WAUGH OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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WAUGH, Edward Royston 1868 - 1931

Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO 1931 - Ed R. Waugh passed away at one a.m. Tuesday in 
the Wesley Hospital, in Kansas City, following an operation for what was thought 
to have been a stomach ulcer, but when he was operated on, they found it to be a 
cancer in a very advanced state, and his relatives were told that he would soon 
pass into eternity. When he was told about his serious condition, he had but one 
request, and that was to go home to die, but his condition was never so that they 
could move him. Mr. Waugh had suffered with a stomach trouble for many years, 
and since March the pain had been intense. When he became much worse, July 7, it 
was decided that an operation might help, and his brother-in-law, Dr. L. L. Smith, 
of Urich took him to the hospital, where he underwent the operation July 14. Ed 
Waugh was born February 16, 1868, at the home of his parents, the late Mr. and 
Mrs. John W. Waugh, who came to Henry county, April 1866, and settled 1 3/4 
miles west of Norris. The Waughs were of English lineage, the great grandfather 
(actually it was a gr gr gr grandfather) coming from Northern England. Ed's first 
wife was Miss Mamie Witt. Five children were given to this union, a daughter 
dying in infancy. The surviving children from this marriage were Harold, Orrick, 
Mo., Royston, Archie and Neal Waugh of near Norris. There are eight grandchildren 
from the first marriage. His first wife died April 15, 1899, and he was united in 
marriage July 28, 1901 to Miss Pinkie Martin. Six children were given to this 
union. One son, Boyd died two years ago. The others are Milo, who lives at Lamar, 
Frank, Charles, Walter Martin Waugh and Eddie Elizabeth, all at home. He leaves 
two sisters, Mrs. L. L. Smith, Urich, and Mrs. Jim Adair, Chilhowee, three 
brothers, Dick Waugh, Clarksville, Ia; Will Waugh, Pampa, Texas and J. H. Waugh 
near Norris. The deceased united with the Norris Methodist Church when he was a 
young man, and had served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He was a 
liberal contributor, both of time and money, to this church, never sparing 
himself. He had strong convictions, and was frank to state them on all occasions. 
Mr. Waugh was held in high regard by his neighbors, which is always an index of 
true worth. He was just and ever ready to defend anybody or anything he thought 
was right, disagreeing often with his best friends, but everybody knew where Ed 
Waugh stood, and there was never a shadow of a doubt of his "being on the fence". 
His word was as good as his bond. His neighbors knew that Ed was the man to go 
to for help. He was hospitable, and enjoyed company in his home. He enjoyed 
conversation and was bright in repartee. A shrewd businessman, but one who 
never took advantage of anyone. He was a prosperous farmer, and no matter what 
the price of farm products were, he knew the way to make money, and at the time 
of his death owned a 490 acre farm, one of the best in the county. He will be 
missed much in his community, as he was public spirited and ready to do his 
share. A few months ago, when a new road was suggested to cross his farm, he 
not only donated a right-of-way, but said he and his boys would keep the road in 
good shape. He was fond of music, and the better things of life. He not only 
supported his church, but also his school, being one of the substantial patrons of 
the Norris consolidated district, and ever ready to help toward its progress. The 
Clinton Eye was always cheered by his visits, and we enjoyed the discussion of 
any issue that he might bring up. In fact, we know that one of our friends has 
passed into his reward. We do not feel that he is dead, as he had a spirit that 
shall live on and as we sit at the desk writing this we can see the keen flash of 
his bright black eyes, and the interest he had in life and folks. He loved his home 
and provided the best for his family. All were regular in church attendance, as he 
believed in "seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all 
things will be added unto you." His children having had the rare privilege of being 
under his guidance to learn of the best things that life has to offer. He thoroughly 
understood his farm, and the raising of livestock, sharing his knowledge and the 
advantages of thorough study with neighbor and friend. He was a prominent 
Republican and counted it a high privilege to vote and have a part in the 
government of the land. Rev. Hargis, pastor of the Methodist church at Windsor, 
preached the funeral at the Norris church. The burial was beneath a wealth of 
flowers in the Carpenter cemetery.


WAUGH, Frank M. 1906 - 1982

Kansas City Times, Jun 28, 1982, Holden, MO - Frank M. Waugh, 75, Blairstown, 
MO., (born Sep 25 1906) died Sunday in a nursing home here. He was a lifelong 
Blairstown area resident. Mr. Waugh was a farmer before he retired. He was a 
member of the Norris United Methodist Church in the Norris community near 
Blairstown. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jessie M. Waugh of the home; two sons, 
James B. Waugh, Kansas City, Kan., and Walter W. Waugh, Grandview; four 
brothers, the Rev. John H. Waugh, Raytown, Milo Waugh, Princeton, Mo., Charles 
Waugh, Kansas City, Kan., and Martin Waugh, Clinton, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Eddie 
Wehmeyer, Kansas City, Kan.; six grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. 
Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church; burial in Carpenter Cemetery, 
Chilhowee, Mo. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Ward Chapel, 
Chilhowee. The family suggests contributions to the Kidney Foundation.


