Compiled by: Cheryl Bell
OBITUARIES
ARMINTA HAWKINS -- The shadows of the night were stealing softly westward
and a new day was just dawning amid these scenes of grandeur, a beautiful
life was already ebbing away and the soul of Grandma Hawkins went winging
into eternity. The death angel had passed silently by and she answered the
summons. Grandmother Hawkins was born in Cole County, Illinois September
20, 1862. She answered the summons of death January 3, 1941, being at the
time of her death seventy-eight years two months and fourteen days. She was
united in marriage to George Hawkins September 10, 1881. To this union three
children were born who remain to mourn her departure. They are Haseley Hawkins
of Elmer, Mrs. Mollie Ratliff of Ethel and Connie Hawkins of Los Angeles,
California. She also leaves several grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Early in life she became a member of the Presbyterian Church and these were
her religious convictions through life. Grandma Hawkins was devoted to her
family. It was her delight to do something that would make their burden lighter
and their life happier. Not only to her family but to all who passed her
way she delighted in being of helpful friendly service. She was always happy,
contented and never complained of the place in life in which fate had placed
her to serve. She liked to spend her time in the quiet of her home. She thought
of others first and herself last. A place has been left vacant in our home
but a sound has been added to the hosts of Heaven. Her place can never be
filled but out of sorrow comes condolence when we know that God is just and
righteous and He has promised to all who serve him faithfully a place in
everlasting bliss and eternity. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
the home near Elmer, Rev. Rolecanes officiating. The Presbyterian Choir of
Ethel rendered the appropriate music. Those who helped with the music were
Mr. Finis Clardy, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young, Mrs.
Collins and Mrs. Ben Edwards. The grandsons were pallbearers, Harold, Hughie,
Ora, Noll and Jean Hawkins and Junior Ratliff. The body was laid to rest
in the Bunce Cemetery. La Plata Home Press, January 9, 1941
(Source: "Obituaries Taken From the La Plata Home Press, La Plata, Missouri",
compiled by Sharon Graham Foutes, 1990)
George Hawkins died at his home north of Ethel, Mo. 21 September 1905 of
typhoid fever.
(Source: Macon County Obituaries, by Phyllis Mears)
Harley Hawkins -- Harley Wesley Hawkins, 82, a retired farmer of Elmer, died
in a Kirksville hospital, Wednesday, March 16, at 6:10 p.m. He was born in
Goldsberry, Missouri June 19, 1883, the son of George and Arminta (Wolf)
Hawkins. He was married to Maude Belle Ross January 31, 1906 in Goldsberry
by Jim Wright. He was a member of the Ethel Christian Church. Mr. Hawkins
had lived his entire life around Goldsberry, Ethel and Elmer. Surviving are
his wife; six sons, Harley, Jr. of Browning, Missouri, Noel of Atlanta, Harold,
Gene and Hughie of La Plata and Oral of Ethel; one daughter, Eula, of La
Plata; one sister, Mrs. Millie Ratliff of Ethel; one brother, C. L. Hawkins
of Redona Beach, California; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Elmer Christian CHurch
conducted by Rev. Arthur Drake and Rev. Larry Bowerson. Burial was in the
Bunce Cemetery under the direction of the McCollum Funeral Home of South
Gifford. LaPlata Home Press, 24 March 1966
(Source: Obituaries Taken From the LaPlata Home Press, LaPlata, Missouri,
compiled by Sharon Graham Foutes 1990)
MAUDE HAWKINS -- Maude Belle Hawkins of La Plata, died November 28 in the
K. U. Hospital where she had been a patient since November 15. Born August
27, 1885 in Macon County, she was the daughter of John and Maggie (Wickham)
Ross. On January 31, 1906, in Macon County, she was married to Harley Hawkins
who preceded her in death in 1966. Also preceding her in death were two sisters,
one brother and one great-granddaughter. Surviving are one daughter, Eula
Hawkins of La Plata; six sons, Harold and Hugh of La Plata, Noel of Atlanta,
Eugene of Elmer, Harley, Jr. of Browning and Oral of Ethel; twelve grandchildren;
twelve great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Milton Ross of Ethel, Carl
Ross of South Gifford and Bill Ross of Elmer. Mrs. Hawkins was a lifelong
resident of Macon County and resided in the Ethel, Elmer and La Plata
communities. Since the death of her husband, she had lived in La. Plata.
