[SOUTHWELL, WILLIAM]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 15, 1890
--Alvin Charles, Secretary of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I O O F received last Wednesday morning a letter from Denver, Colorado, stating that Wm Southwell, a former Maryville citizen, died at that place last Sunday at 3 o'clock a m. The funeral services was held Monday at 4 p m under the auspices of the I O O F lodge of that city.

[SPARWASSER, ANDREW J. "ANDY"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 20, 1890
--Andy Spauwauser died of exposure in the city calaboose at Maitland, on Friday, November 7, 1890, in the 52nd year of his age. He was a native of Germany and came to this country previous to the civil war, in which struggle he enlisted on the side for the Union and served throughout and received an honorable discharge. After the war he settled at Graham, Nodaway county, where he became quite well to do in the blacksmithing business, and where he resided until about ten years ago, about the time Maitland sprang into notice; when, being confronted with a family difficulty, a separation followed between him and his family, which consisted of a wife and two daughters, now living at Graham, he came to this place, since which time he has lived a checkered life, mingled with misery and suffering. He was buried on Saturday in the Graham cemetery, the citizens of the two places having furnished a burial outfit. – Maitland Herald.
[Note: The last name is spelled Sparwasser on his headstone.]

[SPEAKER, HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 21, 1889
--Henry Speaker, an aged farmer residing about five miles northeast of Bolckow, came to death in a frightful manner Thursday forenoon. He was in a wood lot preparing timbers for the foundation for a corn crib. He had put a charge of powder into log for the purpose of splitting it. He ignited the fuse and then sought protection from the blast behind a large tree. It is believed he had stepped to one side to make observations as to the tardiness of the fuse when he was struck on the head by a piece of timber from the shattered log. He is supposed to have been instantly killed. His body was found about 1 o'clock and was supposed to have been killed at 10-30, as it was about this time the blast was put off. Mr. Speaker was about 70 years of age. Bolckow Herald.

[SPEAKER, HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, November 21, 1889
From Time to Eternity.
The sad and fatal accident which caused the death of Henry Speaker, subject of this article, occurred at half past ten o'clock Thursday Nov 14, '89. Mr. Speaker was engaged in blasting a piece of timber; having arranged the blast he retired some 23 yards to await the explosion.
A piece of timber weighing 49 lbs was driven in the direction of Mr Speaker, striking him on the left and posterior part of the skull, crushing it and causing instant death.
When found, all that was mortal lay enshrined in death's stillness bound, as it were to earth by an unseen hand, but his spirit, liberated from the prison house of pain had taken its flight to God who gave it.
Henry Speaker was born in Prussia [in] 1823, and with his parents came to America in 1833, settling in Washington county Maryland, next moving to Wheeling, W. Va., from Wheeling he moved to St. Joseph, Mo., and thence to Andrew county where he controlled and improved the Platte Valley Mills located at Flag Springs. Subsequently he owned property in Barnard which he exchanged for the farm on which he lived at the time of his death. The remains were conveyed to Flag Springs and upon arrival were taken charge of by the Odd Fellows of that place, of which organization Mr. Speaker was a member.
Services proper were conducted by Rev Brock of King City, after which the remains were consigned to their final resting place.
Mr Speaker was a member of the Lutheran church and a good and great man.
He did not stand among men like some majestic mountain with its proud head in the clouds wrapt in snow, an object of wonder and astonishment to all who beheld it, but his life resembled the beautiful plain beneath, studded with cities, villages and happy homes refreshed by cooling streams abounding in fruitful fields and bearing on its bosom the comforts and blessings of men. He was practical useful and efficient.
While yet in the full maturity and undiminished vigor of his faculties with not one ray of his remarkable intelligence obscured or dimmed, honored among men, in the declining year in the beautiful autumn before heavy winter has laid his icy hand heavily upon the bosom of nature at that ripe season when the fields are rendering up their richest harvests of corn, at his own home, almost in the very bosom of those whom he loved and who loved him, he passed without a pang from this world with no human ear to catch the hallowed accents that [were] wont to fall from his lips.
How beautiful is the sunset of autumn, when twilight gently lingers between day and night and the glory of the sun does not retire until the curtain is softly lifted and the glory of the stars appear.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. A Friend.

[SPEED, LOUELLA MAY HUGHES]
Citizen-News (Hollywood, California), Wednesday, July 14, 1937
SPEED – At the Santa Monica Hospital, July 10, Mrs. Louella May Speed, 65, of 4857 Rosewood Ave., past matron of Radiant Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. Eastern Star committal services today 1 p. m. at the crypt at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Interment directed by Pierce Bros. Mortuary. Mother of William Speed. Sister of Ed Hughes.