WAUGH, Gertrude Julia ALBIN 1891 - 1935

Clinton Eye, Clinton, Missouri, Thursday, October 24, 1935 - Mrs. Howard Waugh 
Died - At her home, two miles north of Norris, on the Mrs. L. A. Tiffy farm, at 5 
p.m. Monday, October 14. About four weeks ago she complained of not feeling 
well. She was taken to a physician who found she was stricken with an incurable 
malady, and the following Monday her husband took her to Wesley Hospital. She 
remained there until Friday, then she was brought home and death released her 
Monday. Gertrude Julia Albin was born September 1, 1891, near Leeton and spent 
much of her life in or near Henry county. She was united in marriage to Howard H. 
Waugh, April 24, 1912, and they were given three children: Sylvia, 19, Gloria Jean 
11, and Raymond Lee 6. Besides her husband and these children, she is survived by 
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Albin, Chilhowee, two brothers, Roy Albin, 
Blairstown, Chas. Albin, Watonga, Okla; and six sisters Mrs. O. T. Ward, Mrs. J. C. 
Davis, Blairstown, Mrs. Walter Doak, Chilhowee; Mrs. Lafayette Cunningham, 
Clinton, Mrs. Fred Shield, Gary, Okla; Mrs. Harry Lockabough, Watonga, Okla. All 
her brothers and sisters came for the funeral but Chas. Albin of Oklahoma. In 
early girlhood, Mrs. Waugh was converted, being a member of the Norris Methodist 
Church at the time of her death. She taught in the primary department of the 
Sunday School and in every way lived as a sincere Christian should. She was a 
devoted mother and a loving wife, and during her last illness all was done that 
loving hearts and hands could do, but it was God's will that she leave behind 
earthly cares and sorrows and enter the mansions above. Funeral services were 
conducted Wednesday of last week at 1:30 p.m. at the Norris church by Rev. J. R. 
Bottoms, of Pilot Grove, Mo. The music was by a quartet from Chilhowee, B. A. 
Ficke, Cotton Turner, Mrs. H. K. Downing and Miss Letta Turner, and pianist, Miss 
Mary Evelyn Hancock. The songs were "Does Jesus Care." "In the Garden", and "Have 
Thine Own Way". Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery.


WAUGH, Hubert G. 1921 - 1991

Hubert G. Waugh, 69, Kansas City, KS, a former teacher, (born Jun 14 1921) died 
March 15, 1991 at his home. Mr. Waugh taught mathematics at Turner High School 
in Kansas City for 39 years before he retired in 1984. He was born in Henry 
County, near Norris, son of Royston E. and Martha Bellomy Waugh. He lived in 
Kansas City, KS since 1940. Survivors include his wife, Lorena Waugh of the 
home; two daughters, Peggy Waugh, Kansas City, KS, and Sally Helton Stilwell in 
Johnson County; a sister, Virginia Hunt, Clinton, and two grandchildren. Funeral 
services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Maple Hill Chapel. Graveside services 
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Carpenter Cemetery, Norris, MO.


WAUGH, Jessie May EDMONDSON 1904 - 1993

Mrs. Jessie May Waugh, 89, 310 East Franklin Street, died Saturday, June 12, at 
Golden Valley Hospital. - Jessie May Edmondson Waugh was born March 16, 1904 
in Iconium, Mo., the daughter of Moses and Lydia (Mills) Edmondson. Jessie was a 
lifelong resident of this area. She was married to Frank Milton Waugh on August 
6, 1932. To this union two sons were born. Jessie's education included four years 
of college and she was a school teacher for many years. She was a member of the 
Norris Methodist Church, Norris Extension Club, the Daughters of the American 
Revolution, a District Officer of the United Methodist Women, the Alumni 
Association of Southwest Missouri State University and an auxiliary member of 
the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. For a number of years she wrote a very 
popular column for the Clinton Daily Democrat. She is survived by her two sons, 
James Waugh, Blairstown, and Walter Waugh, Grandview; one brother, H. P. 
Edmondson, Springfield; six grandsons and twelve great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband Frank on June 27, 1982. Funeral services were 
at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at Norris United Methodist Church, with rev. Dick 
Pierson officiating. Music was Beyond The Sunset and In The Garden with Gene 
Consalus, soloist, and Cena Dunn, organist. Pallbearers were David Thornely, John 
Cochran, Paul Dunn, Glen Elrod, Derrell Ward, Jerry Jerome. Burial was in 
Carpenter Cemetery, in Johnson County under direction of Consalus Funeral Home.