She was a member of the Ethel Christian Church. Funeral services were held
Sunday in the Elmer Christian Church. Burial was in the Bunce Cemetery, west
of Elmer, conducted by the Christie Funeral Home in La Plata. December 4,
1969
(Source: Obituaries Taken From the LaPlata Home Press, LaPlata, Missouri,
compiled by Sharon Graham Foutes 1990)
Mrs. Alice Heitman, wife of Henry T. Heitman, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Lawrence Madkins, on 22 June 1911. She was born in Powder Mills, Hart
County, Kentucky on 6 February 1869. Interment is at Fayette, Missouri.
(Source: Macon Republican, 1911)
Mrs. Alice Heitman, wife of Henry T. Heitman, died at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Lawrence Madkin 22 June 1911. She was born in Powder Mills, Hart County,
Kentucky 6 Feb 1869. Interment in Fayette, Missouri.
(Source: Macon Co., MO Obituaries 1904-1920, by Phyllis Mears)
James Edward Hubble, 48, youngest son of John A. and Harriet Hubble died
15 April 1928. He was born 9 April 1880 at the home place near Redman, Mo.
On 1 February 1901 he was married to Mary Belle Overstreet who died in 1911.
To this union were born two sons, one dying in infancy and James Rollie Hubble.
On 27 February 1913 he was married to Pearl B. Pollard. To this union were
born three children, Raymond Edward Hubble, Russell Laverne Hubble, dying
in infancy, and Victor Herbert Hubble. He also leaves besides his wife and
three sons, one step-mother, Carrie P. Hubble, two brothers, Frank Hubble
and Theodore Hubble, both of Clarence Vicinity, one brother Charley Hubble
died 14 years ago, and four sisters, Eva Fulmer, Ella Axt, Lettie Kiel and
Bertha Huett. Interment at Ten Mile Baptist Cemetery.
(Source: Macon County Obituaries 1921-1933, by Phyllis Mears)
James T. Huntsman, 77, died 30 August 1927 at nephews Enoch and Lee Huntsman
home. He was the son of Iasiah and Viry Huntsman and was born 30 January
1850 in Randolph County, Mo. He was married to Isabinda Routh 27 February
1873. He leaves three brothers, H.M. Huntsman, Bud Huntsman and Will Huntsman
of Oregon and a half sister, Jane Huntsman. The remains were taken to Modesto,
Calif. for burial beside his wife who died a few years ago.
(Source: Macon County Obituaries 1921-1933, by Phyllis Mears)
Walker David Johnson was born in Missouri 12 October 1846 and departed this
life 12 March 1932, age 85 years and five months, at his home in West Bevier.
On 4 July 1871 he was united in marriage to Dorothy C. Buchanan, who preceded
him in death six years ago. To this union 13 children were born, six having
gone on before, namely Rosie, James, Minnie, David and one in infancy not
named. At the age of 68 deceased united with the Baptist Church in this city.
He has lived most of his past life in this community, where he was well known
as a faithful husband and kind father and grandfather. He leaves to mourn
his loss three sons Emmett, Dave and Orval of the home. Mrs. A. T. Adams
of this city, Mrs. Thompson of Knoxville, Iowa. Mrs. Jafferies of Kentucky
and Mrs. Vestal of Petersburg, Ill. One brother Thomas of Cincinnati, Iowa,
twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandchild and numerous other relatives and many friends. The
funeral occurred from the First Baptist Church here Tuesday afternoon and
was largely attended. Rev. E. H. Dunsing officiating. Interment was made
in West Oakwood.
