Bates County Obituaries

 

STANFILL, Albert F. (1893 - 1955)
From the Bates County Democrat Thursday, October 3, 1955. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Albert F. Stanfill - Albert Freeman Stanfill, the only son of the late Oliver and Virginia Stanfill was born at Virginia, Mo., June 19th 1893, and departed this life at his home, seven and one half miles southeast of Amsterdam, Mo., Thursday, October 27, at 2 p.m. at the age of 62 years 4 months and 8 days.Freeman Stanfill was united in marriage March 20th, 1919, to Carrie Towers, who has been his devoted wife for the past 42 years, and who was by his side when he departed this life. To this union were born five children. Preceding him in death are his parents, daughter Fern, who died in infancy, one sister Maybelle Wilson, and a grandson, Charles Edward Stanfill who died in infancy. The surviving children are; Mrs. W. M. Bagby, Adrian, Mo.; Carl Walton Stanfill, Amoret, Mo.; Mrs. R. R. Longworth, Butler, Mo.; Charles Walter Stanfill, Amsterdam, Mo.; ten grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Annie Reeves, one nephew, and two nieces. Early in life Free Stanfill was converted and united with the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was an active member attending regular services, until it disbanded. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge No. 141 of Amsterdam, Mo., and lived by the teachings of that order. He spent his entire life in Elkhart township, where he toiled as a successful farmer, for whatsoever his hands found to do he did with all his might. He was at the height of his glory when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He commanded the esteem of his many friends and to those who knew him best, loved him most. To his wife and children, he has left the sweet memory of a loving husband, and a devoted father, in which they can find much consolation and much to be cherished in pride and gratitude. The funeral services were held in the Amsterdam Methodist Church in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen officiating. Mrs. Moburg at the piano and a men’s quartet and accompanist from Butler. The interment was at Adam Howell cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside.

STANFILL, Carl Walton (1919 - 1988)
From the new-Xpress Friday, November 25, 1888. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Carl Walton Stanfill - Carl Walton Stanfill, a lifelong resident engaged in farming in Elkhart township passed away at his lifetime home on Nov. 18, 1988. He was born April 9, 1919, at his grandparents home one mile to the southwest, the second child of Carrie Ann Towers and Albert Freeman Stanfill. He attended nearby Concord School through the eight grade. In Olathe, Kan., on Jan. 18, 1938 he was married to Francile Ruddell. To this union were born four children, Carl and Freeman of Amore, Fern Nelson of Amsterdam and Gloria Huebert of Boonville, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carrie Fern Stanfill, and one grandchild, Greg Nelson. He leaves one brother, Walter Stanfill of Amsterdam; two sisters, Fay Bagby of Adrian and Lee Longworth of rural Butler and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Stanfill became members of Amsterdam United Methodist Church on March 29, 1959. He was raised a Master Mason in Amsterdam lodge No. 141 on Dec. 23, 1947. He joined Kansas City Valley Scottish Rite in the fall of 1973. He became a Noble of Ararat Temple in 1974. He was a charter member of Bates County Shrine Club. In 1985 Mr. Stanfill and Walter Stanfill shared the privilege of having the Shrine Summer Ceremonial named in their honor. He was a Charter Member of Bates County Elks Lodge No. 2653.
For years he belonged to various Tennessee Walking Horse organizations, and has immensely enjoyed riding, training and showing walking horses the last 35 years. The houseful of trophies and ribbons he won including the world championship at Shelbyville, Tenn., and friends he made over the years attest to his showmanship and extraordinary character. The funeral was held Nov. 20 at the Underwood-Steinbeck-Schowengerdt Chapel in Butler with the Rev. Don Keithly officiating. Burial in the Adam Howell Cemetery near Butler.

STANFILL, Carrie Fern (1924-1924)
Butler Weekly Times, 16 October 1924. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Virginia items - A baby girl was born to Free Stanfill and wife Saturday, October 11; passed away Sunday and was buried in Adam Howell cemetery Monday.

STANFILL, Charles Edward (1955 - 1955)
From the Bates County Democrat January 27, 1955. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Graveside Services - Graveside services were held on Jan. 18 for Charles Edward Stanfill, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stanfill at the Adam Howell cemetery near Amsterdam. From the news-Xpress Friday, October 9, 1998

STANFILL, Charles Walter (1928 - 1998)
Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Charles Walter Stanfill - Charles Walter Stanfill, 70, Amsterdam, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 1, 1998 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Services were held Oct. 4 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with Pastor Michael Blackshear officiating. Masonic rites were conducted Friday evening by Art Zellmer,  District Deputy Grand Lecturer. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Contributions may be made to the Amsterdam Methodist Church or the Bates County Industries Workshop. Mr. Stanfill was born Jan. 21, 1928 in Amsterdam, Mo., to Albert Freeman and Carrie Towers Stanfill. One of five children in the family, he was a lifelong resident of Bates County, Mo. He attended Concord Grade School and Amsterdam High School and continued his education at Kansas State University, Manhatten, Kan. He served in the Army during World War II. On April 5, 1948 he married Florence Wagner and to this union three children were born. He retired from farming in 1993, an agricultural  career in which he was successful at row cropping and raising cattle and hogs. He was an active member of the Amsterdam Methodist Church, the Royal Arch Masons, Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine, all of Kansas City, the Crescent Hill Chapter No. 127 O.E.S., and the Amsterdam Masonic Lodge No. 141 AF & AM, Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Rita Stanfill of the home; a grandson, James Stanfill, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; two sisters, Fay Bagby, Adrian, Mo., and Lee Longworth, Butler. He was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn son, Charles Edward, a brother, Walton, and an infant sister, Fern.

