Sullivan County, Missouri Obituaries N - S
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.
Silas OREN Is Laid To Final Rest Today
Funeral services for Silas Oren were held this afternoon at Pleasant Hill church, north of Laredo and the body laid to rest by the side of his wife who died 19 years ago.
The deceased was a brother-in-law of Frank McGriff of east of Trenton and Mrs. James Searcy of east of Laredo and was well known throughout Grundy and Sullivan counties, where he numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was kind, generous, industrious, a good neighbor and a friend to all.
Mr. Oren died at his home in Chillicothe Tuesday.
He was born Jan. 31, 1845 in Randolph Co., Ind. His wife was Miss Rutha McGriff. In 1874 they moved to Missouri. He was a Civil War veteran and a member of the G.A.R. and was for years postmaster at Lindley. Moved from that place to Chillicothe in 1902. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Reeder and a son Ver Oren both of Chillicothe, also 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
Elizabeth YATES Overman
Obituary appears on Obituaries T - Z.
James Henry PETERS
James Henry Peters, son of Silas and Anna Peters was born January 27, 1850 and died August 4th, 1928 age 78 years, 6 months and 7 days.
He was united in marriage to Sally Doolin, daughter of Shelton and Hattie Doolin, April 30, 1867. To this union, which lasted over a period of more than sixty one years, was born seven children, four of them, Gertie and Albert Peters, Maggie (Strong) and Mrs. Emsey Buckner precede him in death. The living are Lafe Peters of Harris, Mo., Mrs. Ila Scott of Ottumwa, Ia., and Miss Inez of the home.
Besides these children he leaves his faithful wife, seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, seven brothers, four sisters and a host of other near relatives and friends who mourn his loss.
Uncle Henry, as most everyone called him, as an old soldier, serving his country during the Civil War.
The funeral services were conducted at Camp Ground Aug. 6th at 2 p.m. by Rev. R. W. Blunt. His aged companion was too poorly to attend the services.
Eliza Annetta PETERSON Williams
Eliza Annetta Peterson, daughter of Jessie L. and Martha A. Peterson, was born in Lewis Co., West Virginia, Feb. 3, 1856. She departed this life March 29, 1931, age 75 years, 1 month and 26 days.
She came with her parents to Missouri in April 1872. Her father located on a farm in Taylor township of Sullivan Co., where she spent most of her life.
Nov. 25, 1877, she was united in marriage to John M. Williams. To this union 11 children were born, 6 of whom with their father, preceded her in death. Those who are left to mourn her death are the surviving children. Mrs. Ethel L. Jacobs of Humphreys, Mrs. Ellen A. Carver, Floyd M. Williams, Miles. C. Williams, Jobe G. Williams, all of near Humphreys. Three sisters, Mrs. Ada Virginia Boram, Nancy O. McKee, Martha W. Fullers, all of near Humphreys, and a large number of other relatives and friends.
During the World War she gave three of her sons to the service of her country, two of whom made the supreme sacrifice. When the sad news came she said, “It is God's will. I must be resigned.”
Funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday March 31. The remains were tenderly placed in the Lindley cemetery.
Ida M. PETERSON
Born: Lewis Co., West Virginia, November 28, 1879
Died: February 2, 1925
Married: H. Miles Peterson, May 4, 1898
Remaining: father, J. B. Peterson of Browning, Mo., grandmother, Mrs. Mary A. Hyre of Chillicothe, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hyre of Horner, WV and Mrs. Verne Henley of Humphreys, five brothers, E. R., L. C., B. H., and A. D. Peterson, all of the Browning and W. P. Peterson of Humphreys.
Note: Marriage license shows her surname before marriage was PETERSON. Sometimes this indicates that this was a second marriage and the prior one was to H. Miles Peterson's relative. [read next paragraph] At the time of her marriage, she lived in Riger, Sullivan County, MO. She was marriaged at the home of J.B. Peterson.
The 1880 census shows her name as Lydia M., father Job. B. Peterson, mother Sarah V. living in West Virginia. ~ Note: research by L.Peach, County Coordinator 28 Oct 2025.
