RAGLAND OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== RAGLAND, Alice V. 1855 - 1886 Clinton MO, 1886 - Mrs. Thomas A. Ragland, after a short illness, died at her home in Clinton, February 27, 1886, aged 31. Leaves a husband and two small children to mourn her untimely death. RAGLAND, Anna Estelle LOMERY BUTLER 1909 - 1982 Anna Estelle Ragland, daughter of Joe and Lucy Magdelene Benezette Lomery, was born May 11, 1909 in Chilhowee, MO. and died May 22, 1982 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 73 years and 11 days. Anna attended school in the Garland community. She later married Owen Butler and they made their home in Kansas City where she worked as a seamstress for the Craddock Uniform Company. Mr. Butler died in 1960. She move to Clinton in 1963 where she worked at the Old General Hospital and later at the coffee shop at Golden Valley Hospital, retiring in 1977. On Sept. 5, 1969 she married Dan Ragland and they made their home in Clinton. Mrs. Ragland was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Clinton Chapter No. 73, Order of the Eastern Star where she was a past matron. She was a member of the Past Worthy Matron's Club. She is survived by her husband, Dan, of the home; four step-sons, Bill Ragland of Clinton, Charles Ragland of Chilhowee, Howard Ragland of Raytown and Horace Ragland of Yakima, Wash.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Virginia Bowser of North Kansas City; one brother, Virgil Johnson of of Raytown; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, may 25 at the Northeast Baptist Church, with the Rev. Audrey Burk officiating. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Mrs. Virginia Graham played "How Great Thou Art", "Going Home" and "The Lord's Prayer" on the organ. Pallbearers were Gene McQuitty, Harold McQuitty, David McQuitty, Charles Ragland, Howard Ragland and Joe Bowser. RAGLAND, Betty J. BROWN 1929 - 1980 Mrs. Betty J. Ragland, 51, Raytown, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Elijah, MO, and lived in Kansas City since 1946. Many of her in-laws live in the Henry County area. Mrs. Ragland was a member of the First Baptist Church of Raytown and the Blue Ridge PTA. She is survived by her husband, Howard, of the home; three sons, Kenneth of Sedalia, Robert of Independence and Howard Scott of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Kimberly Sue Ward of Grandview; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Lee Tuttle of Mulberry, KS, and Mrs. Bobby Jo Wallace of Houston, TX; also, two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hinton Chapel, Raytown, with graveside services and burial at 1 p.m. Monday at Clinton Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a memorial fund at the First Baptist Church, Raytown. RAGLAND, Beulah Mary MILLER 1903 - 1998 Beulah M. Ragland, 95, Lee's Summit, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, November 11, 1998, at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee's Summit. - Beulah Mary (Miller) Ragland was born January 9, 1903, near Quincy, in Hickory County, to Daniel Wesley Miller and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Miller. As a child growing up with her brothers and sisters, she attended the Old Miller School. Later with her family, they moved to a farm near Ohio Post Office. Beulah married Howard (Mike) Ragland on December 5, 1926. They made their home on a farm in the Ohio Post Office community. In 1967 Beulah and Howard moved to Clinton. Beulah was preceded in death by her husband, Howard. Beulah is survived by nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, November 18, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jan Reimers officiating. The music was "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art" sung by David L. Mills and Peggy Arthur. Mrs. Arthur played the organ. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. RAGLAND, Calvin Land 1911 - 1994 Calvin L. Ragland, 82, Independence, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Speaks Midtown Chapel, Kansas City; burial in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel. Mr. Ragland was born in Montrose and lived in Lee's Summit before moving to Independence in 1951. He co-owned the Shed-Ragland Construction Co. in Independence for seven years, retiring in 1960. He was a member of the East 39th Street congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include his wife, June Ragland of the home; two sons, Larry Ragland, Minneapolis, and Scott Ragland, Switzerland; two daughters, Sandra White, Raytown and Mary Ragland of the home; two brothers, John Ragland, Cole Camp and Ernest