STANFILL, Florence R. (1928 - 2006)
Adrian Journal, 1 February 2006
Florence R. Stanfill 1928 - 2006. Florence R. Stanfill, age 77 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services were Thursday, January 26, 2006 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri.

STANFILL, Florence R (1928 - 2006)
From the news-Xpress Friday, February 3, 2006. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Florence R. Stanfill -  Florence R. Stanfill, 77, Butler, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Services were Jan. 26 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with Rev. Pat McGuire officiating. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Contributions to Bates County Industries, Virginia Mission or Amsterdam Methodist Church. Mrs. Stanfill was born April 17, 1928 in Butler, Mo., to Edward Joseph and Rhoda Belle McGuire Wagner. One of four children, she grew up in Bates County, attending grade school in Amoret and Amsterdam. She moved to Butler her senior year and graduated with the class of 1946 from Butler High School and later attended business school in Kansas City, Mo. On April 5, 1948 she married Charles Walter Stanfill in Butler and to this union three children were born. Florence worked as a homemaker as well as a bookkeeper for B. C. Christopher Stocks. She was a member of the Amsterdam  Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Crescent Hill Chapter No. 127 in Adrian, Mo. Florence enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading novels and watching “Touched by an Angel” on television. Her grandchildren were very important to her. Her favorite scripture, found in John 14:1-4 gave her words of comfort when she needed them. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle lady that could make anyone smile with her friendly personality. Florence Stanfill is survived by one son, John Stanfill and wife Lucy, Liberty, Mo.; two brothers, Bill Wagner and wife Peggy, Grain Valley, Mo., and Donald Wagner, Horton, mo.; one sister, Shirley Little and husband Jerry, Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, James Stanfill, Alex Macias, Mayela Macias and Gerardo Macias; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Walter; one son, Charles Stanfill; and daughter, Rita Stanfill.

STANFILL, John Allen (1814 - 1887)
From the Butler Weekly Times March 23, 1887. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Old landmark gone. John Stanfill an old respected citizen of Elkhart township died at his home on the 16th of old age, having reached the 77th milepost of life’s journey.

STANFILL, Oliver W. (1857 - 1919)
From the Bates County Memorial Hospital September 18, 1919. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Oliver W. Stanfill - Oliver W. Stanfill died at his home in Amsterdam, Friday,, September 12, 1919, at the age of 62. He was born in Bath county, Ky., February 14, 1857, and with his father and mother came to Missouri in 1858, first settling in Jackson county. The famous battle of West Post was fought on the ground where he, as a boy, played and labored. After the Civil War the Stanfills moved to Cass county and later to Bates county where they made their permanent home. He was married November 20, 1883, to Miss Virginia McGuire. To this union three children were born May wife of James Wilson, Amsterdam; Annie, wife of Milton Reeves, Nyhart, and Albert Freeman Standfill, who resides on the old home farm.
Mr. Stanfill was converted in the spring of 1918 at the Concord school house and was baptized by Rev. J. A. Riney into the fellowship of the Mt. Vernon Baptist church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. Stanfill leaves a wife, two daughters, one son and a brother an sister to mourn his death, as well as a large number of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the family home in Amsterdam, Saturday by Rev. J. A. Riney and burial in the Adam Howell cemetery.

STANFILL, Rita Mae (1951 - 2002)
From news-Xpress Friday, November 15, 2002. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Rita Mae Stanfill - Rita Mae Stanfill, 51, Amsterdam, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Mo. Services were Nov. 12 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with the Rev. Randal DeMasters officiating. Burial in Adam Howell Cemetery, Virginia, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bates County Industries or the Amsterdam Methodist Church. Rita Mae was born April 30, 1951 in Butler, Mo., to Charles Walter and Florence Rosalie Wagner Stanfill. One of two children, she was raised on a farm east of the Amsterdam community. She attended school at the Amsterdam and Passaic schools. She dedication over 30 years of service to the Sheltered Workshop, now called Bates County Industries. She was a member of the Amsterdam Methodist Church. She was a people person and enjoyed visiting with anyone who would lend an ear. Her hobbies included fishing, traveling, bowling and listening to country-western music. She loved football, especially the Chief; going to a Royals game with her brother was another of her favorite things. She enjoyed autumn time of the year, but her favorite time was Christmas. Rita had been to a wiener roast the evening of her passing at Carl Stanfill’s and had a wonderful time. She leaves her mother of Amsterdam; a brother, John Stanfill, Topeka, Kan.; a nephew, James Stanfill, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; several uncles, aunts and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, and an infant brother, Charles Stanfill.