Bates County Obituaries

 

CHAPMAN, Daniel Webster ( 1854 - 1928)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, March 29, 1928. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
DANIEL WEBSTER CHAPMAN DEAD - Daniel W. Chapman died at the Norman Cruse home in Adrian, Sunday, March 25, 1928; aged 73 years, 6 months and 2 days. Mr. Chapman was born in Ohio, September 23, 1854. Came with his parents to Bates county, Mo., in 1866, locating near Altona, where he spent the remaining years of his life except the short time he has resided in Adrian. He was united in marriage with Miss Minnie Minerva Watson (we have not the date of marriage). Mrs. Chapman preceded him in death on June 3, 1922. To this union three children were born, viz: Davie, Lydia and Daisy, all of whom died in early childhood. In early life Mr. Chapman united with the Altona Methodist Church and remained a faithful member until death. For some years past Mr. Chapman had been in feeble health, during which time he had been cared for by his niece, Mr. N. H. Cruse. Mr. Chapman was a good citizen and stood well in the community where he spent most of the years of his life. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters, Chas. And Frank Chapman, of Adrian, George, of Kansas City, Wilse, of Ponca City, Oklahoma; Mrs. I. A. McGill, of Valley Center,  Kansas, and Mrs. T. K. Thompson, of Shawnee township. Funeral services for Mr. Chapman were held Tuesday afternoon from the Altona Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. W. W. Long, pastor of the Adrian Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Altona cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Fred Wayland (1913 - 2008)
ElDorado Sun
Fred Wayland Chapman - Fred Wayland Chapman, 94, El Dorado Springs, was born Dec. 12, 1913, in Stroud, OK, to Pleasant and Hattie Edmonson Chapman. He passed away from this life on Sept. 14, 2008. As a two-year old, he moved with his family in a covered wagon from Oklahoma to Milford. His childhood was spent in Milford and Lamar. The family relocated several times but Fred's life was spent in Missouri except for about four years near Mound City, KS. In 1934, the Chapman family moved to Vernon County where he met the two most significant persons in his life. During a revival meeting in a small country church, Fred met Jesus his Savior whom he served faithfully and with Him he now resides. Also, he met a young lady, Iva Worthington, who was attending the same meeting. Fred and Iva were married March 18, 1936. This last March they celebrated their 72nd anniversary. Three girls were born to Fred and Iva – Shirley, Evelyn and Sharon. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 1980, after 45 years as a farmer, mostly in Vernon County, he retired from the farm and he and Iva moved to El Dorado Springs where he spent the rest of his life. His continuing interest in the farm was worked out in a small garden and lawn which he tended himself until the last few weeks of his life. Fred and Iva were faithful members of Union Hall Baptist Church where they attended regularly up until their health no longer permitted. They made fond and lasting friendships among the church family at Union Hall. Fred was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Don; and two sisters, Elsie Hall and Murriel Smith. He is survived by his wife, Iva; three daughters and their husbands – Shirley and Leon Caskey, Evelyn and Larry Warden and Sharon and Don Brenton; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the Hackleman Chapel with visitation before the services from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Don Brenton will officiate the service and Ruth Brown will provide the music. Interment will follow in Hume Cemetery at 2 p.m. under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Robbie Caskey, Randy Caskey, Ronnie Caskey, Darin Locke, Rick Warden and Blake Brenton.

CHAPMAN, Minnie Minerva (1858 - 1922)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, January 5, 1922. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MRS. WEBB CHAPMAN DEAD. - Mrs. W. D. Chapman died at her home, near Altona, Wednesday morning, January 4th, 1922, after an illness of several months duration; aged 63 years, 3 months and 17 days. Minnie Watson was born in Ohio, September 17th, 1858. She came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Watson, to Bates county, Missouri in 1866, locating near Altona, where she spent the remainder of her life. On November 18th, 1879, she was united in marriage with W. D. Chapman. To this union three children were born, and all died in childhood. More than forty years ago Mrs. Chapman was converted and united with the Methodist church. During all of those years she was an active worker in the church, and her influence for good in the community where she spent most of the years of her active life was great. Mrs. Chapman always responded to the needs of her neighbors in an effective way. Her sunny disposition and sweet spirit made her a welcome parsonage in all community activities. She was a good woman and will be sadly missed by her wide circle of friends. The husband has the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends to the loss of his companion. One brother, William Watson, survive to mourn his loss. The funeral services for Mrs. Chapman will be held from the Altona Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. C. W. Schowengerdt, pastor of the Adrian Methodist Church.
Burial will be made in the Altona cemetery.