[SPOHNHAUER, MARY ANN EVERSOLE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 24, 1888
Mary Ann Spohnhauer was born in Adams county, Pennsylvania, July 4th, 1812. She died May 19, 1888, aged 75 years, 10 months and 15 days. She was married to Jacob Spohnhauer in 1840. They lived happily together till 1874 when the Lord called her husband home. Their union was blessed with six children—two boys and four girls. Four of the children are still living and 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She joined the Lutheran church when she was 19 years of age, but after she was married, she joined the United Brethren church and has lived a faithful member ever since. Her last moments were happy. She left a bright evidence that she has gone to her Heavenly home.
The funeral sermon was preached Monday by Rev John H Cox at the residence of her son, John H Spohnhauer, to a large and sympathetic audience, after which her remains were taken to the Judge Smith cemetery for interment. [Poem not transcribed.]

[SPOHNHAUER, MARY ANN EVERSOLE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 24, 1888
--Mrs. Mary ann Spohnhauer died at the residence of her son John H. May 19, 1888. Mrs. Spohnhauer was in her 76th year and had been a consistent Christian for over half a century. She was a sister of Jacob Eversole of Maryville. Her funeral sermon was preached to a very large congregation of sympathetic friends.

[SPOONEMORE, DAVID]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 18, 1887
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – David Spoonemore died the 12th inst and was buried the 13th on the farm where he has lived for over 42 years.

[SPOONEMORE, WILLIAM HENRY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, July 24, 1890
-- Wm. Spoonamore was drowned below the dam at Gentryville late Wednesday evening, July 16, while in swimming. At noon Wednesday in company with George Smith, William Harkrider, John L. Proctor, Charles E. Butler and some others, he started with his team to Gentryville on a fishing excursion. After some time spent in fishing, the party went in swimming about sunset. After most of them had come out of the water, Mr. Spoonamore was seized with cramps and went down before aid could reach him. Efforts were at once made to recover the body, and at length, by the use of a sein, it was brought out. – Stanberry Herald.

[SPOOR, WILLIAM BARNABAS]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 7, 1890
Death of W. B. Spoor.
Died, Tuesday, July 29, 1890, of consumption, Mr. W. [illiam] B.[arnabas]  Spoor, aged about 55 years.
Mr. Spoor was a leading farmer of this community and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was a prominent and valued member of the Masonic fraternity and was buried by the members of that order. At the time of his death he was not a member of any church, though he had at one time been identified with the Methodist church. Before his death, however, he renewed his faith in the Savior and received assurances of acceptance with God. He became fully resigned to the call of the Master and died in the full assurance of a happier and better life beyond the grave. His remains were interred in the High Prairie cemetery, a large concourse of neighbors and friends witnessing the last sad rites. – Elmo Register.

[SPOOR, WILLIAM BARNABAS]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 14, 1890
LAMAR STATION. – Wm. B. Spoors died last week near Elmo and his remains were laid to rest in North Grove Cemetery. He was twice married. Both wives and several children preceded him to the grave. He leaves four children, two by each wife, well provided for in this world's goods. Was a long time class leader in the M. E. church, South, and an accepted Free Mason; was buried by the honors of that order.

[SPRAGUE, EMMA A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 4, 1887
--Miss Emma Sprague, a niece of Ezra Sprague, who has been visiting here for the past few months, died Tuesday of Typhoid fever. Her mother was sent for and was with her during her sickness. Her body was taken to Akron, Ohio, her home, for burial.

[SPRAGUE, EMMA L. SALTER]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 16, 1888
--Mrs. Emma L. Sprague, mother of E. [zra] B. [rainard] and John Sprague, died at the residence of her son Ezra, in this city, last Monday, aged about seventy years. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. A. Gerhard, after which her remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. A noble woman has been called to her reward.

[SPRAGUE, EMMA L. SALTER]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 16, 1888
--Mrs. Emma L. Sprague died at the residence of her son, E. [zra] B.[rainard] Sprague in this city, on last Tuesday morning. She had only been sick since Saturday. While east last fall she had a severe fall and she had complained ever since. She was seventy years of age. Her funeral took place at the Presbyterian church on yesterday at two o'clock p. m. and her remains were then consigned to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.

