[MEACHEM, EASTER OWENS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 7, 1889
LAMAR STATION – The news of the death of Mrs. Neal Meachem nee Easter Owens, has just reached her sisters, Mrs. Louise Martin and Mrs. Amanda Hudson of this place. She was the daughter of Nicholas Owens, who with his family was among the first settlers of Lincoln township. She died in Wyoming territory at the age of sixty one years of typhoid fever.

[MEADOWS, GEORGE'S INFANT]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 14, 1887
HICKORY GROVE – a five months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meadows died last Tuesday at 7 a m and was buried at 5 p m the same day.

[MEEKER, ANGELINA FOWLER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 29, 1888
--Stanberry Sentinel: Among the deaths to be recorded this week is that of Mrs. Meeker, widow of the late Squire Meeker, who passed away at her home near Island City, on the 15th inst. She leaves several children and numerous friends to mourn her loss.

[MENDENHALL, AMANDA MOORE BARKER]
Beatrice Daily Express (Beatrice, Nebraska), Tuesday, January 14, 1890
--The remains of Mrs. Mendenhall were brought to this city this afternoon from Maryville, Mo., for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Barker and Messrs. Mendenhall, husband and step-son of the deceased, accompanied the remains to the city. The funeral services were held at the Episcopal church immediately on arrival of the train and were largely attended. Mrs. W. W. Johnson, of Hastings, attended the services.
[Note: The same announcement was published in The Beatrice Weekly Express, January 14, 1890.]

[MENDENHALL, AMANDA MOORE BARKER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 16, 1890
--Mrs. D. [avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall died at the residence of her husband on North Mainstreet, Maryville, Mo., on Sunday morning, January 12, of a complication of diseases. Her remains were on view at the house Monday afternoon, after which they were taken to Beatrice, Nebraska, her former home, where the funeral services were held in Christ's Episcopal church, at 3:00 p. m. Tuesday. Mrs. Mendenhall was a consistent member of the Episcopal church and much beloved by all her acquaintances. Our heartfelt sympathy is with the bereaved husband and relatives.

[MENDENHALL, AMANDA MOORE BARKER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 16, 1890
--Mrs. D. [avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall died at her home in this city last Sunday morning after a brief but severe sickness of pneumonia. Monday afternoon her remains were viewed at the house by the friends and acquaintances in the city and Tuesday she was taken to Beatrice, Neb., where she was buried. She was an amiable, noble woman. Her husband has the sympathy of all.
--Mr. G. [eorge] C. Barker, of Beatrice, Nebraska, arrived in this city Saturday night, to be with his mother, the late Mrs. D. D. Mendenhall. He was accompanied by his wife and son.

[MENDENHALL, DAVID DUNN]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Monday, February 27, 1905
Planned His Funeral. D. D. Mendenhall Arranged for Services and Disposed of Property.
Frank Mendenhall and Miss Flanigan left over the Burlington Monday afternoon for Farmington, Ill., accompanying the remains of D. D. Mendenhall for burial at that place.
Plans for his own funeral were made by the deceased some time previous to his death and these arrangements the son and Miss Flanigan were carrying out.
D. D. Mendenhall has requested that a simple service be held here in Maryville and that afterward his body be taken to his old home—Farmington, Ill.
The funeral there was to be conducted by his first pastor, Rev. John Wilkinson, in the Episcopal church in which Mr. Mendenhall was confirmed many years ago.
Miss Flanigan, who had acted as housekeeper for the dead man, was left the residence property on North Main street. Other property in Illinois was willed to the son, Frank Mendenhall.
[Note: The same obituary was reprinted in this newspaper March 2, 1905.]

[MENDENHALL, DAVID DUNN]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, February 25, 1905
Death of D. D. Mendenhall. Died at His Home on North Main Street Friday Night.
D.[avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall, aged 69, died at his home on North Main street Friday night February 24, 1905, after a long illness. Mr. Mendenhall's son, Frank, arrived from Farmington, Illinois, and was at this father's bedside at the hour of his death.
The body will lie in state at the residence from 2 until 4 p. m. Sunday and a short service will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock preparatory to the body being sent to the home of Mr. Mendenhall's boyhood days at Farmington, Ills.
D. [avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall came to Maryville something more than twenty years ago and engaged in business as a photographer.
He continued in business without interruption until about two years ago when he sold out to F. W. Crow.
For a number of years previous to retiring from business Mr. Mendenhall was in poor health and shortly after retiring from active life he became confined to his home, except on an occasional day when was well enough to drive about town with his friends.

[MENDENHALL, DAVID DUNN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1905
--D.[avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall, aged 69, died at his home on North Main street Friday night February 24, 1905, after a long illness. Mr. Mendenhall's son, Frank, arrived from Farmington, Illinois, and was at this father's bedside at the hour of his death. Mr. Mendenhall came to Maryville something more than twenty years ago and engaged in business as a photographer. He continued in business without interruption until about two years ago when he sold out to F. W. Crow. The remains were taken to his old home in Farmington, Illinois, for interment.

