ANDERSON OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== ANDERSON, Christopher 1822 - 1888 Clinton MO, Jan 14 1888 - Thursday morning at two, C. Anderson breathed his last, after being afflicted for years with a complication of diseases, being confined to the house the last six weeks, with the exception of three or four days when he would be at the store, which hastened his death. He was born in Virginia in 1822, moved to Missouri in 1842 and has been in business in Sedalia, Pleasant Hill and Leesville. Coming to Clinton about three years ago, he bought out Allison & McCarty on the east side and conducted a good business. He was married twice and leaves a family of five children, one by his first wife and four by his second. Burial in Englewood. Mrs. Anderson has been quite feeble for some time and was not able to attend the funeral. ANDERSON, Edith Valentine STREIGHT 1902 - 1994 Mrs. Edith Valentine Anderson of Garden City was born February 14, 1902 in Urich, the daughter of Eathan Allen and Lavine (Chitwood) Streight. She departed this life Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Edith was united in marriage to M. A. "Jack" Anderson on Apr 8, 1922, in Blairstown. Edith was an elementary school techer until her retirement from Jefferson Park Elementary School in Clinton in 1970. She had also taught in Peculiar, Lee's Summit, and Hickman Mills schools, She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Garden City and the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. She was a 1960 graduate of Warrensburg Teachers College in Warrensburg. Edith had lived in Blairstown and Clinton before moving to Garden City in 1972. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, M. A., on January 23, 1962; three brothers, Willie, Teddy and Alley; and four sisters, Ora, Eula, Jewell, and Alice. She is survived by two sons, Billy Jack Anderson of Moore, Ok., and Barry L. Anderson of Rayville; three daughters, Betty Jo Wilson of Omaha, Ne., Marcia E. Mesler of Meridan. Ks., and Wanda J. Gill of Oklahoma City, Ok.; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Services were Friday, May 20, 1994, at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. Mike Eighmy officiating. Carl B. Abbott, soloist, sang "How Great Thou Art" and "It Is Well With My Soul", accompanied by Mrs. Roberta Allen on the piano. Pallbearers were Darin Anderson, Kendall Dalton, James Gill, Ronald Gill, Jack Schulte, Gary Wilson, and Steve Wilson. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee. ANDERSON, Edward 1876 - 1954 Clinton Eye, Thurs, Feb 4 1954 - Funeral services for Edward Anderson, Brownington, Mo., were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Feb. 2, at the Wilkinson Funeral Home by the Rev. R. I. Skaggs. Mrs. Noel Johnson and Mrs. Walter Taylor, accompanied by Mrs. Freda Meyers, Sang "Silver Threads Among the Gold," "Going Down the Valley," and "Beyond the Sunset." Pallbearers were Milt Eversole, Latham Salsbury, John Perrin, Mr. Colson, Lewis Martin and Sam Van Winkle. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, at Brownington. Edward Anderson was born near Gallatin, Mo., March 29, 1876, the son of Jacob H. and Nancy M. Anderson, spent most of his life in Missouri. On July 4, 1897, he married Mina Butler and to this union four children were born, three preceded him in death. To his marriage on Oct. 20, 1906, to Pearl Givett, seven children were born, two of whom are deceased. On March 29, 1935, he married Mrs. Cora Hood of Roscoe, Mo., who survives. For some time Mr. Anderson had been quite ill at his home in Brownington, with bronchial asthma, and on Jan 22 entered the Clinton General Hospital where death released him from his suffering at 5:30 am., Jan. 31, 1954. Mr. Anderson followed the railroad and mining profession and also engaged in farming. He is survived by his wife, Cora, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. T. C. Booth, Sr., and Mrs. Luther Milliard, Independence, Mo.; and Mrs. C. E. Daugherty, Clinton; three sons, Louis and Everett Anderson, Independence, Mo., and Arvel Anderson, Savannah, Mo; 14 grandchildren, 9 step-children, and 22 step- grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. ANDERSON, James M. 1857 - 1944 St. Clair County Pioneer, Dies - James M. Anderson, pioneer St. Clair county resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, at his home near Taberville, following a long period of declining health. The son of Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson, who were among the first settlers of that vicinity, he was born on the the old family homestead, a short distance southeast of Taberville, Oct. 19, 1756 (corr: 1857), and it was there that his entire life was spent. He was over 87 years old. Mr. Anderson was married to Laura Lemon (sic LEMMON) Jan. 3, 1896, and they were the parents of three children. Surviving relatives include his devoted wife, of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Prough, Stotesbury, MO., and Mrs. Frances Snider, Appleton City, one son, B.F. Anderson, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Potter, Appleton City, and Mrs. Josephine Aldridge, of near Taberville. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren. He was widely known in the community where his life was spent and had a very wide circle of friends and acquaintances, all of whom esteemed him highly for his many excellent qualities of citizenship. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, near his home, and were conducted by Rev. Overly of near Taberville. Burial was in the family lot in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Gwinn-Siders Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs. ANDERSON, Levenia Ann POTTER 1905 - 1991 Mrs. Levenia Ann Anderson, 86, Westwood Nursing Home, died Monday, December 2, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, MO. - Levenia Ann Anderson was born in Marysville, Kansas, August 13, 1905, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Potter. When she was eight years old her family moved to Clinton. She attended the Holy Rosary Academy where she graduated from both 8th grade, high school and a commercial course. On December 18, 1937, she was united in marriage to Kenneth T. Anderson. A devoted couple, they spent much of their time traveling and moving to many different states due to his work. They retired to Springdale, Arkansas, in 1981, and were there until Mr. Anderson's death several years ago. Her health would not permit her to stay there alone so her nephew, Keith. brought her to Clinton and after a few months it was necessary to take her to Westwood Nursing Home. November 28 she entered Golden Valley Hospital where she passed away December 2, 1991. She leaves her sister, Cecelia Marie Henry, Clinton; her brother, Jack Potter of Tucson, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. For 50 years of marriage she was a faithful help-mate to Kenneth. during these years his many illnesses found her being his most supportive nurse. Next to Kenneth, her parents, sister and brother were most important in her life. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 1991, at the McLane Chapel. Englewood Cemetery. Reverend Howard Cupp officiated. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. ANDERSON, Lorene 1920 - 1993 Lorene Anderson passed away March 11, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 72 years. She was born at Calhoun on April 26, 1920, the daughter of Mike and Bertha Anderson. They moved to the Petersburg community when she was a child and she attended Little Grant School, where she graduated from the eighth grade. She later moved to Huntingdale where she lived for several years before moving to Clinton. Lorene was a seamstress for fifty years and was well-known for making many bridesmaid dresses. Lorene's sewing talents will be sadly missed by many customers and friends to whom she was dedicated. Lorene was preceded in death by her mother and father and one brother, Willie Anderson. Lorene is survived by one sister, Kathryn Stoneking of Merriam, Ks.; one sister- in-law, Ollie Anderson of Clinton; two nephews, Virgil Anderson and Bobbie Stoneking; three nieces, Shirley Flick, Barbara Chapman and Helen Garrett; four great nieces, three great nephews; two great-great-nieces; three great-great- nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Saturday, March 13, 1993 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gary Deskins officiating. The Old Rugged Cross and Beyond The Sunset were sung by David L. Mills and Peggy Arthur with Mrs. Arthur playing the organ. Pallbearers were Jerome Wareham, Roger Swanagon, Bill Paul, Glen Elrod, Robert Robbins and Sonny Lynch. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery under direction of Vansant- Mills Funeral Home. ANDERSON, Nancy SLAVENS BROWN 1819 - 1896 Clinton MO, Feb 11 1896 - Tuesday, February 4, 1896, Mrs. Nancy Anderson died at the residence of her brother, G. W. Slavens, in Bethlehem township, her troubled spirit finding peace and eternal haven with her Creator. Her mortality now lies 'neath the soughing boughs of Bethlehem cemetery. Hers was a strange mentality - a combination of eccentricity and wit that for a half century has been a theme to pioneer and native of Henry county. Sane, yet insane, in the little cabin back of the State Bank, in Clinton, for nearly fifty years she hath gone in and out alone, gaining her own livlihood until prevailed upon by her brother to spend the winter at his home. From what we can learn, she came with the Slavens family to this county from Ohio in the early forties. Married Rev. Andrew Brown, brother of Rev. Peter Brown. After a few years, she was divorced, the married Maj. Tom Anderson, a Virginian, who was a wood workman. By this union, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Eliza