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Brown, Smith Monroe
Smith Monroe Brown, son of Jim and Minerva Brown, was born in Morgan
County, Mo November 10,1880. He departed this life December 27, 1957, at the
age of 77 years, one month and 17 days, in his home near Stover.
On September 26, 1907, he was united in marriage to Gertie Taylor. To this
union two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his son, Jewell, who
passed away Nov. 30,1951; and by his parents and one brother.
Mr. Brown lived his entire life in Morgan County. He was a member of the
Stover Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gertie, of the home;one son, Kenneth of
Warsaw, and one granddaughter, Judy Brown, and a host of other relatives and
friends. He also leaves one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eula Brown, of Lincoln.
Mr Brown died suddenly of a brain hemorrhage.
"Smith" as he was commonly known to his many friends, always had a helping
hand for his neighbors and friends, and will be sadly missed by his family
and friends.
He was laid to rest in the Stover Cemetery under the direction of the
Stevinson Funeral Home of Stover. Pall bearers were nephews of Mr Brown-
Ralph W. Taylor, John M. Bockelman, Gene Taylor, Ernest Hughes, and Ross
Brown.
Mr and Mrs Brown had lived on the farn of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bockelman and
sons for the past 7 years.
"Only God can know the sorrow our hearts conceal; gone are the smiles we
loved so dear. Also the voice we loved to hear. It was all so sudden; tried
to ease his pain and suffering; tried to cool a fevered brow; when all
efforts seem to fail us, God stepped in and took command. Then our hopes
began to vanish; helplessly we stood by, with sad hearts we each surrendered
to the will of Him on high. For we knew he must of needed, one more angel
pure and sweet. In Heaven to walk the Golden Streets. Each time we think
about him and the happy hours we knew, it will be the bonds of loving memory
now to keep him close anew."
Sadly missed by Mrs Brown, Kenneth, Eula and Judy.
NEWS BRIEF
ATTENDED FUNERAL OF SMITH BROWN
Those from a distance attending the funeral of Smith Brown were--Junior
Bockelman, Gene Taylor, Mr and Mrs Galen Barber of Kansas City; Major Ralph
W. Taylor of St Joseph, Mr and Mrs Emmerson Brown, their daughter and
husband of Lawton, Oklahoma; Ross Brown, Net Brown and Alvon Brown, West
Bend, Iowa; Mr and Mrs John M. Bockelman of Sedalia; Mr and Mrs Oliver
Tucker of Cole Camp; Mr and Mrs Arthur Call, Warsaw; Mr and Mrs Russell Ball
of Versailles, Mr and Mrs Arthur Whittle, Mr and Mrs Oscar Hughes,
Versailles; Mrs Eula Brown and Darlene of Lincoln; Mr and Mrs Bob Burns and
Mrs Jade Lampton of Kansas City; Mr and Mrs Thoss Lampton and two sons of
Leeton, Mo., Mr George Helmig of Lawton, Oklahoma; Mrs Faye Adams, Eldon.
Mo.
 

Archer, Grant G.
Grant G Archer, age 71, of Midway City, California passed away September
18, 1962 at Orange Hospital.
Born at Boescheville, Benton County, Mo., Grant had resided in the area
south of Stover most all of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Stover. He had lived on the Archer homestead near Zora many years
and was the last resident of the "Old Timers" on Big Buffalo.
About a year ago he moved to California State for his health. The change
did not help him, and he gradually grew worse until the end. He is survived
by his wife, Clara, and one son Kenneth of the home. Also surviving is one
daughter, Lola Lee and a granddaughter, Rosa Lee, of Westminster, Calif.,
two sisters, Mrs Leona Lopp, Huntington Beach, Calif., and Mrs Jessie
Stussy, Bellflower, Calif., and a host of nieces,nephews and friends.

