EVANS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== EVANS, James William Dr. 1908 - 1997 James W. Evans, 89, Windsor, died early Monday morning, December 15 1997, at the Westwood Nursing Home, Clinton. - Dr. James William Evans, 89, Rt. 2, Windsor, died early Monday morning, December 15, 1997. Dr. Evans was born on September 21, 1908, near Chilhowee, the son of George Walter Evans and Lucy Elizabeth (Webb) Evans. On August 31, 1930, in Windsor, he married Helen Hughes. Dr. Evans received a B. S. degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and his doctorate in agricultural biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. He was also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He was originally employed as a research chemist at Union Starch and Refining Company in Granite City, Illinois. He later served as a research section leader at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where his team developed the original formula for Cherrios cereal. He was then employed by American Maize Products Company in Chicago, Illinois, and later New York City, where he held positions of director of Research, vice president of Research and Corporate Development and president and chief executive officer. Dr. Evans held a number of patents in industrial applications for corn syrup and corn starches. He was recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on corn products. In addition to his wife, Dr. Evans is survived by a son, James W. Evans, Jr., Germantown, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Theresa Marie Shelton, Cordova, Tennessee, and a brother, R. Paul Evans, Warrensburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Levi W. Evans and George W. Evans, Jr. Funeral services will be Friday, December 19, 11 a.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Rev. Dr. Judith G. May officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery. EVANS, Lynn Swalley 1899 - 1986 Lynn Swalley Evans, 86, southwest Kansas City, died Saturday at a nursing home at 12110 Holmes Road. He was born in Calhoun, MO., and lived near Clinton, Mo., 62 years before moving to Kansas City. Mr. Evans was a farmer and raised Hereford cattle. He was a deacon emeritus of the First Christian Church, Clinton. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge AF&AM. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Augusta Evans, and a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Houston, both of Kansas City; and a grandson. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Calhoun Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Mount Moriah Chapel - Lynn S. Evans was born Dec 10, 1899, east of Calhoun. His parents were Marion Benjamin and Mayme Minish Evans, pioneers of the Calhoun area. On May 11, 1924, he married Mary Augusta Ragland, who survives. They lived together for 60 years on their farm in the Deer Creek neighborhood east of Clinton. A son, Howard Lewis, died in infancy and his daughter, Marilyn Houston survives. He died March 22, 1986. Graveside services were held Monday, March 24, in the Calhoun Cemetery. EVANS, Mary Augusta RAGLAND 1901 - 1996 Mrs. Mary Augusta (Gussie) Evans, 94, died at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, Tuesday, July 16, 1996. She was a resident of the Deer Creek neighborhood, east of Clinton, for 60 years. She was the widow of the late Lynn Evans. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, at the Calhoun Cemetery. - Mary Augusta Evans: Her life had as many facets as a diamond has - her life was glistening as a precious stone. First, Gussie was a daughter. She as born October 4, 1901, near Calhoun. Her parents were Daniel B. and Laura Frances Duncan Ragland, a pioneer family of Henry County. Gussie was a sister. She was the younger sister of Dan and Nellie May. They both preceded her in death. Gussie was a wife. On May 11 1924, she married Lynn Swalley Evans in the parsonage of the Clinton Christian Church. They lived together 60 years on their farm in the Deer Creek neighborhood east of Clinton. They worked together as a team sharing a true, deep faith in God as they tilled the soil and raised their livestock. Lynn passed away March 22, 1986. Gussie was a mother. Howard Lewis, a son, died in infancy, and her daughter Marilyn survives her. During Gussie's long and difficult illness, Marilyn cared for her in every way and made her as comfortable as she could possibly be. Theirs was a close, loving mother-daughter relationship. Gussie was a mother-in-law. She loved her son-in-law, Richard, as her own. They shared many happy times together and Richard helped with her care during her illness. Gussie was a grandmother. Her only grandchild, Lynn Houston, was the pride, joy and love of her life. She loved his wife, Maria, and was able to realize that Maria was very special. Gussie was a great-grandmother. She was able to enjoy little Sarah Houston as an infant. Sarah visited her often and has always loved "Gramma Gussie" lots. Precious little Travis came after Gussie was unable to communicate very much, but one could feel the love she had for him, too. Gussie was a Christian. She became a member of Hickory Grove Church early in life an later was baptized into the First Christian Church in Clinton. Gussie enjoyed working with the Christian Women's Fellowship and was a longtime member of the 50-50 Sunday school class. Gussie loved our Lord and lived her life as a Christian - her strong faith never faltered and her devotion to God was never failing. Gussie was a homemaker. She was known for her wonderful "made from scratch" angel food cakes. And she always was asked to bring the potato salad for a potluck or picnic. Gussie loved antique furniture, china and crystal - especially family heirlooms. She raised many great vegetable gardens and grew many pretty flowers. She loved her home, her family and her friends and neighbors. Gussie was a good neighbor and friend to all. She was always ready to help in any way she could. This chapter of Gussie's life ended in the early afternoon of July 16, 1996, at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City. She had been a patient there since March 21, 1986. Gussie was a favorite of the staff at Timberlake from the administration to the housekeeping department. The nurses who cared for her were gentle and kind - her comfort and longevity attest to the excellent care she received. Gussie's survivors also include nephews, Charles, William, Horace and Howard Ragland and their wives and a niece, Mrs. Mary Virginia Bowser. Graveside services were held July 22 at the Calhoun Cemetery. Rev. Jonathan Graham, Red Bridge Christian Church, Kansas City, officiated. Pallbearers were Roy Akers, Marion Pilant, David McCarthy, Rodney Heinsohn and Bob Bradbury. EVANS, William H. 1840 - 1925 Death of Mr. W. H. Evans - William H. Evans, son of William and Margretta Evans, was born October 15, 1840, near Janesville, Ohio, and died at his home 333 East Park street, Sunday, August 2, 1925, at 12:30 p.m., age 84 years, nine months and 18 days. He was married to Rachel Ann Lewie, October 11, 1871. In November of the same year, he and his bride came to kansas and settled on his farm four and one half miles east of Olathe and this was the family home until he moved to the present home in Frebruary, 1918. To this union was born nine children three sons and six daughters, one son and three daughters having passed to their reward. Remaining to mourn his loss are Miss Dollie, of the home; George, Lyle and Elizabeth all of Olathe, and Mrs. Cynthia Moore of Gallup, New Mexico. His wife departed this life July 5, 1902. As a young man he volunteered to serve in the Civil War, first serving in the Ohio State National Guard, and after being honorably discharged, he enlisted in Company G, 160 Ohio Volunteer Infantry, (O.V.I.) serving to the end of the war. He was in the army of the Potomac under Gen. Phil Sheridan. Mr. Evans was quiet, of a reticent disposition, thinking always of his home and the best interest of his community. Honesty and integrity was his motto and this was the example he set before his family. Through his affliction as an invalid for the past four years, he bore his suffering without a murmur - patiently waiting for the end. He was a member of the First Baptist church and watched its growth with great interest. Besides his children to mourn his loss, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Eunice Davies of Janesville, Ohio 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. 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. ====================================================================