Ragland, Twin Falls, Idaho; eight grandchildren. RAGLAND, Daniel Beryl 1899 - 1987 Daniel Beryl Ragland was born August 31, 1899 near Calhoun, MO. He attended Merritt School and Clinton High School. As a teenager Dan became interested in working with steam engines. On May 25, 1923, he was united in marriage to Lena Tubbesing. To this union five children were born, four sons, Charles of Chilhowee, Bill of Clinton, Horace of Yakima, WA and Howard of Raytown and one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Virginia) Bowser of North Kansas City. Dan farmed and worked several jobs while raising his family. In the fall of 1950 he sold the farm and moved to Clinton. He became active in the community serving on the city council and became active in the Eastern Star and The Golden Valley Shrine Club which he served as treasurer for 14 years. He renewed his interest in steam engines and attended several shows and helped friends run them in demonstrations and parades. Lena preceded him in death in April of 1968. In September of 1969 he married Anna Butler who died in May of 1982. No longer able to care for himself he entered Chastain's Nursing Home for the remainder of his life. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Gussie Evans of Kansas City, several nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. One sister, Nellie Mae, preceded him in death. Dan was a kind, gentle man whose deep faith and convictions gained him the respect of all who knew him. His love of nature, toiling the soil, planting tiny seeds and nurturing them to full growth became one of his hobbies. Dan was always available to help his friends and family when in need. His five children, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews were a great joy to him. He didn't distinguish between those related by marriage and those by blood. They were all his family and he was the happiest when they were around. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, 1987 at the First Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Tribbely Nickerson and Rev. Dan Bryson officiated. Music was the Lord's Prayer sung by Don Eaton and How Great Thou Art by Helen Shrout on the organ. Casketbearers were Bill Ragland II, Darrel Ragland, Roy Ragland, Bob Ragland, Terry Mitchell, Bob Ward, Ron Bowser, Rick Bowser, Kenneth Ragland, Scott Ragland, Steve Riepe, and Stu Stiller. Masonic services were held under the Auspices of Clinton Lodge No 548 A.F. & A.M., Fred Jenkins, Past Master. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens under the direction of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. RAGLAND, Daniel Burger 1855 - 1942 D. B. Ragland died at his home north of Chalybeate Springs, June 3 1942, at 11:15 a.m. He came to his grave in full age, like a shock of corn cometh in its season. His days were greatly multiplied and the years of his life were increased far beyond most of his generation. All had gone before him to their rest and he stood alone, the last of his generation, "as the shaking of an olive tree and the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done." His parents, Nathaniel and Frances Ragland, came to Missouri from Kentucky in 1833, purchasing their first home of 80 acres in Howard County, Missouri, through the General Land Office of the U. S., in 1835, during the administration of Andrew Jackson. In 1839 they moved to Monroe County where they purchased a home, during the administration of Martin Van Buren. This was the home of this pioneer couple for 15 years. In 1854 the family moved to Clinton, Mo., which became their permanent home. Daniel Burger Ragland was born July 25, 1855, in Clinton. The home at that time was where the Goss Clothing Store now stands. He was the youngest of the family of eight children. When a small lad his parents moved to the Ragland farm north of Clinton where S. W. Riffel now lives. There he spent his boyhood days. He was educated in the Clinton public schools. After the war between the states the family moved to Clinton, where he and his brothers, Nat, John, Bob, Tom and a sister, later Mrs. M. F. Blakemore, were reared. "Burg" as he was known to his many friends was employed for several years in the hardware store of his brother-in-law, Geo. H. Blakemore. Later he served as deputy sheriff of Henry County while his friend, Will Elliston, was sheriff. Few men in Henry County had wider acquaintanceship than he. September 2, 1891, he was united in marriage to Laura Frances Duncan. To this union three children were born: Nellie Mae who died at the age of 4 1/2 years; a son Dan Ragland, east of Clinton, and a daughter, now Mrs. Lynn Evans, of Clinton. Death