Lawson, Sterling
Sterling Lawson, son of Thomas and Margaret Elizabeth Lawson, was born in
Putman County,Mo.,near Kirksville, September 11, 1878, and passed away at
the Community Rest Home in Windsor February 20, 1959. He attained the age of
80 years, 5 months and 9 days.
In 1899 he was united in marriage to Creecy Mulnix. Mr Lawson was preceded
in death by his wife, who died in 1946; also by a daughter Edna who departed
this life in 1918.
He is survived by one son, Charles, of Green Ridge, Mo., and by five
daughters-- Mrs Mayme Pugh, Lake View, Ia., Mrs Bertha Eckhoff, Windsor,
Mo., Mrs Helen Boring, Webster City, Iowa, Mrs Marie Smith of Stover,Mo.
There are 21 grandchildren.
Mr Lawson has been a resident of Stover the past ten years or more and was
able to be about town until a few weeks ago. He was a member of the Stover
Baptist Church, where last rites were held Sunday afternoon, with the
pastor, Rev. Pennel officating. Burial was in the Stover Cemetery.

Hughes, Emily Jane
THE PASSING OF MRS. C.L. HUGHES
Emily Jane Hughes, wife of the late C.L.Hughes, passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs W.C. Kundsen at Versailles, August 14, 1954, at the age of
89 years, 8 months and 12 days. She was the daughter of Hiram and Martha
Franklin, born in Benton County, Mo December 2, 1864.
On May 20, 1879, she was united in marriage to C.L. Hughes and to this
union five children were born, namely; Mrs Della Geary of Stover; one son
who preceded her in 1931; Oscar Hughes and Mrs W.C. Kundsen, both of
Versailles, survive her.
Mr and Mrs Hughes lived on a farm in the Zora vicinity some forty years,
later moving to Stover when the Lake of the Ozarks was formed. It would be
futile to try to describe the life of Mrs Hughes as she was a woman of the
highest standards, never speaking ill of her fellow man and always willing
to submit to God's will. She was an invalid for the past few years having
had the misfortune of breaking her hip, but through it all she bore her
cross with a smile and always tried to encourage others and in her last
moments she said, "Take it to the Lord in Prayer" She united with the
Christian Church at an early stage of her life and remained faithful to the
end. Loving her family, her God and her neighbors and friends. Truly, such a
life is inspiring and a fine example of a Christian.
She was laid to rest in the Stover cemetery under the competent management
of the Stevinson Funeral Service. She leaves to mourn her passing her three
above mentioned children, twelve grandchildren and twenty-two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Freeman, Christian minister
of Versailles and Rev Roy F. Williams, pastor of the Stover Baptist Church.
The pall bearers were grandsons and the flower girls were granddaughters.
Those attending from a distance were; Mr and Mrs L.W. Howell, Kansas; Mr
and Mrs J.J. Stansberry, Texas; Mrs J.W. Boatright, Mr and Mrs Alex Shipler,
Mr and Mrs O.F. Balke, Mr and Mrs Robert Farris, Mr Carl Walters, all of
Sedaila; Mrs Evelyn Hughes of Kansas City; Mr and Mrs L.R. Hughes of Warsaw;
Mrs Ruth Barbour of Kansas City; Mr and Mrs C.J. Schwensen of Mora; also a
number of friends and relatives.

Silvey, Irvin B.
Irvin B Silvey, a son of John and Hattie Silvey, was born in Morgan County
on December 7, 1892 and departed this life January 30, 1959, having attained
the age of 66 years, one month and 24 days.
He was united in marriage to Lena Christine Campbell December 21, 1913. To
this union were born three daughter; Mrs Thelma Marriott, Mrs Marie James
and Wilma who passed away at the age of 9 months, in the year 1930.
Mr Silvey was preceded in death by his loving wife, his daughter and his
parents.
Mr Silvey was united in marriage to Lulu Mae Kelso who survives. Also
surviving are his daughters, Mrs Marriott and Mrs James, and two brothers,
Alvin Silvey of Versailles and Sam Silvey of St Joseph Mo., one sister
Blanche Jones of Versailles; and the following grandchildren: Loren Marriott
of Versailles; Ronnie Darlene Lindle, Lonnie and Donnie Marriott, Arlene and
Jackie James of Stover. Also several neices and nephews and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Mr Silvey was converted many years ago and was a member of the Ritchie
Baptist Church until 1952 when he moved his membership to Versailles.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian Church in Versailles,
with Rev J.L. Freeman officiating. Songs were sung by Sandy Marriott and
Bobby McKinley accompanied at the organ by Erma Hodges. Pall bearers were
Olivar Terhune, Dean Hodges, Luther Huff, Arnold Marriott, Warren Cooper and
Edwin Kraxberger.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Scrivner Funeral Service
of Versailles. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Johnson, Lily Mae Stith
Mrs. Lily May Stith Johnson, 87, died Sunday, June 10th, 1956 at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Cloie Hite, in Versailles,Mo.
She was born Aug. 8, 1869, in Huntsville, Mo., daughter of the late
Alexander and Permelia Jackson. She was married to J.M. Stith in Columbus,
Ohio, on April 21, 1889. They were the parents of two sons and one daughter.
In 1900 they moved to Stover and both taught school in Morgan and Camden
Counties. Mr. Stith died May 7, 1923.
On January 24, 1926, she was married to Richard M. Johnson. He passed away
Aug, 27, 1927.
Mrs. Stith was an early member of the Stover Methodist Church. She later
transferred to the Versailles Methodist Church, after moving to Versailles.
She spent the past five years at the home of her daughter.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son,
Donnie, in 1941; one sister and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter,Mrs. Hite; a son, Clark Stith, Hot
Springs, S.D., five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Scrivner Funderal Chapel in Versailles, with
the Rev. E.D. Watkins officiating. Burial was in the Stover cemetery.

