Sullivan County, Missouri Obituaries A - E
Women will be listed under their maiden names if known. A link has been entered under their married surname. Their married surname will be underlined.
Surnames are in ALL CAPS. BUT ... they were not in the obituaries.
These are clippings from a book collected by Bertha Lee (Clark) Roads. If any dates are listed, they are dates that were hand-written on the article. Newspaper is unknown on a majority of the clippings. This material graciously provided by Diane Younker (dianey((a))linkline.com).
Note: It is probable the titles may not always be those that were in the newspaper. Why would the obituary be shown with the woman's maiden name is she was married or a widow at the time of her death? The alphabetical listing at the right is shown with maiden names in italics with the surname being the married name. The titles may have been the way that the compiler had the person listed in their genealogy data.
Obituaries were often published with no date of death or burial in the article. If either are known for an entry below, please notify the Sullivan County Coordinator of the information and the source. Email link below.
Theodore ALLEN
Theodore Allen was born in Baltimore, Maryland, May 27, 1834, and departed this life Dec. 18, 1913, being at the time of his death 79 years, 6 months and 21 days old. He moved with his parents from Baltimore to Ohio, and from Ohio to Illinois, moving from there to Missouri in 1866, living for forty-seven years on the farm where he died. He was married Nov. 7, 1866 to Almira Dunlap of Illinois. To this union were born five sons: W. R. Allen, who lives on a farm adjoining that of his father; G. V. Allen, who lives with his parents; J. T. Allen, who lives in Denver, Colo.; Theodore E. Allen, who lives in Spokane, Wash.; and Robert Owen Allen, who resides in Oklahoma.
Columbia Van GRAY Alexander
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L/a>.
Martha Anna WINTERS Bailey
Obituary appears on Obituaries T - Z.
Matila BARNES Trask
Obituary title: Mrs. Matilda Trask Dies at Humphreys
Mrs. Matilda Trask of Humphreys, widow of A. B. Trask, died at 7:15 Wednesday evening at the home of her son, Albert Trask, of Humphreys. Mrs. Trask, who was 69 years old, had been in failing health for the past six months.
She was married to A. B. Trask May 2, 1890. They lived in Humphreys for 44 years where Mr. Trask served as a rural route mail carrier out of Humphreys for several years. Mr. Trask died Sept. 14, 1921. Mrs. Trask was a member of the Christian church and was always active in the church work there until her health failed.
The survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Murphy of Humphreys; six sons, Albert and Archie of Humphreys, John of Galt, Charles of Marquette, Ia., Latheal of Washington, Ia., and Chancey of Memphis, Mo.: four sisters, Mrs. Martha Marlen and Mrs. Elizabeth Wright of Glasco, Kan., Mrs. Lavina Conover of Coolidge, Kan., and Mrs. Jessie Rice of Strasburg, Colo., and two brothers, Archibald Barnes of Hobart, Okla., and Ed T. Barnes of Okeen, Okla.
Eliza J. HATCHER Boyer
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Elizabeth JOHNSON Brassfield
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Rosa Louise SMITH Brassfield
Obituary appears on Obituaries T-Z.
Francis Richard BROWNING
Obituary title: F. R. Browning Dies at Humphreys Home
Francis Richard Browning of Humphreys died unexpectedly at 6:30 Saturday evening at his home there of a heart attack. He had been in failing health for the past year, although he was up and around the home that day. He was 60 years old.
Mr. Browning was a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. D. G. Browning and had lived in Humphreys all his life. He was engaged in the blacksmithing and wood work business there, taking over the business after the death of his father, who was also a blacksmith by trade.
Mr. Browning was married to Miss Sinia Williams of Reger, May 13, 1908. She preceded him in death two years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church and a social member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of Humphreys.
The survivors include two sons, Brack and Orville Browning, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Delbert Graming of Humphreys: two brothers, J. A. Browning of Gilman City, and J. D. Browning of Minnesota; one adopted sister, Mrs. Ella Frazier of Green City.
Annie CALLIHAN George
She was married to William George January 13th, 1884, to this union four children were born. Theo Griffith deceased, Grace Warren of Grady, New Mexico, Myra Bohannan of Clovis, New Mexico and Herbert George of Sheridan, Wyoming. Mr. George died in the year of 1912.
She was married to Joseph Callihan in 1914, he departed this life in 1923.