[SPRAGUE, EZRA BRAINARD]
Daily Tribune (Maryville, Missouri), Wednesday, February 1, 1905
Once Maryville Resident
Ezra Sprague, Formerly a Merchant Here, Died in Kansas.
John Sprague, living northwest of Maryville, was called by telegram Monday morning to Fort Scott, Kas. to attend the funeral of his brother, Ezra Sprague, who died Sunday at Paola, Kas. Mr. Sprague leaves a wife and two daughters, a son having died last year.
Mrs. Sprague was formerly Miss Ella Rickey [Richey], who was a teacher and lived northwest of Maryville. Mr. Sprague had been in ill health for some time.
Years ago Mr. Sprague was an implement dealer here with George Crump and afterwards with Andy Richlin when he and Mr. Richlin purchased Curfman & Shaum's interests in a hardware store.

[SPRAGUE, EZRA BRAINARD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 2, 1905
--John Sprague, living northwest of Maryville, was called by telegram Monday morning to Fort Scott, Kansas, to attend the funeral of his brother, Ezra Sprague, who died Sunday at Paola, Kansas. Mr. Sprague leaves a wife and two daughters, a son having died last year. Mr. Sprague has been in ill health for some time. Years ago Mr. Sprague was an implement dealer here with George Crump and afterwards with Andy Richlin when he and Mr. Richlin purchased Curfman & Shaum's interests in a hardware store.

[SPRAGUE, EZRA BRAINARD]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 9, 1905
Death of E. B. Sprague.
Died at his home Paola, Kansas, on Sunday, January 29, 1905, after an illness of over two months, Ezra B. Sprague, aged 53 years and 20 days.
Ezra B. Sprague was born in Akron, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1851. He grew to manhood on a farm there, securing a good common school education. In 1870 he came to Missouri with his brothers and settled in Nodaway county, all buying farms adjoining each other about three miles northwest of Maryville, John the only survivor, still living where he originally settled.
In 1875 Mr. Sprague was married to Miss Ella Ritchie; to them were given three children, the oldest a boy Hiram, who died a year ago, and two girls, one of whom is married and living in Texas, the other still at home with her mother in Ft. Scott.
Mr. Sprague sold his farm in 1887 and moved to Maryville buying the Curfman & Shaum Hardware business. From some circumstances he was not able to carry this on and give it up and with his family he went to Kansas in 1888 and has remained there every since. They have lived in several places but for some years have made their home in Ft. Scott. Since the son's death Ezra had been running a restaurant at Paola.
He was taken down sick with heart trouble some two months ago. This developed into dropsy, which brought on the fatal end.
John Sprague of Nodaway county went down Monday, after hearing of his brother's death. The funeral services were held Tuesday, after which the remains were laid to rest in Ft. Scott.
Mrs. Sprague and her daughter will remain there for a time at least.
Their old friends here will join us in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.

[STANDIFORD, JOHN C. B.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1887
--During a thunder storm last Friday forenoon a young man named John Stanford [Standiford], who was working on the farm of Jake Melvin, 5 miles southeast of Skidmore, started on horseback from the field to the house and while on the way a bolt of lightning struck the horse and man, killing them both instantly. Stanford was aged 26 years and was unmarried. He was well respected and came to Nodaway county only a short time ago from Maryland where his relatives reside.
[Note: The last name is spelled Standiford on his headstone. Inscription on headstone: John C. B. Standiford Born June 18, 1861. Was Killed by Lightning June 3, 1887, 6 miles N. E. of Graham, Mo.]

[STANDIFORD, JOHN C. B.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1887
UPPER ELKHORN – On last Friday forenoon the lightning killed a young man by the name of John Stanford. He has been working for Jacob Melvin, a little south of here, on the farm, was plowing corn. He unhitched and started for the house, when he was killed, also one horse and the other knocked down. The remains of the young man were sent to his home in Maryland.
[Note: The last name is spelled Standiford on his headstone. Inscription on headstone: John C. B. Standiford Born June 18, 1861. Was Killed by Lightning June 3, 1887, 6 miles N. E. of Graham, Mo.]

[STANDIFORD, JOHN C. B.]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1887
GRAHAM – John Sandiborn [Standiford] was killed by lightning last Friday morning, five or six miles east of Graham. He had made his home here for four or five years, but his people live near Baltimore, Md., to which place his remains were sent after embalming.
[Note: The last name is spelled Standiford on his headstone. Inscription on headstone: John C. B. Standiford Born June 18, 1861. Was Killed by Lightning June 3, 1887, 6 miles N. E. of Graham, Mo.]

