WILLIAMS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== WILLIAMS, Alonzo Irvin 1850 - 1922 A. I. Williams died at his home on East Franklin Street at 9:15 last Saturday night (May 6 1922) with heart trouble. He had been suffering with leakage of the heart for the past 15 years and in failing health. The day he died he was as well as usual, however, and retired about 8:00. He soon called his wife and said he would have to sit up and expired about an hour later. Alonzo Irvin Williams was born in Noble County, Ohio April 25, 1850. He married Miss Mary E. Neptune on April 23, 1872. It was on this date, last month that they enjoyed a family reunion at their home with their children and their families present to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was indeed a happy day and at that time a picture was taken of the family group which will now be doubly precious since the dear father and husband has been called away. Eight children were born to this union. One daughter and one son having gone to their heavenly home. There are left to comfort their mother six sons, Cliff, who lives 9 miles northeast of Clinton; Earl, near Clinton; Ivey, east of Clinton; Clyde, southeast of Clinton; Estes, south of Clinton; and Oscar, southwest of Deepwater. He also leaves 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. Williams was a good Christian man. A number of years ago he was converted and united with the White Oak Methodist Church, then after moving to Clinton, he moved his membership to the Clinton Church. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon (May 8, 1922) at his late home by Dr. Haney, after which his remains were laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery with the Odd Fellow ceremony of which he was a member. WILLIAMS, Alonzo J. 1909 - 1994 Alonzo J. Williams, 85, died Tuesday, September 27 at Park Lane Hospital, Raytown. He was born in Henry County and had lived in the Kansas City area for many years. He is survived by his wife, Louise; two brothers, Roger Williams of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Robert E. Williams of Calhoun; two sisters, Josephine Knight, Sedalia, and Aileen Williams, Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, October 1, at Hinton Funeral Home in Raytown. Visitation will be an hour before the funeral. Burial will follow in Calhoun Cemetery Saturday. WILLIAMS, C. Whit. 1858 - 1928 C. Whit. Williams was born in Rockingham County, near Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 1858, and passed away at his home in Calhoun Monday evening, August 20, 1928, at the age of 70 years. His parents having died when he was a small boy, the exact day of his birth was unknown. When but a small boy he came to Missouri and lived in Cooper county for a very few years, later going back to Virginia where he entered a Military Academy. After graduating from the Military Academy he went to work on a newspaper at Harrisonburg, where he learned his profession. Mr. Williams followed the newspaper work which took him to the states of Kansas, Ohio, Illinois, and a number of newspapers in this state. Mr. Williams was the founder of the Slater Russler. Just before starting the Russler, he was owner and editor of the Slater Index. He loved and worshiped the newspaper game, having retired to private life about 9 years ago, after starting the Calhoun Star, which at one time was the Calhoun Clarion. At the time of his death he also had a fully-equipped plant stored in his building here in Calhoun, with hopes of some day he would feel like entering a new field at any time. For hours at a time he would fondle over the type, setting it up and tearing it down just merely to keep his fingers limbered up, because he hated so much to see his wrinkled hands get to a place where they could no more handle the type. On April 15, 1883, he was united in marriage to Lizzie R. Perkins, at Slater, Saline county Mo., who survives, and who all of these years had not only been a wife and helpmate but a partner in the newspaper work. For the past nine months of Mr. Williams' illness, Mrs. Williams has been right at the bedside to administer everything within her power to relieve the pains which were gradually making this good old soul weaker. In early boyhood Mr. Williams joined the methodist church, later changing to the Quaker faith, of which he kept the rest of his days. Funeral services were held at the home being conducted by Rev. D. H. Holland, pastor of the Methodist church, and at the grave side, the Masonic order had charge, with burial in the Calhoun cemetery. Thus passeth the life of a good soul who has spent many and many a year for the betterment of the communities in which he lived. WILLIAMS, Carl Clifton 1906 - 1926 Carl Clifton Williams, the eldest son of Clyde and Mabel Williams, who reside on a farm just east of Deepwater, Mo., was drowned while swimming with others in the Smoky Hill river, near Enterprise, Kans., on Wednesday evening, June 16, 1926. Carl left Deepwater in his Ford car Sunday afternoon, accompanied by Ernest Luther, to seek employment in the Kansas harvest fields. They secured work from a farmer near Enterprise and worked Wednesday afternoon, then went to the river below a dam for a swim where he was drowned in water some 20 feet deep. All that could be done to rescue him was done, but his body was not recovered until twenty hours later. The news of his death was received by his parents, Thursday morning, and the father, accompanied by others hastened to Enterprise and returned with the body Saturday afternoon. