SMITH OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== SMITH, Ann S. WITHERS 1820 - 1894 The Windsor Review, Windsor, Henry County, Missouri Thursday November 29, 1894 - Obituary of Ann (Withers) Smith - Death-Sleeps - The announcement of death always brings a thrill of sadness to the hearts of the living, and this deepens and widens in proportion to the nearness of the grim visitor to our own domicile and the age of the one upon whom he calls. Human sympathy but seldom reaches beyond the circle of associates and intimate acquaintances; seldom gives expression to sorrow when the pall of childhood or knell of age breaks in upon the onward march of mankind as they hasten from the prattle of the one to the unsteady step of the other. The bell tolls - the taps are few - and the masses say, "It is only a child." For a long time, peal after peal, the old church bells sends forth its doleful sound, and they say it is only an old man or old woman - - and the world moves on with scarcely a break in the ranks. Only when the death comes to one who has made himself conspicuous in the community, or when he invades the family of the renowned, is there any great disturbance in the busy rounds of life. When night spreads his dark mantle over the world in silence, then the belated traveler, the vigilant watcher around the sick bed and the midnight student feel a melancholy, a loneliness which nothing but sleep itself can remove or the rising sun dispel; so when death comes to our door and claims for his victim one we love - one whose sweet counsel has been a source of great usefulness to us; one whose smiling face has ever sent rays of sunshine into our hearts, we are bowed down under a load of grief that nothing but death itself can take away, or the bright dawn of an eternal day lift from our burdened souls. Such was the solemn sadness, such the grief and loneliness which came to the home and neighbors of our esteemed citizen, Obediah Smith, November 24, 1894. The companion of his youth, the helpmeet of his life, the mother of his children, after a severe illness of six days - such suffering as that terrible disease, pleuro- pneumonia, alone can bring to mortals, fell asleep in that sleep that knows no waking here; sank into the embrace of that death whose strong hold can only be broke by the Lion of the Tribe of Judah on the resurrection morn. Nine children, all living so far as known, and the aged husband, her senior, makes this the first death in the family. This sad call, made for the first time, is more keenly felt than where the family are made by frequent calls to realize the uncertainty of this life and the great need of preparing for that home where death never comes and family ties are never broken. Mrs. Smith, nee Ann S. Withers, was born in Tennessee September 5, 1820, moved to Kentucky in 1852, was married to Obediah Smith June 28, 1838, and came to Missouri in 1870. She was well known, highly respected, and greatly admired for her admirable disposition and kindness of heart by all of her neighbors, and loved with a fond devotion by her entire family. Six of her children, her fond husband, her only surviving brother, J. G. Withers, and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews stood around her dying couch. This seemed to be a great consolation to her and yet she deeply regretted the absence of some of her children and especially her youngest, where illness prevented her coming, as she went down into the valley she feared no evil, feeling that the staff of God whose name she confessed in early womanhood, would sustain her and lead her safely on - that eternal happiness awaited her in the sweet bye and bye. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband, the lone brother, and sorrowing family. May the blessings of heaven be with them, and their whole lives be a preparation for eternal happiness in the reunion on the other shore. (Obediah Smith, born (?) in Virginia, died December 23, 1894; married to Ann (Withers) Smith - born September 5, 1820 in Tennessee, died November 24, 1894. They were married June 28, 1838.) SMITH, Bertha Ellen BURTON 1889 - 1985 Bertha Ellen Burton Smith, daughter of Columbus and Lina Lister Burton, was born Jan. 29, 1889 at Maurine, Missouri. Mrs. Smith passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital October 17, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days. On Nov. 26, 1908, Bertha was united in marriage to Charles Robert Smith at the First Methodist Church in Clinton. They moved to Montrose in 1917. Bertha was an employee for the United Telephone Co. for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1953. After retirement they moved to Osceola, to a farm which both enjoyed very much. Mrs. Smith has lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City the past 4 years. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on February 23, 1972. She is survived by one son, Ted Salmon of Clinton; one grandson, Robert Salmon and wife, Susan and four great-grandchildren of Appleton City; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Hugh Burton and Mrs. Oral Burton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985 with Rev. Lee Ward officiating. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery under the direction of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Music selections were In the Garden and Beyond the Sunset sung by Mr. and Mrs. David Mills with Mrs. Peggy Arthur at the organ. Honorary pallbearers were Glen Michel, Clem Rotert, Ted Conrad, and Virgil Bunch. Pallbearers were Glen Burton, Hugh Burton, Bob Daniels, Ernie Barnhart, LeeRay Hart, and Raymond Spender. SMITH, Bertha L. RALLS 1875 - 1929 Bertha Ralls Smith - September 18, 1875 - September 11, 1929 - Mrs. Ellis Smith (Bertha) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clive Wilson, just north of the Hopewell Church, in the west part of Henry County, Wednesday morning September, 11. Bertha Ralls was born at Montrose, Mo., September 18, 1875, and would have been 54 years old had she lived until this week. She was united in marriage to Ellis Smith, March 1, 1891, and came to Clinton a short while later. They built their home at 907 North Street, 37 years ago, where they spent a happy married life and raised their three children. She leaves her husband Ellis,and three children - Ralls Smith of Boonville, Missouri; Mrs. Clive Wilson, Montrose, Missouri; and Miss Courtney Lee Smith, who recently went to Princeton, Kentucky to teach. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Will Hendricks of Springfield, MO. She Devoted her life to her children and saw that they were given every opportunity of education, her daughters being musicians of unusual skill and talent. She was a good neighbor and friend, always ready with a smile of greeting. She was converted in her girlhood and had been a member of the M.E. Church South, many years. Her body was brought to her late home and the funeral was conducted by Rev. Shockley, at the M.E. Church, South, Saturday morning. The burial was in Englewood. Her only sister and her children were all here for the funeral. SMITH, Corrine "Rene" PARKS n/a - 1999 Kansas City Star, Dec 29 1999 - Corrine "Rene" Parks Smith, 82, Denver, CO (formerly of Windsor, MO), passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 31, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, MO, with Evangelist Charles Rose officiating; burial in the Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO) SMITH, Donald G. n/a - 1999 Kansas City Star, Oct 31 1999 - Donald G. Smith, 71, Clinton, MO (formerly of Raytown, MO), died Saturday, October 30, 1999, at his home in Clinton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton; burial in Grant Cemetery, Creighton, MO. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Baptist Church or Twin Lakes Hospice. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mina Smith, of the home; four daughters, Linda Tappmeyer and husband, Mark, Bolivar, MO, Dell Ann Norman and husband, Victor, Greenwood, MO, Kay Jean Bontragerand husband, Gerald, Mentor, OH, and Nancy Schroder and husband, Keith, Blue Springs, MO; two brothers, William A. Smith and wife, Elizabeth, Urich, MO, and Dale Smith and wife, Dana, Kansas City, MO; and eight grandchildren. (Arrangements: Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO) SMITH, Elisha A. 1838 - 1925 Clinton Eye, Nov 1925 - Confederate Veteran Passed Away - Elisha L. Smith was born Jan. 18th, 1838, in Pulaski county, this state. While a small boy his parents moved to Henry county, near Clinton. There he grew to manhood. He served 3 years in the civil war, spending the rest of the time in the hospital with a wound in his foot. He was also wounded in the head while in service. At the close of the war he was united in marriage with Averilla Foster. To this union were born six children. One son and three daughters survive. This wife passed on to the Great Beyond many years ago. Later, he was married to Ellen Bailey. To this union seven children were born. Two sons and four daughters survive. This wife preceded him to the better world four years ago. One daughter, Elzina McCord, died about three years ago. If this dear father had lived until Jan. 18, 1926, he would have been 88 years old. He seemed as well as usual and was able to walk about wherever he pleased until about 4 p.m. Nov. 11th, 1925, when the death summons came while sitting in a chair, talking to his daughter, Mrs. B. L. Molder, of Kansas City. There was not a struggle, he just went to sleep. Asleep in Jesus. How beautiful must have been the waking. The ten children who linger to mourn the absence of their aged father, although scattered about, were all present at the funeral. Services conducted by Rev. William Briggs, at Parks Chapel church. Interment in the cemetery near by. A host of relatives and friends were present, who deeply felt the loss of the dear one. He had been a kind and faithful husband, father and neighbor. SMITH, Ellen BAILEY 