[STAPLETON, ELIZABETH M. DILLON]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 28, 1889
BARNARD – It is with great sorrow that we have to chronicle the death of the wife of our respected citizen, Mr. James Stapleton, who died yesterday morning. The remains were buried at Conception Tuesday. The fatal disease was consumption.

[STAPLETON, JAMES]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 25, 1896
--James Stapleton, an old and respected citizen living north of Barnard, died last Friday at half past four in the afternoon. The funeral cortege left the home at 8 o'clock Sunday morning and proceeded to Conception where funeral services were held. The deceased leaves five children to mourn his loss. We have no sketch of his life at hand. He was a man highly esteemed. The above item we learned from Frank Anderson.

[STARK, FREDERICK A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 21, 1890
ELM GROVE – It becomes our sad duty to write of the death of Grandpa Stark, who died last Sunday night at about 10 o'clock. He had been ailing for some time but only in the last few days had his friends thought that death was near. He was born in Germany on May 30, 1795, being in his 96th year. Thus has passed away one of the oldest men of Nodaway county. His place is vacant, his chair is empty, but his friends mourn not without hope.

[STARK, FREDERICK A.]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 28, 1890
Frederick A. Stark died at the home of his son in law, Mr C Westphal, on August 17, 1890, near Graham, Mo.
He was born May 30, 1795, in Germany. At the advanced old age of 95 years, 2 months and 18 days he was called away to dwell with the Lord forever.
Leaving his native country 34 years ago, he removed to the State of Wisconsin, where he united with the German M E church. In 1871 he removed to Nodaway county, Mo., and since that time he has been a faithful member of the German M E church in Graham. While he was not able to attend services the last few years his chief delight was the reading of God's word. He was possessed of a meek and humble spirit.
He leaves five children, three sons and two daughters and grandchildren. His son, Herrmann Starks, and daughter, Mrs C Westphal, are well known in this community.

Rev J M Bennington of the M E church conducted the funeral services as the pastor of this charge was absent.  E B Hezel.

[STARKEY, MARY JANE]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 3, 1887
--Died at her residence in Dawes county, Nebraska (formerly of Maryville, Mo.), February 17, 1887, Mrs. Mary J. [ane] Starkey, wife of Orlando Starkey, after a severe sickness of about two months, leaving a bright testimony that she had gone to her savior.

[STEIGER, JACOB]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 30, 1888
--On Tuesday morning, Jacob Steiger, who lives about 5 miles east of Clyde, was found dead in his bed. The deceased had retired the night before about 9 o'clock, apparently in good health and when called to breakfast next morning and the family received no response, they went to his room and found him a corpse. The deceased was about 50 years of age and was well to do in this world's goods. His remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery yesterday.

[STEWART, ABIGAIL "ABBIE"]                        [STEWART, KATHERINE A.]
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, Colorado), December 29, 1923
Funeral Services For Aged Sisters To Be Held Today
Misses Katherine A. and Abigal Stuart Die Within 24 Hours.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon from Olinger's chapel for Miss Katherine A. Stuart and Miss Abigal Stuart of 2881 South Delaware street, sisters, who died less than twenty-four hours apart Christmas day and Wednesday. Miss Abigal Stuart, who was 80 years old, had been in ill health for a number of years, succumbing on Christmas day, while her sister, who was 78 years old, contracted pneumonia recently while going to a neighbor's house to telephone for a doctor to attend her sister and died the next day after Miss Abigal Stuart.
The sisters came to Colorado twenty-two years ago when Miss Abigal removed to Colorado because of her failing health. Both taught for a short time in the public schools of Denver and later removed to their Englewood home where they had resided for the past thirteen years.
The sisters are survived by Miss Belle Stuart, a sister, living Englewood, and a cousin, Mrs. J. L. Downer of Hopkins, Missouri.
[Note: The last name is spelled Stewart on their headstone.]

STEWART, ABIGAIL "ABBIE"]             [STEWART, KATHERINE A. "KATE"]
Daily Democrat-Forum (Maryville, Missouri), Saturday, December 29, 1923
PARNELL – A. [ndrew] J. [ackson] Roof received a telegram from Englewood, Colo., stating that Miss Abbie Stewart died Tuesday night, and her sister, Miss Kate Stewart died Wednesday night, of a complication of diseases. A double funeral was held Friday. The ladies were sisters-in-law of Mr. Roof.

STEWART, ABIGAIL "ABBIE"]             [STEWART, KATHERINE A. "KATE"]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, January 3, 1924
A double funeral was held in Denver, Colo., one day last week for the Misses Addie and Kate Stewart who passed away in a few hours of each other. They are cousins of Mrs. J. L. Downer of this city who reached Denver a short time before they passed away. Their sister, Mrs. Belle Stewart, of Parnell, had been with them for several months.