The funeral service was held Friday, May 25th at 3:00 o'clock at the Galt Baptist church, conducted by Bro. Riddle, after which she was laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Annie Callihan died at her home in Galt May 23rd, 1928 at the age of 67 years and 1 day.
Mrs. Callihan had been sick since in November with complicated disease. During all her illness she never complained always cheerful to the end. And greeting her many friends with a smile as they came to see her. She united with the Baptist church at North Union at the age of 16 years later moving her membership to Galt where she was ever ready to do what she could to help her master. Now she is gone and our hearts are made sad, but in our memory the influence of her beautiful life and Christian character will always be an inspiration to those with whom she mingled. She was a generous to a fault, always a sympathizing loving mother. Her quiet earnest life and her sunny disposition will be a lasting benediction to her children and many friends.
Rachel Ann JACOBS Callihan
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Samuel CLARK
Samuel Clark was born in Indiana Sept. 17, 1851 and died at his home one and one-half miles northeast of old Lindley, Dec. 4, 1917, at the age of 66 years, 2 months and 17 days. He came to Missouri 55 years ago, when only a lad of 11 years.
He was married to Miss Matilda Hatcher July 28, 1873. To this happy union 12 children were born, three of whom preceded him to that unknown world from which no traveler has returned.
Those who remain, and were at his bedside when the summons came were, Mrs. A. M. Rhodes, Alva Clark, Mrs. D. J. Rhodes, Will Clark of Ft. Smith, Ark., Mrs. Eliza Batsell of St. Joseph, Mr., John Clark, Mrs. Ollie Smith, Mrs. Hallie Trask of Laredo and Chas J. (known as Bun) Clark.
There are 29 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Besides the above name he leaves on sister, Mrs. Anna Mantlo of near Lindley and two brothers, Charles Clark of Milan and Lawrence Clark of Green Castle, Mo.
Matilda HATCHER Clark
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Celia MARTIN Constant
Obituary appears on Obituaries M.
Mary B. COTHRAN Garrlott
Mary B. Cothran, daughter of Wm. Cothran, was born at Memphis, Tenn, December 7, 1844, age 82 years, 5 months and 2 days, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. A. Snapp, May 9, 1928 at 5:30 a.m.
She was married to John M. Garrlott in 1862, during the war days of the clash of the north against the south for the freedom of the slaves. Mr. Garrlott being a union soldier gave four years service to this cause.
To this union were born eight sons and six daughters, namely: B. of Trenton, J. A. of Powersville; W. M. of Neodesha, Kans., John of Princeton; Isaac of Harris; Tad of Pequat, Minn.; and Dock and Thomas, deceased. Mrs. Cora Smiley, Half Rock; Mrs. Sarah and Rhoda Snapp of Galt and Lucy, deceased. She leaves only one sister, Mrs. V. Z. Shepard of Melbourne, Mo. And a large number of relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church at Half Rock conducted by Bro. Walker of Liberty, Mo.
Ernest H. DIMMITT
(Apr 26, 1955)
E. H. Dimmitt, Green Castle, Dies at Age 67
Retired Business Man's Health
Had Been Bad Some Time
A retired Green Castle businessman, Ernest H. Dimmitt, 67, died in a Kirksville hospital at 3:30 this morning. His health had been poor for a number of years.
Mr. Dimmitt had been engaged in business in Green Castle for about 31 years. A number of years were spent in the garage business. About two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dimmitt retired from a general merchandise store which they had been operating.
Mr. Dimmitt was born in Adair county September 17, 1887 the son of Oscar and Sophronia (Bozarth) Dimmitt. He was married to Miss Lora Moore on April 14, 1920. Two sons were born to them.
He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Eugene, who died at the age of four, his parents, and one brother.
Surviving are the wife; a son, Wendell Dimmitt, of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Clark, of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Ora Dimmitt, of Green Castle and five granddaughters. His mother-in-law, Mrs. Esther Moore, of Green Castle, also survives.
Mr. Dimmitt was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge.
Funeral services will be held at the Green Castle Methodist church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Elder Clyde O. Johnson of Kirksville. Burial will be in the Green Castle cemetery. The body is at the Glenn E. Kent and Son Funeral Home in Green City but will be taken to the family home in Green Castle at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Obituary & image (believed to be from The Kirksville Daily Express) contributed by Sarah Hatter. [email unknown] Please contact her with any information on the Dimmitt & Bozarth families. Click on the image to view a larger version of the obituary.