claimed the mother September 27, 1904, but courage and faith and the love for his children and home inspired the father to carry one. August 26, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Wade of Shawnee Mound, who survives him. She had been constant in her care; his stay and support in his declining years. He leaves six grandchildren to whom he was devoted. Mr. Ragland would have been 87 years old had he lived until July 25. He united with the Methodist Church many years ago and lived true to his faith. He was a charter member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548, and was held high in the honor and affection of all men, and of the community 15 miles north of Clinton, where he had lived 51 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. N. Lindsay at the Wilkinson Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Burial with the Masonic ritual was in the Calhoun cemetery. Pallbearers were four great nephews: Robert, Baker, Calvin and Howard Ragland, Don Cameron and C. O. Fewel and the many beautiful flowers expressed the sympathy of his lodge, relatives and friends. RAGLAND, Ernest Henry Dr. 1908 - 1994 Dr. Ernest H. Ragland, 85, of Twin Falls (Idaho), died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994, at the Twin Falls Care Center. He was born Dec. 20 1908, near Montrose, Mo., the son of Frank and Ella Middlecoff Ragland. He graduated from high school in Deepwater, Mo., and earned a bachelor of science degree at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Mo. In 1934, he married Dortha Kirkman. From 1943 to 1946, he served in the US Navy in the South Pacific as a Pharmacist's Mate 2nd Class. He came to Idaho in 1930 as an elementary school teacher of grades six, seven and eight and principal at Deep Creek and served in Twin Falls County for 13 terms. In 1942, he was chosen as principal of Filer Elementary Schools. Following his discharge from the Navy in late 1945, he was appointed Superintendent of Schools in Murtaugh. In 1948, he enrolled as a graduate student at Columbia University, New York City where he earned a Master of Arts degree as well as a Doctor of Education Degree in Public School Administration. One of his degrees was signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower who was president of the university at that time. He returned to Twin Falls as Superintendent of Twin Falls Schools from 1951 to 1971. Ernest was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the church finance committee several times. He was a member of Twin Falls Lodge No. 45 AF and AM holding all offices including worshipful master. He was also a member and held all offices of the Royal Arch Lodge No. 15. He was a member of the Rotary Club for 20 years and served as American Legion chaplain for several years. Dr. Ragland served as Fourth District Idaho Education Association president, was a member of the IEA Finance and Administration Committee for two years, was a member of the American Association of School Administrators and was a lifetime member of PTA. He was an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America and received the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal as a World War II veteran. Survivors include one brother, John W. Ragland of Cole Camp, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on July 26, 1988; five brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 1994, at the Twin Falls First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Frisbie officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls, with fraternal rites by the Twin Falls Lodge No. 45 AF and AM. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at White Mortuary in Twin Falls. RAGLAND, Florence Belle DUNLAP 1898 - 1963 Mrs. Robert Ragland Rites at Montrose - Mrs. Robert Ragland, 309 South Orchard, Clinton, died Thursday March 7 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, where she had undergone surgery for a malignancy. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 P.M., Sunday, March 10, at the Montrose Methodist Church by the Rev. Marvin Coffey, pastor. Mrs. Charley Huenefeldt, pianist, accompanied singers, Mrs. Leo McGinnis and Mrs. Glen Briggs. Pallbearers were nephews, R. D. Wilson, James Ragland, Larry Ragland, Gordon Dunlap and Jerry John Ragland and a friend, George Scott. Interment was in Montrose Cemetery under the direction of Vansant Funeral Home. Florence Belle Dunlap was born Sept. 25, 1898, in Montrose, Mo., the daughter of Albert and Cora Dugan Dunlap. When about seven years old she moved with her parents to a farm east of Montrose where she grew to young womanhood. On Sept. 27, 1922, she married Robert Ragland. They first established their home west of Deepwater and then in 1938 moved to a farm east of Clinton. In 1944 they retired from farming and made their home in Clinton. They had no children. Early in life she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Teays Chapel Methodist Church where her membership remained until her death. Mrs. Ragland was an active, loyal member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge, the C. C. Club and the Independence Club of the Women's Progressive Farmers Association. Mrs. Ragland was a devoted wife, took a deep interest and pleasure in her home, and was possessed with a friendly disposition. She was ever eager to assist her family, friends and neighbors whenever possible. She had been in ill health for more than two years. Previous to entering St. Joseph Hospital she had been a patient two and a half weeks at Clinton General Hospital. Besides her husband she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ramsey (Bonnie) Wilson, Montrose, Mrs. Paul (Julia) Blumhost, Clinton, Mrs. Josephine Morris, Independence, Mo.; a brother, James Dunlap, Montrose; many other relatives and friends. RAGLAND, Fred W. "Fritz" 1869 - 1905 Clinton MO, Oct 21 1905 - Fred W. Ragland, while attempting to cross the MK&T tracks, in northeast Clinton, was struck by an outgoing Katy passenger Monday morning about 7:30 and died from his injuries at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. He was born in Clinton, near where the fatal accident happened, and was 36 years old. He was the son of R. H. Ragland and leaves a wife and four dear little children, the oldest only 10; also two brothers and one sister, two-half brothers and one half sister. Funeral at his late home on East Franklin and burial in Deer Creek cemetery. RAGLAND, John Whitfield 1906 - 1996 John Whitfield Ragland, 89, Cole Camp, died Sunday, February 11, 1996, at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. He was born March 14, 1906, near Clinton, son of Frank and Ella Middlecoff Ragland. On August 16, 1930, in Springfield, he married Clarice Hilton, who survives of the home. Mr. Ragland graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1932. He taught for six years in rural Henry County and was superintendent at Shawnee Mound for two years. He moved to Cole Camp in 1932 and served as superintendent of Benton County R-I Schools for 33 years, retiring in 1967. In 1952 he helped organize the city and rural Fire Protection Association. He helped organize the good Samaritan Nursing Home District and also served as an administrator. Mr. Ragland served for 22 years on the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees and helped establish Cole Camp Boonslick Regional Library. He was mayor of Cole Camp for four years, was secretary/treasurer of the Cole Camp Fair for seven years and was past president of the Cole Camp Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ragland also helped organize the senior citizens housing and the Cole Camp Ambulance District. He was an active member of the first United Methodist Church, Cole Camp. Other survivors include a son, Dr. Jerry John Ragland, Yokosuka, Japan, and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, with the Rev. Marc Hibbard officiating. Pallbearers were Leon Stelling, Robert Farrington, Jim Ragland, Vergil Oglevie, Vern Dean Miesner and Henry Vogler. Burial was in Cole Camp Cemetery. The family suggested contributions to the church or to Cole Camp Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. RAGLAND, Laura Elizabeth GILLESPIE WHITAKER 1838 - 1894 Sep 8, 1894 - Death of Mrs. Ragland - Mrs. Laura E. Ragland was born in Monroe county, Mo. Feb. 11, 1838. Of her father's family, all are dead except one sister, Mrs. H. A. Gose, who lives at Shelbine. She was married in 1854 to T. H. Whitaker. Three children were born to them - Mrs. Elbertha Hoover, who lives at Butler; G. A. Whitaker who lives at Salt Lake City and T. H. Whitaker, who lives here. Her first husband died in 1860 and on the 7th day of November, 1865, she married R. H. Ragland. To them, seven children were born. Three died at Montrose in April 1884, within 11 days. The four living live here - Ernest, Fred, Frank, and Annie Laura. Her children were all present when she died except for G. A., distance and sickness in his family preventing him from being here. Before she died, she called her husband and children to her bed, kissing them all and bidding them all farewell and saying she would meet them in heaven. She joined the Methodist church when 17, then the Christian church. Her disease was that dread destroyer, consumption. She