STEWART, ABIGAIL "ABBIE"]             [STEWART, KATHERINE A. "KATE"]
Parnell Review (Parnell, Missouri), Thursday, January 3, 1924

Andrew] J. Roof received a telegram last week of the deaths of Misses Abbie and Kate Stewart of Denver, Colorado. These sisters were maiden ladies, one seventy-eight and the other eighty years old. They had been more or less together all their lives and died of age infirmities, one on Tuesday night and the other Wednesday night and were buried together on Friday. They were sisters of Miss Belle Stewart, formerly of Parnell. Miss Kate was an operator for the C. G. W. here for a short time.

STEWART, ABIGAIL "ABBIE"]             [STEWART, KATHERINE A. "KATE"]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, January 17, 1924
Taught School in Hopkins.
The older residents of this vicinity will remember Abigail and Katherine Stewart, both being teachers in the public schools here when Hopkins was in its teens, being cousins of Mrs. J. L. Downer. They died within a few hours of each other. The following regarding their death is taken from a Denver paper:
Abigail and Katherine Stewart were born in Leroy, New York—the former on March 21, 1844, and the latter December 13, 1846. Miss Abbie passed away from this life December 25, aged seventy-nine years, eight months and twenty-seven days. Miss Kate passed away about twenty-eight hours later. Her age was seventy-seven years and thirteen days.
These sisters were reared in a Presbyterian home and chose to become members of that church. For several years they taught school in their native state. When they moved to Missouri they taught in the public schools there. Then they lived in Chicago for a short time before coming to Colorado. Miss Abbie studied medicine in that city, but failing in health prevented her completion of the course. The sisters also taught school in Wisconsin for a while.
They had been residents of Colorado for twenty-two years. Thirteen years of this time they have resided in the little house on Delaware street. They leave one sister, Miss Belle Stewart of Morrison; two nieces, Mrs. H. O. Gray of Kremmling and Miss Belle Stewart of New York, and one nephew, C. V. Roof. A cousin, Mrs. J. L. Downer and her son are here from Missouri.
There was always the spirit of welcome in the home of the Stewart sisters. They loved humanity. They possessed a keen appreciation and interest in life up to their last illness. They enjoyed talking with and of people, always bringing out and commenting on that which was best.
A little insight into their inmost thoughts may be gleaned from two little poems which were found tucked away in a sacred book after the sisters had passed away:
          The Tryst
When evening comes and shadows
      deep
  Spread  over land and sea,
'Tis then my old time tryst I keep,
      In spirit, dear, with thee.
For though in flesh thou are not here,
       Thy form I do not see;
In spirit I am with thee, dear,
      And thou are here with me.
Nor time nor space can ever part
       Two souls where love holds sway;
Thy soul and mine as one, dear heart,
       Will live and love always.       Joseph Edward Hargrave.
          A Prayer
O God who lovest all mankind,
     The sinner and the saint;
Who in each one some good doth find,
     Some virtue free from taint.
O grant us faith that we may see
     The good in everyone,
And fill our hearts with charity
     To all beneath the sun.

[STEWART, ISABEL M. BAIRD]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, March 14, 1907
Dies Very Suddenly
Mrs. Isabelle Stewart, mother of John C. and Miss Belle Stewart, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, at her home in this city.
She had been sick with the grip but was thought to be much better. Tuesday, having sat up for several hours.
She started to get up Wednesday morning but fell in a faint and died in about twenty minutes. She was 83 years of age and one of the best known and best liked women in this community.
Obituary next week.
[Note: This same notice was also published in the Maryville Republican, March 21, 1907.]

[STEWART, ISABEL M. BAIRD]
Parnell Sentinel (Parnell, Missouri), Thursday, March 14, 1907
Mrs. Isabel Stewart, mother of Miss Belle Stewart of this place, died at the home of her son John C. [urtis] Stewart of Hopkins, yesterday morning about 8 o'clock. Several of the relatives went over yesterday to attend the funeral today.

