CAMERON OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== CAMERON, Allen Dwight 1913 - 1999 Allen Dwight Cameron, 86, Clinton, died Thursday, July 15 1999, at St Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Drakes Chapel United Methodist church, in care of the funeral home. Mr Cameron was born January 20, 1913, near Clinton, to Cecil and Jessie Hazard Cameron. He was a member of Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church and a graduate of Vernon, Texas, High School. On September 20, 1936, he married the former Ethel Burch. She survives of the home. Mr Cameron was employed for over 40 years as a postal carrier with the United States Postal Service. He was also a farmer. Additional survivors include a daughter, Maril Norcross and her husband, Larry, Blairstown; two grandsons, Tracy Norcross and his wife, Lori, Columbia, and Troy Norcross of Indianapolis, Indiana; three great- granddaughters, Abby Norcross, Madeline Norcross and Oliver Norcross, all of Columbia, and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. CAMERON, Allen E. 1869 - 1934 The Daily Olympian Jan 30 1934 - Cameron Funeral To Be Today: Allen E. Cameron, 65, died at St. Peters hospital early Sunday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Warnica's chapel Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, with interment at Masonic cemetery under auspices of Olympia Lodge F and A.M. Although Mr. Cameron had been ill for the past six months he was at his home, 1210 Franklin street, until last week when injuries resulting from a fall placed him in a critical condition. Cameron was born February 11, 1869 in Henry County, Missouri. The family came to Olympia in 1909 and has lived here continuously since that time. Cameron was a carpenter by trade and served four years as deputy assessor with J. H. Gifford. He is survived by the widow, two daughters., Mrs. Neva Cutler and Beulah Cameron; one sister Mrs. Florence E. Herndon; one nephew, Clay Herndon, all of Olympia, and a nephew, Lee Wills of McCleary. Two brothers, Willis P. and Donald, are now living in Missouri. In addition to his membership in Olympia Lodge number 1, Mr. Cameron was a member of the Central Baptist church. Reverend Samuel Everton will officiate at the services. CAMERON, Arthur Wallace 1880 - 1968 Clinton Eye, Jan 17 1968 - Funeral services for Arthur W. Cameron, Clinton, who died Jan 11 at Clinton General Hospital, were conducted Saturday, Jan 13, at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home by the Rev. Arthur Olsen. Pallbearers were Marvin Burch, Charles T. Jones, Van Cleave McLain, Raymond Gray, Melvin Stone and Grover Mosely. Honorary pallbearers were Dwight Cameron, R. S. Carter, Marshall Burch, George Howell, Charles J. Wolfe and Eugene Jones. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery by the side of is life's companion. Arthur W. Cameron was born March 2, 1880, on the farm of his parents, Allen D. and Mary Hine Cameron. He spent his early years there helping with farm work and attending rural schools. He later attended the Morrisville College in southeast Missouri (now discontinued) for two years where he won a scholarship medal for a year. After this he spent two years on the farm with his mother as his father had died when Mr. Cameron was quite a young lad. He then went west for a year, working on the Pacific Coast as a bookkeeper for a lumber year. However, old home surroundings beckoned to him and in 1903 he returned to Henry County to take up farming again. In 1904 he married Miss Hattie Houston of his community. To this union two daughters were born, Miss Lucille, of Clinton, and Evelyn, now Mrs. Parks, of Salina, Kans. Mrs. Cameron died in August of 1943. Mr. Cameron took a great deal of interest in raising beef cattle. He also raised and fattened many hogs and took them to Lewis Station where they were loaded onto the MK&T Railroad cars to be shipped to the St. Louis market. After his wife's death Mr. Cameron remained on the farm two years longer, then due to failing health and scarcity of help, he and his daughter moved to Clinton in the fall of 1945. In his early years he united with Drake's Chapel Methodist Church where he remained a member until moving to Clinton. He was a great lover of the radio Ministry. In the spring of 1966 he married Mrs. Emma Knisely and they made their home at 702 East Ohio Street, Clinton. Mr. Cameron leaves his wife of the home; the two daughters, Miss Lucille and Mrs. Parks; a number of other relatives; and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil D. Cameron, and a sister, Mrs. W. W. (Edity) Gutridge. CAMERON, Cecil Dwight 1872 - 1951 The Clinton Eye Nov 22, 1951: C. D. Cameron Dies; Prominent Henry County Stockman and Farmer Moved To Clinton Three Years Ago; Fractured Hip Two Weeks Past - The worthy life of C. D. Cameron ended at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov 19, 1951 leaving his family and loved ones saddened by the separation but with only the happiest most comforting memories of this fine man whose long full life had been exemplary in every detail. Mr. Cameron had not been well the past two years, and the last day of October fell at his home on East Franklin Street, fracturing his hip. He was taken to the General hospital where he had been given every care, but his strength was so