Bates County Obituaries

 

JACKSON, Alexander M. "Ava" (1890 - 1916)
From the Bates County Democrat, June 1, 1916. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
KILLED BY LIGHTNING - Ava Jackson, Charlotte Farmer, Lost His Life Wednesday Morning. Ava Jackson, a well known Charlotte township farmer, was struck by lightning and instantly killed Wednesday morning during a thunder storm. The accident happened about 10:00 o'clock while Mr. Jackson was plowing in a field a short distance south of his home. The team he was driving was not injured, although the appearance of the ground indicated that they had been frightened and had moved over the ground considerably. Mr. Jackson was about 34 years of age. He leaves a widow and a little daughter about 4 years of age.

JACKSON, Bonnie Mae (1914 - 2008)
Atkinson Funeral Home
Bonnie Mae Jackson, 94, Adrian, MO, died Monday, October 27, 2008 at Adrian Manor, Adrian. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 29 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4643 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 or to the American Cancer Society, Kansas City Metro Office, 6700 Antioch Road, Suite 100, Merriam, KS 66204-1200. Bonnie was born September 15, 1914 in Amsterdam, MO, the daughter of John and Bertha (Kershner) Stephens. She was united in marriage to Wesley Jackson. To this union two sons were born, Marvin and Raymond. Bonnie was a loving and caring mother, wife, grandma and friend to a lot of people. Her door was always open to old, young, family and friends and she never met a stranger. Bonnie was constantly there for others and always made time to lend a helping hand. Along with spending time with family and friends, she loved the outdoors and her flowers. Her main pride and joy were her children and grandchildren. When she was with them, they shared their happiest moments. She will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wesley, in 1989, one son, Marvin, one grandson, Ricky and two sisters. She is survived by one son, Raymond Jackson and his wife, Fran, Osceola, MO; one sister, Verna Corbin, Amoret, MO; three grandsons, Dale and his wife, Monett, Terry and his wife, Kathy and Tracy Jackson; seven great-grandchildren, Jessica and her husband, Jason, Vanessa and her husband, Joe, Wyatt, Courtney, Chase, Trenton and Molly, all of Bates County; a step granddaughter, Barbie; a step grandson, Brad; two step great-granddaughters, Malenda and Valerie, South Carolina, and a number of nieces and nephews.

JACKSON, Carl Fred (1909 - 1990)
From the news-Xpress, Friday, July 13, 1990. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Carl Fred Jackson - Carl Fred Jackson was born on Jan. 6, 1908 in Harper, Mo., to Charles and Rosa (Stark) Jackson and died June 25, 1990 at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Baxter, Iowa, at the age of 81 years. He was a farmer in Bates County for most of his life except for a short time of six years, 1937-1943 that he spent in Oregon and Washington. He was united in marriage to Lela Crowley on Dec. 10, 1930, and to this union was born one child, a daughter. He was a member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Adrian, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and five sisters. He leaves his daughter and husband, Theresa and Jimmie Stewart of Newton, Iowa; his grandchildren, Kevin, Jackie, and Jana Stewart of Newton; Diana and Drew Holmes of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and a great-grandson, Nathan Stewart, of Newton; three sisters, Maudie Smith of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; Jody Hockett of Adrian, Mo., Eula Manser of Butler, Mo., and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held June 29 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian with Elder Phillip Jones and Elder Vance Smith officiating. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Amoret, Mo.

JACKSON, Charles C. (1864 - 1932)
From the Bates County Democrat March 31, 1932. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Charlotte Flashes - Mr. Charley Jackson was taken to a hospital in Kansas City Thursday night and passed away there Sunday morning.