[STEWART, ISABEL M. BAIRD]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, March 21, 1907
  The Last Sad Rites.
Mrs. Isabel Stewart had been in failing health and at times dangerously ill for some years past but through all this that vital spark held fast to its earthly tabernacle until when that summons came that knows no defeat and took the spirit into the beyond and left the inanimate body to rest in the silence of the grave until it shall be called by him who alone can cause the dead to arise.
Mrs. Stewart was a good and true woman and a Christian that delighted in the service of her master. As wife and mother and sister her energies were ever directed in behalf of the family and the home.
Some years ago her husband was called home and now she has gone to be with the Master in that eternity where there is neither sorrow nor parting nor pain, "for henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give." She will be missed in the home and by the family and missed by the many friends who join in sympathy with the bereaved.
Miss Isabel M. Baird was born in Clyde, Wayne county, New York, May 4, 1824. She grew to womanhood in her native state and was there married to Mr. Archibald Stewart in 1854. To this union were born four children, two of whom survive her, John C.  [urtis] Stewart and Miss Belle Stewart.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart removed from New York to Hopkins in 1881. Mrs. Stewart joined the United Presbyterian church in girlhood and soon after coming to Hopkins, identified herself with the Presbyterian church of which she was a member. After an attack of sickness, death came to her at her home Wednesday morning, March 13, 1907, at the age of 82 years and 10 months.
Besides her two children she leaves a brother, Isaac Baird, who made his home with her and two sisters who live at a distance.
In the presence of a large audience last Thursday at her late home Rev. Kersey J. Cardy preached a sermon upon the text, John 14:12, "I go to my Father." Interment in the Hopkins cemetery. Her memory will ever be precious.    C.

[STEWART, JOHN]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 27, 1890
GUILFORD – Word was received recently stating that John Stewart died at his home in Barry county, this State, on the 2d inst. Mr. Stewart was for many years a resident of this place.

[STEWART, JOHN CURTIS]
Hopkins Journal (Hopkins, Missouri), Thursday, March 3, 1921
John C. Stewart Dead.
Former Well Know Citizen of Hopkins Passes Away At His Home in Savannah After Long Illness—Famous as a "Bee Man."
John C. [urtis] Stewart, for many years a resident of Hopkins and widely known throughout all of northwest Missouri as a honey and bee man, is dead, passing away at his home in Savannah and the following obituary is taken from the Savannah Democrat:
John C. Stewart was born in York, Livingston County, N. Y., January 15, 1856, and from there moved with his mother and sisters to Hopkins, Mo., in 1880. He was married to Mrs. Henrietta Larch October 31, 1907, and in 1908 moved to their farm southeast of Savannah, Mo., where he resided until the time of his death, excepting two years spent in Colorado for his health. He had failed in health in the last year or two and last summer went to Colorado again thinking that he could regain his health but fell sick and was in a hospital for nearly three months, and Mrs. Stewart went out two weeks ago and brought him back. He did not seem so near the end until just a day or two before he died. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, having united with the church at Hopkins, Mo., in 1881, and was a faithful elder in the church there for more than twenty years. He was a lover of music and sang in the choir at Hopkins for more than twenty years and was faithful in his attendance in the church at Savannah until his last illness. Besides his wife he leaves three sisters, who live in Englewood, Colo. The services were conducted by his pastor in the Presbyterian church of Savannah, and his remains were laid to rest in the Savannah cemetery.
Andrew Roof, his brother-in-law of Parnell, Mo., and his sister, Belle Stewart of Colorado, were present for the funeral services.

[STEWART, JOHN CURTIS]
Andrew County Democrat (Savannah, Missouri), Friday, March 4, 1921
Miss Bell Stewart, who has been here since the death of her brother, J. [ohn] C. Stewart, went to Parnell Wednesday to visit relatives before returning to her home in Denver, Colo.

[STEWART, SAMUEL]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 5, 1887
CREEK NATION – Rev. Simmons preached the funeral Sermon of Samuel Stewart, at Calla, last Sunday. A full house greeted him an gave him good attention. He is a predestinarian Baptist and an able speaker.

[STEWART, WILLIAM]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, February 13, 1890
--On last Saturday, Wm. Stewart, of Gara, met his death by accidental shooting. Mr. Stewart loaded his gun and went out and stood it up against the fence, passing on across the road to the stable to get his horse, which he mounted and rode over. Reaching across the fence for his gun, he lifted it up, the hammer struck some object and the whole load was discharged in his breast. His mother, who was in the house, hearing the report of the gun, ran out and stooping down, partly raised his head. He threw his head into his mother's lap and without a word expired instantly. He was past 21 years of age and a son of Alfred Stewart and grandson of Samuel Stewart, an old and much respected citizen of Gentry county.