[MENDENHALL, DAVID DUNN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1905
D. D. Mendenhall Dead.
The death of D. [avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall occurred last Friday night at his home on North Main street. He was sixty-nine years of age and had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Mendenhall is survived by his son, Frank, of Farmington, Illinois, who was with him when death came.
The remains were viewed by friends from 2 to 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the residence and a short service was held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
The body was shipped to Mr. Mendenhall's former home in Farmington, Illinois, for burial.
Mr. Mendenhall settled in this place about twenty years ago and opened up a photograph gallery, which business he followed until a year or two ago, when he sold out to F. W. Crow.

[MENDENHALL, DAVID DUNN]
Nodaway Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 2, 1905
D. D. Mendenhall Dead.
D. [avid] D. [unn] Mendenhall died at his home on North Main street Friday night February 24, 1905, at about the hour of eleven o'clock. Mr. Mendenhall has been ill a long time and has been confined to his bed for many months. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon but the body was sent to Farmington, Illinois for interment.
Mr. Mendenhall was engaged in photography in Maryville for many years and sold out to Mr. Crow. Mr. Mendenhall came to Maryville from Elmwood, Illinois.
Mr. Mendenhall has one child, a son Frank, who resides at Canten, Illinois, and who has visited him frequently during his illness. Mr. Mendenhall was in his seventieth year.

[MERSCHER, ANNA MARIA LANDAOCHER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 7, 1889
CLYDE – To her many friends we make the sad announcement of the death, on Saturday last, of Mrs. J. [ohn] W. Mercher [Merscher] who was highly esteemed and respected for her many virtues by a large circle of friends. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
[Note: The same announcement was published in the Maryville Republican, February 7, 1889.]

[MERSCHER, BERNARD HENRY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 29, 1889
CLYDE – With sorrow we announce the death of our friend and fellow-townsman, B.[ernard] H. [enry] Merscher, which occurred on Saturday, August 24, after an illness of only a few days. Henry was well and favorably known, having been in the stock business for a number of years. He gained the confidence of all with whom he dealt by his honest dealing and the community will feel his loss deeply. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss, who have the sympathy of the community. May his soul rest in peace.

[MERSCHER, BERNARD HENRY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 29, 1889
--The death of B [ernard] H [enry] Merscher of Clyde will be keenly felt as a great loss to that community. He was an energetic and useful man. An account of his death will be found in our Clyde correspondence. The cause of his death was what the physicians call inter-susception or knotting of the bowels.

[MESSENGER, GRACE TRUMAN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 28, 1890
-- Grace Truman, daughter of Charles W. and Anna Messenger, died at the residence of her parents in Maryville at a little past 11 o'clock a. m. Sunday, August 24, 1890, aged 18 years, 8 months and 7 days. She had been sick for a long time with consumption and for several weeks had been confined to the house and her bed. All that loving hands and tender care could do had not been spared, but the dread disease must have another victim. When the time came however for her to say farewell to loved ones she was ready, which is of course great cause for congratulation. Her funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Maryville at 2 o'clock p. m. Tuesday, August 26, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Kemper, assisted by her former pastor, Rev. T. M. S. Kenney, who came up from St. Joseph to attend the last sad obsequies. The pall bearers were Messrs. Ernest Andrews, Francis DePaul, ---- Roots, Clarence Andrews, Claude Waddle and John English. Her remains were laid away in Miriam cemetery, to await the last triumph. We extend our deep felt sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

[MESSENGER, GRACE TRUMAN]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 4, 1890
Died, at her home in Maryville, Mo., August 24, 1800 [1890], at 11:05 a. m., of consumption, Grace Truman, daughter of Charles W. and Anna A. Messenger, aged 18 years, 8 months and 7 days.
Grace was an affectionate daughter and sister. She had been richly endowed with the virtues and graces that go to make a noble and sweet character. She was loved in the church and among her friends as she was by her family circle. In all the relations of life she was a sincere, spiritual and devout Christian.
She was actively engaged in church work; in the Sabbath School. She taught her class to early love the study of the scripture.
She was a member of the choir; was the first president of the Children's Mission Band, which place she filled for a long time.
She was a member and an earnest worker in the Women's Missionary Society and was at all times and in all ways trying to do deeds of love and kindness.
Before her departure the heavenly state was opened to her enraptured vision and she spoke with the surest confidence and with joy at the home which she was permitted to catch glimpses of before entering into its effulgence and beauty.
She had been a patient sufferer for more than a year and toward the last she suffered greatly and bore it only as one assisted by the grace of God can—patiently and submissively.
The dear ones at home will greatly miss her but they know with a surety that it is well with her—that the shining feet of the Savior bore her safely to his sweet home of light and love.
The funeral services took place at the Baptist Church, Tuesday, at 2 o'clock. A large and sympathizing audience listened to the pastor, Rev J F Kemper, who, with trembling voice, spoke of the home everlasting, and of the Christian life and character of the deceased. Rev T M S Kenney, of St. Joseph, a former and dearly loved pastor, was present and assisted in the services. Her remains were laid to rest in the Miriam Cemetery.
The floral offering[s] were very beautiful.
Methinks I hear her say—
"Dear Mother, wipe your weeping eyes,
    Not all your love lies in the grave.
The blood of Christ hath power to save;
    I live, I live beyond the skies."       A.