Josephine DOBBINS Overman
Obituary title: Overman Funeral Held Yesterday
The funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Overman were held at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the Christian church in Galt, conducted by O. O. Hunsaker, a Christian minister of north of Galt. Music was furnished by the double mixed quartet, and Mrs. E. T. Proctor sang a solo. Burial at the Lindley cemetery.
Mrs. Overman was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Dobbins, deceased pioneer citizens of Lindley, and she was born at that place March 13, 1846. She was married to John W. Overman January 18, 1866. Mr. Overman died July 18, 1887.
In October 1894, Mrs. Overman, with her two daughters, now Mrs. J. F. Morris and Mrs. F. C. Collins, moved from Lindley to Galt, where she continued to make her home until in August 1928, when J. F. Morris and family moved to Liberty and then to Richmond and Mrs. Overman went to make her home with them. One year and half ago, she fell and dislocated her hip, and had been confined to her bed since that time and gradually her health failed her.
Relatives and friends outside of Galt who were present at the funeral services included Mr. And Mrs. F. C. Collins, Denver, Colo., Mr. And Mrs. J. F. Morris and three children, Misses Frances and Helen and Richard Morris, Mr. And Mrs. Earl Griffith and children, Mr. And Mrs. Meurl Christian, Trenton, Mr. And Mrs. John Rogers, Milan, Mr. And Mrs. E. J. Robertson, Mr. And Mrs. L. V. Woods, Laredo, Mrs. C. A. Lederer, Brighton, Colo, Mr. And Mrs. Lewis Limes, Dunlap, Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Dobbins, Mr. And Mrs. Stephen Hill and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dobbins, near Laredo.
Kittie DOBBINS Moberly
Obituary Title: Long-Time Resident of Humphreys Dies
Mrs. Kittie Dobbins Moberly, widow of George T. Moberly, died at 9:55 this morning at her home in Humphreys where she had made her home for more than 50 years. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Moberly, who before her marriage was Miss Kittie Dobbins, was born at Lindley June 27, 1855. She was married to George T. Moberly Oct. 3, 1877, and they continued to live in Sullivan county, moving to Humphreys in 1882 where Mr. Moberly for years was engaged in the mercantile business and later the banking business. He died July 27, 1922, and since that time Mrs. Moberly and her son, Cliff, have lived at the old home place. She was a member of the Christian Church.
The survivors include four sons, Cliff at home, Victor of St. Louis, Marry of Roswell, NM, and Fred of Colorado Springs, Colo. One brother, George Dobbins of Arkansas and eight grandchildren also survive. One son, Rothwell, died in 1882, and Merrill, another son, died in 1929.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, awaiting the arrival of the three sons.
Note: Her parents are not named. She was born in Lindley. The obituary just above hers is probably a sister since she was also born in Lindley. Josephine's parents are named.
Thomas Jefferson DOOLIN
Thomas Jefferson Doolin, son of Shelton and Hettie Doolin, was born July 4th, 1850 in Pulasky Co., KY and departed this life April 16th, 1929, age 78 years, 9 months and 12 days.
He moved with his parents to Missouri in he early fifties. He was united in marriage to Anna E. Johnson, June 6th, 1877. To this union was born three children namely: Hiter Doolin of Bristow, Okla., Roscoe Doolin of Humphreys and Cenia Davis of Forth Worth, Tex. He also leaves to mourn his loss, ten grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, namely: Sallie Peters, Ceacy Johnson, Mary E. Stokesberry and J. S. Doolin all of Osgood and Nove Doolin of Newtown, Mo.
He spent most of his life in Sullivan Co., having resided at the present home for 44 years.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church of Humphreys last Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. G. W. Ridley of Galt. Interment was in the Humphreys cemetery.
Sarah M. JOHNSON Doolin
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Courtney DONOHO
Miss Courtney Donoho of Humphreys died at 4 o'clock this morning at her home at that place, following an illness that has extended over a period of two years since last February. she had gradually failed in health from the date of her illness, but her condition became worse several days ago, and she sunk rapidly until the end came. She was 37 years old last October.
Miss Donoho was a daughter of G. M. Donoho of south of Humphreys, where she made her home until hear six years ago, when she and sister, Miss Garnett Donoho moved to Humphreys to take charge as operators of the switchboard for the Humphreys Telephone Co. On account of failing health of Miss Courtney, they had to give up the work at the switchboard but she and sister continued to live in Humphreys. She was a member of the North Bethel Baptist church in the community of Humphreys. She was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah lodge at the same town.