[STINGLEY, ADELMA W. "DELMA]]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 9, 1898
Death of Adelma Stingley.
Word came to town this forenoon that Mr. Adelma Stingley, of Ravenwood, was found dead in his bed this morning.
A telegram was sent to the coroner, but probably that was because of his sudden death. From what we have gathered, we suppose the cause of death was heart disease.
Adelma Stingley was born in Ohio, April 29, 1823, making him 75 years past. He came to this state 53 years ago and had lived in this county 42 years.
He was widely known and had legions of friends who will regret to hear of his sudden demise.
Since writing the above we learn that Mr. Stingley was complaining of not feeling well all day yesterday.
Frank Anderson went to Ravenwood to-day to embalm the body.

[STINGLEY, ADELMA W. "DELMA"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 16, 1898
Adelma Stingley's Funeral.
The Ravenwood Gazette of last week contained the following concerning Mr. Stingley's death:
Mr. Stingley was born in Ohio on April 29th, 1823, and several years afterwards moved to Indiana, where he remained until coming to Clinton county, Mo. He came to Nodaway county and located near the site of his late home as early probably as 1855.
The deceased was one of a family of eleven children, of whom there are but two survivors—Mrs. Peter Hawk of Ravenwood and R. G. Stingley, who resides in Oregon. Five out of the nine who have gone were called away with but few moments notice. Probably some form of heart trouble was the cause of death.
Mr. Stingley had been out around town every few days as was his custom and even visited his neighbors the day prior to his death. No complaint whatever had been made, except a short time before his death he spoke of one of his feet swelling a little. The suddenness of the death prompted some of the friends to hold an inquest. The coroner was telephoned for and came at noon yesterday. No revelation was expected from the investigation but simply to satisfy all possibilities of any doubt. Death resulted from heart failure.
Mrs. Stingley through all his life was a veery live, active, honest and industrious gentleman and of such a disposition as to form a host of warm friends.
The funeral services were held Saturday, at the family residence, at two p. m., conducted by the Rev. H. C. Kirby, pastor of the M. E. Church South of Ravenwood.
The burial was in the Sweet Home cemetery under the auspices of Ravenwood Lodge No. 201 A. F. & A. M., of which deceased was a member, J. C. Shaumloeffel, W. M.
There was a delay in the burial occasioned by the caving in of the grave dug in the forenoon, necessitating the digging of another grave. In consequence of this the Masons who went over from Maryville returned home after services at the house. They were Samuel T. Kennedy, Lycurgus Miller, M. G. Tate, James Todd, Sheriff W. H. Collins and James H. Perry.
Several of the Masons of Parnell were present, including Horace Jones, Dr. Humphrey, U. S. Wright, Tunis S. Cordill, George S. and W. C. Lowe and William Dixon and others. Ambrose Spires of Parnell was present also.
Mr. Stingley lived in the county 42 years. He was a genial, social man and had legions of friends who regret his sudden demise. He leaves quite a large estate.

[[STINGLEY, ADELMA W. "DELMA"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, June 16, 1898
Death of Adelma Stingley.
Died suddenly at his residence near Ravenwood on Thursday, June 9, 1898, of heart disease, Adelma Stingley, aged 75 years, 1 month and 10 days.
Mr. Stingley was born in Ohio on April 29, 1823. When young he removed to Indiana, moving thence to Clinton county, Missouri. In 1856 he moved to Nodaway county, settling on the farm in [Jackson township on which he died.]
He married [paper torn, words missing] by whom he had several children. His wife died several years ago since which time he had some of his children keep house for him, a daughter, Mrs. John Steiger and her family living with him when he died.
Mr. Stingley's health had been fairly good all his life and he visited some neighbors the day before his taking away. About 3 o'clock Thursday morning he was heard to groan and his daughter went to his room and found him speechless and in a short time, despite all they could do, he passed away. The coroner was called in but after investigation he did not summons a jury, giving it as his opinion that the death was caused by heart disease.
Funeral services were held at Ravenwood Saturday, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity of which he was a devoted member. He was a quiet, honest and industrious citizen all his life and will be much missed by his family and friends.

[STINGLEY, LEMYRA J. "MYRA"]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 11, 1887
In The Arms of The Angels.
Little Myra, daughter of Allen and Lucy Stingley, departed this life after a brief illness of only three days. Myra was 8 years, 1 month and 1 day old when she died. She was a bright and loving child and was loved by all who knew her. Deceased was in good health until Saturday when she complained of being sick. Upon inquiring if she had eaten anything she said she had eaten about a quart of raw crabapples. Her mother at once commenced doctoring her. Medical aid was summoned but it was all in vain. No serious illness was thought of until Saturday night. She realized she must die and remarked to the family that she was so happy. Sunday she was carried out in the yard and she sang a beautiful hymn. On Tuesday morning August 2 her ransomed spirit winged its flight from Earth to Heaven. Her remains were laid to rest in the Sweet Home Cemetery August 8, 1887.  A Friend.