went to Salt Lake city last December to spend the winter with her son in hopes of regaining her health, but it seemed to do no good. She returned home last April. Her little grandchild preceeded her in death only five weeks ago and was buried in the same graveyard. Burial in Deer Creek cemetery. RAGLAND, Laura Frances 1869 - 1904 Clinton MO, Oct 29 1904 - On September 27, 1904, Mrs. Laura Frances Ragland, wife of D. B. Ragland of Tebo township, died. She had been sick a long time, suffering with consumption. She joined the M. E. Church, South, in early life. On September 2, 1891, she was married to D. B. Ragland; three children, two surviving her; Daniel Beryl, aged 5, and Augusta Gracey, aged 3, left to comfort the father and share with him the loss of a devoted wife, loving mother and true Christian neighbor and friend. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Mrs. Duncan, and a large circle of friends. RAGLAND, Lena Henrietta TUBBESING 1899 - 1968 Lena Henrietta Ragland was born in Jefferson County, MO, on Aug 26, 1899, and died April 29, 1968 in Clinton General Hospital. She was the oldest of ten children born to William and Lizzie Ludemann Tubbesing. When she was seven years old she moved with her parents to a farm near Quarles in Henry County. She received her education in Jefferson County and Comer Elementary schools. She was united with the Quarles Baptist Church as a young girl, where she had remained an active member. She also was a member of Linne Burks Missionary Circle of the First Baptist Church in Clinton. On May 25, 1923, she was united in marriage with Daniel Beryl Ragland of a neighboring community. Most of their married life was spent in the Quarles and Clinton communities. Five children blessed this union. Always interested in community activities, Lena had been very active in many phases of youth work, guiding her children in 4-H and church groups. She also had great interest in Eastern Star activities and since moving to Clinton in 1950, she had been especially active in helping at the Masonic Temple in the many social affairs of the organization. She was also an active member of the Clinton W.P.F.A. She enjoyed mingling with people and made many friends amongst those with whom she worked. Her hobbies of quilting and flowers kept her busily and happily occupied. Her twelve grandchildren brightened the house when they could be near her. She liked doing things that made them happy. She is survived by her husband, Dan Ragland, of the home at 216 N. Washington, Clinton; the five children: Charles Lee of Chilhowee; William, Clinton; Horace of Port Angeles, WA; Howard of Raytown; Mrs. Joe Bowser of North Kansas City; a brother, Fred , of Clinton; seven sisters: Huldah, Margaret Keck of Clinton; Mamie Wales, Viola Holt, Kansas City; Pat Whittier, Seattle, WA; Laura Crooks, Leeton; Mary Smith, Redlands, CA. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1968, at the Clinton First Baptist Church with the Rev. C. J. Ford and Rev. William J. Oldham officiating. Organist, Sarah M. Gilbert accompanied soloist, Mike Murphy as he sang, The Lords Prayer. Pallbearers were: Alvin Crooks, Fred Bradley, Herschel Hay, Jimmy Keck, Richard Houston, Robert Bradley. Burial in Memory Gardens under the direction of Vansant Funeral Home. RAGLAND, Mary Frances QUISENBERRY 1810 - 1884 Clinton MO - Died, in this city, Saturday evening, May 24th, 1884, Mrs. Frances Ragland, widow of the late Nathaniel M. Ragland, and old and highly respected citizen of this county. Mrs. R. was a native of Kentucky, having been born in Winchester, Clark county, March 17th, 1810. When she was but a child her father met with a tragic death at New Castle, Ky., and her mother dying soon after this event, the little orphan girl was kindly cared for in the home of her grandfather, whose name was Thomas, and a relative of Gen. Geo. H. Thomas, who was a distinguished officer in the Federal army during the late war. At the age of 21, she was married to Nathaniel M. Ragland, of Clark county, Ky., and in 1832 they emigrated to Missouri, which had been admitted into the Union as a state only ten years before. Mrs. R. lived to see her adopted state come up from a territory to one of the first in the great commonwealths of the American Union. Her life reached over three-fourths of the present century, a century by far the most stirring and important to the Christian era. She belonged to a generation of noble women, who contributed largely to the building up of this new and growing state, in intelligence, morality, Christianity and material prosperity, and in fact everything which goes to make up a well regulated