Hicks Feb. 10, 1949, at Henryetta, Okla. They had nine children.

He was a logger for many years and lived in Texas until a few years ago, when they returned to Houston.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Charlotte; and one son, Coy.

Surviving are his wife, Marie; three sons, Dennis McKinney of Hutchinson, Kansas, Cecil McKinney of Houston and Lonnie McKinney of Bucyrus;
four daughters, Rhonda Nelson of Licking, Julia Beasley of Bucyrus, Mayoma Townley of Houston, and Treva Godwin of Elgin, Okla.;
two brothers, Howard McKinney of Oregon and Jack McKinney of Tempson, Texas; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services were Jan. 13 at the Fox Funeral Home Chapel in Licking with the Rev. Ervin Morton officiating.
Burial was in the Emery Cemetery

 

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Name of Deceased: Robert Guy McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Robert Guy McKinney, 85, son of the late William McKinney and Mary Elizabeth Upton McKinney was born April 4, 1896
near Bucyrus and died May 9, 1981 at Licking.

Surviving are his wife, Stella (Reed) McKinney of the home near Licking; two sons, Vernon and Richard both of Bucyrus; one daughter,
Dorothy Connolly of  Libertyville, Ill.; obe brother, Willard McKinney of Solo; one sister, Julia Kincaid of Holden, Mo.; 13 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mr. McKinney was a veteran of World War I and a farmer by trade.
At an early age he united with the Church of Christ in Houston. After moving to Licking, he attended the Gospel Chapel Church of Christ.

Funeral services were held Wed., May 13, in the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ishmael Wilson officiating.
Burial was in the Emery Cemetery.

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Name of Deceased: Freda Martha Smith McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: Freda Martha Smith McKinney, 97, daughter of Ben and Ursual Smith, was born Aug. 16, 1903, on a farm near Licking.
She died October 28, 2000.

She attended Licking High School where her musical talents became known.
Later in life she was a soloist at weddings and special occasions at the First Baptist Church in Licking, where she became a member May 9, 1920.
She married Barton McKinney April 30, 1925.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1972; two brothers, Oscar Smith and George O. Smith; three sisters, Nellie Carr, Bessie Cook, and Florence Curyea. Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Services were Oct. 30 at the First Baptist Church in Licking with Dr. Wilbur Mohley officiating.
Burial was in the Licking Cemetery under the direction of Fox Funeral Home.
 

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Name of Deceased: Phoeba Ann Smith Meadows
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: MRS. J.M. MEADOWS DIES FOUR MONTHS AFTER HUSBAND PASSES

Phoeba Ann Smith was born April 3, 1873 in Tennessee, and departed this life August 23, 1949,
making her age at time of death 76 years, 4 months, and 20 days.
She was the daughter of Abraham and Frankey Jane Smith.
She was united in marriage to James Mattison Meadows in 1893.
They came to Missouri from Kentucky in 1936, residing near Ellis Prairie. Her husband preceded her in death in April, 1949.
She leaves to mourn her departure six brothers and two sisters, and a foster-daughter, Mrs. Alfred Mosley.
She professed faith in Christ early in life and has lived a faithful Christian life to the end.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday at Ellis Prairie Church, Rev. C.V. Harris in charge.
Burial in Ellis Prairie Cemetery under direction of Elliot Funeral Home.
 

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Name of Deceased: Andrew Jackson McKinney
Newspaper: Houston Herald
Submitters Name: Jan Miller

Obit: Andrew Jackson McKinney, son of David and Isabella McKinney, was born March 9, 1865, at Houston, Missouri, and departed this life January 12, 1949, at  Burge Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

He was united in marriage March 2, 1898, to Ollie Fleming. To this union were born five children: Madrine, who preceded him in death;
Mrs. Hal H. Stephens, Washburn, Mo.; Mrs. T. A. Nelson and Lynn McKinney, Springfield, Mo.; Dr. J. F. McKinney, Norfolk, Va.;
eight grandchildren and one great-grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Godfrey, Parsons, Kansas; Mrs. Ida Wheeler, Mountain Grove, Mo.;
Mrs. Chell Shepherd, Bartlesville, Okla.; one brother, Jake L. McKinney,  Jefferson City, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was converted and united with the Cabool Baptist Church in 1913. In which church he was active until 1945, when he moved to Springfield, Mo. and moved his membership to the East Avenue Baptist Church.

As a young man he taught school in Texas County for several years and later became interested in politics and served one term as Sheriff of Texas County. He served as Postmaster of Cabool for four years. He established a real estate and insurance business in which he was active until retirement in 1945, at which time he and his wife moved to Springfield, Mo.
He was a member of the Cabool Masonic Lodge, which attended services in a body.
Pallbearers were also from Barnes Lodge No. 116. They were Elvin Dickey, Pac Byrd, Louis Jones, Everett Whetstine, Loren Spears,
and Norman Brewer.
Honorary pallbearers were M. E. Pettigrew, Chas. Headings, Dr. J. M. Coats, W. O. Frederick, T. C. Cunningham and William Harmon.

Music was in charge of Mrs. Curtis Tindel. Mrs. Charles Foster sang, "Beyond the Sunset" , and a male quartet was composed
of John Wainwright, Curtis Tindel, Walter and David Beeler.

Services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Sunday, January 16, by Rev. Orville Haines and Rev. Earl French,
under the direction of Elliott Funeral Services. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery.

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Name of Deceased: Clifford LeRoy Moulton
Newspaper: Houston Herald

Obit: Clifford LeRoy Moulton, 58, son of George Clifford and Esther M. Moulton, was born Sept. 27, 1945, at Mountain Grove.
He died July 2, 2004, at his home at Weston, Fla., after battling cancer for the past year.
He grew up at Houston, where he was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He graduated from Houston High School in 1963, where he played baseball and
basketball. In later years, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed boating, fishing,
reading and preparing gourmet meals for his family and friends.
He loved to travel and over the years visited many of the South and Latin American countries.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in January 1965, serving almost four years stationed in Vietnam and the Philippines.
He married Rebecca Gorelick Aug. 17, 1974, in Miami Beach, Fla. They had two children.
Until his illness, he worked in law enforcement in Dade County, Fla., for 27
years and had lived and worked in the Miami area for the past 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Charles Albert and William Earl.
Surviving are his wife of the home; his son, Gregg Elliott Moulton of Tampa, Fla.; his daughter, Melissa Lynn Moulton of Weston, Fla.;
sister, Mary Lou Downing of Houston; and brother, Dale Moulton of Houston.
Services were July 6 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kendall Ford and the Rev. Ben Gard officiating.
Burial with military rites was in the Cabool Cemetery.

RUBY MONTGOMERY, 92, daughter of Frances Monroe and Rosetta Rebekah Coats Tilley, was born Dec. 14, 1915, at Bado. She died Dec. 22, 2007, at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool. She married Clyde Andrew Montgomery Aug. 9, 1932, at Houston. They had four children. Mrs. Montgomery taught Sunday and Bible school for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one son, Verlyn "Woody"; brother, Albert Tilley; a grandson and great-grandson. Surviving are three children, Sharon L. Bryant of Richland, James V. Montgomery of Cabool and Rosemary Brown of Salt Lake City, Utah;10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services were Dec. 26 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Cabool. Burial was in the Cabool Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool. Memorials may be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church in Cabool in care of the funeral home.
 [Houstonherald.com, Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Submitted by Janet Burkhart]