Sullivan County, Missouri Obituaries M
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.
Nove L. MANTLO
Nove L. Mantlo, son of Mr. And Mrs. William W. Mantlo was born in Sullivan Co., Missouri near Half Rock august 8th, 1876 and passed this life at the Smith-Graham Hospital in Kirksville, Mo., October 23, 1929. K Age 53 years 2 mo. and 15 days.< October 25th 1908 he was married to Miss Hattie M. Chufiey. To this union were born three children.
His parents, three brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Ferrel A., victor L. and Delorise Lorraine. His brothers and sisters living are James of Princeton, Thomas of Humphreys and Jeff of Galt and two sisters.
Mr. Mantlo was a barber by trade and had barber shops in several towns before locating in Humphreys, which he operated until his health failed, and his daughter, Ferrel, stepped in and is keeping the shop going.
Funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. G. W. Ridley assisted by Rev. Adams of Humphreys and interment was in the Humphreys cemetery.
Celia MARTIN Constant
Aunt Celia Constant died at her home in the west part of town Friday morning, April 18, 1913, at the age of 80 years. She had not been very well all winter, but was able to attend to her household duties. She had made some garden the day before she died.
Mary Roades, a little neighbor girl, stayed with her of nights. She was feeling badly about midnight and sent Mary after her mother and Mrs. Warrington. They called Dr. Haning but she passed soon after his arrival.
She is an old resident of Humphreys and will be greatly missed by her friends as well as her children.
She leaves three sons and two daughters, John of Humphreys, Jimmie of Chula, Fred of Ewing, Mesdames Major Philips of Chula and Lucinda Johnson of Independence, Kansas. She had two sons and one daughter dead. Her son Sherman and daughter, Ella fields died in the last year. Her husband, Wm. Constant, preceded her 13 years ago in February.
Her children were all at the funeral except Mrs. Johnson who would have come but there was a mistake in the message. She came Sunday after the funeral at the M E church, of which she was a member, Saturday at 2:30, burial at the Humphreys cemetery.
Maiden name found on her death certificate. 27 Oct 2025
Miss Emily MAY
Miss Emily May, age 87, died at 4 o'clock Sunday morning at her home in Chillicothe after a lingering illness. She was better known at Humphreys, Osgood and vicinity as “Aunt Sis” by her relatives there. The funeral services will be at the Norman Funeral Home in Chillicothe, probably some time Tuesday, with burial near Chillicothe. Miss May is survived by one brother, James S. May, or near Humphreys and a sister, Mrs. Neal Anderson, of Chillicothe, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Jacob Henry MAY
Obituary title: Prominent Citizen Passed Away Saturday, Mar. 3
Jacob Henry May, Pioneer of Sullivan County, Dies at Home West of Milan of Pneumonia.
Jacob Henry May, a highly respected citizen of the west part of the county, died at his home Saturday, March 3, 1928, aged 72 years, six month and 23 days, after a lingering illness of two months. Mr. May was stricken with the flue some two months ago, which was followed by pneumonia.
Both Mr. May and his wife were taken sick about the same time. Mrs. May passing away February 2, 1923. The death of his wife was a severe blow to Mr. May and thereafter he expressed a feeling of indifference toward his own recovery.
The deceased has long resided in Sullivan county, having lived on the farm on which he resided at the time of his death for the past twenty-five years. He was an active, industrious and strictly honest man, and was recognized by all who knew him as one of Sullivan county's best citizens.
The deceased is survived by nine children: John F., Ben E., William H., James H., Charles F., and Miss Jane May; Mrs. Mary Kelsall, Mrs. Susie Young and Mrs. Lena Ryan. Also a large number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. Earl Snyder, Monday, March 5, after which the remainds were laid to rest in the Wilhite cemetery in the prescence of a large group of sympathizing friends.
Personal note: He was the father of Charles F. May, husband of my mother's sister Mollie LIVINGSTON May who I dearly loved. ~ L.Peach, County Coordinator 28 Oct 2025.
James S. MAY
James S. May, son of Fountain and Virginia May was born August 12, 1854 near Richmond, Virginia and departed this life March 29, 1944, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 17 days, at Chillicothe, Mo., being the last of his original family.
When 6 years old he came with his parents to Missouri. He was united in marriage to Nellie Francis Dearing on January 10, 1875, to this union 12 children were born, three having preceded him in death, one daughter at birth, and two sons, George Henry, May 27, 1918, and Edward Marion, March 25, 1943.