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church at Deepwater Sunday afternoon, by his pastor, James D. Briggs, after which his body was borne to the Englewood cemetery, where it was tenderly laid to rest. The whole community was moved at the news of the death of the boy and perhaps the largest crowd that ever attended a funeral here, was in attendance at this service. Carl was born on a farm four miles northwest of Deepwater, Nov. 18, 1906. He resided with his parents in the home where he had worked at the Dickey plant for some time. He loved his home very much and delighted much in serving his parents and his brothers and sisters in the home. He was a very likable boy and had many friends. He was a member of the local camp of Modern Woodmen, who attended the funeral in a body and took part in the service. Carl was also a devout Christian boy, having been converted some five years ago, and united with the Bethlehem Baptist church, which relation he sustained at the time of his death. Besides his grief stricken parents and grandparents, he leaves four sisters and two brothers, a number of uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Two brothers and a sister preceded him to the Glory World. WILLIAMS, Chancy Ernest 1886 - 1917 Death of Chancy Williams - Chancy Williams died at his home, about 4 miles southwest of town, at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18th, after a short illness of pneumonia. On the Thursday morning before he went to the field to work, although he was feeling badly, and only went around the field once, when he had to return to the house. He was unable to unharness his horses, and went to bed. Pneumonia developed in both lungs. All that was possible for human hands and medical skill to do was done, in hopes of sparing his life, but to no avail. His devoted wife and his brothers were constantly at his bedside, and a nurse was also in attendance. Deceased had lived in this county all his life. He was born on a farm, one mile north of Piper, and was 30 years, 5 months and 16 days old. Eight years ago last September he was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle Hereford, of near Deepwater, who survives him with three little daughters: Flossie, Florence and Fern. He also leaves his parents, A. I. Williams and wife, living on East Franklin Street, and six brothers - Clifton, Oscar, Earl, Clyde, Estes and Ivy Williams. He was the fifth of seven brothers and the first one to be taken away. The only sister, Mrs. Mattie Davis, died two years ago. He was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends, who were grieved to hear of his death, and deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones in this time of great sorrow. The funeral services were held at his late home, at 10 o'clock a.m. Friday, conducted by Rev. Murphy, pastor of the First M. E. Church, and the remains were laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery. His six brothers acted as pall bearers. Mrs. William's mother, Mrs. Mike Hereford, and her brother and sister, Guy and Iva, from Illinois, arrived a few days before his death; also four cousins; Alonzo Williams, and John Duncan, of Marrisville, and Lindsay and Homer Williams, of Aldrich, came to attend the funeral. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their help and many acts of kindness, and sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. Mrs. Chancy Williams and children, A. I. Williams, wife and children. WILLIAMS, Clint n/a - 1936 Clint Williams Dead - Clinton friends have received word of the death of Clint Williams, for many years a resident here. Information about his death was very meager, as the only facts received were that he was found dead in the cabin on his claim near Cheyenne Wells, Colo. He lived alone and it is not known how long he had been dead before the body was found. Mr. Williams was the youngest son of Dr. C. C. Williams, founder of the C. C. Williams Drug Store in Clinton, and brother of Charles V. Williams, who owned the store preceding the present ownership. Deceased was born in Clinton about 65 years ago and made his home here until about 1919, when he went to Colorado to live on a ranch. While in Clinton, he worked for a pottery. WILLIAMS, Clyde 1883 - 1906 Clyde Williams Dies At Iron Mountain - Clyde Williams, 79, former Henry Countian, died in his sleep Jan. 9 at his home at Iron Mountain, Mo., where he and his wife had lived the last seven years. Funeral services were held Jan. 12 at West Florissant Baptist Church in Jennings, Mo., where they moved in 1927 from Clinton. Mr. Williams, born Sept. 21, 1883, in Ohio, came with his parentes, the late Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Williams, to Henry County when a small child. He had lived on farms in the vicinities which included Brownington, Behtlehem, and Golden Gate. A sister, Mrs. Mattie Davis, and three brothers, Chauncey, Estes and Oscar, preceded him in death. On Jan. 17, 1906, he married Miss Mabel Pritchard of Deepwater and they settled in the Golden Gate neighborhood where they became charter members of the Golden Gate Baptist Church. Upon moving to Bethlehem they transferred to the Bethlehem Baptist Church where Mr. Williams served as deacon. Eleven children blessed this union, five of whom preceded him in death, namely, Carl, Wayne, Paul, Evelyn, and James. Upon moving to Jennings, Mo., in 1927 he operated the Hamilton Market for 10 years before going into semi-retirement, busying himself then with carpenter work. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Raymond and Clyde Hazel, St. Louis; four daughters, Mrs. Elsie Parker, Mrs. Merle McCormick, St. Louis, Mrs. Avis Stopke, Florida, and Mrs. Betty Bakula, Denver, Colo., 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clifton, Webb City, Mo., Earl, Calhoun, I. L. Williams Sr., Deepwater; many other relatives and friends. Among those from Henry County attending the funeral services were Mr. And Mrs. I. L. Williams, Sr., Deepwater; Earl Williams, Calhoun; Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Ralph Reader and Cyril Williams, Clinton. WILLIAMS, Earl George 1881 - 1968 Earl George Williams was born in [Noble County] Ohio on February 2, 1881 and died April 30, 1968. He was the son of Alonzo and Mary [Neptune] Williams. As a small boy, he came to Henry County with his parents, where his entire life was spent with the exception of a few months in Kansas. He was married to Clara Jones on March 5, 1904, and they were the parents of eight children, seven of whom survive. One died in infancy, and Mrs. Williams preceded her husband in death July 2, 1947. He was converted and baptized at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in October 1905. He was ordained a deacon in the same church in April 1923, where he served faithfully as long as health permitted. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Wayne [Theta] Johnson of Route 2, Clinton, Mrs. Josephine Johnson of Springfield, and Miss Aileen Williams of Phoenix, Ariz.; four sons, Robert Williams, Calhoun, Alonzo Williams of Kansas City, Leo Max, Paola, Kans., Roger Williams, Minneapolis, Minn., a brother, Ivy Williams, Deepwater; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a large number of nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. J. R. Wiley officiating. The music was by the church choir. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: Harlest Griffith, John Robinson, George Pheffer, Bill Uhlenbock, John Thompson and Russell Gray. WILLIAMS, Estes Pearl 1890 - 1950 The large concourse of friends at the funeral service of Estes Williams Wednesday, December 13, at the Calhoun Baptist Church attested to the esteem of this resident who died Monday, December 11, at the Clinton General Hospital, following days and weeks of pain and suffering. Rev. Hugh Sperry, Clinton, and Rev. Roy Reichert, pastor of the Calhoun church, conducted the service, using the text, "Barnabas was a good man." M. R. Munday, Harry Redford, Mesdames Alfred George and Tom Dady brought the sweet message of song, with Mrs. Earl Finks at the piano. Burial was at Englewood with six Baptist deacons of the Calhoun Church as casket bearers: Messrs. Lee Jones, Clifton Fewel, Shy Miller, James Martin, Loyd Parks and Bill Trenary. The Consalus Service was in charge. Estes Williams was genuine. He embodied kindness, enriched with the sincerity and humility of the Christ-possessed life. Converted at the age of 18, he united with the Golden Gate Baptist Church where he was a faithful member and deacon. When the family moved to the Mt. Olivet neighborhood, Mr. Williams took his membership there and later united with the Calhoun Church. Living first things first, Estes Williams attended Sunday School and all other services of his church, ever giving of his talents to the Master. He exemplified neighborliness in its truest sense, and while hospitalized and suffering intensely, friends reciprocated in full measure. At that time 26 of his neighbors took corn pickers, wagons, and trucks to his farm, and there gathered and binned the 1950 corn crop. Estes Pearl Williams, son of Alonzo and Mary Williams, was born near Urich, Mo., March 10, 1890, and died December 11, 1950. He was married to Mary Anna Braun April 12, 1911, and to this union eight children were born: Phillip and Russell, Kansas City, Mo.; Daisie Plumb, Sunflower, Kan.; Ellen Daley, Los Angeles, Calif.; Dorothy Arnold, Wallace, Idaho; Ruth Parks, John and Paul of near Calhoun, all of whom will comfort their mother, also 11 grandchildren whom the deceased loved dearly. Mr. Williams' four brothers are: Cliff, Kansas City, Kan.; Clyde, St. Louis; Earl, near Calhoun; and Ivey, Deepwater. WILLIAMS, Esther Lois PARKS 1911 - 1996 Esther Lois Parks Williams was born February 8, 1911, in Coal, the daughter of Lewis T. and Nellie Martin Parks. She died Thursday, December 19, 1996, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 85. Esther was a lifelong resident of the Tightwad area. On December 22, 1928, she was married to Clarence L. Williams, who preceded her in death February 15, 1989. Mrs. Williams worked for many years as a cook for the Leesville school system. She was an excellent cook and the kids in school received many special treats and they loved her for cooking their favorites. She was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. She was very devoted to her church and and was always active as long as her health permitted. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Williams and wife, Betty, and Don Williams and wife, Judy, all of rural Clinton; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 23, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Rev. Wayne Williams and Rev. Michael Williams officiated. Rodney and Kristy Williams Baumgarden sang a duet, "Near To The Heart of God" and Marilyn Williams Smith sang "Amazing Grace", Organist was Scott Brooks. Pallbearers were Jeff Williams, Steve Williams, Rodney Baumgarden, wade Davis, Kent Smith and John Lange. Burial was in the Parks Chapel Cemetery, southeast of Clinton, under the direction of the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. WILLIAMS, Ethel Mae McLERRAN 1910 - 1995 Ethel Mae Williams was born in Benton County on December 20, 1910, the daughter of Tom and Sara Feaster McLerran and died December 5, 1995, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. She became a Christian at an early age and was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist church. She worked hard with her brothers and sisters while growing up on the farm as her dad died while she was young. On February 13, 1938, she married Albert D. Williams in Warrensburg and to this union three children were born, tow sons and one daughter. Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death on November 13, 1980. She had been a homemaker and resident of the Mt. Zion area most of her life. In 1980 she moved to the Harrisburg area to be near her son and his family. She loved to garden and made garden well into her 80's. She loved the flowers outside her windows and the hummingbird feeder that her son had put up for her. She is survived by her son, Kenneth and wife, Paula, of Harrisburg, and her daughter, Betty and husband, Wilson Tuter of Tulsa, Oklahoma. she is also survived by two brothers, John McLerran of Clinton and Sam McLerran of Lowry City and one sister, Berty Warburton of Clinton and six grandchildren, Rick Tuter, Deborah Cole and Roger Tuter, all of Oklahoma, and Darrin Williams, John Williams and Kimberly Williams, all of Missouri, and six great-grandchildren of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son and four brothers, Willie, Jim, Lee and Clarence McLerran and one sister, Stella Parks. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Saturday, December 9, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Gary Garrett officiating. Take My Hand, Precious Lord and In The Sweet Bye and Bye were sung by Jackie Stinnett and Carol Rucker. Pallbearers were Rick Tuter, Roger Tuter, Darrin Williams and John Williams. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Battles, Kevin Battles and Rickey Tuter. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. WILLIAMS, Faye Marie MOBERLY 1901 - 1969 Faye Williams, 67, died at Clinton General Hospital July 25. Rites were held Monday afternoon at Consalus Chapel with the Rev. Louie Allen officiating. Faye Marie Williams, daughter of the late Stephen E. and Arlena Davis Moberly, was born December 29, 1901, in Bates County, MO She passed away at 1:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 1969, at the Clinton General Hospital after a long illness. She was married to Ernest Williams on August 2, 1937, in Independence, MO. She attended school at Bethlehem, Comer, and Shawnee Mound High. She moved with her family to the Quarles Community in 1909, and remained in that neighborhood until she retired, and she and her husband moved to 705 E. Franklin St., Clinton. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; two sisters, Irene Titsworth, Windsor; Mona Summers, Warrensburg; two brothers, Edwin R. Moberly, Clinton and Stephen (Bill) Moberly, Clinton. Services were held July 28 at Consalus Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Raymond Briggs, S. E. Clark, Charles Millam, Clarence Shobe, Fred Tubbesing, Charles Powers. WILLIAMS, Georgia HALL 1884 - 1969 St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Oct 24 1969 - Williams, Georgia, Friday, October 24, 1969, beloved wife of the late Jay Williams, dear mother of Viva L. Williams. Funeral from Drehmann-Harral Chapel, 7733 Natural Bridge, 2 p. m., Monday, October 27,, to Valhalla Chapel of Memories. Visitation after 12 noon Sunday. Born January 13, 1884, near Coal, MO. (Note: Daughter of John W. and Mary Ann Vance Hall - born January 13, 1884) WILLIAMS, Ivey Lee