1860 - 1922 Mrs. Ellen Smith, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1922, was born Oct. 16, 1860, being at the time of her death 61 years, 2 months and 22 days old. She was born near Wheatland, Hickory county, Mo. There she was reared to womanhood, and professed a hope in Christ at the age of 18. She then moved to Henry county, near Coal, and was united in marriage to E. L. Smith, near Clinton, at the age of 25. Both united with the M. E. church of Clinton soon after. Later they moved to the vicinity near Coal, where she lived until a short time before her death. About 5 years ago her health began to fail and gradually grew worse until at last from much suffering her mind became effected. About three months ago the doctors here told her friends they had done all they could for her, so she was taken to the hospital at Nevada for medical treatment, being there three months her suffering ended and she was called away to that home so fair where there is no more suffering or pain. Deceased was brought back home for burial. Rev. W. M. Briggs conducted the funeral services at the Parks Chapel, after which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to await the resurrection morn. She leaves to mourn their loss an aged husband and seven children; Mrs. Belle Phillips, near Coal; Mrs. Ella McCord, of Webber Falls, Okla.; Mrs. Lillie Molder, of Kansas City, Mo.; Bertha Hopkins, near Tightwad; Charlie, of Kansas City, Mo., and Marion, who is still at home. She also raised four step-children: Mrs. Sally Shipley, of Dora, Mo.; T. L. Smith, Dunnegan, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Truce, of Noel, Mo., and Mrs. Hattie Wills, of Cole Camp, Mo.; also one brother John Bailey, near Clinton. Besides these she leaves a host of friends and neighbors. She lived a faithful Christian life and was a dutiful wife and a faithful mother. The parting was very sad but it will only be for a short time when we can all meet mother again. The children were all present at the funeral except Lillie, of Kansas City, and Ella, of Oklahoma, who could not be present on account of poor health. We will sadly miss her, but we know our loving Savior knoweth what is best, so trust we shall all be an unbroken family around God's throne. SMITH, Frankie Elizabeth EDDINS 1861 - 1928 Mrs. T. O. Smith - Born September 26, 1861 - Died July 3, 1928 - At Rest - Her spirit left the frail, worn body at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 1928. She has risen to Eternal Glory. It was her sunrise when she met her Maker and her beloved husband face to face, who had passed on just four months and three days before. She, tho so frail, would not allow us to grieve a minute. We could not, visibly against her courageous spirit. She said: "He is so happy; don't worry." Then she said: "You know I am going soon." But in these few weeks since, she had entered into every plan for the future. Even made them for us, for the Clinton Eye. Her grandfather, the late Henry Avery, was a Primitive Baptist preacher. She could not get away from those early teachings, and would not contribute to missions, but she was the greatest missionary I ever knew. Except when her body was pain racked and even then she found out from everybody, who came to her door, who they were, what they were and their religious beliefs. She invited them to gospel services. She preached a living Christianity to them. "She did what her hand found to do." Her ancestors were pioneers in every sense of the word - rugged stock that stood for the molding of thought and of new countries. An educated, religious people. Her mother, Susan Jane Avery, was the first white child born in Henry county. Mama was born in this same house, September 26, 1861, during the perilous Civil war times. It was the first house of hewn logs in the country, the first one with glass windows. It was where the first county court was held, also where many a church meeting was held. Her father, Frank Eddins, ran an outfitting store at Papinsville. When the troublesome Civil war days came he brought his wife and three small daughters to her sister, Mrs. Nancy Fewel. While there, his brother-in-law became ill, and in hurrying for the doctor Frank Eddins ruptured a blood vessel and died with hemorrhage before the last little daughter, Frankie Elizabeth Eddins, was born. Those were troublesome days for the young widow without business experience. A few days later she received an invoice for $50,000 for her husband's share in the store. He also owned a mill and valuable coal lands. In her blinding sorrow, the young widow, thinking to blot out memories, burned the letters. As they curled in the fire, she realized they were legal papers - her deeds. The bushwhackers and jayhawkers - outlaws, robbed the store, shot her husband's partner in the door and burned the courthouse and records of Bates county, then located at Papinsville. All was swept away. When the baby came, it was a girl, a twinkling eyed, black, curly haired rollicking