WAUGH, John Wesley 1892 - 1979

John Wesley Waugh, son of James H. and Gertrude Haines Waugh, was born March 
4, 1892 and died April 30, 1979, at Chastain's Nursing Home in Clinton. On 
October 29, 1913, he was married to Ursel L. Gilliam, who died January 7, 1972. 
To this union was born one son, Lyle G. Waugh, who died October 26, 1969. Wesley 
was a victim of rheumatoid arthritis and walked with a cane for many years, 
giving up to a wheelchair about one year ago. Wesley is about the last of the 
Waugh family except some cousins who came to Missouri in 1866 after the Civil 
War and settled on the banks of Big Creek in the Norris community. For the past 
seven years, he had lived alone on his farm near Norris. Funeral services were 
held Wednesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at the Norris Methodist Church, with pastor Lee 
Ward officiating. Pallbearers were Raymond Waugh, Ray Wehmeyer, Bob Norcross, 
Charles Ragland, Lawrence Norcross and Everett Butcher. Burial was in Carpenter 
Cemetery.


WAUGH, John Wesley 1839 - 1910

John Wesley Waugh, son of Milo and Elizabeth (Kious) Waugh, was born in 
Montgomery County, Indiana, December 13, 1839, and died at his home in Henry 
County, Missouri, near Maurine, Sunday, August 14, 1910, after a serious illness 
of 48 hours duration. His age was therefore 70 years, 8 months, and 1 day. The 
Waughs were of Scotch extraction and in keeping with that noble race, of a 
decided religious mind. The families were Methodist, the given name of the 
deceased being that of the great founder of the Methodist church, John Wesley 
himself. The family of Mr. Waugh was immediately connected with that of Rev. 
Beverly Waugh, who was elected a bishop in the Methodist church in 1836 and 
served with distinction. "Uncle John" as he was familiarly called was well versed 
in history of Methodism as well as a well posted man in history and much of the 
best literature. He grew to manhood in his home county, and was married to Miss 
Mary E. Henderson, July 1860. Immediately after the civil war, in company with 
his brother-in-law, A.M. Butcher, leaving their families at home, the two men 
came west to hew their fortune in a then comparatively unsettled country. Forty-
four years ago these two men settled in Big Creek Township in northern Henry 
County, and began the work of making homes for their families. At that time 
Henry county was in a great measure unsettled, and hard work was encountered 
by these men in building homes, but the forefathers had the stamina and will 
power to overcome difficulties that perhaps are lacking to some degree in the 
people of today, and soon had homes prepared for their families. The subject of 
this sketch, John Wesley Waugh, was married three times. By his first wife two 
children were born, William Waugh of Joplin, and Mrs. Mattie Darr of Holden. Six 
children survive from his second marriage, to Miss Julia A. Hamilton, April 20, 
1865, J. Waugh, Edward Waugh, Richard Waugh, Walter Waugh, Mrs. Mary Smith 
and Mrs. Minnie Adair. All of these except Richard are residents of Henry County, 
he living in Iowa. All the children are honorable upright citizens, training their 
families in the Christian faith and devoting themselves to all things moral and 
high. A third marriage to Mrs. M. E. Shepherd was on September 26, 1888. She 
remains with the other relatives to mourn his death. In addition to the above two 
brothers and two sisters were present at the funeral, and one sister, Mrs. Alice 
Furman of Ill., was unable to be present. It is also a notable fact that there were 
in attendance at the funeral nearly one hundred immediate relatives. Mr. Waugh 
was always interested in church work, and up until 20 years ago when he 
suffered a stroke of paralysis and lost the use of his lower limbs, no one was 
more faithful in attendance. The esteem in which he was held was well 
illustrated by the number of friends and neighbors attending his funeral which 
was said to be the biggest in point of attendance in Big Creek Township. 
Interment was in the Carpenter cemetery four miles north of Norris. Mr. Waugh 
loved his family perhaps as few men do, and in return, all his children thought 
that he was one of the greatest men that ever lived. By his industry and hard 
work he gained a competency. Mr. Waugh superintended the work of his large farm 
personally driving over it each week, and had great affection for his faithful 
horse, which always carried him safely on his rounds. In his last hours he thought 
of the faithful animal, and it will be well taken care of during its lifetime in 
payment of its services to Uncle John. Great sorrow has been thrown over his 
neighborhood by his death. He was well loved as a father, neighbor, friend, and his 
kindly words and deeds will be missed by those with whom he came in contact. 
He has been a member of the church from his childhood and though deprived of 
regular attendance for a number of years he has been a supporter of the church 
and in his last days talked of his communion with God and his hope for the future. 
A good citizen (the best asset of a community and a nation) has fallen. The 
funeral sermon was preached at Norris M. E. Church south, Tuesday Aug. 16, 1910, 
by Rev. W. G. Beasley, presiding elder of the Nevada district, in the presence of a 
large congregation, the text being 1 Cor. 15:25 26, and his body now sleeps in a 
steel case in the Carpenter cemetery north of Norris, Mo. Peace to his ashes!