Samuel A. PRATT
Samuel A. Pratt was born in Indiana March 9th, 1853, died January 17th, 1922, aged 68 years, 10 months and 8 days. In 1853 he with his parents moved to Missouri, living since that date in Grundy and Sullivan counties. On February 22nd, 1877 (?) he and Perisa Jane Wade were united in the hold bonds of wedlock and to this union were born 7 children, 2 sons and 5 daughters, all living except Chester A. Pratt, who died March 3rd, 1912; the children living are Lora Rusk and Eva Vencill of Galt, Lena Shobe of Trenton, Carrie Cook of Maitland, Velma McKay of Reger and Floyd Pratt of Humphreys. Mr. Pratt was the 7th child of a family of 9 children, 6 sons and 3 daughters, all of them having passed to their reward except one brother, T. B. Pratt of Webb City. For 19 years he was a resident of Humphreys and his influence and presence will be missed in the church and community.
Mr. Pratt was one of the pioneer lumber merchants of North Missouri, having been engaged in this pursuit for nearly 40 years. Having started in this industry in Galt, where he served the people well for nearly 20 years and at the time of his death he had been engaged in the lumber trade in Humphreys for nearly 19 years, and it can be truthfully said that in the death of Mr. Pratt, Humphreys and community has had one of the sturdy oaks of that vicinity cut down, but his acts and his deeds are left behind and will be cherished in this community for a long time. The remains were laid to rest beside his wife in the K. P. cemetery in Galt.
Sarah Jane JOHNS Raney
Obituary appears on Obituaries F - L.
Robert Walker RARDON
Obituary titel: R. W. Rardon Passed Away At Home of Daughter in Reger
(February 29, 1956 [or early March], a Browning MO newspaper)
Robert Walker Rardon, son of Joseph P. and Mary Elizabeth Gray Rardon, was born in Jackson County, West Virginia, May 23, 1871, and departed this life at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ford, Reger, Missouri on February 26, 1956, at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 3 days.
When Robert was about thirteen years old, after the death of his father, he came to Missouri with his mother and two brothers to be near his married sister. They settled west of Milan in the Sterling Community. He spent the remainder of his life in Sullivan County, except for a short time in Adair County.
On January 16, 1895, he was united in marriage to Ida V. Robinson. To this union seven children were born. Three sons and a daughter dying in infancy, and one daughter, Ada, died November 27, 1925, at the age of 17 years. His wife also died November 9, 1925. On February 17, 1948, he was united in mariage [stet] to Mrs. Aida J. McKinstry.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Ford, Reger, Mo., Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Kirksville, Mo. Also eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gertie Bertschman, of Kirksville, Mo., one step-son, Van McKinstry, of Jackson, Wyo.; nine step-grandchildren and seven great-step-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Frank Rardon of Blanchard, Okla.
Several years ago he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and until his health failed, he was active in church work. Acting as Church treasurer, also teacher of the Bible class at the Church of God, until he became ill four years ago. He was a devoted husband and father and so patient during his long illness, and will be sadly missed by loved ones and friends.
Services were held at the Church of God in Reger, Missouri, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 1956, conducted by the Rev. Stella Bachman. Music was by Mrs. Virginia Henry and Mrs. Edith Collins, with Mrs. Imogene Artz as accompanist, the bearers were Robert and Herbert Williams, Raymond Jerome, Allen Webb, Allen Billington and LaVonne Lawson. Burial was in the Henry cemetery under the direction of Schoene's of Milan.
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David J. ROADES, 71, Dies At Humphreys
David J. Roades, 71, died at his home in Humphreys at 9:30 Sunday night after an illness of three years.
He was born Oct. 6, 1870 in cherry Valley, NY, the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Jackson Roades, who were born in England. He came to Missouri with his parents when a youth and assisted his father in a meat market in Humphreys.
He was married Oct. 11, 1896 to Bertha Clark, who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Clara Vanderpool, Mrs. Mary Snapp, Harold and Gene Roades, all of California; Mrs. Dorothy Watts of Long Island, NY, and Mrs. Nellie Norvell of Kansas City. One son, Sammie, preceded him in death about 10 years ago.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother, A. M. Roades of St. Joseph; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Constant of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Rose Townsman of Indiana.
Amon RICHMOND
Amon Richmond was born in Ohio September 10, 1848, and departed this life November 22, 1932 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 12 days, from the home place near Reger.
When he was an infant, his parents moved to Indiana and at the age of 8 years moved to Missouri and to Sullivan County where he has resided practically ever since.