reduced and resistance to weakened that medical aid was of little avail. Cecil Dwight Cameron, son of Allen Delos and Mary Hine Cameron, was born May 28, 1872, seven miles northeast of Clinton. There he was reared with six brothers and sisters in the careful nurture of a devout Methodist home and with a love of the land and a skill with livestock that was destined to make him one of the leading agriculturists and Shorthorn breeders of Henry county. As a boy he attended the Lewis School and later went to Warrensburg where he studied at the old Normal. Early in life, too, he became a member of the Drakes Chapel congregation where his membership remained. He served his church in many capacities during the years being Sunday School superintendent, a steward and trustee, valued by the congregation, neighbors and friends for the fine and stalwart character he was, whose honor was above reproach and whose integrity was beyond question. His dealing with all men was fair and just and his word was authority and always kind. He was the type of man in whom the simple attribute of worth and true nobility of character flourished to full flower and he enjoyed the respect and love of all who knew him. Mr. Cameron lost his father as a boy of 12 and on his young shoulders fell the responsibility of managing the farm and looking after the family. He was never known to slight a hard task in fact, he embraced it, and proved himself to be a genius with livestock and the land. Fine horses were his interest, second only to the Shorthorn cattle he raised, and success crowned his effort. Dec 28, 1898 Miss Jessie Hazard became his wife and they established their home just across the road from her husband's birthplace. Four sons were born to their happy union. Hine, now of Maryville; Howard, Kansas City, John, Clay Center Kan.; and Dwight the only one who has his father's love for farming. He now resides near the old home. The sons survive with their mother. Also five grandchildren, who were Mr. Cameron's great comfort and pleasure. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at Drakes Chapel. Rev. H. B. Fly will officiate and Miss Betty Lewis will sing " Sunrise." Mrs. George Wolf will be at the piano. "Going Down the Valley" and "Will be Circle Be Unbroken" will be sung by Miss Lewis, Mrs. Harless Tillman, Marvin Burch and Kenneth Chapman. The body will be laid to rest in Drake's Chapel Cemetery, Consalus Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers will be George Chapman, Bill Rice, H. W. Burch, Clark Lewis, George Howell and Tom Kinyon. CAMERON, Clint David 1988 - 1992 Clint David Cameron, son of David and Janice Cameron, was born January 24, 1988 in Kansas City. He passed away March 23, 1992 at Children's Mercy Hospital due to complications from tonsillectomy surgery. Clint attended Share and Care for Special needs pre-school last summer. At the time of his death he was attending Clinton Public School. Survivors include his parents David and Janice of the home; one brother, Michael of the home; maternal grandparents, Pete and Helen Carneal, Blairstown; and paternal grandparents, Clyde and Wreatha Cameron, Clinton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, march 25, at Consalus Chapel with Rev. Mike Eighmy officiating. Music was Amazing Grace by Merrill Womach, soloist. Pallbearers were Jim Talley, Bruce Woirhaye, Darren Palmer, and John Palmer. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. The family suggest that any memorials go to Share and Care for Special Needs, Rt. 3, Clinton, or Ronald McDonald House, 2501 Cherry Street, Kansas City. CAMERON, Donald 1877 - 1957 The Clinton Eye - Funeral Services for Donald Cameron, 79, of 303 East Elm, who died April 6 at the General Hospital after a short illness were conducted at 2:00 p.m. April 8, 1957 at the Vansant Funeral Home by the Rev. Hugh Sperry. Mrs. Calvin Kent accompanied Herschel White as he sang "Will the Circle be Unbroken" and "Beyond the Sunset". Pallbearers were Estel Wilson, Dan Ragland, Ralph Hager, Ralph Burk, Lynn Evans and John Trolinger, with interment in Englewood Cemetery. Donald Cameron, the last of seven children of James M. and Elmira Cameron, was born September 20, 1877, at the family home east of Quarles. There he grew to manhood and on April 19, 1909, married Sarah E. Moore to which union six children were born. Two sons, Donald Kenneth and Raymond Lee, preceded him in death. As a young man, Mr. Cameron attended the Warrensburg (MO) State Normal, now known as Central Missouri State College, completing his elementary English course on June 18, 1898, with a high scholarship standing. Later, on September 20, 1899, he received his Masters of Accounts Degree form the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Illinois. He taught school for a short period then returned to the farm to assist his aging father. Continuing farming as a chosen career, Mr. Cameron and his bride, after their marriage, lived east of Quarles for a time, then later on their farm near Chalybeate Springs. In 1945 Mr. Cameron retired and he and his wife moved to Clinton. For the past six years they have resided at their present home. Mr. Cameron was a devoted husband and father and dearly loved his grandchildren. He was also a loyal faithful friend. Surviving are the wife of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Coskey