[MESSENGER, GRACE TRUMAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 28, 1890
--Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Messenger and family have the sympathy of all in the affliction that has fallen upon them in the death of their daughter, Grace T. She was an amiable young lady, just blooming into womanhood and devoted to everything good. An obituary notice from the pen of her pastor appears in this issue.

[MESSENGER, GRACE TRUMAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 28, 1890
Died, at 11 a. m., Sunday, August 24, Miss Grace Truman Messenger, of quick consumption, at the age of 18 years, 8 months and 7 days.
After months of weary suffering this bright young Christian was released from the pains of earth to enter the bliss of heaven. When the will of Providence became evident to her she sincerely and uncomplainingly said, "Thy will be done;" and in the calmness of that submissive fellowship with her suffering Savior she bore the cross to the last, in confident hope of the awaiting crown.
Baptized at 13 years of age into the fellowship of the First Baptist Church of this city, she has remained an earnest, faithful member, teaching in the Sunday School as long as strength sufficient lasted. She loved the house of God, his people and service. Her funeral was held at the Church on Tuesday, at 2 p. m., being conducted by the pastor, assisted by her former pastor, Rev. T. M. S. Kenney, after which a large concourse of loving, mourning friends followed her to the grave.    J. F. K.

[MESSENGER, GRACE TRUMAN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 28, 1890
--Mrs. J. N. Whitaker, of Horton, Kansas, mother of Mrs. C. W. Messenger, came up to attend the funeral of her grand-daughter, Miss Grace Messenger.

[METZ, JOSIE ELENOR LUETKE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1890
JACKSON TOWNSHIP -- Mrs. Josie Mettz of Kansas City, Kansas, formerly of this township, and a daughter of Mrs. Ed Luettke of Ravenwood, departed this life last Friday, January 17, aged 23 years. She leaves a devoted husband, a mother, two brothers, a sister, three half brothers and three half sisters to mourn her untimely end. She was a good woman. Her sun of life went down before it was noon, and she has gone to a just reward. Peace to her ashes.
[Note: The last name is spelled Metz on her headstone.]

[MICHAU, GRACIE B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 5, 1888
--Gracie B. Michau, daughter of Eugene F.[rancis] and Ida B. [elle] Michau, of St. Joseph, died at Manitou, Colo., June 30, of cholera infantum, aged two years and six months. Her remains were brought to St. Joseph and the funeral was held from the family residence Tuesday morning, July 3, 1888.

[MICHAU, GRACIE B.]
St. Joseph Daily Gazette (St. Joseph, Missouri), Monday, July 2, 1888
MICHAU – Gracie B. Michau, daughter of Eugene F. and Ida Belle Michau, died at Manitou, Colo., June 30, at 4 a. m. of cholera infantum, aged 2 years and 6 months.
The funeral will take place from the family residence, 515 South Eight street, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends of the family are requested to attend.
Gracie had been sick two days and it was not supposed she was fatally ill. Her parents had started home with her but she grew rapidly worse and was taken to Manitou where she died in a few hours. She was the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Michau and Mrs. A. V. Hollingsworth, of St. Joseph, and was a bright little girl, a great favorite with all who knew her.

[MICHAU, GRACIE B.]
St. Joseph Daily News (St. Joseph, Missouri), Tuesday, July 3, 1888
MICHAU – Grace B. Michau, daughter of Eugene F. and Ida Belle Michau, died at Manitou, Col., June 30, at 4 a. m. of cholera infantum, aged 2 years and 6 months.
The funeral took place at 10 o'clock this morning from the family residence 515 South Eighth street. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. M. Goode of the Christian church.
Gracie had been sick two days but was not supposed to be dangerously ill. Her parents started home with her but she grew rapidly worse and was taken to Manitou where she died in a few hours. She was the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michau and Mrs. A. V. Hollingworth of St. Joseph and was a bright little girl and a great favorite with all who knew her. The remains were interred in Mount Mora cemetery.

[MIDDAUGH, DANIEL]
Burlington Junction Post (Burlington Junction, Missouri), Saturday, September 20, 1902
Died, at his home in Clearmont, Monday night, September 8, Daniel Middaugh. He has been a sufferer from cancer on his lip for two years. he was laid to rest in the Clearmont Cemetery by the I. O. O. F. Lodge, Tuesday at 4 p. m.