The survivors include father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Donoho,south of Humphreys; four sisters, Mrs. Dan Bruce, Eden, Idaho; Mrs. Emory Black, near Humphreys; Mrs. Claudia Fitzpatrick, Trenton; Miss Garnett Donoho, Humphreys; two brothers, Barzilla Donoho, Trenton; Bruce Donoho, near Laredo; four half-brothers and two half-sisters, Rayburn, James, Gerald and Kenneth Donoho, Alene and Eunice Donoho, all of the home address.
The funeral services will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of the deceased in Humphreys, conducted by the Rev. Edwin Riddle, a Baptist minister of Trenton. Burial will be at the Lindley cemetery.
Martha DOTY King
Martha Doty, daughter of Frazy and Martha Doty was born in Dark County, Ohio, March 18th, 1837 and passed this life Dec. 25th, 1928 age 91 years, 9 months and 7 days.
Sept. 15, 1863 she was married to W. C. King, to this union was born five children. One precede her in death, those who survive to mourn are Mrs. Joe Dennis and J. R. Kind of Galt, Mrs. Jennie Metcalf and Joe W. King of Trenton.
She was one of a family of thirteen children of which only one survives, Mrs. Susan Cox of Pittsburgh Pa.
In the Spring of 1868 she and her husband came to Grundy County and settled near Lindley, where they lived and reared a family. They were one of the pioneer families of Grundy County. About twelve years ago they moved to Galt where they made their home until the death of her companion, after which she made her home with her children; was at the home of Mrs. Dennis when the end came.
Martha Emily DUDLEY Gillispie
Obituary title: Mrs. Martha Emily Gillispie Is Dead
Mrs. Martha Emily Gillispie, 72 years old, died Friday morning at Council Bluffs, Ia., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Golden. She had been in ill health for several years, but had been taken to her daughters home six weeks ago from Laredo.
Mrs. Gillispie was born May 18, 1870 near Muncie in Randolph county, Ind., a daughter of Anderson R. and Salina Clevenger Dudley. In 1882 the family moved to Grundy county and located near Alpha, east of Laredo. She spent the remainder of her life in that vicinity. On Dec. 25, 1889, she was married to Sherman Gillispie of Hasevile who died six years ago.
Survivors are six children: Clarence Gillispie, Kansas City; William Gillispie, Pocatello, Idaho; Everett Gillispie, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Verna Stewart, Sioux City, Ia.; Mrs. Theodore Meeker of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Golden of Council Bluffs, Ia. Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ted Goins and Mrs. Ora Lee of Laredo and Mrs. Benton Dennis of Linneus; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. One sister, two brothers and an infant child preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Hasefille Methodist church.
The body was brought to the Robertson funeral home in Laredo Friday, and services were held at the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Burial was in the Laredo cemetery. [Also known as Sandback and more recently, Richardson.]
Personal Note from County Coordinator: While she is not in my database, I know from the maiden name DUDLEY, her birth place, and her mother's maiden name, CLEVENGER, that she is related to the Dudley's who migrated from Randolph County, Indiana to Grundy County. You will find more on my website, https://idogenealogy.info/tng" target="_blank">IdoGenealogy TNG.
Funeral Is Held For Edward EATON
Simon Edward Eaton was born May 6, 1885, near Little Rock, Ark. He departed this life July 23, 1938, in a hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. He was the son of Jake and Martha Ralls Eaton. His parents died when he was a very small child.
Uncle Jim Eaton went down to their childhood home, bringing the three small children home with him. He made his home with Josh and Jude Martin in Mercer and Grundy counties.
Edward Eaton was married to Ida Gibson, and four children were born to this home, namely: Edna Snapp, Harris, Mo.; Alva Eaton of St. Joseph, Mo.; Lloyd Eaton of Kansas city, Mo., and Estel Eaton of Stewartsville, Mo. He also leaves one brother, Robert Eaton of Evanston, Indiana. One brother, Henry Eaton, preceded him in death. He is survived by five grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends.
He united with the Christian church at Half Rock in early life, later changing his membership to the Methodist church in Humphreys. Of late years, he practiced nursing in Sullivan, Mercer, Grundy and Putnam counties.