JACKSON, Donna Faye (1949 - 2006)
Nevada Daily Mail, Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Donna Faye Jackson, 57, Independence, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at Truman Medical Center West in Kansas City following a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1949, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Elton Ellis Light and Mildred Frances Oyler Light. She and William O. Jackson Jr. were married on Nov. 24, 1982, in Kansas City, Mo., and he survives of the home. Donna was a member of the North Platte Baptist Church in Platte City, Mo. Survivors in addition to her husband William; include three sons, Jerry Lamberd and his wife Jennifer, Piper, Kan., James Lamberd and his wife Marlena, Edwardsville, Kan., and Billy Jackson, of the home; one daughter, Megan Jackson, of the home; four grandchildren, Devon Lamberd, Edwardsville, Brooklynn Lamberd, Piper, Dawson Lamberd, Edwardsville, and Avion Jackson, of the home; two brothers, Elton Gary Light, Kansas City, Mo., and Ellis Kenneth Light, Gladstone, Mo.; two sisters, Connie Lee Collins, Sedalia, Mo., and Barbara Ann Comstock, Kansas City, Mo.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Curtis Eugene Light; twin sister, Linda Kay Jones; and one granddaughter, Na'Dashia Kay Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with John Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Virgil City Cemetery, Virgil City, Mo. Friends may call now and until the hour of service and the family receives friends 9-11 a.m., Thursday morning at the funeral home.

JACKSON, Dortha C. (1905 - 1991)
From the news-Xpress, Friday, February 22, 1991. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Dortha C. Jackson - Dortha C. Jackson, 84, died at her home, 406 North Main St., Butler, Mo., Feb. 15, 1991. She was born July 9, 1905 in Red Oak, Iowa to Richard Holm and Mary Binegar. She moved from Iowa to Missouri at the age of 12 where she attended Olive Branch School near Virginia. On April 17, 1923 she married Ernest Edward Jackson. To this union nine children were born. Mrs. Jackson was a housewife and was a cook in Butler and Adrian, Mo., restaurants until 1966 at which time she worked for 17 years as an attendant in the ladies lounge at the Bates County Courthouse, retiring in 1983. She leaves four sons; Orville Jackson, and Charles Jackson, Butler, Gilbert Jackson, Adrian, and Ronnie Jackson, Appleton City, Mo.; four daughters, Lucille West, Leavenworth, Kan., Margaret Long, Bella Vista, Ark., Christine Ryan, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; and Eileen Smith, Concord, Calif.; 24 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Holm, an infant son, four grandchildren and her husband on Feb. 11, 1989. The funeral was held Feb. 17 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with the Rev. Delbert Hart officiating. Burial was at Adam Howell Cemetery near Virginia, Mo.

JACKSON, Elizabeth (1841 - 1922)
From the Bates County Democrat, February 2, 1922. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson Dead - Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, aged 81 years and 27 days, died at her home in Charlotte township Wednesday evening, January 25, at 7:00 o’clock. Mrs. Jackson was born in Kentucky, but had been a resident of Bates County for many years. She is survived by four sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock and burial made in Adam Howe cemetery.

JACKSON, Ernest Edward (1898 - 1989)
From the news-Xpress, Friday, February 17, 1989. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Ernest Edward Jackson - Ernest Edward Jackson was born Aug. 4, 1898 in St. Clair County, Mo., the son of Charles Clayborn Jackson and Rosella A. Stark Jackson. He died Feb. 11, 1989 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Mo., at the age of 90. On April 17, 1923 he was united in marriage to Dortha Christina Holm. Except for a few years as a young man living in the state of Washington he lived his entire life in the Bates County area. Mr. Jackson was a farmer and a truck driver, retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Adrian Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Bernie Jackson and one sister, Laura Rabourn. He leaves his wife of the home; four sons, Orville, Jackson and Charles Jackson, both of Butler, Gilbert Jackson of Adrian and Ronnie Jackson of Appleton City. Mo.; four daughters, Lucille H. West of Leavenworth, Kan., Margaret Fern Long of Bella Vista, Ark.; Christine B. Ryan and Eileen Smith of Concord, Calif.; two brothers, Carl Jackson of Archie, Mo., and Wesley Jackson of Amsterdam, Mo; three sisters, Maudie Smith of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Josephine Hockett of Adrian, Eula Manser of Butler; 25 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Feb. 14 at the Underwood-Steinbeck-Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler with Charles Surbough officiating and burial in the Adam Howell Cemetery near Butler.