society. Mrs. R. first located in Fayette, Howard county, and after a residence there of only a few years she removed with her family to Monroe county, where most of her children were born. While living in Monroe county she became a Christian, and united with the Christian church in Paris. In 1847 she changed her residence to Cooper county, where she lived until 1854, when the family came to Clinton and occupied a residence which stood near the ground which Judge Dorman's store room now occupies. This was one door west of the residence of the late Col. Andrew M. Tutt, once a distinguished citizen of this county. In 1856, her husband having bought four hundred acres of land only two miles north of town, the family moved on to this land, and at once began to open up a farm. This was made a most desirable place, and later greatly increased in value, and was sold to the late Aaron Land in 1868. After this Mrs. R. again moved with her family to Clinton and made the beautiful home on East Jefferson street, which she occupied till her death. She was one of the original members of the Christian church in this city, which was organized in the court house in 1855. Mrs. Elizabeth Connor, nee Bozarth, is now the only surviving member of this original congregation living in Clinton. Those who knew Mrs. R. in her palmy days will remember that few ladies were better informed in the Bible than she, and in fact few preachers could surpass her in quoting and applying the teachings of Christ and the apostles. Her devotion to the cause of Christ was only equaled by her devotion to her family. Although to her friends and family always bright and cheerful, yet her life was a peculiarly sad one. While but a child she was bereft of father and mother; while moving from Kentucky to Missouri, her first born died in her arms, and was buried beneath the roses in the soil of Indiana. Her oldest, as well as her favorite child, James Harvey Ragland, went to California in 1853, when only nineteen years old, and on his homeward voyage was lost at sea. He had crossed over the Pacific ocean from San Francisco to Panama, crossed the Isthmus and took passage at Aspinwall on the ill fated steamer, Central America, bound for New York City. The vessel had favorable winds, clear skies, and calm seas from Aspinwall to Havana, where she anchored Sep. 8th 1857. The morning of the 9th dawned clear and bright, the vessel weighed anchor, spread her sails to gentle winds past out of the port and soon gained the open sea. When near the outer edge of the Gulf Stream and five hundred miles off Cape Hatteras, the vessel encountered a terrific gale and was lost will all her cargo and most of the passengers and crew. Few of the five hundred and seventy-five persons on board were saved and those generally women and children. The Central America was a U. S. Mail steamer and was carrying the California Mails, it was commanded by Captain William Louis Herndon, of the U. S. Navy, who greatly distinguished himself at the time of the disaster, by gallant and meritorious conduct. This good man who went down to death, while standing at his post, was the father of the late wife of President Chester A. Arthur. This was one of the greatest disasters that ever happened upon the high seas. Mrs. Ragland's husband and daughter both died in the distant South, where they had gone with her for their health. Their deaths followed each other in such quick succession that the father and the daughter might have met on the "stygian brink," Mrs. R. has been an invalid for over three years. The funeral which took place on Monday was largely attended. There was placed on the casket a large and beautiful star of white roses sent by the ladies of the Christian Church, Carthage, MO., of which her son, Rev. N. M. Ragland is pastor. The sermon of Rev. Mr. Plattenburg was most eloquent, beautiful and impressive. All her children were present at the funeral with the exception of Capt. Jno. M. Ragland, who lives in St. Clair Co., and could not be reached by telephone. RAGLAND, Minnie WADE 1871 - 1959 Last rites for Mrs. Minnie Wade Ragland, 87, who died Aug 9 at Wetzel Hospital where she had been a patient since July 5, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Aug 11, at Schaberg Funeral Home. The Rev. James Mohler, Leeton, a close friend of the Wade family for many years, officiated. Mrs. Richard Houston, accompanied vocalists, Mrs. Raymond Arnold and Mrs. O. V. Parker. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery with nephews, Owen Wade, Kent McSpadden, John Adams, Jack Austin, Neal and Allen Paxton as pallbearers. Minnie Wade was born Nov 10, 1871, near Shawnee Mound, the daughter of Peter William and Sarah Jane Johnson Wade, pioneer Henry Countians who came to Missouri from Ottumwa, IA, at the close of the Civil War. Her father, a Union army veteran, and her mother, a teacher in the Ottumwa schools, made their home at Shawnee Mound and reared their 10 children there. On Aug 26, 1908, she married D. B. Ragland of Calhoun and they maintained their home there until Mr. Ragland's death in 1942. Since that time she had lived in Clinton. She is remembered as a good, kind Christian woman, devoted to her home family and friends, a loyal neighbor and ever willing to help another. Early in life she united with the Hickory Grove Methodist Church, in later years transferring to the Clinton Assembly of God Church. She leaves a step-son, Dan Ragland, Clinton; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lynn Evans, R. 2, Clinton; three sisters, Mrs. Oren Streeter, Independence, Mrs. Lula Paxton, Milan, Mo., and Mrs. Albert Devenney, Osceola; a brother, Will Wade, Passadena, Calif.; a number of nieces and nephews, including Owen Wade of Clinton; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. RAGLAND, Nathaniel Madison Jr. Rev. 1848 - 1933 Fayetteville AR, May 10 1933 - N. M. Ragland is Called by Death - The Rev. N. M. Ragland, Pastor Emeritus of the Christian church, head and founder of the Christian church at Farmington, died here today after a long illness. He was born March 17, 1848, just 12 days after the founding of the church here by the noted Robert Graham who rode into Fayetteville on horseback March 5, 1848; a church Mr. Ragland served for nearly a half century. Funeral arrangements have not been completed pending the arrival of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Ragland Carter who lives in Canton, Ohio, and of his son, Harvey Ragland, of Bristow, Okla. Mr. Ragland had lived in Fayetteville nearly 48 years and had been connected with the local church all of that time, 23 years actively. He was born at Boonville, Mo. His first wife was Miss Fannie Sparr of Knob Noster, Mo., where the two were married. Mr. Ragland was married a number of years after his first wife's death to Miss Beatrice Shelton of Fayetteville on Feb. 21, 1901, who with his two children and nine grandchildren survive him. Mr. Ragland often was referred to as Fayetteville's most beloved citizen. Until a year ago he attended actively to many clerical duties but during the past six months has been confined almost entirely to his home. His daughter spent the winter and early spring here at his bedside and had returned to Ohio only three weeks ago. - Clinton Eye, May 10 1933 - Rev. N. W. Ragland Died - In 1854 N. M. Ragland removed from Cooper county, Mo. to Clinton. He built a house on the lot now occupied by the Goss Clothing Company. Five years later he bought land two miles north of Clinton. Mr. Riffel's home on highway 13, where the cedar trees are, is a part of the farm, the trees being planted by Mr. Ragland. In 1848 while living in Cooper county, a son was born, being the namesake of the father. This son, N. M. Ragland, Jr., grew to young manhood on his father's farm with four brothers: John, Robert and Thomas, long since deceased, and Daniel Burger Ragland, the youngest of the family now living in the Chalybeate Springs neighborhood of this country, having been born in the home on the north side of the square, and is probably the oldest native of Clinton. A sister, Malinda Frances, married Geo. H. Blakemore in 1861 and lived in Clinton all her life, which ended in October, 1929. Early in life, N. M. Ragland, Jr. was called to the ministry. To fit himself for this exalted calling, he attended the University of Lexington, Kentucky, three years. On May 29th, 1874, he graduated from the Christian University at Canton, Mo. The Clinton Christian Church called him as a pastor. After a few years of service he became pastor of the church in Sedalia. He then went to Carthage, and in 1885 accepted a call to the church at Fayetteville, Ark. He served the church there nearly 40 years. When he resigned he was made Pastor Emeritus, which honor he cherished until his demise, which occurred Wednesday morning, May 10th, 1933, at his home in Fayetteville, Ark., surrounded by members of his family and friends, and attended by the prayers and grief of almost the entire population of the city. The funeral was held Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m. in the church which he had so long and faithfully served. Interment at the local cemetery. While pastor at Sedalia he married Miss Fannie Sparr of Knob Noster. Three sons, Harvey, proprietor of the newspaper at Bristow, Okla..; Henry, a