Seven sons and two daughters are still living: Nove May, Chillicothe; Albert May, Galt; Sam May, Moberly; Charles May, Humphreys; Ray May, Denver, Colorado; Delbert May, Osgood; William May, Aurora, Illinois; Virginia Ziegler, Humphreys; and Blanche McKee of Humphreys.
His wife preceded him in death, having passed away May 17, 1929. He leaves to mourn his departure 45 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild.
He united with the Methodist Church in his early manhood. He was a kind and loving father which will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services were held at Humphreys, Friday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wm. Pollock of Gilman City. Grand-daughters Luella May, Mrs. Geneva Earsum, Gladys Eckles, Lorraine and Corrine Abernathy, Mrs. Ramah Shipley, Mrs. Lystel Frasier, Donah Leah McKee, and Mary Francis May were flower girls. Singers were: John Todd, Jimmie Smith, Ollie Maxwell and Robert Whan with Mrs. Elgeva McCracken at the piano. The pall bearers who are grandsons, Roby Jack May, Georgia May, Deryl May, Gene May, John May and Buster May.
Burial was in the Humphreys Cemetery.
John MAY
John May, of Osgood, born Sept. 10, 1850, died June 20, 1926 at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 10 days. He was married when young to Miss Olive Wilhite. To this union were born eight children, namely, Lola Williams, Lester May, Hattie Johnson, Alda Clark, Ethie Moberly, Austin May, Orvie May, 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He had been sick quite a while and often talked of dying, but was satisfied and ready to go, yet he realized the breaking of home ties. The funeral was held at the Camp Ground Church, talk by Rev. Stokesburry, of the Osgood neighborhood. Burial at the Camp Ground cemetery. The flowers were beautiful and in abundance.
S. A. MAY Was so Badly Hurt at Handle Factory Saturday Evening That Death Followed in a Few Hours
Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock Gus May met with an accident, which resulted in his death a few hours afterward. He was at work with one of the circle saws when a small piece of timber was thrown by force of the saw and struck him in the lower bowels and stomach. It did not break the skin and only made a slight discoloration. He seemed to suffer greatly and he was taken home at once and a doctor called and made an examination, but it was a difficult case to diagnose and the full import of the injury was not comprehended until a short time before he died which was about 8:30 Saturday evening.
Samuel Augustus MAY
Samuel Augustus May was a hard working, industrious man, and was respected by all who knew him. He was at one time a member of the Odd Fellows, and had let his dues lapse, but that fraternal organization conducted the funeral services.
S.A. May was born September 20, 1858, and died March 16, 1895. On Feb. 12, 1880, he was married to Miss Elizabeth McClaskey, and to the union 8 children were born; 7 of which are living, ranging in age from 4 months to 12 years. Elder Pollard conducted the funeral at Sullivan 1st Church, Monday afternoon, after which the remains were interred at the Shatto cemetery. The wife and children have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Obituary for Virgnia YOUNG May
Obituary appears on Obituaries T - Z.
Charley Ray McCABE
(The Milan Standard, Thurs., Oct. 4, 2003)
Charley Ray McCabe, 66, of Browning, MO, passed away Thursday morning, September 25, 2003 at this home in Browning.
The son of Charles and Goldie Schoonover, he was born January 20, 1937 near Pollock, MO. He married Doreen Fitzwater and four children, Becky, Debbie, Shane and Marty were born to this marriage. In 1974 he married Janet Robinson who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Shane and Marty McCabe, one daughter, Becky McCabe, all of Milan, one stepson, Larry David Robinson of No../Holly McCabe, Amy Cordray, Brian McConkey, and Travis McCabe, three step-grandchildren, Tavia and Dayra Robinson and Danny Clark, two great grandchildren, Porsha Cordray and Tanner Graham, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, one daughter, Debbie McConkey in 1999, a step-daughter, Jennifer Clark in 2000, two brothers, Olen and Harold McCabe, and one sister, Wometa McCabe.
Charley spent most of his life in the Milan and Browning area. For several years he worked as an iron worker in Quad Cities foundry. Upon returning to Milan, he became a logger and was always looking for that one biggest tree. He was a member of the Milan Elks Lodge. He was a Baptist. Charley loved to hunt, fish, and most of all spend time with his family.
Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Schoene-Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan, with Rev. Jack Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Milan officiating. Rhonda McCracken and Michelle Dickson provided music. Burial was in Deep Springs Cemetery south of Milan. Casket bears were Paul McCabe, Dale McCabe, Bill McCabe, Steve McCabe, Joe McCabe, Earl McCabe, and David Lawrence.