JACKSON, Everett C. (1908 - 1944)
From the Bates County Democrat, March 16, 1944. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Everett C. Jackson Dead - Everett C. Jackson, aged thirty-six years old passed away at his home north of Amoret, Thursday night. He is survived by his wife, Mildred and two daughters, Edith and Evelyn of the home. He has lived the greater part of his life in the Amoret and Virginia community.

JACKSON, Gilbert Eugene (1925 - 2007)
From the News-Xpress, Friday, March 9, 2007. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Gilbert E. Jackson - Gilbert Eugene “Gib” Jackson, age 82 of Adrian, Missouri died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born February 3, 1925 to Ernest Edward and Dortha Holm Jackson in Virginia, Missouri. Gib, one of nine children, grew up and spent most of his life in Bates County, Missouri. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Along with raising cattle and farming, Gib started driving a truck for Ours Oil Company in Butler in the late 1940s. In 1954 he hauled cars for Jack Cooper Transport Company and gave 20 years of service, retiring in 1974. After retiring, Gib wanted to keep busy so he opened up his own mechanic shop and turned many wrenches for a lot of Bates County residents. Gib was an easy-going kind of guy that loved a good laugh and was willing to help anybody. He enjoyed deer hunting and coon hunting, rebuilding tractors, running trout lines, working with his coon dogs, watching “Bonanza” on television and looked forward to an occasional cold beer. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing with his great-grandchildren. Gib is survived by his daughter, Linda Casey of Butler, Missouri; two brothers, Charlie Jackson and wife Vesta of Butler, Missouri and Ronnie Jackson and wife Margie of Appleton City, Missouri; four sisters, Lucille West and husband Virgil of Leavenworth, Kansas, Christine Ryan of Pleasant Hill, California, Margaret Long and  husband Kenneth of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Eileen Smith and husband Everett of Trenton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Laverne Jackson of Butler, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jamie, Kelly and wife Jessie and Mary Beth; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha Lynn, Tearsten Marie, Tanna Jo and Jonhenry Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orville and an infant brother; and one son, Gilbert Bruce. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the Ohio Street United Methodist Church in Butler with Rev. James Stanfield-Myers officiating. Burial in the Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Missouri. Contributions to the VFW. Services were under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.

JACKSON, Joan (1930 - 1930)
From the Bates County Democrat, September 25, 1930. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Personal Items - Mr. and Mrs. Mart Jackson of Elkhart township lost an infant daughter Sunday morning, September 21. Burial was made in the Adam Howe cemetery

JACKSON, John Shelby (1925 - 1926)
From the Bates County Democrat December 30, 1926. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Charlotte Flashes - The little son of J. M. Jackson who has been sick for some time is not improving very fast.

JACKSON, Lela Mae (1910 - 1987)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, April 16, 1987. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Funeral services held April 15 for Lela Mae Jackson - Lela Mae Jackson was born December 17, 1910 to Willis Crowley and Bessie Lou Barnes Crowley in Black Bear, Idaho and departed this life April 12, 1987 at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Carl F. Jackson on December 10, 1930 and resided most of their married life in Bates County, Mo. To this union one daughter was born. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Carl of the home, her daughter, Theresa Louise Stewart and son-in-law, Jimmie Dale Stewart of Newton, Iowa, two sisters, Emma Thompson of Prosser, Washington and Essie VanWinkle of Sunnyside, Washington, one brother, George Crowley of Hayden Lake, Idaho; two granddaughters, Jane Renae Stewart of Newton, Iowa and Diana Lynn Stewart of Austin, Texas one grandson, Kevin Bradley Stewart of Newton, Iowa and a host of nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, Mo. On Wednesday, April 15, 1987, at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Phillip Jones and Elder Vance Smith officiating. Casket bearers were Kevin Stewart, Jimmie Stewart, Wesley Jackson, Marvin Jackson, Tom Hockett and Bob Moles. Burial was in Adam Howe Cemetery, Amoret, Missouri.