Wray, Mary Theresa
Mary Theresa Wray, the daughter of Charley and Amanda Thouvenel, was born
in Benton County, Mo. on December 23, 1875 and passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Lester Johnson of Sedalia, on June 11, 1956, reaching the
age of 80 years, 5 months and 18 days.
On November 25, 1896, she was united in marriage to Joseph Wray. Mrs. Wray
spent most of her life in the Pleasant Union neighborhood and moved to
Stover about 5 years ago. She was a member of the Pleasant Union Church and
transferred her membership to the Stover Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wray was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, one daughter
and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph of the home, three sons, J.C. of
Stover, Leo of Florence and Mike of Mexico,Mo., and one daughter, Mrs.
Lester Johnson of Sedalia. Also surviving are three brothers, Garrett
Thouvenel of Bakersfield, Calif., Orley Thouvenel of Chicago, Illionis and
George Thouvenel of Florence, two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Frazer of Holly,
Colorado and Mrs. Rosie Wilhite of Carnation, Washington, 8 grandchildren
and a host of relatives and friends.
Services were held at 2pm Thursday June 14, 1956 at the Stover Methodist
Church. Rev. J.H. DeVries officiating and burial was in the Pleasant Union
Cemetery.

Haynes, Jessie L.
Jessie L. Haynes, the daughter of John and Edna Miles, was born Stover on
August 8, 1911 and passed away September 19, 1966. She attained the age of
55 years.
On June 21, 1933, she was united in marriage to Vernon Haynes. Mrs. Haynes
was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Stover and the American
Legion Auxiliary Post 343. She was preceded in death by her father, John
Miles, two sons, Glen Nelson and George Roger and one daughter, Joyce
Elaine.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon of the home; two daughters, Mrs.
Barbara June Yager of Versailles and Mrs. Judy Ball of Versailles; her
mother Mrs. Edna Miles of Stover; three brothers, Earl of Gerald, Roy of
Stover and Glen of St. Joseph; two grandchildren, David Paul and Janice
Yarger, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church Thursday
afternoon with the Rev. Guy Brown officiating. Burial was in the Stover
cemetery. Pall bearers were Paul Wilson, Curtis Hildebrand, Elvon Merriott,
Cournal Carter, Milfred Marriott and Arnold Marriott.

Miles, Thomas F.

Thomas F. Miles, son of Thomas L. and Sarah Reed Miles, was born in
Randolph County, Mo., on June 19, 1878, and passed away at his home near
Stover, Mo., on October 4, 1955, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 23
days.
On November 8, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Letha Eldora
Stringer and to this union 14 children were born, namely; Clara, Chester,
Fred, and an infant son who preceded him in death; and Mrs. Zella Merriott,
Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Gussie Dowd, Onset, Mass., Charley Lester, Mrs. Ethel
Prentice, Mrs. Anna Hoffman, Mrs. Gladys Joseph, Mrs. Betty Graham, all of
Kansas City,Mo., Frank of KnobNoster,Mo., and Mrs. Lola Turpin of
Versailles,Mo. Two sisters, Mrs. Cora Marriott, Stover,Mo.,Mrs. Rena
Curtright, Jay, Oklahoma, and one brother, Burrie of California, who
survives him. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. There
are 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a
host of friends who mourn his departure.
He was a member of the Stover Baptist Church where he had been baptized
after his conversion.
Funeral services were at the Stover Baptist Church, 2pm Thursday, October
6th. Rev. Whaley officiating. Interment was in the Stover Cemetery under the
direction of Kidwell's.