girl, undaunted forever by the shadow of the war time under which she was born, but having an inbred hatred for war and was forever against it, even during the World war. She developed into a woman of strong conviction and although if she was the only one on that side she remained true to what she believed to be right. Her mother came to Clinton, took in boarders, sewed and saw many troublesome years of hardship. However, she was one of the first members to be baptized into the new Baptist church, and when the demands came for the big building project at that time, she sewed just a little latter in order to have her part to pay. In the meantime little Frankie, so named for her father, as he had no sons and he was an only son, developed thrifty habits. When her mother and sister ran a millinery shop, she got her first touch of business, as she did the collecting and learned to utterly abhor debts. Even in those days women bought hats their husbands could not afford to pay for. About this same time she started a vegetable garden and peddled beans at the hotel and grocery stores. At the age of 14, she entered a printing office, the old Advocate, run by the late I. N. Jones and wife. In the meantime her mother had remarried and they moved to her step- father's farm two and one-half miles northeast of Clinton. Little Frankie had to walk or ride a pony back and forth to work, taking her dinner, working three months for nothing, and the next three months for $1.50 a week. This meager income was needed to help family finance, so little Frankie did not use it for self, having the plainest alpaca gown money could buy, as it "showed dirt" the least. Those were not easy days, as several of her family inherited the ideas of southern aristocrats, and did not really think anything but school teaching was respectable for young women of breeding to enter. she owned some of her business success to her stepfather from Ohio, who did not share the same ideas and as he had studied to be a doctor, and was a contractor and builder, saw that she really learned mathematics and other things young ladies of that day did not usually learn. She worked in the printing office and attended school, being a graduate in high school, the class of 1879, the first class of the school. Peyton A. Parks graduated several years before, but was the only member of his class. She went through school with sheer grit. Other girls had clothes and money; she had brains and a dauntless spirit. Standing at the top of her class, she graduated beside learning a trade. Her teachers recognized her ability and helped her on, altho she often antagonized them when she considered they had given someone an unfair deal. she never let up until she thought it was made right. After her graduation, she was offered Highland school, at the magnificent salary of $25 per month. She could have board free with her paternal grandmother Finks, so at the end of the term had the most money she ever had, $100. She was missionary here, introducing the Bible into the school, teaching the children the Lord's Prayer; teaching the children to sing gospel, altho she could not herself, carry a tune. She recognized musical ability of little Frank Jones, a distant cousin, also the remarkable memory of the late Walter Finks, and assisted them with their start. Utilizing opportunity again, in helping to develop all with whom she came in contact. Taking part of this $100, she went to Columbia to the University of Missouri. She was required to take entrance examination, but on account of making the highest grade among entrants on mathematics, did not have to take the other subjects. Hard study and long hours before had weakened her vitality and she became a victim of malaria. She returned home, went back to work in the printing office as further college education meant borrowing funds and she refused to do it. While working in the Democrat office, there came the young blue eyed Irishman, who later became her husband. Independent of spirit she had turned down every one of her former beaux - she did not succeed in this for the young T. O. Smith had for his friend, James Henry Avery, of Tebo township, who championed the cause of his friend to his independent girl cousin. However, the courtship lasted two years. In the meantime, her health failed and she went to Durango, Colo., for a visit with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Faris. There, this bit of sparkling Missouri womanhood rode horseback to the top of Needle mountains, never before visited by a woman, with her brother-in-law, A. J. Faris, Star mail carrier; partook of the cowboy food and enjoyed the life of frontier and pioneer Colorado. Suitors there were a plenty, but none were favored for she had left her heart in Missouri. She returned and January 20, 1884, they were married on Sunday night and the two went to work the next morning in the old Advocate office. (Text missing) ... to save, and in the fall of 1883, the Eye office was started first a job printing