AVERY OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== AVERY, Angus Clark 1836 - 1911 Sudden Death - Angus C. Avery Expires of Heart Failure - Angus C. Avery, long one of Clinton's most venerated residents, was suddenly called from earth at 11:30 Monday morning, September 18th. For about a week he had been confined to his home from the effects of a severe cold but serious results were not apprehended. His son Walter was down from Kansas City Sunday, but returned thinking his father would soon recover from the indisposition. He had been subject to heart trouble, but Sunday night slept better than usual, and sat up Monday morning chatting with his wife and daughter and neighbors who came in. Just before his death he walked to the bath room and on his return sat down in his chair gasping for breath. A moment later he breathed his last. Mr. Avery was perhaps the oldest native born resident of this county, having opened his eyes in Henry county when it was known as Rives county Jan. 26, 1836, being therefore 75 years, 7 months and 23 days of age. His father was Rev. Henry Avery, a pioneer minister of this section, who died in 1845. He was educated in the common schools and attended Union Hill Academy, and Burritt college, both in Tennessee, and the Missouri State University, later graduating from the law department of Cumberland University in Tennessee. He practiced as a lawyer in Clinton until the war broke out, when he engaged in real estate business, in which for many years he was very successful. In 1860, he was married to Miss Rhoda Dodge, who survives him. One daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Freund, has made her home with her parents and was with her mother during his last moments. Besides these, survive the following children: August D., who is now in Germany on a trip around the world; Wm. H., of Los Angeles, Howard G., of Norfolk, Va., Herbert D., of Canon City, Colo., Angus B., of Shreveport, La., Walter W., of Kansas City; and another daughter, Mrs. Clara B. Arnold, of Denver, Colo. In the vigorous years of his business life, Mr. Avery was prominent and progressive as a citizen and a leader in all measures for the upbuilding of Clinton, showing not only public spirit but liberality in encouraging every enterprise. He was a moving spirit in the building of what is now known as the M. K. & T. railway, serving as a director and refusing the compensation to which he was entitled, besides giving considerable right of way. He was a devout member of the Baptist church being always actively interested in directing and prospering its work and aiding it in every way in his power at all times. he was faithful and unswerving in his love for Him Who died to save; and his wise council, his unselfish devotion and his continued presence will all be missed by the congregation which has looked upon him as a patriarch. AVERY, George Green 1862 - n/a Green Avery Died - In Tulsa, Okla., Monday, according to a telegram received by his brother, Henry Avery, northwest of Calhoun. Green Avery was born near Calhoun, July 23, 1862. He married Miss Mollie Merritt, December 10, 1884, who died January 21, 1909. Two daughters were given this marriage, who survive, as follows: Miss Eula, of California, and Mrs. Myrtle Cook, Memphis, Tenn. The later has two sons. Mr. Avery was married the second time at Colorado Springs, in 1916. This wife survives with three children: Millicent, Jacklequin, and Etta May. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Addie Avery Brown, in the Home for Aged Baptists at Ironton, Mo., and two brothers, Pleas and Henry Avery, northwest of Calhoun. Mr. Avery and his family lived in Clinton many years at the home now owned by Mrs. Flossie Adair on South second street. He went to Tulsa in 1916 and has been employed in the city water department. Funeral services were held in Tulsa Wednesday. His daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Cook, attended. AVERY, Henry Flavius 1864 - 1935 H. F. Avery Dead - H. F., better known as "Flave", Avery, died at Castle Rock, Colo., April 30, 1935. He was the son of Robinson and Venezuela Palmer Avery, and was born January 18, 1864, in the first weather boarded house built in Henry county by his grandfather, Rev. Henry Avery in 1832. Mr. Avery grew to manhood in the Pleasant View neighborhood and moved to Clinton with his parents. He served four years on the city council and was mayor of Clinton one term, moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he engaged in the fire insurance business, traveling over the various Rocky Mountain states as special agent and adjuster. In 1906 he was sent to San Francisco, California, following the earthquake where he remained about a year adjusting losses for insurance companies. In 1909 he was elected mayor of Colorado Springs. Upon his retirement from office in 1913 he engaged in the fire insurance business again in Denver, moving to Colorado Springs in 1928 where he resided until 1933 when he received the appointment of receiver of the First National Bank of Castle Rock, Colorado, to which place he moved and resided until his death. He was married June 18, 1901, to Miss Minnie Colt of Clinton, who survives. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery at Clinton today (Thursday). Mr. Avery was a first cousin of Roy K. Palmer and Mrs. Anice Baker of Windsor and the Averys of the west side. AVERY, Ida GOODIN 1870 - 1904 Death of Mrs. Pleasant Avery - This sad event occurred 20 minutes before noon, Oct. 28th, from kidney disease, at the home of her husband in Tebo township. Deceased was about 33 years of age and had been considered seriously sick all summer, by her physician, but she was hopeful and anxious to greet her friends and mingle with the. This wish was gratified by her devoted husband, as was every other one possible. She was the eldest daughter of James Goodin, near Windsor, and was married to Pleas. Avery 15 years ago. Two children blessed the union - Raymond, aged 14, and Helen, aged 12. She was only confined to her bed four or five days and was a worshiped daughter, sister, wife and mother and much beloved by a large circle of friends and relatives. The remains were carried to Windsor for burial, at noon on the Sabbath day, Oct. 30th, where M. R. Amick made a few appropriate remarks before interment. She has joined the hosts of loved ones gone before. On February 7, 1889, she was married to Mr. Pleas Avery who with a son and daughter, is left to mourn her death. AVERY, James Mason 1838 - 1903 Death of Jas. M. Avery - A Prominent Citizen Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia - It is our sad duty to chronicle the death after a brief illness of James M. Avery, one of the best known residents of Clinton, where his life was spent and where his property interests are extensive. The suddenness of Mr. Avery's death was a shock to his fellow citizens, few of whom knew of his illness until after his death. The community feels most keenly the loss of such a man and in its grief, extends to the bereaved wife and children in this hour of profound sorrow, the sincerest sympathy. Mr. Avery's death resulted from an attack of pneumonia involving both lungs. On Thursday afternoon last he did some open air work about his home and was chilled through when evening came on. The next morning he was feeling very badly and the family physician, Dr. Britts was called early in the day. He foresaw the danger and employed every means to avert the attack of pneumonia but without avail. Sunday his children were telegraphed for. The disease made rapid progress, and early Monday morning it was seen that his life was likely to pass away at any time. He expired at 9:15. There were by his bedside his wife and his youngest daughter, Mrs. W. J. Livingston, of Windsor. Mr. Avery was the son of Rev. Henry Avery, a pioneer of Henry county. He was born in Tebo township June 7, 1838, being consequently 65 years, 5 months and 15 days old at the time of his death. His early life was spent on a farm, and in 1853 he entered Murritt College, in Spencer, Tennessee. Leaving this school in 1856, he farmed until the early 60's when he engaged in the horse and mule business. In 1865 he entered into the mercantile business in Clinton, the firm being known as Avery & Doyle. In 1870 he became one of the organizers of the Clinton Savings Bank, and when in this was succeeded in 1872 by the First National Bank, he became Cashier of the institution, continuing at this post until 1875, when he went to Moberly to engage in the baking business with Col. J. L. Woolfolk, the firm being known as Avery & Woolfolk. He returned to Clinton in 1879, and from that time until tow years ago was largely and actively interested in the First National Bank, and its successor, the Citizens Bank, holding prominent positions in its management. He finally disposed of his interest in the institution and devoted himself to his large property interests here and at Memphis, Tennessee, where with his sons he had developed an extensive suburban property. Mr. Avery was married June 16, 1865, to Miss Sallie M. Woolfolk. To them were born four children all of whom are living - Ella C., wife of Judge R. E. Lewis, of Colorado Springs; Mary Belle, wife of W. J. Livingston, of Windsor, and Charles H. and Frank, of Memphis, Tennessee. He was prominent in Baptist church circles, holding an official position for many years. In the community, Mr. Avery was recognized as a business man of sound principles, upright in his dealings with his fellow man. With his profound affection for his family and his home there existed also a love of plants and flowers that is a blessing possessed by few men of affairs. His memory will be long cherished by the whole community. The funeral of the late James M. Avery was held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Services being conducted in the Baptist church by Rev. Skillman, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Truex. Interment in Englewood cemetery. AVERY, Kent 1963 - 1997 Kent Avery, 34, Chilhowee, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at his home. He was born January 25, 1963, in Frankfortam Main, Germany, the son of Leonard G. Avery and Lynda Carol Andes Avery. Mr. Avery was a senior at Central Missouri State University. He had lived in Chilhowee since 1992 and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence. Survivors include a daughter, Crystal Avery, Northglenn, Colorado; one son Dylan Avery, Chilhowee; his father and step-mother, Leonard and Linda Avery, Northglenn, Colorado, and one brother, Trent Avery, Northglenn. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1994, and a brother, Troy Avery, in 1978. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit with Elder Myron Andes officiating. Williams Funeral Chapel, Warrensburg, was in charge of arrangements. AVERY, Robert Walter 1851 - 1907 Death of Robert W. Avery - Robert W. Avery was born June 14, 1851; departed this life April 27, 1907, aged 55 years, 10 months and 13 days. Deceased was stricken with paralysis last August, but in a few weeks had seemingly recovered. However, recurring attacks so broke his constitution that his health gradually gave way, until the final stroke a few weeks ago, from which he only at intervals partially rallied. Throughout his illness all that loving relatives and neighbors could do was done for him. Yet, the strong man he was, in the prime of life, was called to his reward. That his reward will be great, not one who ever knew him can doubt - everyone was his friend. Quiet in demeanor, honest, straightforward in all dealings with his fellowmen, never wanting more than what was just and right, a considerate neighbor, and a man whose home life was most exemplary - never staying away from home, and who loved his family dearly; what measure of greatness shall be his! Certain it is the Father above will glorify the life called hence. "Bob", as he was called, was a son of the late Judge Wm. L. and Sophronia (Williams) Avery, his mother now residing with her youngest son, Harry Avery, in Colorado Springs. December 10, 1884, he married Miss Estella Merritt, daughter of the late Judge M. B. and Mrs. Susan A. Merritt. To this union five children were born - the eldest (a son) dying in infancy; the other four, three sons and a daughter, with their mother mourn a loving husband and fond parent. Beside these, his immediate family, deceased leaves mother and younger brother above mentioned, an elder brother, C. E. Avery, of Tebo, and four sisters - Mrs. Fisher Finks, near Calhoun, Mrs. Jno. W. Coppage, near Hickory Grove, Mrs. Nick Marr, Joplin, and Mrs. Peter Marr, in Colorado, and many relatives. Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock brief funeral services were held at the family home, Judge M. R. Amick and Rev. W. W. Palmer, lifelong neighbors and friends bearing witness to the noble life and manliness of the deceased; after which, the body was borne to Sardis burial ground where the last sad rites were performed in the presence of one of the largest funeral assemblages in the history of the county. AVERY, Robinson Lane 1824 - 1889 Clinton Eye, Mar 2 1889 - A pioneer gone - R. L. Avery died in this city at his residence on Franklin Street Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. of pneumonia and heart disease. He passed away quietly and unconsciously. The right lung was paralyzed and he suffered no pain. His death was a shock to the community, as he had been ill but a short time; complained of feeling badly from taking cold Thursday of last week that did not take to his bed until Saturday. He was 64 December 12th and was born and White County, Tennessee. Came with his parents, the Rev. Henry Avery and Elizabeth Green Avery, to this county in 1831 and lived on the farm pre-empted by his father in Tebo township until four years ago when he moved to Clinton for better educational advantages for his children. The house on the farm where he lived for 40 years still stands and was the first dwelling erected in the county. Our first county court was held in it. Robert Avery was sent to Tennessee for his education and taught school for a number of years on his return and has the oldest teacher's certificate in the county. He has two sisters and two brothers living, all younger than himself. Mrs. N. A. Fewel, his eldest sister , resides at Moniteau Springs, Colorado , and Mrs. S. J. Roberts, next in age, at Durango, Colorado. A. C. and J. M. Avery reside in the city. Robert Avery married Venezuela Palmer December 8th 1857. Ten children have been born to them, five now living. Mrs. Mary Chipman, the eldest, resides on the home farm. The other four, Flave, James, Estelle and Edgar, reside with their mother in this city. R. L. Avery was August, generous to a fault, bore malice to none. Those in trouble never appealed to him in vain. He treated his fellow men as though they were upright as him and, as a coincidence, was imposed upon by never murmured. He belonged to no sect or creed, but was simply one of God's nobleman. Funeral at the home and remains were taken to Tebo township and laid rest with parents, brothers and relatives in the family burying ground. A pouring rain fell all day; even nature wept that so good a man must die. AVERY, Sophronia Caroline WILLIAMS 1826 - 1917 Sophronia Caroline Avery, daughter of John W. & Nancy A. Williams, was born December 8, 1826 and came to Missouri from Kentucky in about 1835 or 1836 when she was nine years old. Her parents settled on the head waters of west Tebo, Henry County. She was married to William L. Avery January 17, 1843. To them nine children were born, Nancy Elizabeth Finks, Leonora Amelia Coppage, Charles Edward, Robert Walter (dead), Idora Florence Marr (dead), Mary Henrietta Marr, Lillian Marr and John Henry. Most of her life was spent on the old Judge Avery farm till about 1885 she went with her youngest son John H. Avery