Silvey, Louella
Louella Silvey, daughter of Samuel and Susan Marriott, was born in Morgan
county on January 23, 1876, and departed this life at her home in Stover on
August 5, 1958. Her age was 82 years, 6 months and 12 days.
She was married to Lewis Silvey on May 14,1893.
Mrs Silvey was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by
her husband and five daughters, as follows; Mrs Bertha Stevenson, Mrs Berbie
Wood of St Joseph; Mrs Lillie DeLong, Mrs Osie Burnett, and Mrs Thelma
Comstock of Versailles. There are also surviving, 14 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday at Ritchie Church, the Rev. Earl Wood
officiating. Burial was in the Ritchie Cemetery.

Braden, Albert
DEATH OF ALBERT BRADEN
Albert Braden, son of the late John and Molisie Braden, passed from this
life November 5th, at the home of his son, S.A. Braden, at the age of 77
years, 7 months and 3 days. He was united with the Christian Church at Shilo
in his early days and was faithful unto the end. He leaves to mourn his
departure seven sons, Henry of Osceola, Gilford of Sedaila, Chess of Zora,
S.A. and L.R. of Zora, Oscar of Mound Valley, Kansas, Thomas of Coffeyville,
Kansas, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Boatright of Zora, Mrs. Bessie Allen of
Sedalia; he is also survived by 49 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Williams of Sedaila and Mrs. Kate Smith of Bowen. His wife and one son,
Willie, preceded him in death more than a year ago.
Funeral services were conducted at 2pm Tuesday afternoon and the body was
put to rest by the side of his wife in the Shilo cemetery.

Williams, Susie Braden

Susie Braden Williams was born January 26, 1897. In early life she made a
profession of faith in Christ and united with the Stover Baptist Church in
1915. She remained a faithful member of this church until her death. In 1916
she married Lee J. Williams, and since made her home with her husband in
Stover.
Mrs. Williams had been in poor health several years but had been able to
be up most of the time and her death was unexpected and a shock to the
community.
Her age was 27 years. She was the mother of two little girls, Lorene and
Lilly.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Stover by Rev. F.C.
Richards of Versailles on Monday afternoon and interment was in the Stover
cemetery. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, her aged mother,
two sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends.

Towels, Eva Merritt

Eva Crowell, daughter of William Alphonso and Alzada Ames Crowell, was
born in Wisconsin, July 3, 1880, and passed away at the Windsor Hospital
December 20, 1961.
In 1895, she, with her parents came to Missouri in a covered wagon and
settled near Versailles, Missouri.
April 6th, 1896, she was united in marriage to Alfred Merritt and moved
southwest of Stover in 1899, where they estavlished their home. To this
union five children were born.
Mr. Merritt passed away in 1909.
She was united in marriage to William Towels in 1937, and they made their
home near Stover, Mo., later moving to Chilhowee, Mo., where she resided
until three years ago when she moved to Windsor to enter a nursing home.
She is survived by her husband of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Lillie
Carter, Redmond, Oregan; three sons, Walter Merritt, Prineville, Oregan;
Delbert Merritt, Salem, Mo., and Claude Merritt, Ulysses, Kansas. One
daughter, Della, preceded her in death.
She is also survived by two brothers, Joe C. Crowell, Chihowee,Mo., John
A. Crowell, Sylvania, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Ona Roe, Harrison, Ark.,
and Mrs. Ina Brockett, Portland, Oregan; also 9 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren.
Pall bearers were Charles and Albert Aulgar, Jodie Wray, Tom Campbell,
Clarence Burke, Reed Backman. Burial was in Pleasant Union cemetery.
Funeral services were held at Stover Methodist Church, Rev. Prentice
Wilbanks officiating.
Those attending from a distance were Mrs. Cournal Carter, Mrs. Reed Taylor
of Versailles; Mrs George Thouvenel and Mr. Leo Wray of Florence; Mrs.
Lester Johnson of Sedalia; Mrs. Joe Krull of Chilhowee; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert
Merriott of Salem, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Claude Merriott and son Tommy of
Ulysses, Kansas.
Mrs. Wray Heppard and Mrs. Edwill Monsees served dimmer for those from a
distance at the Heppard home following the funeral service.