WAUGH, Martha A. BELLOMY 1897 - n/a

Martha A. Waugh, 91, Warrensburg, passed away Saturday, October 21, at the 
Research Hospital in Kansas City. She was born at Gates City, VA, on October 26, 
1897, the daughter of Arthur Lewis and Mary Catherine Fletcher Bellomy. On June 
26, 1915, she was united in marriage with Royston Eldon Waugh. To this marriage 
was born a son, Hubert, and a daughter, Virginia. Royston died on August 14, 
1941. She started a nursing career in 1951 in Santa Monica, CA, and in 1952 
transferred to Johnson County Memorial Hospital in Warrensburg where she 
continued nursing until 1973. Surviving is her son, Hubert Waugh and her 
daughter, Virginia Hunt. A brother, Rufus Bellomy of Chillicothe also survives. 
She was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services were held at 11 
a.m. Monday, Oct 23, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the 
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.


WAUGH, Milo 1909 - 1994

Kansas City Kansan, Dec 16 1994, Friday pg 10 - Services for Milo Waugh, 85, 
Lee's Summit, Mo., will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Stanley and Son Funeral 
Home, Pleasant Hill, Mo. Burial will be in Floral Hills East Cemetery. Friends may 
call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Waugh died Wednesday, 
Dec. 14, 1994, at the home. He was born in Blairstown, Mo., and had lived in 
Mercer County before he moved to Pleasant Hill in 1984, and then to Lee's Summit 
in June of this year. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Calvary Assembly 
of God Church. Surviving are his wife, Velna Mae Waugh, of the home; three sons, 
Milo Edward Waugh, San Antonio, William Frank Waugh, Pleasant Hill, Mo., and J. 
Waugh, St. Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Rosezella Elizabeth Keck, Lone Jack, Mo., 
and Katherine Louise Bowers, O'Fallon, Mo.; a brother, Charles Waugh, and a 
sister, Eddie Wehmeyer, both of Kansas City, Kansas; 11 grandchildren; and 16 
great-grandchildren. (Note: Milo was born 13 April 1909, son of Edward R. Waugh 
and Pinkie A. (Martin) Waugh of the Norris community.)


WAUGH, Robert W. 1921 - 1991

Robert W. Waugh, 70, Mountain Home, AR, (born Aug 9 1921) died March 31, 1991. 
He was born in north Missouri and attended grade school and high school in Norris. 
In 1938 he married Margaret Schultz, formerly of Chilhowee. He had lived in the 
Mountain Home area for several years. He was the son of Neal and Stella Waugh, 
who are both deceased. Surviving him are his wife, Margaret; one daughter, 
Marilyn Thoads, Kansas City, KS; one son, David Waugh, Mountain Home; one 
brother, Dr. Kenneth Waugh, Canyon, TX, one sister, Mitzi Brassard, New 
Schenectady, NY, and several cousins around Norris. Funeral services were in 
Mountain Home with burial in Arkansas.


WAUGH, Walter Martin 1924 - 1988

Walter Martin Waugh, 1005 E. Green St., Clinton, passed away January 30, 1988, 
at his home at the age of 63. He was born March 10, 1924, to Edward Royston and 
Elizabeth Allen (Pinkie) Martin Waugh on the family farm in the Norris 
community. Martin attended and graduated from the Norris High School in 1942. 
On October 2, 1949, Martin was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Jones at 
Clinton. To this union were born four sons, Wesley Martin, Edward Allen, Michael 
Eugene and Thomas Ray. Martin served his country in the United States Army as a 
radio operator in the infantry. During the service, he was taken as a prisoner of 
war in Germany from January-April in 1945. His first employment was with the 
Frisco railroad as a carman. After this employment, he followed the occupation 
of truck driving for many years. He was employed by Browning Truck Line and The 
Claude Hayes Truck Line. In 1965 he went to work as an over the road driver for 
Clearfield Cheese Co. In 1973 he transferred as a mechanic in the Clearfield shop. 
He was a foreman until his health failed and required him to retire in 1983. He is 
survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; sons, Wesley, Edward, Mike, Tom; 
brothers, Milo of Pleasant Hill, Charles of Kansas City, KS; sister, Eddie 
Wehmeyer of Kansas City, KS, many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death 
were his parents; brothers: Frank, Harold, Neal, Archie, Royston and Boyd.

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