Sr. 1893 - 1971 Ivey Lee Williams, Sr., son of Alonzo Irvin and Mary Neptune Williams, was born on April 5, 1893, in Henry County, Missouri. He passed away on April 3, 1971, two days prior to his seventy-eighth birthday. He was the youngest of eight children; six brothers and one sister who have preceded him in death. When a young man he professed faith in Jesus Christ and became a member of the Golden Gate Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was united in marriage to Lily Katherine Dunning on June 20, 1915. To this union were born four children: Cyril, Ivey, Jr., and Billie, all of Clinton, and Mrs. Ralph (Doris) Reader of Bourbonnais, Illinois. He was engaged in farming until 1935. At that time, he went into the rock quarry business and remained in the work until his health failed. In semi-retirement, he enjoyed raising cattle and doing farm work. Mr. Williams had many friends because of his kind and generous ways. Helping friends and neighbors in need was a joy to him. In addition to his wife and four children, he is survived by ten grandchildren, one grandson having preceded him in death; and seven great-grandchildren whom he loved very much. Many nieces and nephews also survive him. Mr. Williams treated as a grandchild Haldeh Nezam, foreign exchange student from Iran, who spent a year in the Ivey L. Williams, Jr. home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., April 6, at the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Rev. J. D. Boyd officiated. John Delozier sang, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" and "Beyond the Sunset" accompanied on the organ by his father, Lewis Delozier. Pallbearers were: Ronnie, Johnnie and Ricky Williams, Ralph, Jr. and David Reader, and Ray Odom. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. WILLIAMS, Jay 1885 - 1961 St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Oct 14 1961 - Williams, Jay, 5067 Durant Avenue, Friday October 13, 1961, beloved husband of Georgia Williams, dear father of Viva L. Williams. Funeral from Drehmann-Harral Chapel, 1905 Union Bl, 1 p. m., Monday, October 16, to Valhalla Chapel of Memories. A member of Algable Lodge No. 544, A.F.&A.M. Masonic service Sunday 8 p.m. (Note: born Dec 2 1885, Clinton, MO. Son of George and Melissa Petty Williams) WILLIAMS, Josiah "Cy" 1896 - 1980 Windsor - Josiah (Cy) Williams, 84, died Friday (May 23 1980) at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born in Morgan County, Jan. 16, 1896, son of James K. and Sarah Manis Williams. On Sept. 7, 1968 at Pamona, Calif., he married Irene Sparks Jones, who survives of the home here. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lilla Mae Douma, Mountclair, Calif., Miss Sara K. Williams, Anaheim, Calif., three stepsons, Jay Jones, Colton, Calif., Beverly (Buck) Jones, Warsaw, Junior Newkirk, Warrensburg, one brother, Ezekial Williams, Moline Ill., one sister, Mrs. Mildred Corson, Independence, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, and 13 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Leeton Baptist Church with the Rev. Everett Kelly officiating, assisted by the Rev. Philip Rector. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg. The arrangements were under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. WILLIAMS, Mabel PRITCHARD 1887 - 1962 Mrs. Clyde Williams - Former Deepwaterite - Funeral services for Mrs. Clyde Williams, 74, St. Louis, formerly of Deepwater, who died Jan. 7 after a long illness, were held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at West Florissant Baptist Church, St. Louis, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery there. Mabel Pritchard, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pritchard, was born March 2, 1887, at Deepwater, Mo. On Jan. 17, 1905, she married Clyde Williams, who died about two years ago. To this union were born 11 children, six of whom survive. Mrs. Williams lived in the vicinity of Deepwater until 1927, then moved to St. Louis where she lived the remainder of her life. She was baptized and united with the Golden Gate Baptist Church in 1908. Later, in 1927, she transferred her membership to the West Florissant Baptist Church in St. Louis. Mrs. Williams is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Elsie Parker, Mrs. Merle McCormick, St. Louis, Mrs. Avis Stopke, West Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. Betty Bakula, Denver, Colo.; two sons, Raymond Williams, Clyde Williams, St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Stamer, Mrs. Eva Hunt, St. Louis; a brother, George Warren Pritchard, Orlando, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. WILLIAMS, Mary Anna BRAUN 1891 - 1976 Mrs. Mary Anna Williams, 85, died May 19 at the Resthaven Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born January 18, 1891 in Wyandotte County, Kansas, daughter of John and Katherine Rentchler Braun. Four brothers preceded her in death. She was married April 12, 1911 to Estes Williams, who preceded her in death on December 11, 1950. She accepted Christ as her Savior early in life, becoming one of the charter