JEFFERSON OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== JEFFERSON, Isaac Richard 1863 - 1941 The Urich Herald, Vol. 48 No. 40., January 16, 1941, pg1: Isaac Richard Jefferson passed in the realm beyond this earthly life about 6 o'clock last Friday evening. A little over a year ago he became ill from a weakened heart condition and since then his health had gradually declined. He was not very well a short while before Christmas, but had improved, and was thought to be as well as usual the day of his passing. About 3:30 in the afternoon his daughter, Miss Edith, and the granddaughter, Margaret, left the home to go to the T. U. Jefferson home near Lucas. Mrs. Jefferson accompanied them back to Urich about 6 o'clock. They found Mr. Jefferson sitting in a chair with his feet on another chair, and it was evident he had breathed his last just a few minutes before. There were no signs of a struggle and it is believed his passing was as peaceful as if going to sleep. Mr. Jefferson was born on a farm five miles north of Urich. The date of his birth was Jan. 31, 1863, therefore his life span lacked only twenty-one days of being seventy-eight years. He was a son of Thomas and Louisa (Dunaway) Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson was only two years old when his father died, but his mother lived to be past 93 years of age, passing from this life in 1928. Practically the entire life of Mr. Jefferson was spent in Henry and Johnson counties. He, with his family moved to Lucas neighborhood in 1916, living in that vicinity around twenty-five years. They came to Urich in the fall of 1927, living in the Harness property for three years and then purchased the present home place. October 27, 1889, Mr. Jefferson and Minnie May Harris were united in marriage. Mrs. Jefferson preceded him in death on August 8, 1936. Three children survive - T. U. Jefferson, of Lucas vicinity; Misses Edith and Daisy, of the home; also two grandchildren, Bradley and Margaret, children of Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Jefferson, who were very dear to their devoted grandfather. One brother also survives, William Jefferson, who lives near Creighton. In 1910 Mr. Jefferson professed his faith in Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Methodist church at Magnolia, in Johnson County. He later transferred his membership to the Lucas Methodist church. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Ira H. McClymonds, of Knobnoster, a former pastor, assisted by Dr. Prentiss H. Case, the present pastor. A quartet composed of M. R. McDonald, Robert Barth, Ross Perry and Clarence Barth, sang "In the Garden," "Beautiful Garden of Prayer," and "Good Night and Good Morning." Mrs. D. A. Miller accompanied at the piano. Interment was in Urich cemetery with the Brown Funeral Service in charge. The pallbearers were: Geo. McCoy, O. N. Windmiller, Gus Vogt, J. E. Crump, D. J. Blanchard and R. E. McDonald. JEFFERSON, Louisa DUNAWAY 1834 - 1928 Urich Herald, July 19 1928 - Louisa Dunaway, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Dunaway, was born in Jackson county, Missouri August 1, 1834 and died at the home of her son, William Jefferson, in Bogard township, July 9, 1928, age 93 years, 11 months and 8 days. She was married April 8, 1862 to Thomas Jefferson who died September 25, 1865. To them were born two sons, Isaac Richard and William, both of whom survive. Besides the two sons she is survived by three granddaughters, one grandson and four great-grandsons. She came to Henry county in 1844 and with the exception of two years has made her home in this county. In 1902 she joined the Bear Creek Baptist church where her membership remained until her death. Funeral services, conducted by O. L. Rice, pastor of the Urich Baptist Church, were held at the home of her son, Tuesday of last week and burial made at the Hendrick cemetery. JEFFERSON, Mary Jennings BRADLEY 1896 - 1968 The Creighton Banner, July 4 1968 - Mrs. Mary Jennings Bradley Jefferson, was born October 27, 1896, near Urich, Missouri, the daughter of James C. and Lillian Bradley, and passed away June 28, 1968, at the Baptist Memorial hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She had been in ill health for some months prior to her death. She was educated at the Lucas elementary school, Urich high school and Warrensburg Normal school, and taught in school systems in Urich and vicinity for a total of about twenty years. On October 20, 1920, she was married to Thomas U. Jefferson of near Urich, who preceded her in death on September 22, 1960. Two children were born to this union: Thomas Bradley and Mary Margaret. Mrs. Jefferson was active in the Lucas Methodist church and in the Evangel Presbyterian church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Stella Self of Dallas, Texas; the daughter, Mrs. Robert Vinyard of Kansas City, Mo.; the son Thomas Bradley Jefferson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; five grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Her family and all who knew her are grateful for all she has added to our lives. We cannot hope to express this adequately with words; rather we can express it best in our day-to-day dealings with others. The funeral service was conducted Monday morning, July 1, at the Evangel Presbyterian church in Urich, Mo., with the Rev. J. W. Bullard officiating. Song, Oh God, Our Help In Ages Past was rendered with the congregation singing. Mrs. James Jolly was the pianist. The casket bearers were: Arlie Doll, W. L. McDonald, Jackie Helm, R. E. Graham, Buford Vogt and Delbert Gretzinger. Burial was made in the Urich cemetery, under the direction of Snow's Funeral Home of Urich. JEFFERSON, Minnie May HARRIS 1872 - 1936 Mrs. I. R. Jefferson Enters Into Eternity, Succumbed to Attack of Gallstones Last Saturday Afternoon - Mrs. I. R. Jefferson passed from this life into the Beyond at 2 p.m. last Saturday, August 8th. Death followed an attack of gallstones last Thursday - just two days before the final summons. Eleven years ago she suffered a similar attack and was ill for a year. She had not been in very good health the past several months. Her suffering the last two days was intense and she lapsed into unconsciousness about 6 p.m. last Thursday, from which she never revived. Loved ones did everything they could to relieve her of the pain and stay the hand of death, but God willed that she lay her earthly burdens down. Mrs. Jefferson's maiden name was Minnie May Harris. She was the daughter of Simp and Permelia