[MIDDAUGH, DANIEL]
Clarinda Journal (Clarinda, Iowa), Friday, September 12, 1902
Daniel Middaugh, son of Benjamin Middaugh of this city, died Monday night at Clearmont, Mo., and was buried there Tuesday. He had been an invalid for about two years.

[MIDDAUGH, DANIEL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 18, 1902
Mr. Middaugh of Clearmont died last week from a cancer on his lip. His sufferings were terrible; while he could travel he went to several physicians; each one was going to cure him sure but after spending ever so much money he came home to die. The Odd Fellows, his wife and her sons took good care of him until the end. Rev. Welton preached the funeral sermon. Then he was laid to rest by the impressive funeral rites of the Odd Fellows. So one by one we are passing away.

[MIDDAUGH, DANIEL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 18, 1902
--Died at his home in Clearmont on Tuesday morning, September 9, 1902, at 15 minutes after 12 o'clock, Daniel Middaugh, aged 61 years, 9 months and 24 days. Mr. Middaugh was an old soldier, having enlisted in the 5th Iowa Infantry August 2, 1862, and served until August 11, 1865. The deceased was born in Tippacanoe [Tippecanoe] county, Indiana, November 16, 1840. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Welton, after which the remains were taken in charge by the Clearmont Odd Fellows lodge of which Mr. Middaugh had been a member for many years. At the cemetery the ritualistic ceremony was went through in a very impressive manner and the remains were then laid away to rest. – Clearmont News.

[MIDDAUGH, DANIEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 25, 1902
--Daniel Middaugh died at his home in Clearmont Monday night, Sept. 8. He was buried by the Oddfellows in Clearmont cemetery.

MIDDLETON, MARY L. EMERY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 7, 1889
--Mrs. Mary L. Middleton died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. B. Starkey, in Maryville on Saturday, March 2, 1889, aged 72 years. She was born in Bond county, Illinois, March 23, 1817. She was married to Wm Middleton in 1833 and emigrated to Iowa in 1855. Her husband died in the United States service in 1862. The fruit of their union was 8 sons and 4 daughters. She had 29 grand children and 3 great grand children. She united with the Methodist church early in life and later joined the Christian church, of which she was a consistent member at the time of her death. In the absence of her pastor, her funeral services were conducted by Elder Frank and Rev. J. A. Gerhard on Sunday, March 3.

[MIDDLETON, MARY L. EMERY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 7, 1889
--Mary L. Middleton was born March 23, 1817, in Brown County, Illinois. Died, March 2, 1889, at 7.50 a. m., in this city. Mrs. Middleton was married to Wm. M. in the 16th year of her age, twelve children being the fruit of this union, who are now located in different states. She has 29 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Iowa about the year 1855, from whence they came to Nodaway County about 15 years ago. Her husband, Mr. M. was a soldier in the Federal army and died while in service, in 1862, from which time Mrs. M. remained a widow. They both united with the Christian Church in 1855, of which she was a true and devoted member until her death. She died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. B. Starkey, and was buried in Oak Hill cemetery last Sabbath, where services were conducted by Rev. Gerhart and Elder J. S. Frank.

[MILLER, ANDY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 14, 1887
--Andy Miller, a son of Aunt Winnie, died Friday, thus following his mother to the grave in less than a week after her death.

[MILLER, CARL]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 22, 1890
Died on the 18th Little Carl Miller, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Miller, living 2 ½ miles east of Burlington Junction. Departed this life after one year's suffering. He was in his 7th year (6 years, 7 months, 5 days).
The bereaved parents weep not as those that have no hope for they feel assured that their dear Carl has gone to be an angel and to be with Jesus, who said, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for such is the kingdom of heaven."
The funeral service was conducted by T. N. Kincaid at the Christian Church in Clearmont, where the friends gathered to pay their parting respects to little Carl. After the sermon friends retired to the cemetery and by song and prayer they left the dear one sleeping in Jesus.

[MILLER, CYRENA E.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 5, 1887
TUG FORK. – Since we last wrote one more of our neighbors has passed away into eternity. Death claimed Mrs. Miller, wife of Frank Miller, who resides 5 miles south of Maryville. Mrs. Miller has been affected for the last twenty years with what is pronounced by medical men as cancer. During that time she had tried every doctor nearly she could hear of, but of no avail. It seemed her case baffled medical skill. Her death will be a surprise to many who knew her that have moved out of the neighborhood, yet it was plain to be seen that she could not last long as soon as spring opened up. In the past two weeks she gradually grew worse until Friday, April 29, she quietly passed away. Deceased was 60 years old at the time of her death. She leaves a husband, one son and four daughters to mourn her loss. She was followed to White Cloud cemetery Saturday by a large crowd. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wood after which she was laid to rest. The bereaved children and husband have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sad hour of affliction.