plant, then a newspaper developed. Ever her husband's partner, she equally shared in the newspaper development. It was as much Frankie Eddins Smith's newspaper as T. O. Smith's. she got the first subscriber; she continued to get them until she passed on. She never let an opportunity slip and counseled me soundly just two days before her death, because I had failed to ask a former Clintonian to subscribe. She was the inspiration of her husband. If anything in the early days proved to be unsuccessful, she was ready with another idea. She was the same to her children. Never failing to give them inspiration until even the last day of life. She was a business woman. Not only sharing in the development of the Eye office, but never during their 44 years of married life did T. O. Smith make a business transaction without consulting the judgment of his wife. The children were also called into the council and we will always profit by their wise discussions, which was never gossip, as I never heard a word against a woman from my mother's tongue. If one of us heard it, we were instructed to not tell the other. If the other member of the family heard it, it came from outside the household. As we grew older our judgment was considered in business deals. We all became full partners with them. She had two Bibles - an earlier one my father gave to her in courtship days, worn with her reading. In it are three clippings, one I give to you as follows: (A Wife's Prayer omitted). She loved all children, but on John E. Smith, Junior, her only grandchild, she lavished the wealth of her affection. She seemed intuitively to know what he would enjoy or when he had an ache or pain. To her he was the most wonderful baby that ever lived. She thoroughly appreciated the exquisite care given Junior by his mother, her son's wife. She never called him by name. He was always to her, "My Baby." How she was delighted over his care for her. The last time she went to John's for dinner was about a month ago. It was difficult to get her into the car as she was so helpless, especially to place her feet so she would be comfortable. John E. Junior was most concerned about it altho only 3 1/2 years old. When John brought her home he cautioned his father to watch out for Grandmother's feet." She told me about it over and over again. She had often said that she hoped she would die in summer time, so her friends could be seated on the lawn and her wish was granted. Chairs were placed to they could hear her pastor, Rev. J. R. Blythe, deliver her funeral sermon from the porch Wednesday morning, July 4, 1928, at 9:30 o'clock. He told of the inspiration she had given him the Thursday before when he visited her. He was troubled over the political unrest of our nation and she told him this, "Preacher, that should not concern you. the world needs Jesus. Preach Him everywhere in every sermon. That is what the world needs. Political situation and everything would sink into oblivion if the world knew Jesus." She knew Jesus as few do. Her prayers have been answered and we thought God had forgotten - but He never forgets and everyone was answered so beautifully and wonderfully, that we know Jesus reigns on high. There could never be a shadow of doubt in our minds. The songs were the same as used at her husband's funeral, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Happy Day and Rock of Ages. Miss Meda Cox played the accompaniment on the little Lakeside organ that has always been in the family home that she loved so well. Mrs. A. M. Ragsdale and Mrs. Mary Walter Denning sang the heavenly music on the morning air, the birds in the trees accompanying the singers and the organ. In addition to the other songs Miss Simon had secured the music for the song that she had so wanted for my father's funeral, the song she had learned in her school days. It seemed at the time significant of her going. It seems now her message to us, not to worry we have not long to stay. It is as follows: (words to Loved Ones Gone Before, omitted) - Her beloved little grandson, Jr., laid a tiny silken flag on her folded hands. Her funeral was July 4 - the Nation's birthday, which she loved much. Never a year passed but she desired that a celebration should be had. she had longed to see on that day an enormous picnic, with every Sunday School in the county participating in a singing contest. We hope to see her ambition realized some July 4th. It will. We know it. She loved her country, the principles of freedom on which the Nation was founded. The Declaration of Independence was the most precious document to her next to her Bible. The friend of our family for years, H. P. Faris, read it at the funeral service most impressively, and although our eyes were tear dimmed in parting with her, as we listened to this masterpiece, we could feel the thrills of our forefathers that fought to gain freedom and this ... (rest of article missing) SMITH, James Omer M.D. 1902 - 1983 Clinton and the Henry County area as a whole were saddened by the