[STINGLEY, LEMYRA J "MYRA"]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, August 18, 1887
JACKSON TOWNSHIP – W [illiam] A [llen] Stingley lost one of his children recently which was buried at Sweet Home cemetery.

[STINGLEY, NANCY MARIAH STINGLEY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, March 29, 1888
--Mrs. Adelma Stingley of Jackson township died on Wednesday of last week after a sickness of four months of jaundice. We learn she was over 60 years old. She was a daughter of the late Moses Stingley.

[STINGLEY, NANCY MARIAH STINGLEY]
Maryville Republican (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 5, 1888
The subject of this notice, Mary N. Stingley, was born in Hardy Co., Va., Dec. 12, 1830. She was married to Mr. H. Stingley in Nodaway county, Mo., June 7, 1847, died at her home near Ravenwood, March 21, 1888, aged 57 years 3 months 9 days. She was the mother of eight children, five of them preceded her to the grave. She leaves the husband of her youth, by whose side she had walked for more than forty years, one son and two daughters and a large circle of friends to mourn their irreparable loss. She was a constant sufferer for 4 months, but with becoming composure and patient resignation she bore all to the last. Her death was peaceful "all is well" was her own words. The deep interest and since love that she had always bore for her husband and children, was beautifully manifest in her last hours. She assured them that they had been the object of her prayers for many years and that she earnestly desired each of them to meet her in Heaven. The funeral services was conducted by the writer. The sermon was preached at the house from Luke 8 52 "Weep not, she is not dead, but sleepeth." The large concourse of relatives and friends that attended the funeral and followed her to the tomb bespeak her praise and show the high esteem in which she was held by the community in which she lived for more than thirty years. It is not too much to say that the husband has lost a faithful wife, the children a devoted mother, the community an exemplary friend and neighbor.   S B Tabor.

[STINSON/STEVENSON, ANDY]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 14, 1887
--Andy, son of Aunt Winnie, died at the late residence of his mother in this city last week.

[STINSON, HOWARD]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, September 1, 1887
--Word has been received here that Howard Stinson recently died at his home in Phillips county Kansas.

[STINSON/STEVENSON, WINNIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, April 7, 1887
Death of Aunt Winnie.
This faithful old colored woman has gone to her long home. She was brought to this State from Kentucky at an early day and was owned in Platte county. She was brought to this county by Wm. A. Ammons and sold to Uncle Jesse Stevenson for whom she kept house until his death. Through some technicality of law the property had to go through an administration and her title proved to be worthless. At the sale of the property Uncle Jesse's children bought it and had it deeded to her. They were not willing that her faithful discharge of duty to their father should go unrewarded.
Aunt Winnie had many warm and faithful friends among our best citizens, who head known her a long while and who were ever ready to administer to her wants in time of need. These attentions were kindly appreciated by her and never forgotten.
She did not know her age but was probably about 80 years old though she always contended she was much older.
She died from an attack of pneumonia on the evening of the 2d of April 1887, after having as good care and medical attention as could be had in our city.
Many a little child in Maryville dropped a tear when told it would never see Aunt Winnie again. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. Taylor of Savannah at the Main Street M. E. Church Tuesday, April 5th, at 10 A. M., after which her remains were laid away to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. Peace to her ashes.
[Note: Stinson is the name on her headstone.  The 1880 Federal Census lists her name as Stevenson, widow. The death date inscribed on her headstone is April 4, 1887.]

[STINSON/STEVENSON, WINNIE]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, May 12, 1887
--Last Friday the will of Aunt Winnie Stinson was admitted to probate before Judge Newman. She bequeathed all her property to her grandson and appointed Joseph Jackson executor. S. B. Arnold, O. P. Pettigrew and J. B. Kildow were witnesses to the will.

[STITT, OBADIAH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 31, 1889
-- Obadiah Stitt, father of Austin F Stitt of Burlington Junction, died a few days since, at his home in Bates county, Missouri.

[STITT, OBADIAH]
Nodaway Democrat (Maryville, Missouri), Thursday, January 31, 1889
BURLINGTON JUNCTION – Obadiah Stitt, a resident of this county 25 years ago and father of Austin F. Stitt, a resident of this city, died at his home in Bates county, Mo., last week of blood poisoning, starting from a small burn. Mr. A. F. Stitt has been at his father's bedside for the last month.