[MILLER, DANIEL D.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 2, 1890
Deacon Daniel D. Miller was born November 12, 1812, on Baskan Ridge, New Jersey, and raised at Bound Brook in that State. He moved to Ohio in 1837 and settled in Athens Co., where, Nov. 12, 1849, he was married to Sarah Bodwell, with whom he lived happily till his decease, July 26, 1890, aged 77 years, 8 months and 14 days. This dear brother was happily converted under the labors Rev. Dan'l Topping, in March 1840; was baptized and became a charter member of 1st Alexander Freewill Baptist church at its organization. He afterwards united with the Loci Freewill Baptist church and became a charter member of this organization also and of which he remained a faithful and worthy member till death. Brother Miller served the church in the capacity of deacon for many years until on account of deafness he resigned. While we do not claim absolute perfection for him, he was certainly a very devoted and useful man. He was strictly honest in business, socially agreeable and entertaining, obliging as a neighbor and he lived an exemplary Christian life. He was endowed with good natural ability, sound judgment, was blessed with rare gifts in prayer and exhortation, and was deeply anxious for the salvation of souls. He was liberal in his views and charitable towards others, but strictly denominational and had been a faithful reader of and subscriber to The Morning Star for nearly or quite a half century. He contributed liberally of his means for the support of the Gospel and the various benevolent causes of our beloved Zion. He was a man of positive convictions of duty and always manifested the courage of his convictions. He was widely known and universally respected, having resided at or near the place where he died for fifty years. His house was ever a home for Freewill Baptist ministers and the many hearty welcomes extended by him and his devoted wife will always be held in grateful remembrance by the writer. He was the father of six children, three sons and three daughters, all of whom survive him, and five of whom were present when he departed this life. One daughter, living at a distance, could not be present. He died as he lived, a faithful and true Christian, and leaves a sorrowing wife and six children to mourn their loss. The family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their deep sorrow, which was manifested in the way they turned out to the funeral, it being the largest funeral procession ever witnessed in the community. – Boston Morning Star.
Daniel D. Miller was the father of John S. [totts] Miller and Mrs. H. A. Forcade of this county. He made a long visit to this county thirteen years ago this fall. While here he became acquainted with and made many friends among which were Elder Rufus Smith of Maryville and Prof. B. A. Dunn, former editor of the Republican, of which he has been a constant reader for thirteen years.
[Note: The birth date inscribed on his headstone is November 21, 1812.]

[MILLER, DOCIA E. GRIMES WELLINGTON]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 22, 1888
Called Home at Last.
Mrs. Docia E. Miller, wife of James S. Miller, died March 8, 1888, at Quitman, Mo. Mrs. Miller was taken with neuralgia in the side of her face about October 1886 and she was a terrible sufferer from that time. All that medical skill could do was done but all of no use; and at last it formed into a cancer under her lower jaw. Oh, what she suffered! She said she had not power to tell. The last few months she would say, "O, why don't the Good Lord take me out of my suffering," and so on. She was ready to die and she died without a struggle. Now that she has gone from this world of trials and troubles, into her happy home beyond this vale of tears. May God help us to so live, that we shall meet her in Heaven, where parting will be no more.  Jas. S. Miller.

MILLER, FLEMING MITCHELL "MITCH"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 23, 1890
--Rev. F. [leming] M. [itchell] Miller died at his home in Fairview, Andrew county, last Sunday and was buried there yesterday afternoon. Rev. "Mitch" Miller was one of the pioneer preachers of Northwest Missouri and has expounded the gospel of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for over fifty years. He was one of the best known ministers in Northwest Missouri and his loss will be deeply felt.

[MILLER, FRED C.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 18, 1903
--Concerning Dr. Fred Miller, whose death was noticed in the Republican last week, the Tacoma Ledger gives the following additional particulars: Dr. Miller was born in New York state in 1857 and had resided in Tacoma for nineteen year[s]. He spent the earlier years of his life at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, afterwards attending Bennett Medical College at Chicago, upon graduating from which he went to Maryville, Missouri and practiced for a few years, coming to Tacoma in 1884. For a time he was engaged in partnership with Dr. E. M. Brown, the present coroner of Pierce county. A wife and three sons survive, Thomas, aged 18; Thad, aged 16 and a younger son.

[MILLER, FRED C.]
Maryville Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 11, 1903
Dr. F. C. Miller Dies in Tacoma
Removed To Washington 19 Years Ago. Has Relatives In Maryville
Wife of Deceased Is Sister of Misses Carrie and Ruby Gaunt—Passed Away Sunday—Had Been in Failing Health of Late.
Misses Carrie and Ruby Gaunt of Maryville, received a telegram Monday announcing the death Sunday night of Dr. Fred C. Miller at his home in Tacoma, Washington. Mrs. Miller was formerly Miss Jennie Gaunt, sister to Misses Carrie and Ruby Gaunt.
Dr. Miller and wife moved away from Maryville about nineteen years ago.
They have three sons, the eldest, nineteen years old.
Death Was Very Sudden.
Dr. Miller's death was sudden and resulted from diptheria. For many years he had been a strong, healthy looking physician, but last spring he suffered from a severe attack of grip and had not fully regained his former health when death came Sunday.
Ready to Leave Tacoma.
The family were all ready to leave Tacoma Monday, with a party of friends, to attend the Modern woodmen's convention at Indianapolis, after which it was their intention to take an extended trip, the itinerary of which included Chicago, New York, Washington, D. C., and other points in the East. Four years ago, while Nick Sturm of Maryville was in Kansas City, he helped elect Dr. Miller tot the office of state physician of the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Sturm had a letter not long ago from the doctor saying he was again a candidate for the same position.
Dr. Miller has a sister buried at Tacoma and his remains will be laid by her side in the family plot.
John Miller, of south Main street, is an uncle of the deceased.

