ATWELL OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== ATWELL, Bertha Mae SHOPP RUSS 1912 - 1995 Bertha Mae Atwell, 82, Clinton, died Saturday, March 4, 1995, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born September 21, 1912, at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, daughter of Charles Hershey and Ella Roxy (Chaffin) Shopp. She came to Henry County with her father in 1926. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1931. She taught one year in a country school before her marriage September 3, 1932, to Grover Lee Russ. From this union two daughters were born, Patricia Lee Russ and Dolores Eileen Russ. She again began teaching in the rural school sin the fall of 1942 and attended Central Missouri State College during the summer sessions, receiving a B. S. degree in Education from Central Missouri State College in 1967, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Delta Honorary Sorority. She taught school in various rural schools in the Clinton area. She was married August 12, 1945, to John Atwell, who preceded her in death December 15, 1977. From this union another daughter was born, Cheryl Ann Atwell. Bertha Mae was owner and operator of the Clinton Greenhouse for a number of years where her love of flowers and plants was developed even more. Even after she no longer had the greenhouse she continued working with the flowers and gardening that she loved so much. It was a joy for her to share her flowers with friends and loved ones. She faithfully attended, as her health permitted, the Christian Church of Clinton, the Sunday school and the Monday morning sewing group. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Waugh of Blairstown (formerly of Kansas City, Ks.), Dolores (Dolly) Hicks of Kansas City, Ks., and Cheryl Ann Atwell of the home; a sister, Olive (Polly) Steward and husband, Marion, of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Boyd Waugh, SFC Charles David Waugh, James D. Waugh, Roxanne (Hicks) Hale, Rodney Hicks, Debbie (Hicks) Gumm and Richard Hicks and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a nephew, Dr. Bryce Shopp of Imperial, Nebraska; a niece Charlene Conrad of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Maude Summers, Pauline, Mary and Marguerite Atwell of Clinton. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by those who knew here. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Clinton Christian Church. Rev. Howard Cupp officiated. Dick Pierson sang How Great Thou Art and An Evening Prayer, accompanied by Scott Brooks on the organ. Pallbearers were John Mann, T. M. Mann, Kent Summers, Don Goslin, Bruce Hord and Robert Beebe. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. ATWELL, John Bryant 1906 - 1977 John Bryant Atwell was born near Roseland, Missouri, October 26, 1906, the son of Louis Bryant and Laura Etta Jennings Atwell. He passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 1977, of an heart attack. He was married August 12, 1945 to Bertha Mae (Shopp) Russ, of the home, 800 Hudson, Clinton, who now survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, Cheryl Ann, also of the home; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dolores Hicks and Mrs. Patricia Waugh, both of Kansas City, Kansas; five sisters, Pauline and Myrtle Atwell, both of Clinton; Mary and Marguerite Atwell, both of Calhoun, and Mrs. Maude Summers, also of Clinton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Boyd, David and Jimmy Waugh, and Rodney and Richard Hicks, Roxanne Hale and Debbie Hicks, and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are the following nieces and nephews, Mrs. Joyce Trolinger of Calhoun, Jamie and Kent Summers of Clinton, Charlene Mann, Clinton, Dr. Bryce Shopp of Imperial Nebraska, and Michael Steward of Kansas City. John was converted as a young man and became a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, which he attended for many years. He also attended Northeast Baptist Church of Clinton. John was employed by Bob Stayton Chevrolet for many years where he met and made many friends. John was a kind and gentle man who loved the out- of-doors, loved his dogs, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He was happiest when he was with them or doing some special thing for them. He was a devoted father, husband and brother. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Atwell were held Monday, December 19, at two p.m. at Consalus Chapel with the Rev. Russell Adams officiating. Eugene Consalus sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "Amazing Grace" with Sarah Margaret Gilbert as organist. Pallbearers were Bob Stayton, Jim Coleman, Don Cruse, Hap England, Gregg Smith and Tom Beebe. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. ATWELL, Laura Myrtle 1902 - 1981 Laura Myrtle Atwell Dies - Laura Myrtle Atwell was born in Henry County on December 21, 1902, to Mr and Mrs Lewis Atwell and passed away at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton on Tuesday, May 5, 1981. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Atwell. She is survived by sisters, Pauline of Clinton, Mary and Marguerite of Calhoun and Mrs Grover (Maude) Summers of Clinton. She worked as a beautician for many years. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at Northeast Baptist Church with the Rev. Aubrey Burk officiating. Pallbearers were Warner Greeson, Troy George, D. P. Griffith, Richard Brooks, Charles Fields and Harless Griffith. Consalus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. ATWELL, Pauline Elizabeth 1912 - 1997 Miss Pauline Elizabeth Atwell died Tuesday, July 22, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, at the age of 85 years, two months and eight days. She was born May 14, 1912, in the Thrush community in Henry County. She was the daughter of Lewis B. and Laura Jennings Atwell. She lived in Harrisonville, Warrensburg and Clinton, where for over 40 years, she and her sister, Myrtle, operated beauty shops. Pauline was converted at Mt. Giliand Baptist Church and later became a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. She is survived by three sisters, Marguerite and Mary Atwell, of the home, and Maude Summers and husband, Grover, Clinton; nephews, James Summers, Windsor, Kent Summers, Clinton; nieces, Joyce Trolinger, Calhoun, Cheryl Atwell, Clinton; great-nephews, Tony Trolinger, Calhoun, Ryan and Brady Summers, Clinton, great-nieces, Taryn Trolinger, Calhoun, Heather and Ashley Summers, Clinton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Myrtle, and her brother, John. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton, with Rev. James Eager officiating. Kaye Brooks sang How Great Thou Art and The Old Rugged Cross accompanied by Scott Brooks, organist. Pallbearers were Harlest Griffith, D. P. Griffith, Richard Brooks, Martin Fields, Irvin Warneken and Lewis Delozier. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Henry County, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. ATWELL, Wade 1918 - 1994 Wade Atwell, 76, son of Roland G. and Effie Jennings Atwell, passed away in San Marcos, California, February 28, 1994. He was born near Calhoun, on January 19, 1918. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Wilma Bull Atwell; three daughters, Sandy, Judy and Nancy; grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Nicholson of Encinitas, California; nieces, nephews and cousins in this area. 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