and Mrs. Irene White of Grandview, Mo., two sons, James E., Bedford, Ind. and Clyde D. Cameron, Clinton. Nine grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. CAMERON, James Monroe 1835 - 1903 Death has again visited our vicinity and claimed for its victim James Monroe Cameron, a highly respected citizen, a devoted companion and a kind and loving father. All that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done to prolong life, but god's will, not ours, be done. Oh, it is sad to stand by the bedside of one whose kind hands have often ministered to our personal comforts and necessities, whose tender voice has given us words of love and counsel, which have cheered and blessed us as we traveled the rough pathway of life. We must say farewell for the soul of this dear one is about to depart the flame of life which burned so brilliant in the past and manifested itself in a thousand loving deeds is reduced to a spark and apparently is about to expire to go out into the beyond. No more shall our hearts beat with pleasure at the sound of that dear voice, no more we feel the touch of those dear hands in kind assistance of loving caress. The subject of this sketch was a sufferer for years with asthma, finally terminating into that fatal disease, consumption. Although he suffered a great deal during his sickness he was not heard to complain. He was a member of the M. E. Church, a sincere Christian his last words on the subject of dying were I have no fears for the future, it is all right. Death brings sadness and gloom over our home but the gloom is brightened and sadness removed to a great degree when we realize that there is hope in the promises of god. But still the days are dark and lonely for those who are left behind. He came to Iowa in 1856 from Iowa to Mo. In the year of 1858 returning to Iowa in 1861 where he was married to Miss Elmira Cameron. He returned to Mo. With his wife and two children in 1866, moving to his later residence in 1870. To this union were born 5 boys and 2 girls, all living but one boy, who died . Clyde living in Pueblo, Colo., Willis, near Lewis station, Allen, when last heard from was near British Columbia, Mrs. W. T. Runner, of Quarles, and Florence and Donald at home with their mother. He also leaves two sisters and one brother out of a family of 9 children to mourn this loss. At 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, the funeral services were conducted at the family residence by rev. Neff, of the M. E. Church of Clinton, after which he was laid to rest in the Brown Cemetery, near his home. Precious is his memory. - Nov 14, 1903: Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Monday, November 16. for James Monroe Cameron, a highly respected citizen, who died Nov. 14, 1903, age 68. He was born near Peterborough, New York, August 9, 1835. came to Iowa in 1856 from Iowa to Mo. in 1858 returned to Iowa in 1861, where he married Miss Elmira Cameron. Returned to Mo. with his wife and two children in 1866, moving to his late residence in 1870. They had 7 children, five boys and two girls, all living but one boy who died in infancy. Clyde, living in Pueblo, Colorado; Willis, near Lewis Station; Allen, when last heard from was near British Columbia; Mrs. W. T. Runner of Quarles, and Florence and Donald at home with their mother. Also leaves two sisters and one brother, out of a family of nine children to mourn his loss. CAMERON, Jessie HAZARD 1880 - 1972 Oct 30, 1972, Clinton MO: Mrs. Jess Hazard Cameron: Mrs. Jessie Hazard Cameron was born December 28, 1880 in Campbellsville, KY to William M. and Sarah Catherine Sacra Hazard. She came to Missouri as a young girl with her parents who settled in Henry County near Appleton City. On December 28, she was married to Cecil D. Cameron. They made their home on a farm seven miles northeast of Clinton until 1848 when they moved to Clinton. Four sons were born to this union. Hine C. Cameron of Maryville, MO; Howard P. Cameron of Kansas City, MO; John W. Cameron, who preceded her in death; and Dwight Cameron of Clinton. Mrs. Cameron was a member of Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church where she was active in various church actives. She was also active in other women's organizations. Mrs. Cameron departed this life on October 18, 1972 at 91 years of age. In addition to the three sons, she is survived by a brother, Robert Hazard of Vernon, Texas; a sister, Mrs. J. H. (Irene) Hule of Vernon, Texas; four granddaughters, nine great-grandsons, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 21, 1972 at Drakes Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Geyser officiating. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. The pallbearers were B. V. Rice, Don Rice, Ralph Nattinger, Carmel Pilant, Clark Lewis and Marvin Burch. Consalus Funeral Home handled arrangements. CAMERON, Nell IRWIN 1903 - 1996 Nell Irwin Cameron, 93, south Kansas City, died Friday, December 6, 1996, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 40th at Main, Kansas City, with visitation preceding the service at 10 a.m. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, with Mike Kiely officiating. The family suggests memorials to St. Paul's Church or the American Lung Association. Mrs. Cameron was born in Warrensburg. She graduated from Warrensburg High School and Huff Business College of Kansas City. She was the personal secretary to Herbert W. Woolf, president of Woolf Brothers, from 1923 to 1928. Mrs. Cameron was a longtime member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and treasurer of the Friday Guild. She was a member of the St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary and the Nearly New Shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard P. Cameron, an attorney and vice president and trust officer of Commerce Bank, Kansas City. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Hass and son-in-law, Frank Hass, Overland Park, Kansas; a grandson, David Hass, and a great-grandson, Mark Hass, Santa Monica, Ca. She is also survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dwight and Ethel Cameron, Clinton, and two other sisters-in-law, Gerry Cameron, Topeka, Ks., and May Irwin, Rockaway Beach, Or. Arrangements were under the direction of D. W. Newcomer's Sons Stine & McClure Chapel. CAMERON, Otis Wesley 1927 - 1996 Otis Wesley Cameron, 68, a resident of Graysville, died Sunday morning, March 31, 1996, at his home. He was born July 6, 1927, at Osceola, the son of Sherman and Cora Schaffer Cameron. He was united in marriage to Pat Cameron and six children were born to this union, Becky Powell of Osceola, Rita Jo Cameron, Clinton, Lou Ann Cameron, Kansas City, Robert Otis Cameron, Kansas City, Cindy Cameron, Kansas City, and Charles Cameron, Osceola. He was later united in marriage to Sharon Marie Hookham of Greely, Colorado, on July 19, 1970, and to this union two children were born, Kenneth Lee Cameron, Livonia, and Brenda Marie Cameron of Clinton. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; one brother, Sherman Cameron of Farmington, and one sister, Pearl Shipley of Elm Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles Cameron. He was raised in Osceola and later lived in Kansas City, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. He had worked construction, farming and other various jobs. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and other outdoor activities. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Osceola Cemetery. Burial will follow the service. Rev. Danny Fergerson of the First Assembly of God Church in Osceola will officiate. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. CAMERON, Sarah Elizabeth MOORE 1889 - 1971 Funeral services for Sarah E. Cameron, 82, were held August 13, 1971 at Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Norfleet officiating, with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Cameron passed away August 11, 1971 at the Johnson County Hospital in Warrensburg Medical and Nursing Center since March 15 after re-breaking her hip and having major surgery. Mrs. Cameron was the wife of the late Donald Cameron who preceded her in death in 1957. They were married in 1909. Mrs. Cameron's parents were the late Douglas P. Moore and Leona Ford Moore. She was born on March 31, 1889 near Shawnee Mound. Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents, were two sons, Donald Kenneth and Raymond Lee, two sisters and a brother. Surviving are two sons, James E. of Avaco, Indiana and Clyde D. of Clinton; two daughters, Mrs. Irene White of Grandview, Mo. and Mrs. Thelma Coskey of Wheatridge, Colo., a brother Noah Moore and a sister Martha McGuire both of New Mexico; ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Casketbearers were James Martin, Lynn Evans, Howard Ragland, Terry White, Irvin Warnken and Don Ragar. Mrs. Cameron will be greatly missed by many relatives, friends and neighbors. CAMERON, Willis Pratt 1864 - 1936 Willis Pratt Cameron, son of Elmira J. and James M. Cameron, was born August 21, 1864, near Farmington, Iowa, and died August 26, 1936, at his home, near Deepwater. August 21, the 72nd anniversary of his birth, he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he never rallied. At the age of two, his parents brought him to Henry County, Missouri, the journey being made in a covered wagon and requiring two weeks. The remainder of his life was spent in this county, with the exception of six years in New York and two years in Kansas. While in New York he attended school at Asanovia Seminary and upon returning to Missouri taught in the rural schools for six years. He was a great reader and until the last three years had taken much interest in the affairs of the day. He was greatly devoted to his home and stayed near it at all times. March 6, 1889, he was united in marriage with Mary E. Kimes, near Clinton. She and their only daughter, now Mrs. W. H. Rusk, survive. Also surviving are one brother, Donald Cameron, near Calhoun. He made a confession of his faith in Christ when a young man but never united with a church. He was a regular church attendant for many years, the Methodist denomination being his choice. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Deepwater by Rev. J. E. Alexander of the M. E. Church, south of Clinton. Interment was in Englewood and Wm. Studybaker, Chas. Martin, Ervin Grunig, Loyd Sanders, Earl and John Dunning served as pallbearers. The Wilkinson funeral service was in charge. ==================================================================== 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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