(Source: Newspaper Unknown)
Brookfield -- Doris June Jones, 54, Brookfield, died May 22, 1992, at a hospital
here. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hill Chapel, Brookfield;
burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, near Bucklin, Mo. Friends may call from
7 to 9 p.m. today at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the
Alzheimer's Association. Mrs. Jones was born in Bucklin and lived in Mendon,
Mo., before moving to Brookfield three years ago. She formerly worked for
the Jo-Mac Glove Factory in Brunswick, Mo. She was a member of the Mendon
Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Shelia Goosey, Brookfield;
two sons, James Jones, Mendon, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Jones, Reinstein,
Germany; her father, Thomas Overstreet, Bucklin; a brother, Jim Overstreet,
Independence; two sisters, Wilma Barton, Independence, and Carrie Wilson,
Pleasant Hill in Cass County; and four grandchildren.
(Source: Kansas City Star, 26 May 1992)
William S. Jones of Mason City, Ia. Died 29 April 1928 at the Miller hospital.
Interment in Mason City.
(Source: Macon County Obituaries 1921-1933, by Phyllis Mears)
Myrtle Keyte -- Myrtle Stella Keyte, 86, of the La Plata Nursing Home formerly
of the Elmer community, died at 5:35 a.m. Friday at the K.U. Hospital where
she had been a patient for one day. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday at the Johnson-Wilson Funeral Home in La Plata with the Rev. Arthur
Drake of Elmer officiating. Burial was in Bunce Cemetery west of Elmer. Miss
Keyte was born September 25, 1886 west of Elmer, the daughter of Mark and
Katie Moore Keyte. She had spent the most of her life in the Elmer area and
had been employed for several years at the International Shoe Factory at
K.U. before retiring in 1942. She attended the Methodist Church. Surviving
are one sister, Mrs. Anna Thurston of Hatch, N.M., several nieces and nephews,
including Melvin Magers of rural Elmer, with whom she had made her home before
her illness, Orvas Magers of Bevier and Mrs. Opal Vincent of K.U. Miss Keyte
was preceded in death by her two brothers and four sisters. December 21,
1972
(Source: Obituaries Taken From the La Plata Home Press, La Plata, Missouri,
compiled by Sharon Graham Foutes, 1990)
Jerry M. Kinkade died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.B. Sever (Mary
Careline Kinkade), north of College Mound, Missouri in March 1920. He was
born 8 June 1844. Most of his life was spent in Macon County. He married
Miss Annie Lewis in 1865. To this union 10 children were born, four of whom
died while young. The living are: Mrs. C.B. Sever, Mrs. Fay Gibson, and Mrs.
Tom Cross, all of College Mound and Mrs. Jas. Kinkade of Moulton, Iowa and
Mrs. Edgar Huntsman of Moberly. He was a member of the Baptist Church at
College Mound and interment in College Mound Cemetery.
(Source: Macon Chronicle Herald)
Mrs. Jerry Kinkade, 66, died in Moberly, Mo., 19 April 1913. She leaves a
husband, a son and five daughters. Joseph Kinkade, Mrs. Art Cross, and Miss
Fannie Kinkade who reside in Moberly. Mrs. J.W. Gipson, Mrs. A.J. Jones and
Mrs. C.B. Sever of College Mound. Interment in College Mound Cemetery.
(Source: Macon Republican)
Lloyd Leathers, 21, died at a hospital in LaJunta, Colorado in May 1926 from
pneumonia. He lived in Macon until a few years ago when he and his parents,
Floy and Leota Powell Leathers moved to Colorado. He is the grandson of J.H.
Powell of near Macon. He leaves one brother, Charles Leathers. The body will
be returned and funeral at Union Church and interment nearby.
(Source: Macon County Obituaries, 1921-1933, by Phyllis Mears)
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