[MILLER, FRED C.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 11, 1903
Dr. Fred Miller Dead
A telegram from Tacoma, Washington, received Monday by Misses Carrie and Ruby Gaunt, announced to them the death on last Sunday of Dr. Fred C. Miller, formerly of this city, and who married their sister, Jennie Gaunt. They moved from here to Tacoma nineteen or twenty years ago. Dr. Miller's death was quite sudden. He was buried at Tacoma where he has a sister buried. He leaves a wife and three sons, the oldest 19 years of age.
Dr. Miller and family were intending to come east soon to attend the Modern Woodmen convention at Indianapolis and visit some of the eastern cities. He was prominent in the M. W. A. order and held the office of state physician. N. Sturm of this city, who is a prominent Woodmen also, and an old acquaintance of Dr. Miller, had a letter from him recently, in which he stated he would be a candidate for re-election. Mr. Sturm is a delegate from this state to the National convention.
John Miller of this city is an uncle of Dr. Miller and Mrs. John Signs is his cousin.

[MILLER, JOHN STEELE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 17, 1889
Died at his residence in Maryville, on Thursday, October 17, 1889, John S.[teele] Miller, aged 44 years, 7 months and 9 days.
Although anticipated for a long time, yet the news of Mr. Miller's death will bring a gloom upon the whole of Nodaway county and wherever he was known; big hearted, whole souled man, he was the friend of all and the enemy of none and the sorrow at his removal will be heartfelt and of long duration.
John S. Miller was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, March 8, 1845. In 1857 he removed with his parents to Edwards county, Illinois, where his father, Robert M. Miller, engaged in farming. In 1862 the family moved to Missouri, settling in Gentry (now Worth) county.
In 1862 Mr. Miller enlisted in the 4th Missouri Cavalry, serving three years in the Union army. He was severely wounded in the battle of Big Blue, in Jackson county, being shot through the body, from the effects of which he was always a sufferer and from which the cause of his death is to be traced.
After his discharge from the army in 1865, Mr. Miller engaged in mercantile life in Guilford, where in 1869 he married Catharine Graves, who is now left with five surviving children to mourn his loss. In 1873 he moved his business from Guilford to Barnard where he was actively engaged until 1878.
In 1878, John S. Miller was the Republican candidate for county clerk to which important office he was elected and then reelected in 1882, serving his county faithfully until 1886, a period of eight years.
For several years Mr. Miller had been a great sufferer from his wound, and about two years ago it was discovered that it was developing a cancerous nature. He tried all manner of treatment but to no avail and we now mourn another hero, one among the many victims of a cruel war.
In politics, Mr. Miller was a firm and consistent Republican, always ready in counsel and work for what he believed to be right. In this respect his loss will be sadly felt.
Over a year ago he was converted and joined the M. E. church under the pastoral care of Rev. J. H. Cox. He was ready and reconciled to his departure and we believe is today among the happy throng about the throne above, where he awaits the joining of those left behind with those who have preceded him.
The funeral will be held at the First M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. D. M. Yetter, at 10 o'clock a. m. on Sunday, October 19. The services at the grave will be conducted by the Masonic fraternity, of which Mr. Miller was a valued member. The G. A. R. and A. O. U. W., to both of which he belonged, will take part in the services.

[MILLER, JOHN STEELE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 24, 1889
--The last sad rites were observed last Saturday, October 19, at 10 o'clock a m., when the earthly remains of John S. Miller were laid to rest in Miriam cemetery. A little before the hour, a large concourse of Knight Templars, Masons, A. O. U. W.s and G. A. R. boys formed in line on the street and marched to the First M. E. church to do honor to their departed brother. The remains had lain in state there from early in the morning for all to see who desired. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. D. M. Yetter, pastor of the First M. E. church, assisted by Rev. T. M. S. Kenney and Elder N. E. Cory, after which the procession accompanied the mortal part of Mr. Miller to the grave, where he was interred by masonic rites.