death on July 25, 1983, of its eminent physician James Omer Smith, M.D. James Omer Smith came to Clinton to teach science at the local high school in the year 1927-28. He met Martha Cristina Poague, daughter of Dr. S. A. Poague and wife. They were wed June 10, 1929. They went to St. Louis where he was studying medicine at St. Louis University Medical School. He graduated in 1932. After interning at St. Anthony's Hospital and Alexian Brothers Hospital, he came to Clinton in 1934 and started his medical practice. James Omer Smith was one of two children born to his parents, Dr. James Madison and Minnie Welchell Smith. His sister preceded him in death. Dr. Smith was born May 1, 1902 in Orla, MO, near Lebanon. Most of his growing up and school days were spent in Amoret, MO. Among his favorite activities were flying, golf and hunting. He was one of the first Clintonians to own and fly his own airplane. Surviving are his devoted wife, Martha; a daughter, Mrs. Howard R. Barrett and three grandchildren. Services were at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton on July 28, 1983. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. SMITH, Samuel Howard abt 1917 - 2000 Kansas City Star, Mar 28 2000 - Samuel Howard Smith, 83, of Clinton, MO, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Mr. Smith will lie in state from 12-noon-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Norris Cemetery Association, both in care of the funeral home. (Arrangements: Consalus Funeral Home, 209 South Second, Clinton, MO) SMITH, Thomas O. "T. O." 1849 - 1928 Clinton MO, Mar 1928 - T. O. Smith, Born July 10, 1849, Died Mar 1 1928, Established The Clinton Eye November 14, 1885 - Veteran Editor Succumbs to Long Illness - T. O. Smith founder and for forty-two years editor of the Clinton Eye, passed away quite suddenly at 10 o'clock Thursday March 1, at his home on North Main street. For six years his health has been declining and heart disease developed and caused his death. As long as he was physically able to do so, he remained at his post of business, but three months ago he was forced to give up his work. The best of nursing and care failed to give him any permanent relief. At times he would seem much better, but these improvements would be followed by severe relapses. During the past few days, he seemed much better, altho growing weaker. He seemed to sense that the end was near, for in remarks to his family and the nurses, he had indicated that he would not long survive, and that their continual care should be for his wife, who has long been an invalid. He had long expressed the hope that when he was called, it might come "after the paper is out," and this wish was fulfilled, for the night before his death, the freshly printed copy of the Eye was laid before him, as was the custom, and he expressed his satisfaction. His death came with great suddenness. He had just completed his bath, and the nurse was just preparing to clothe him, when he passed away. Mr. Smith was a native of Bond county Ills., where he was born July 10th, 1849. His father, John Smith, had been a very wealthy man, but had lost his competence, and the son had early to make his own way in the world. He went to Greenville, Ills., and there learned the printing trade, working there several years. He came to Clinton in February, 1882, and here he married on January 20, 1884, Miss Frankie Eddins, who with their son, John and two daughters, Miss Ella Pearl and Mrs. Homer Johnson, survives him. Forty-two years ago he started the newspaper which he conducted ever since. He was an indefatigable worker. Long before other business men were down in the mornings, he was in his office serving in the practical work of getting out a newspaper; night after night, he toiled to the same end. His was a nature that knew no rest; his chiefest pleasure was obtained from active employment. An even in the past months when unable to do any manual labor, he was constantly in touch with every detail of the business, and directed his co-laborers just as if he was among them. Mr. Smith was a man of the most cheerful, friendly disposition. Of Irish ancestry, humor was an outstanding trait in his life. He always received his friends with a happy smile, and humorous remarks sprung naturally from his lips. He loved his friends, and he possessed a wonderful circle of acquaintances thruout the county and state. The editor of the Democrat desires to pay a sincere tribute to Mr. Smith, who has for nearly thirty-five years been our friend and co-laborer. We have found him always kindly and considerate, always courteous and ever anxious to oblige in any way which lay in his power. He was not only a good editor, but a good printer as well, having learned the business in the most practical way. He knew every detail of the printing business thoroughly, belonging to the brotherhood of old-time all-round printers who are now few and far between. He was frequently a visitor at the Democrat office, and always brought up some