Harris and was born May 14, 1872, near Creighton. She lived her entire life in Urich vicinity, except fourteen years, during which time her home was in Johnson county, near Holden. She and her family moved to Urich nine years ago. October 24, 1889, she was united in marriage with I. R. Jefferson, in Clinton. To them were born three children - T.U. Jefferson, living near the parental home, and Misses Edith and Daisy of the home. Besides her devoted companion and the three children, Mrs. Jefferson is survived by the following: Mrs. T. U. Jefferson, her daughter-in-law, whom she loved as an own daughter; the two grandchildren, Bradley and Margaret Jefferson, for whom she held the deepest of affection; one brother, Geo. S. Harris, Santa Cruz, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Goodman, southwest of Urich, and Mrs. Alice Tharp, Santa Cruz, Calif.; also her aged step- mother, Mrs. Simp Harris, and a number of nephews and nieces. One half-sister passed away at the age of two years. Mrs. Jefferson was only seven years of age when her mother passed away, but her father preceded her in death just five months ago, March 8, 1936. In early girlhood she was converted and united with the United Brethren Church, at Brushy. When living in Johnson county she placed her membership in the Magnolia M. E. Church, and in later years transferred her membership to the Lucas M. E. Church, South, where it remained to the time of her death. Mrs. Jefferson was of a very cheerful nature-always having a smile and happy greeting for all with whom she came in contact. She was a loyal and helpful friend and neighbor, happiest when doing the things that would bring happiness to her family and those about her. Dear one, she has gone to that beautiful land,Where her trials and sufferings are o'er; How sweet it will be to clasp her dear hand, When we meet on that beautiful shore. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Monday, and as was her request, conducted by Rev. J. R. Scott, of Adrian, former pastor at Lucas, assisted by Rev. H. C. Green. The Lucas male quartet, composed of Robert and D. S. Barth, Merritt McDonald and Claude Jenkins, sang In the Garden, Shadows and Good Night and Good Morning. Mrs. Edward Dunn accompanied at the piano. Burial was made in Urich Cemetery. Flower bearers were: Mesdames, Robert Barth, Roy Goodman, Raymond Nuckles, J. E. Crump, James Saunsaucie and W. D. Ray. The pallbearers, all nephews, were: Robert Barth, Roy Goodman, Georgia Goodman, Delmar Hayden, Don Hayden and Melville Creighton. JEFFERSON, Richard "Dick" 1816 - 1894 Died - On Tuesday Oct. 8th, 1894, at his home about 3 miles southwest of Blairstown, Uncle Dick Jefferson, at the advanced age of about 80 years. His funeral conducted by Rev. Willey, and his remains were laid to rest in the Hendrix (sic: Hendricks) Cemetery. We sympathize deeply with the mourning ones, but since Jesus entered the gloomy vale of death and came forth to conquer and ascended to the glorious home above, death is demonstrated to be the portal of infinite joy, and means by which we go to make up the great throng of white- winged angels before the throne of God on high. Thus ye are gathered home one by one. JEFFERSON, Thomas Ulmont 1890 - 1960 Tom Jefferson Succumbs in Appleton City Clinic - Tom Jefferson, 69, Urich, a retired barber and farmer, who would have been 70 years old in December, died Thursday morning, Sept. 22, at the Appleton City Clinic after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Lucas Methodist Church, the Rev. William Sampson, Marshall, Mo., officiating and assisted by the Rev. Charles McGrew, pastor. Mrs. Wilbur Barth accompanied vocalists, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barth. Honorary pallbearers were W. F. Cheek, Woody Hampton, J. C. Crump, Tom Swackhammer, Merritt McDonald, Freeman Baker, Cleveland Sims, Gilbert Pullen, Harley Henny and Dr. D. A. Miller. Active pallbearers were W. L. McDonald, Lee Lacey, Frank Erwin, Elton Doll, Oren Henny and Buford Vogt. Burial was in Urich cemetery under the direction of Brown and Graham Funeral Home. Thomas Ulmont Jefferson was born northwest of Urich on Dec. 21, 1890, the son of Isaac Richard and Minnie Jefferson. On Oct. 20, 1920, he married Mary Bradley of Lucas, with the Rev. William Sampson, then pastor of the Lucas Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Jefferson farmed at Lucas until 1926; then followed the barbering profession in Urich until 1940 when the family moved back to the farm place at Lucas. In 1957 they moved to their present home in Urich. During this time he also barbered at Garden City, Mo., with brief periods in Urich and the surrounding communities. He joined the Magnolia Methodist Church in 1909. In 1916 he moved his membership to the Lucas Methodist Church, serving for several years as superintendent of Sunday School and on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Urich Presbyterian Church for several years while the family lived in Urich and served on the Session during part of that period. Church membership was moved back to Lucas shortly after returning to the farm in 1940. Besides his wife of the home he leaves a son, Thomas Bradley, Fayetteville, Ark.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Vinyard, Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, the Misses Edith and Daisy Jefferson, Urich; five grandchildren; a number of other relatives and many friends. The family particularly remembers his love of people, especially children and his remarkable courage and lack of concern for himself, especially during the past several years. JEFFERSON, William 1865 - 1954 Wm. Jefferson Services Held Thursday, March 11, at Urich - Funeral services were held for William Jefferson at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at the Urich Christian church. He passed away March 9, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Georgia Hayden, near Blairstown. A native of Buchanan county, Mr. Jefferson had spend most of his life in Henry and Johnson counties. His wife, the former Miss Lucy Gooch, preceded him in death several years ago. He was buried by her side in the Urich cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson had one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Jefferson Hayden, Blairstown. Mr. Jefferson is also survived by three grandsons. ==================================================================== 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. 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