The family has requested memorials to his family in lieu of flowers.
Obituary & image contributed by Harvey Pearson. [email unknown] Please contact him regarding information on the McCabe families. Click on the image to view a larger version of the obituary.
John METCALF Kills Himself
Despondent over ill health and his inability to obtain work, John R. Metcalf, 57 years of age, former resident of Galt, but more recently of Trenton, shot himself with a pistol early Friday morning at his home in Trenton. He just had arisen for the day, his wife was in the kitchen preparing breakfast with the suicide occurred.
John R. Metcalf was born on March 10, 1868, in Rock Island county, Ill., moving with his parents to Missouri when he was only a few years of age. He grew up to manhood at Galt, and was married to Miss Jennie King, of Galt, on Dec. 8th, 1887.
Mr. Metcalf was in business in Galt for a number of years, moving from here to Trenton a number of years ago and later moved to Atchison, Kans., and only recently moved back to Trenton.
Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Claude Metcalf, of Council Grove, Kans., and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Whitworth, of Union, Nebr., three grand children and a sister, Mrs. C. E. Banta of Dunlap. John and Joe Kind and Mrs. Joseph Dennis, of Galt, are brothers and sister to Mrs. Metcalf.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in Trenton, and the body was brought directly to Galt, where burial was made in the family lot in Old Galt Cemetery.
Claudia MILFORD Fitzpatrick
Obituary title: Mrs. R. Fitzpatrick Died On Thursday
Mrs. Claudia Fitzpatrick, wife of Ray Fitzpatrick, died Thursday afternoon at her home on Harris Avenue, following a lingering illness with tuberculosis. Her condition has been critical the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at the M. E. Church in Lindley, Mo. Conducted by the Rev. W. A. Pollock. Burial will be in the Lindley cemetery.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. G. Milford, and was born south of Humphreys. She was 32 years old and besides her husband is survived by three children, Opal, Helen and Paul, of the home. She also leaves three sisters and two brothers including Mrs. Dan Bruce, Eden, Idaho: Mrs. Emery Black and Miss Garnet Donoho, Humphreys: Bruce Donoho of south of Lindley, and Barvillal, Trenton.
Four half brothers and two half sisters also survive, including Rayburn James, John, Kenneth, ??, and Emery Donoho. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Kittie DOBBINS Moberly, widow of George T. Moberly,
Obituary is on Obituaries A-#
Mary A. MORELOCK Frazier
--Died--Mary A., wife of Elihu Frazier, Sr., at 5:26 a.m. Monday, April 30th, 1894, aged 63 years, 8 months and 17 days. A song and prayer service was held at the house on Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m. and the funeral services were held at William's cemetery at 2 p.m.
--Died, at her residence in this city, at half past five o'clock on April 30, 1894, of dropsy of the head. Mary A. Frazier, wife of Elihu E. Frazier, Sr.
Mrs. Frazier, whose maiden name was Morelock, was born in Tennessee on July 10, 1831, being 63 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was first married to Robert Williams, and to this union were born seven children, five of whom with their father preceeded her to the spirit land. Three children remain to mourn the loss of a mother. Ed. And E. A. Williams and Mary Tate, wife of James Tate, living south of this city.
The subject of this sketch became a member of the Christian church about twenty-one years ago, to which faith she lived faithful to the end. The funeral was conducted by the writer from the residence to the cemetery, south of this city, known as Williams cemetery. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community.
Pleasant Baker
Millie A. GARRIOTT Murray
Obituary is on Obituaries F - L.
Catherine M. YAMBERT Musgrave
Obituary is on Obituaries T-Z.
Rites Are Held For William A. MYRICK
Funeral services for William A. Myrick, former storekeeper in Haseville, east of Laredo, were held at the Gordon Funeral Home in Chillicothe Monday morning at 10:30.
The Rev. A. D. Day, pastor of the First Baptist church conducted the services and burial was in the Edgewood cemetery.
Mr. Myrick died at his home in Chillicothe Friday afternoon. He had made his home in that city for the past 22 years, moving there from a farm near Laredo. He was in the grocery business until two years ago when his health failed.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Pence of Chillicothe and Mrs. Harold Brotherton of Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Myers of Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Ben Johnson, Denver, Colo., two brothers Thomas B. Myrick, Kansas City, Kan., and N. E. Myrick, Ricardo, N.M. He was preceded in death by a son two years ago.