[MILLER, JOHN STEELE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 24, 1889
Earth To Earth.
The Mortal Remains of John S. Miller Laid in the Grave.
In our issue of last week we announced that the funeral services of John S. Miller would be held on Saturday, October 19, 1889. At an early hour Saturday morning his body was conveyed to the First M. E. church, where it laid in state until 10 a. m., the following Knights Templar acting as guards: Sir A. P. Morehouse, Sir C. A. Anthony, Sir Henry Toel, Sir Chas Lippman, Sir W. R. Smiley and Sir L. M. Lane.
The various orders of which he was a member met at their respective halls at nine a. m. and shortly before ten marched south on Main St. to the church in the following order: Knights Templar, in full dress; Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F. and A. M. and visiting brethren; A. O. U. W. and Select Knights; and Sedgwick Post, G. A. R.
The actual pall-bearers were: Jas B. Prather, Theo. L. Robinson, John Saunders, R. K. Townsend, Frank Bellows and W. T. Garrett.
The honorary pall-bearers were: W. C. Ellison, Ed McMillan, S. O. Hutchison, W. H. Herbert, Ira K. Alderman and Chas Hyslop.
The church was filled to overflowing and a number could not get in. Appropriate hymns were sung by the choir. Prayer was offered by Rev. N. E. Cory. The scripture reading was by Elder Goode of St. Joseph, who selected the 15th chapter of First Corinthians. Rev. D. M. Yetter, pastor of the M. E. church, of which the deceased was a member, preached the sermon from the text, chosen by Mr. Miller prior to his death: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life." Rev. Yetter's remarks were appropriate and forceful and full of consolation to the bereaved. First, he gave a brief biographical sketch of the deceased, in substance the same as contained in last week's Democrat. He next dwelt upon his character and related a few instances to show how broad and charitable was the deceased in his acts towards his fellows. When a mere boy he taught the negro servant of the family her letters and how to read. He grew up to vigorous young manhood and in 1862 tendered his services to his country. On one occasion, as a soldier, when some of his ruthless fellow-soldiers, made more ruthless by cruel and merciless war, had fired the house of a woman whose husband was with the enemy, the woman rushed into the very flames and carried out articles of the household furniture, but the ruthless soldiers gathered them up and threw them into the fire again. This appealed to Mr. Miller's sympathetic nature to such an extent that he saved many articles from the fire and at the risk of his life stood guard over them, in order that the poor woman might have something left her and her little ones. Again, while on a march, coming across a destitute one, he dismounted, cut his saddle blanket in two and shared it with the unfortunate. Next the speaker touched upon the honesty and sterling manhood of the departed one and related that frequently during his last sickness he would ask his wife if she had settled such and such small accounts. The speaker spoke beautifully of the religious faith of the deceased and closed his remarks by appropriate words addressed to the bereaved family.
When Rev. Yetter closed, Elder T. M. S. Kenney, pastor of the Baptist church, paid a just tribute in eloquent language to the departed one. He was followed by Elder N. E. Cory, who spoke lovingly and tenderly.
An opportunity was then given the great throng to look at the familiar face for the last time. This was a pathetic scene. When the family and relatives were taking their farewell look upon the inanimate clay of their loved on, there was scarce a dry eye in the house.
Services over at the church, the long procession took up its march to Miriam cemetery. Arrived at the grave, the imposing and beautiful ritualistic ceremonies of the Masonic fraternity were conducted by Elder T. M. S. Kenney.
After benediction by Rev. Yetter, the great audience of sincere mourners, after having lovingly consigned to the grave the body of a cherished friend and having commended his spirit to the God who gave it, sorrowfully repaired to their respective homes, much impressed by the scenes and services of the day. Thus closed the earthly chapter of an honest, amiable and charitable life. His was a loving and generous nature. So charitable was he, so much of his hard-earned accumulations he bestowed upon his fellows who were needy, that he died a poor man, leaving but little of this world's goods for his family whom he loved very dearly.
John S. Miller's heart was right, his life was right, and it must be that in that world to which he has gone, ruled, as it is, by a wise and beneficent being, that all his noble and royal elements will be crowned and sceptered, and that an eternity of progression is before him. The sublimity of his faith is beautifully set forth in the following language which he substantially employed in a conversation with the writer about two weeks before his death: "I believe that God who has so kindly and abundantly provided for the brief life of the body, has even more bountifully made provision for the life of the soul, which is eternal. Every ray of sunshine, every falling raindrop, the lily of the field, the humblest flower—all are witnesses of God's infinite and ever-active love and care for the children of men." [Poem not transcribed.]

[MILLER, JOHN STEELE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 24, 1889
--We noticed the following from out of town in attendance upon the obsequies of John S. [teele] Miller last Saturday: From Guilford, John W. and Thomas Brittain and B. L. Cook; from Barnard, Henry Snodderly, Franc Blagg, James Perry, W. T. Whiteford and al Dearing; from Skidmore, Judge W. V. Smith; from Quitman, D. G. Porter and Wm. Kratt; from Burlington Junction, Wm Walker. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in the county.

[MILLER, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 17, 1890
--John Miller, who for about six years past, has been a patient at the county poor farm, died last Tuesday and was buried Wednesday, the funeral services being conducted at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Florea. Mr. Miller has been partially paralyzed for some years, and other diseases combined caused his demise.