JACKSON, Michael Ray (1964 - 2005)
Adrian Journal, 9 November 2005
Michael Ray Jackson 1964 - 2005 - Michael Ray Jackson, age 41 of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Graveside services were Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at the Adam Howell Cemetery in Virginia, Missouri.

JACKSON, Michael Ray (1964 - 2005)
From the New-Xpress, Friday November 4, 2005. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Michael Ray Jackson - Michael Ray Jackson, 41 Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Butler, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Graveside services were Nov. 2 at the Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo., with Pastor Eldon Allen officiating. Arrangements by Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler. Mr. Jackson was born Oct. 27, 1964 in Harrisonville, Mo., to Charles Edward and Vesta Mae Long Jackson. One of five children, he was raised in butler where he attended high school. As a child, he went to the Butler Presbyterian Church. He loved cooking as was a cook in several restaurants including Glenn’s Café in Butler and Denney’s in Kansas City. Mike enjoyed cooking, spending time in the outdoors and having a good time with his friends. He was an avid animal lover, especially cats. He loved his children deeply. Michael Ray Jackson is survived by his parents, Charles and Vesta Jackson, Butler; a son, Michael Jackson, Butler; a daughter, Nikki Jackson, Butler; three brothers, Douglas Jackson and wife Mary, Big Springs, Texas, Randy Jackson, Butler, and Devin Jackson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a sister, Gayla Jackson, Butler.

JACKSON, Orville Richard (1924 - 1997)
From the New-Xpress, Friday February 28, 1997. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Orville Richard Jackson - Orville Richard Jackson, 73, Butler, Mo., died Feb. 23, 1997 at his home. The funeral was held Feb. 27, at the Schowengerdt Funeral chapel, Butler with Brother Charles Mathis officiating. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Contributions may be made to the Bates County Health Center Hospice or American Cancer Society. Mr. Jackson was born Feb. 7, 1924, to Ernest Edward and Dortha C. Holm Jackson in Amsterdam, Mo. The oldest of nine children, he grew up in Amsterdam where he graduated from high school. He moved to Kansas City and worked at A & P and Frito Lay. On Oct. 30, 1950, he married LaVerne McMillin and to this union four children were born. Moving to Adrian, Mo., he owned and operated a restaurant prior to driving for Jack Cooper Transport company. In 1960 he moved to Butler and became owner/operator of the DX station before being employed by Kahn Chevrolet for 23 years. Finally, he opened his own Butler Auto Sales where he worked until his stroke in November of 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Butler. He leaves his wife, of Butler; two sons, Stanley Jackson and Robert Jackson and wife Mary, all of Butler; two daughters, Patricia Chapman and husband Roger, Garland,
Texas; and Judy Lewis and husband Mark, Guymon, Okla.; three brothers, Gilbert Jackson, Adrian; Charles Jackson and wife Vesta, Butler; and Ronnie Jackson and wife Margaret, Appleton City, Mo.; four sisters, Lucille West and husband Virgel, Leavenworth, Kan.; Margaret Long and husband Kenneth, Bella Vista, Ark.; Eileen Smith and husband Everett Jr., Butler; and Christine Ryan, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; five grandchildren, Fawn Hadley, Heather Lewis, Josh Jackson, Amber Jackson and Ashley Jackson and other relatives.

JACKSON, Rosella A. (1873 - 1950)
From the Bates County Democrat November 23, 1950. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Charlotte Flashes - A number of friends from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Jackson last Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church northeast of Virginia. Burial was in Adam Houl cemetery.

JACKSON, Thomas J. (1837 - 1911)
From the Bates County Democrat, April 27, 1911. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Western Bates - Mr. Jackson, of north of Virginia, died at his home last Saturday. He was buried Sunday.