common sense and practical problem of the arduous labor in which we were common laborers, and by his humor and keen insight made himself always more than welcome. We shall cherish his memory and mourn his loss, as the Great Foreman above has ended his "string" and set the mystical craftsmen's figures "30," at the end of his "take". - The funeral was held at his late home at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 1929, in charge of Rev. J. R. Blythe, pastor of the First Baptist church, whom he held in the highest esteem. His favorite song, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus," also "Happy Day" and "Rock of Ages," were sung by Miss Helen Campbell, and Mrs. Eugene Davis, accompanied by Miss Edna Shepard on the organ, which had been in the home many years, and was his favorite musical instrument. The musicians were from the Amoma Sunday School Class of the Baptist church. - (Speech by Rev. Blythe omitted) - Hon. H. P. Faris, life long friend and adviser of the deceased, spoke at the graveside with prayers by Rev. Blythe. The burial was on the eastern slope of Englewood, as he had often said he like this part of the cemetery best, but never chose a lot. It is also near the road. In his life he built his home near the street as his greatest enjoyment when at home was to sit on the porch where he exchanged greetings with every passerby, whether friend or stranger. He had often said he would not want a home far back from the street. The honorary and active pall bearers were as follows: W. W. Kearney, Frank Renfro, H. H. Page, H. P. Faris, Max Strauch, George s. Holliday, Sam Pierce, Dr. C. L. Cheatham, R. N. Montgomery, W. S. Duncan, Harry Dickman and B. L. Gilliam. SMITH, Thyetta WAREHAM HARRISON 1880 - 1936 Lewis Station Woman Dead - Mrs. Orlando Smith of Lewis Station, who had been the victim of three paralytic strokes, died at her home at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, following the last one. She suffered the first stroke a year ago last December. Thyetta Wareham was born at Deer Creek, Ill., Feb. 27, 1880, and was reared on farms in both Missouri and Illinois. In Sedalia in 1901 she became the bride of William Harrison and they made their new home at different places near Clinton for some years and for a time were in the Texas oil fields, where one son and one daughter were born. On their return to Missouri they lived at Deepwater, where. Mr. Harrison died in 1919, and the body was brought to Englewood for burial. Mrs. Harrison, left a widow with her small family, moved to Clinton, and January 16, 1921, was married to Orlando Smith, whose one son, John, later became the husband of her daughter, Ruth, thus making him both step-son and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to a farm near Lewis Station and spent 1923 again in Clinton, when Mr. Smith was working at the light plant. Returning to Lewis Station the following year, they bought a farm in the little town which has continued to be their home, and where, as one of the finest and best women of the community, she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Presbyterian church and up until the last years was a devoted attendant. To her children she was a faithful and loyal mother who never failed a son or daughter in any crisis and was, by her kindness and with her gentle ways, a splendid example for them to follow. She always enjoyed excellent health, never being ill until recently, and she loved to entertain and have her family and friends about her, to whom she was known as an unusually good cook. Youth made a strong appeal to her motherly heart and the boys and girls of the community and the friends of her children were most welcome under her hospitable rooftree. Her four grandchildren, children of her second daughter, Ruth had the habit of visiting regularly at the Smith home. The girls, Lorene and Pauline Bingham, at the piano and Billy and James Edwin Smith, singing, were an entertainment and pleasure of which she never wearied. All during the vacation times the four children alternated a week at a time visiting their grandmother. At the last, when bedridden, her greatest anxiety was that she would be an undue care to others and when she slipped into the last unconsciousness, from which she was never to awake in earthly vales, the heartbreak of her family was eased by the relief from pain it brought the beloved mother. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, daughters, Mrs. C. I. Davis of Clinton; Mrs. John F. Smith of Mt. Zion; Mrs. Marjorie Schaefer of Chicago; sons, J. C. and James Harrison of the home; and the four grandchildren above mentioned; brothers, Phillip, Jas. and Sam Wareham, Clinton, Chas. Wareham, Sedalia; sisters, Mrs. L. P. Meyers, Moberly, Mrs. John Nickolson, Sedalia. The funeral services were Sunday at 2:00 p m. at the home, preached by Rev. W. M. Hudson, and interment followed at Englewood, conducted by the Wilkinson service. 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