[MILLER, JOSEPH]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 9, 1888
--Joseph Miller, surveyor of Nodaway county from 1868 to 1872, died at his residence in Washington township Wednesday August 2, 1888. Mr. Miller had been a resident of this county for over thirty years and was nearly 80 years old at the time of his death. He went to Whitesville to mill on Wednesday and became overcome with the heat, dying in a few hours. Thus one by one are the old landmarks being removed from our midst.

[MILLER, JOSEPH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 2, 1888
--Joseph Miller of Washington township died yesterday morning. He was once county surveyor of this county.

[MILLER, LEWIS RICHARD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, October 24, 1889
Death of Louis Miller.
Died, at the residence of Mrs. Krumme, four miles northeast of Barnard, Monday evening at 8 o'clock P. M., October 28, 1889, Louis Miller, whose home is near Graham, aged 23 years and 14 days.
Mr. Miller was a model young man, an ardent Christian and expressed himself as not afraid to die. His disease was quick consumption and liver trouble. He had been sick for five weeks.
The funeral services were held at Bethany church, October 30th, at 12 [P.] M., Rev. Hallum preaching the sermon.
He was a splendid musician, a fine scholar and an excellent young man. His death will be mourned by all who knew him.  A Friend.
[Note: The first name is spelled Lewis on his headstone.]

[MILLER, MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 19, 1888
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES -- In last week's items we made mention of the serious illness of our schoolmate, Miss Lizzie Miller. Death came to her on last Saturday about 11 a m. She will be greatly missed in Maryville as she had a large circle of friends. Miss Lizzie was one of the best scholars in the High School, always at the head of the class, promptly in her seat, and attentive to her teachers.

[MILLER, MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 19, 1888
--Saturday, January 14th, 1888, Miss Lizzie Miller, oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. John S. [teele] Miller, departed this life after an illness of some ten days with typhoid fever. Deceased was a bright, promising and lovely girl. Some time ago she became a member of the Presbyterian church. Her death was a great blow to her parents, who can find consolation in the thought that their darling still lives and that soon they will meet their loved one where there is neither sorrow or death. On Sunday, at 2:30 P. M., Revs. Gerhard and Claggett conducted her funeral services at the Presbyterian church, after which her remains were followed to Miriam cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, where they were laid to rest.

[MILLER, SARAH CLARK]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 13, 1890
Mrs. Sarah M. (Clark) Miller, wife of J. H. Miller, passed from among the living on Saturday night, January 12, 1890, aged 48 years, 8 months and 18 days. Mrs. Miller was born in Putnam county and it has always been her home. She was married to J. H. Miller June 20, 1861. She was an excellent woman, a devoted wife and mother and beloved by all who knew her. She was the mother of 12 children, 8 of whom, with their father and 3 grandchildren, are left to mourn the loss of one most dear to them. She united with the U. B. church at Pleasant Grove about twelve years ago and has ever since a faithful member and a constant Christian up to the time of her death. Her loss is deeply felt by the whole community.
Her untimely death comes to us veiled in mystery and draped in sadness. Mother, farewell to this world, is unquestionably one of the most painful and heart rending experiences through which this dear family is called to pass. Our hearts with theirs are made to bleed since she can be with us no more. This dispensation is hard to realize and understand. But we are made to believe that God who is too wise to err and too good to do wrong, "and that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord."
The funeral services [were] held at her residence Jan. 15th and were conducted by Rev. Rev. Snook. A large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends assembled to pay their last respect and show their love toward the departed friend. Her remains were laid to rest in the Harman cemetery. [Poem not transcribed.]

[MILLESON, MARTHA POTTER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, December 5, 1889
--Died, on Tuesday night, Nov. 26th, at her home in Skidmore, Mrs. Jehu Mellison. She had been sick only a day or two, her ailment being dropsy. Mrs. Mellison was an aged lady and had been a resident of this place quite a number of years. Her remains were interred in the Groves cemetery, about 5 miles from town, on Wednesday. – Sentinel.
[Note: Her married name is spelled Milleson on her husband's headstone.]

[MITCHELL, THOMAS ASHFORD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 3, 1888
Died. Thomas A [shford] Mitchell, son of Wm A and Linnea G Mitchell, was born in Rappahannock county, Virginia, August 17, 1822. He came with his parents to Marion county, Missouri, in 1835, at which place he lived until 1849 when he emigrated to California.
He returned to Missouri in 1851 and was united in marriage to Elizaeth Randall January 7, 1857. Of this union ten children were born, three of whom preceded him to the bright home beyond. Six watched in sorrow by his bedside as his spirit took its flight to the Spirit land and the other will mourn his loss in his far distant western home.
Deceased professed religion and united with the Missionary Baptist church about twenty years ago. Died at his home near Skidmore, Mo., April 26. The funeral services were preached by Elder Cook at Wesley Chapel, after which the body was interred in Cain cemetery.