In 1873, he was united in marriage to Mary I. Williamson. To this union was born three sons and one daughter. Charles Henry of the home, and John Leroy of Kansas city, Mo. One son, Walter, passed away at the age of 6 years, and the daughter died in infancy.
His beloved wife went to her reward on the third day of November, 1916. He is survived by his two sons, two granddaughters, Velma Irene and Lela Evelyn Richmond, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stimson and Mrs. Susan Shultz of Galt, Mo., and two brothers, Henry of Fresno, California and Charles of Browning, Mo.
George W. SHIPLEY
Obituary title:Funeral Services For G. W. Shipley Held Friday
George W. Shipley, uncle “Wash”, as Mr. Shipley was familiarly known, died at his home, southwest of Humphreys, Thursday afternoon following an attack of heart trouble of short duration. He was 83 years, 2 months and 18 days of age at the time of his death.
Mr. Shipley was one of the pioneer settlers of Sullivan county. He grew to manhood on the farm where he passed away. He was a civil war veteran, serving in the Missouri Calvary Co. C. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, which he united with in early life. He was a Christian with a lovable disposition, an agreeable neighbor and a highly respected citizen, whomever; one enjoyed to meet.
He was united in marriage to Miss Marilla Grim, September 17, 1865. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, W. C. Shipley, Laredo, and I. M. Shipley, Humphreys: four daughters, Mrs. M. E. Doolin and Mrs. W. B. Logston, Laredo; Misses Minnie and Cora of the home. He also has one sister, Mrs. Martha Ann Savage, Kansas City and a brother, I. F. Shipley, Cheptopa, Kansas.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Lindley church conducted by the Rev. W. A. Pollack, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Unionville. Burial in the Lindley cemetery.
Pvt. Ernest SMITH Dies In Washington, DC
Pvt. Ernest Smith, who was stationed at Washington, DC died unexpectedly about midnight Sunday at the Walter Lee hospital in Washington.
He was born in May, 1913, a son of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Smith, formerly of near Galt, now of southeast of Humphreys, and was graduated from the Humphreys high school in the class of 1931. He was married to Jeanette Bradshaw Feb 16, 1942, and was inducted into the army Nov. 56, 1942.
He is survived by his parents, his wife, one brother, Charles of Unionville, and six sisters, Mrs. Lee Stottlemyre, Mrs. Jimmy West, Mrs. Frances Redder, Mrs. Herbert ?? all of Illinois. Mrs. Kenneth Morgan of Kirksville and Mrs. Pearl ?? of near Spickard.
Rosa Louise SMITH Brassfield
Obituary title: Mrs. Rosa Brassfield Dies At Home In Galt
Mrs. Rosa Louise Brassfield died Sunday afternoon at her home in Galt after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Payne Funeral Home in Galt Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Burial will be in the Southeast cemetery.
Mrs. Brassfield was born March 30, 1882, in Grundy county. She was the daughter of the late John O. and Mary Frances Eilliott Smith. She was married to A. B. Brassfield of Galt Aug. 18, 1900.
Nova J. SPICKARD Drowned
Nova J. Spickard, the little son of John and Oneta Spickard was drowned Monday evening about 4 o'clock p.m. on their farm near Walnut, Ks. Nova was 6 years and 9 months old at the time of his death. Mrs. Spickard before her marriage was Oneta Mageehon, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Amos Mageehon of Galt. Besides his parents Nove leaves two sisters younger than himself, his grand-parents and his great grand-parents, Mr. And Mrs. C. C. McCall of Galt and a host of other relatives in this vicinity.
The drowning was accidental as his sisters and himself and a neighbor boy near his own age were playing with a coaster wagon, near a branch, running through the Spickard farm, the boy either coasted over or in some way slipped into the water, as the wagon was found in the water near the body.
Mrs. Spickard heard the cries of the children and when told Nove was in the water she sprang in after him, but could not get her son on account of the depth of the water. In the meantime the neighbor boy had gone for Mr. Spickard, who was working nearby. As quickly as possible Mr. Spickard got his son out of the water but it was too late to save him.
The body was brought to Galt Tuesday evening and taken to the home of his grand-parents, Mr. And Mrs. Mageehon's of west of town.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. R. W. Blunt, in the presence of a crowded church of sorrowing relatives and friends. Burial was in the Galt I.O.O.F. cemetery.