members of the Golden Gate Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School classes until moving from the community. She then joined the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Calhoun Baptist Church, and the First Baptist Church of Clinton as she moved into each community. She remained an active member and taught as long as her health permitted. Survivors include three daughters and four sons, Phillip Williams of Jupiter, Florida, Mrs. Kenneth (Daisy) Plumb of DeSoto, Kansas, Mrs. Wm. (Ellen) Daley of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Edwin (Ruth) Parks of Calhoun, John Williams of Gurver, Texas, Russel Williams of Kansas City, and Paul Williams of Hastings, Nebraska. One daughter, Dorothy, one grandson and one granddaughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. May 22 at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with Rev. Dan D. Bryson officiating. Mrs. Gene Myers, organist, accompanied Mike Murphy as he sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art". Pallbearers were grandsons, Bob Parks, Bill Parks, Jimmie Plumb, Johnnie Plumb, Donnie Williams and Larry Arnold. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Williams, Phillip Williams, Johnnie Williams and Gary Plumb. - (1976, second article): Mary Anna Braun was born in Wyandotte County, Kansas, January 18, 1891, daughter of John Fred Braun and Katherine Rentchler Braun. Four brothers preceded her in death. She was married April 12, 1911 to Estes Williams, who preceded her in death. Eight children blessed this union, Phillip of Jupiter, Florida, Daisie (Mrs. William Daley), Los Angeles, California, Dorothy (Mrs. C. E. Arnold), deceased, Ruth (Mrs. Edwin Parks), Calhoun, John, Gruver, Texas, Russell, Kansas City, Paul, Hastings, Nebraska. There were six grandchildren and twenty-six great grandchildren. She accepted Christ as her Saviour early in life, becoming one of the early members of the Golden Gate Baptist Church where she taught a Sunday School class until moving from the community. She then joined the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Calhoun Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church of Clinton as she moved into each community. She remained an active member and taught as long as her health permitted. Besides her husband and daughter, one grandson and one granddaughter preceded her in death. She will be sadly missed by her family, many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. May 22 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Bryson officiating. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandson, Bob Parks, Bill Parks, Jimmie Plumb, Johnnie Plumb, Donnie Williams, and Larry Arnold. Honorary pallbearers were Ronnie Williams, Johnnie Williams, Phillip Williams and Gary Plumb. WILLIAMS, Mary Elizabeth NEPTUNE 1853 - 1944 Mrs. Mary Williams died at her home on East Franklin Street (Clinton, Henry County, Missouri) Wednesday night, March 15, 1944, at 11:00 p.m. Mrs. Williams had been ill the past six weeks with the complications due to her many years, but was looked after lovingly by her big family. She was born April 8, 1853, in Noble County, Ohio; on April 23, 1872, she was married to A. I. Williams and to them were born one daughter and seven sons, of whom five sons survive to mourn the passing of this beloved mother; Cliff of Kansas City, Kansas; Earl of Roseland, Mo.; Clyde of St. Louis, Mo.; Estes of Calhoun, Mo.; Ivey of Deepwater, Mo.; 33 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. With her husband's passing, Mrs. Williams was the veritable head of her family, and her children and grandchildren came to her for loving and wise counsel. Mrs. Williams lived on a farm near Clinton many years and the past 28 years has been a resident of Clinton, where she was a complement to her community and her home. Filled with loving kindness for her family and neighbors, she was a devoted mother and loyal friend, and found her greatest pleasure and satisfaction in the duties and responsibilities of her home. She became a member of the White Oak Methodist Church as a young woman, and transferred her membership to Clinton when the family moved here. WILLIAMS, Myrtle HERIFORD 1890 - 1986 Myrtle Williams, 95, dies here Monday - Myrtle Williams, 95, of 604 N. Prairie, died at 4:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Passavant Hospital. She was born Nov. 1, 1890, in Henry County, Mo., a daughter of Marshall and Nannie Briggs Heriford. She married Chancey Williams and he preceded her in April of 1916. She is survived by two daughters, Fern Williams of Jacksonville, Illinois and Mrs. Paul (Flossie) Gaitens of Springfield, five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. She was preceded [in death] by one daughter, four brothers and four sisters. She had worked at J. Capps & Sons and was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home with burial in Diamond Grove Cemetery. Visitation after 11 a.m. Wednesday, family to meet friends 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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