Burch. It is related that when Maj. Ashby was building the residence on what is now known as the Mound farm, she told him not to finish it, as it would be burned down. This somewhat alarmed Mr. Ashby. Later, one evening, she quietly stole from her husband and home and for 21 days, the citizens sough after her - dragging the wells, looking everywhere, but in vain. There were whisperings of foul play and Mr. Anderson was regarded with suspicion. Much to the gratification of all, she returned - as quietly as she had gone, saying the Lord had commanded her to fast for forty days and now she thought she'd come in. She said the searchers could a number of times have touched her while she was hiding in the Grand River bottoms. An inquiry was launched as to her sanity, Jesse W. Sharp, now living on the Sharp homestead, being one of the jurors. She was sent to the asylum and after two years, returned home, her husband having died in the meantime. She must have been between 80 and 90 years old. Peace to her ashes! As she goeth about the streets of New Jerusalem, asking each to smell her flowers, may none say her nay. ANDERSON, Nellie Victoria SCOTT 1907 - 1992 Nellie Victoria Scott Anderson, 85, Roeland Park, Kansas, died Aug. 8, 1992, at a hospital in Lawrence. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sheldon- Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Mo., burial in Lowry City, Mo. Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association or the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Anderson was born near Wisdom, Mo., and moved to this area in the early 1930's. She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ. Her husband, Helmer T. Anderson, died in 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Carol A. Moddrell, Lawrence, and Linda Del Greco, Roeland Park; a brother, Gilbert Scott, Osceola; a sister, Edna Witham, Clinton, Mo; and five grandchildren. (Nellie Victoria Scott - born: Feb 20 1907) ANDERSON, Ollie WELCH 1905 - 1993 Ollie Welch Anderson, 88, daughter of George Merlin and Flora Anders Welch, was born September 10, 1905 at Post Oak, in Johnson County, and passed away at Golden Valley Hospital October 21, 1993. Ollie spent her childhood in the Post Oak and Shawnee Mound area. She joined the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church at an early age. She received her education at the Shawnee Mound School, graduating from the Shawnee High School in 1925. Ollie was united in marriage to Willie Austin Anderson, and to this union four children were born. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willie, and a son, Harold Eddie, who died in infancy, a twin sister, Opal Brooks, also two other sisters, Ona Roberts, Ruby Vance, and a brother, George M. Welch, Jr. She is survived by a son, Virgil Anderson, and his wife, Winnie, of Clinton; two daughters, Helen Garrett, and her husband Jim of Holden, Barbara Chapman, and her husband Mickey of Clinton; two sisters, Bonnie Miller, Warrensburg, and Ethel Borchers, Sedalia; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Stoneking of Merriam, Ks., two grandsons, Terry Anderson, Elkton, and Tim Anderson, Clinton; three granddaughters, Kathy Shoemaker, Clinton, Pamela Garrett and Jamie Schlotzhauer of Harrisonville; five great-grandchildren, Lacey and Jessie Anderson, Sarah Shoemaker, of Clinton, Derik and Austin Schlotzhauer of Harrisonville; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Her home was always a favorite gathering place for children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and friends. Ollie will be remembered for her flowers. Her garden and house were always overflowing with beautiful flowers. She also did beautiful needlework and crocheting and will always be remembered by family and neighbors for her homemade bread, which she shared generously with all. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Sunday, October 24, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Terry Lowe officiating. How Great Thou Art and Whispering Hope were sung by Don Eaton with Peggy Arthur playing the organ. Pallbearers were Robert Robbins, Glen Elrod, Norman Paul, Billy Paul, Jim Hetherington and Jerry Wiley. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. ANDERSON, Stella Mae "Betty" ELLIOTT abt 1921 - 1995 Stella Mae Anderson, 74, 317 N. 6th Street, Clinton, died early Tuesday morning, November 28, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one son, Larry Anderson of Clinton; three daughters, Linda Woolery of Sedalia, Sharon Finks of Sparta, Illinois, and Judy Anderson of Clinton; one brother, William Elliott of Clinton; one sister, Julie Woods of Nevada, Mo.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 30. The family will receive friends at the chapel Wednesday between 7 and 8 p.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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