Bush, Abraham N.

Abraham N. Bush, son of Abraham and Mary Walker Bush, was born April 30,
1907, in Benton County, Mo., and died April 5th, 1957, at Bothwell Hospital
in Sedalia,Mo., attaining the age of 49 years, 11 months and 6 days.
On November 5th, 1927 he was united in marriage to Mary Edwardia Bias, and
to this union five children were born. They are Poe Edward of Kansas City;
Mildred, Dorothy, Woodrow and Karen all of the home.
"Poe" as he was known to all his close friends and relatives, was a
kind-hearted person, always willing to take part in anything that needed to
be done. A task was never too large or too small for him to do. He had
always enjoyed good health and was engaged in farming and also operated a
saw mill and lumber business. Although his job meant working long hours, he
was never too tired to help a friend in time of need.
He accepted Christ as his Savior only a short time ago.
On March 21st he was injured in a truck accident and after being examined
by Dr. Ruth Kauffman of Versailles, was taken to Bothwell Hospital in
Sedalia. His injuries consisted of several fractured ribs, and possible
internal injuries. Although his condition appeared to be satisfactory and on
March 26th the doctor released him to go home, it was only a few houts until
he became worse and was again taken to the hospital. This time Pneumonia was
discovered and he suffered considerably until the time of his death. His
death was attributed to injuries sustained in the accident.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Bush
of Cole Camp, two grandchildren, Tommy Poe and Shelia Bush of Kansas City;
two brothers, Henry of Camdenton and Calbert of Lincoln; three sisters, Mrs.
Bessie Robinson of Cole Camp; Mrs. Lulu Call, Leeton; Mrs. Mary Lumpee,
Sedalia; also a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, A.N. Bush, of Cole Camp, on
January 28th of this year.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a good neighbor and friend. His
death came as a shock to the community and he will be greatly missed by all
who knew him.
Funeral services were held at the Stover Baptist Church on Monday, April
8th under the direction of Stevinson Funeral Home. The body was laid to rest
in the Versailles cemetery.
Pall bearers were Junior Bush, Freddie Keseman, Harold Thatcher, Emery
Call, Woodrow Bias all of Kansas City, and Myron Bias of Versailles.

Braden, Gladys Irene
 

Gladys Irene Braden was born in Morgan county, Mo. March 1, 1903, a
daughter of Hamilton and Mamie Allen. She passed away at Bothwell Hospital
in Sedalia on Aug. 23, 1963. Her age was 60 years. Death was attributed to a
heart attack which she suffered at her home in Sedalia the morning of the
23rd.
She was united in marriage to Lee Elmer Braden August 13, 1919, and to
this union three sons and five daughters were born.
Mrs. Braden united with the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church when it was formed.
She remained a faithful member.
She is survived by her husband, Lee of the home, two sons, Clarence of
Kansas City, Mo., Wesley of Belton, Mo., five daughters, Louella Miller,
Versailles; Gladys Vaughnand and Doris Dowell, both of Versailles; Letha
Wasson, Kansas City; Martha Tomblinson, Littleton, Colo., 25 grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her aged mother Mrs. Mable Allen,
Raymore, Mo., and five sisters, Mrs. Cornie Wood, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs.
Berlyn Anderson, Versailles, Mrs. Dorothy Wood, Raymore,Mo., Hazel
Richardson, LaMonte, Mo., Mrs. Wesley Hibdon, Peculiar, Mo., and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday August 25, 2pm at Scrivner-Stevinson
Funeral Home with Rev. Delmon Marriott officiating. Burial was in Stover
cemetery.