Civil Engineer, died in Memphis, Tenn. in 1904; and little Nat, who died in infancy. One daughter, Fannie, married John B. Carter, who represents R. G. Dunn and Co., at Canton, Ohio, that home consisting of the parents and three daughters. The wife and mother of the children named, died when the children were very young. About fifteen years later Rev. Ragland married Miss Beatrice Shelton of Fayetteville, Ark., who was a devoted wife and help mate and now lives in sweet memories of the splendid life. During the years he was Emeritus Pastor, he devoted most of his time to serving mission churches in and near Fayetteville, and when his strength permitted, no call for help was unheeded by him. He spent his life ministering to others. He was sent for by those in affluence. He sought out those in poverty. He was welcome in the counting houses and places of business, and was a comforter in the precincts of sorrow. About two years ago, due to failing strength, he had to cease activities, but his home was the Mecca of those in need. None went away comfortless. Some weeks ago a demonstration of love for him was held in the church he had so well served. This was participated in by the people of the city regardless of church preference. He was not able to attend. Radio connection with his home was installed that he might hear the enconiums of his fellow citizens. Annually and oftener he visited his beloved sister, Mrs. Blakemore in Clinton. Their mutual love was beautiful. His last visit to Clinton was to attend the funeral of his sister in October, 1929. While he was pastor of Clinton Christian Church, he taught school which was conducted in the old church at the corner of Third and Green streets. Mrs. J. M. Spangler was one of the pupils, and when she became a bride she had Rev. Ragland perform the ceremony, March 7th, 1878. After nearly sixty years in the ministry, while a beautiful halo was brightening his life's radiant sunset, neighbors heard from his lips the assurance of a glorious translation. His spirit pure as the redeeming blood of his Savior could make it joined the concourse of departed friends who had scaled the battlements of heaven to welcome him home. "The pitcher was broken at the well". His service to his fellow man ended only when he was called to a higher, purer life. The good he did will follow him in the lives of those made nobler through his service. The Master said: "He that is servant of all shall be greatest in the kingdom". His was a life of ceaseless, useful service for others. The promise is true. Uncle Nat's place is secure in the realm of eternal bliss. RAGLAND, Samuel Hobbs 1867 - 1919 Former Circuit Clerk Dies - Demise of Samuel Hobbs Ragland Occurs in New York City - William A. Curry, clerk of the assignment division of the circuit court, yesterday received word of the death in New York city on July 21 of Samuel Hobbs Ragland, 51 years old, who was at one time a deputy circuit clerk in Judge James H. Slover's division of the circuit court. Mr. Ragland was well known among Kansas City lawyers. He was born in Clinton, Mo., and was graduated from the old Woodland college in Independence. He left here in 1902, and was for ten years advertising manager of the Smart Set magazine in New York, and for five years was in charge of the advertising department of the Faber Pencil Company. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mable Moore Ragland, to whom he married in Toledo, O., in 1913. RAGLAND, Thomas Alexander 1841 - 1907 Clinton MO, 1907 - The death of Thomas Ragland occurred very unexpectedly Sunday morning from heart disease of long standing. Last week, he and his wife rented the farm near Urich and came to town to be more convenient to a doctor and temporarily occupied rooms in his brick building on the west side of the square. He was born in Monroe County, Dec. 6 1841; educated at Christian University in Lexington, Ky.; married Alice Beasley in Boone County, Mo. in 1873; came to Clinton in 1874 and was a prominent grocery merchant here a number of years. Two children - Claude of Kansas City, and Ellen, now Mrs. B. Lippincott of Chicago. The mother died about 20 years ago and in 1896, Mr. Ragland married Mrs. Sarah Rankin of near Urich, who survives him. Mrs. George Blakemore of Clinton is an only sister. The four surviving brothers are John M. of Osceola; Rev. N. M. Ragland of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Robert Ragland, Clinton and D. B. of Calhoun. ==================================================================== 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. ====================================================================