to Clinton, where they made their home until 1891, when they went to Colorado Springs, where they remained most of the time till her death May 6, 1917. A few days before her death she contracted terminal senile pneumonia from which she died. She was a member of the Sardis Primitive Baptist church, having joined about 1867. Funeral services were held at the residence of her son John by Rev. Garvin of the Presbyterian church after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Colorado Springs. - (another obit): Mrs. Suphronia Caroline Avery died at the house of her son, Harry Avery, in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she had made her home many years, Sunday morning, after only a few days illness with pneumonia. Deceased was born in Simpson county, KY., Dec. 8, 1826, being in her 91st year. Her maiden name was Williams. She came to Missouri with her parents when about ten years old. She married William Lane Avery, who was judge in the county for many years, Jan. 17, 1845. To this union nine children were given. Those who survive are: Harry Avery, Colorado Springs, Colo.: Ed Avery and Mrs. Fisher Finks, west of Calhoun; Mrs. Molly Marr, of Springfield, and Mrs. May Marr, of Joplin, besides a large connection of grandchildren and great- grandchildren, many of whom reside in this county. Her husband died March 2, 1875, and is buried in the Avery burying ground near Sardis, in the north part of Henry county, where his father first settled after coming to this state and his happy childhood days were spent. Mrs. Avery was a member of the Sardis Primitive Baptist church of this county. She was hospitable and kind and raised good children. Her son, Ed Avery, left Sunday for Colorado Springs for the funeral. When the message came of her death a family reunion dinner was being held at his house, so all could be with his sister, Mrs. Mollie Marr, who is on her way from Colorado Springs to Springfield to make her home. Among those present were: Harry Finks and family, of Clinton; Walter Finks and Fisher Finks, Chas. Jones, Pleas Avery, Russell Chipman, Mrs. Bob Avery and their families and others. The day of rejoicing turned into one of sorrow. AVERY, Venezuela PALMER 1839 - 1916 Death of Mrs. R. L. Avery in Colorado Springs - Dispatches were received by Clinton and Henry county relatives early Monday morning as follows from her sons, Flavius and James: "Mother passed away at midnight Sunday, April 30th. Wil be buried at Sardis church, Henry county, Mo., Tuesday 3 o'clock, May 2, 1916. Please notify all relatives and friends." For over 2 years Mrs. Avery had been helpless from paralysis and her death almost hourly expected. Her body was so fair and frail, "she always was a slender beautiful woman." The spirit seemed loath to leave its temple of earthly clay. She was born in Henry county 20 miles north of Clinton, Jan. 8, 1839, and was the daughter of Drury Palmer, a pioneer of this county. Her maiden name was Venezuela Palmer and was married to Robinson L. Avery when about 18 years of age, Dec. 15, 1857. They resided on the original Avery homestead in the Sardis neighborhood during their young married life and the war, where the sweet woman comforted the widow and orphans, opening her home and heart. Hers has been a life of good deeds accompanied by an unusually sunny, cheerful disposition. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. A modern house was built afterwards further upon the hill; but when their children grew up they moved to Clinton for school advantages, and well did these children improve their opportunities. Flavius, the eldest, at 21 years of age, made one of Clinton's most efficient mayors and James, the second son, made the best helper the Eye ever had. He served as 2nd lieutenant in the Spanish-American war. He is now holding a lucrative and responsible position in Colorado Springs. The eldest daughter, Mrs. Mary Chipman, is a widow and with her young daughter, Gertrude, who is the only grandchild, reside in Windsor. Estelle, the youngest daughter, made an efficient teacher in our public school. Edgar, the youngest child, is in poor health and makes his home in Colorado Springs. About 19 years ago Miss Estelle's health gave way and the family moved to Colorado Springs, where the boys supported their mother and sister, the father and husband having died in Clinton, Feb. 27, 1889, and was buried in the old Avery graveyard, near Sardis, in a driving rain, when H. P. Faris and wife were the only Clinton friends, who accompanied the remains and immediate family to the funeral. It seems a singular coincidence that H. P. Faris was the only Clinton friend that found it possible to go this Tuesday riding horseback from Windsor 10 miles in a driving rain. Her only surviving brother, is Rev. W. W. Palmer, who resides in Leeton. The remains were taken to Windsor, and from there conveyed to the Sardis cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Beaty, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Calhoun. Flavius Avery and wife, James and Edgar Avery accompanied the remains. Miss Estelle was too ill to make the journey. ==================================================================== 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. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================