CARTER OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== CARTER, Charles A. 1870 - 1928 Charles A. Carter was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 6, 1870, and came to Windsor, Mo., in 1891. He was married to Alice Callahan Dec. 4, 1895. To this union six children were born, J. G. Carter of ElDorado, Kas.; George C. Carter of ElDorado, Kas.; Mrs. Arthur Durbin of Windsor, Mo., Edwin C. Carter of Artesia, N.M.; Mrs. Forrest Richardson of Windsor, Mo., and Rita Carter of the home address. He is survived by the wife and six children, four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Coade of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Thos. Carter of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Harry Carter of Hartford, Conn., and a large circle of friends. He united with Christian Church of Windsor in 1911. As a salesman he was one of the longest in service in Windsor. In 1914 he entered the employ of the T. G. Carter & Son Furniture and Undertaking Department and remained with them until his death. He passed away friday, March 16, 1928, at 7:18 p.m. at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 10 days, after being confined to his bed only one week. The funeral service was conducted by Horace W. Hughes at the Windsor Christian Church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The church was filled by the relatives and sympathizing friends. Among the many floral tributes to Mr. Carter was one from the colored citizens of Windsor together with resolutions that were read at the funeral service. The body was laid to rest in Laurel Oak Cemetery. CARTER, Clara Belle RAGLAND 1903 - 1993 Mrs. Belle Ragland Carter, 90, Coronado, California, died Saturday, November 13, 1993 at Villa Coronado there. She was born in Henry County, daughter of Frank and Ella Middlecoff Ragland and had lived in California since 1927. She was a real estate broker and managed properties. She is survived by three brothers, John Ragland of Cole Camp, Calvin Ragland of Independence and Ernest Ragland of Twin Falls, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Beulah Ragland of Lee's Summit; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Vansant-Mills chapel, with burial in the Teays Chapel Cemetery near Montrose. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. CARTER, Ethel Birdie COWAN 1896 - 1994 Ethel Birdie Cowan Carter was born June 9, 1896, the daughter of Levi and Josie Middaugh Cowan in Henry County, and departed this life on August 9, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 98 years and two months. Ethel's entire life was spent in and around Clinton and her very early years were spent in the Hickory Grove Community where she attended church and elementary school. On December 23, 1915, she was married to Philip Carter of Clinton and to this union five children were born: Mary Briggs of Clinton, Greta Batschelett of Clinton, Alice Hilte of Montrose, June Cowden of North Kansas City, and Phil of Platte City. Ethel was a homemaker and a wonderful mother with a heart of gold for her family and grandchildren, who always came first. She was always ready with helpful hands to help her friends and neighbors. With the help of her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Henry, she was able to maintain her home to the end. She was shut in for many years but enjoyed the simple things such as her hummingbird feeder and her flowers and a snowfall was really a delight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip; an infant grandson, Larry Coffman; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by her five children; two sisters, Isa Bryant of Clinton and Alma Corder of Minneapolis, Min.; as well as six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, August 12, 1994, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Whitacre officiating. Under His Wings and Precious Memories were sung by David L. Mills and Peggy Arthur with Mrs. Arthur playing the organ. Pallbearers were Allen Gene Carter, John P. Hilte, James C. Hilte, Mark Cowden, Monty Hilte, and Darrel Cowan. Burial was in the Fields Creek Cemetery in Clinton under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. CARTER, Lovetra Irene ETHRIDGE n/a - 1999 Kansas City Star Oct 13 1999 - Lovetra Irene Carter, 70, Warsaw, MO (formerly of Kansas City), died October 11, 1999. Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 15, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor, MO; burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 14, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton, MO, where visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Memorials to Father Flanagin's Boys Town. Survivors include her husband, Ellis Carter, of the home; her mother, Dona Ethridge, Kansas City; sons, Wayne Carter, Lloyd Carter and Pat Carter, all of Independence, MO, Jimmie Carter, Kansas City, Gene Carter, Buffalo, MO, Bobby Carter, Greenwood, MO, and Paul Carter, Grain Valley, MO; daughter, Lucretia Meyers, Parkville, MO; brother, Gene Ethridge, Phoenix, AZ; sister, Lloydine Carter, Kansas City; 22 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. CARTER, Monroe 1920 - 1966 Funeral services for Monroe Carter, 47, of the Mt Carmel neighborhood, west of Clinton, who died unexpectedly Feb 16, 1966, at his home, were held at 2 p.m. Feb 20, at the Vansant Funeral Home. The Rev J. E. Cooper officiated. The Rev Robert Vance was vocal soloist and Mrs. Walter R. Batschelett, organist. Casket bearers were Calvin Price, Robert Angle, Emery Stewart, A. J. Cutbirth, Lester Kidwiler and Robert Peckenpaugh. Honorary bearers were Ray Labadie, Gerald Salmon, Roger Bowsher, Dehn Batschelett, Virgil Kiefer, Howard Woody, Audie Childers and George O. Angle. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Monroe Carter, only child of Ora and Mable Miller Carter, was born Feb 6, 1920, in the Mt Carmel community, west of Clinton, where he spent his life, with the exception of the time he was in military service and a brief period in Sedalia. He attended school at Marvin and Mt Carmel. On Oct 10, 1942, he married Miss Ruth Cox, and one daughter Donna, now Mrs. Calvin Childers, blessed their union. At the time of his marriage Mr. Carter was in military service, serving 41 months, with two years spent in Italy and Africa. He attained the rank of staff sergeant and received several aards including the Bronze Star for bravery. In 1949 the family moved to Sedalia where Mr. Carter was manager of the Massey-Harris store four years. Since farming was so strong in his blood, he bought their farm home and three years ago the family realized their dream and built a new home. All working together, all were proud of Dad's finishing ability on cabinets and woodwork. He also enjoyed the pleasure of assisting his daughter and husband in remodeling their home. His love of sharing with his family was always of utmost importance to him. He and his daughter joined the LaDue Methodist Church together. His wife shared his love and interest in the Hereford cattle they raised on their farm and he knew each one by name. As a leader in his community, he was a leader in 4-H, a member of the Davis R-12 school board serving as president during the construction. He also served as church treasurer, and board member of the Lord's Acre Program. He was a member of the Urich American Legion Post. He loved to hunt and fish and was always ready to share his bounty. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, of the home, where he spent many joyous hours; the daughter, Donna, his pride and joy, and son-in-law, Calvin Childers, who was as a son to him; an aunt, Mrs. Virgie Middaugh, and uncle, Henry Carter; other relatives and a host of friends. ==================================================================== 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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