The Iberia Sentinel, February 1937 Anna Marie Buechter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Buechter of St. Elizabeth, Missouri, passed away at her home Sunday evening, February 28th, 1937 at the age of 20 years, one month and 29 days. She was a sufferer of Bright's Disease followed with general dropsical condition. Funeral services were held at the St. Anthony Catholic Church where Mass Requiem was celebrated by the pastor, Rex Lehman, at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning after which burial was made in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Anna Marie was a good Christian girl, true to her faith and lived a life true to her church in all its teachings. She is survived by her parents, two sisters and seven brothers, besides many other relatives and friends. Adams & Casey Undertakers had charge of the burial.

The Iberia Sentinel,1937 Alex R. Gott, one of Miller County's well known citizens and a farmer of the Ulman community for many years, died at his home Monday night, July 28 (his death certificate says June 28), of a complication of diseases, principally heart and kidney trouble. He was 76 years, 9 months and 19 days old and made his home with his son, Lyan, of near Ulman. He is survived by two sons, Lynn of the home, and Kirt of Bloomfield, Indiana, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hickman, Tulsa, Oklahoma. His wife died several years ago. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Jas. C. Thompson of Brumley, will be held today (Thursday afternoon) at 2:00 o'clock and interment will be made in the Gott Cemetery under the direction of Adams & Casey funeral service of Iberia.

The Iberia Sentinel, January 1936 Sarah Golden entered into peaceful sleep at her home near St. Anthony Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 22nd, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 29 days. In the year 1876, she was married to George Golden and to their marriage the following children were born: Everett Golden who died February 22, 1917; William E. Golden and a son who died in infancy, and one daughter, Lilly. She made her home for the past several years with her son, William, and daughter, Lilly, since her husband passed away in the year 1901. She leaves to cherish her memory, besides the son and daughter, two brothers, Joseph and Eck Barr, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Burks, all of Iberia, Missouri; also five grandchildren, Mrs. Grace Greathouse and Edna, Herman, Willie and Elmer Golden. She united with the Hickory Point Baptist Church about 20 years ago in which church she kept her membership on to the end. She lived her entire life in the community where she died and her going is a great loss to this community. She lived a quiet, sweet life, loved and respected by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. A good woman, a kind and loving mother gone to the Home prepared for those who put their trust in God. Funeral services were held at the Golden home Friday, January 24th. Burial in Hicks Cemetery near St. Anthony. S.L. Casey, Iberia funeral director had charge of the services.

The Iberia Sentinel, March 1936 Mrs. Dow Wall, well known woman of the community north of Iberia, passed away here in Iberia at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jane Groves, after a prolonged illness, high blood pressure being the cause of her death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Otto Shearrer, pastor of the local Nazarene Church, were held from the north Christian Church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which interment was made in the Hickory Point Cemetery under direction of the Adams & Casey funeral service. Eva Ann Groves was born July 12, 1886, and departed this life Sunday, March 1, 1936, at the age of 49 years, 7 months and 18 days. She was married to Dow Wall March 13, 1904 and to this union eight children were born. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Mr. Dow Wall and seven children, namely: Dorsey, Gail, Stanley, Freeda, Hannis, Warren and Bonnie Jean. An infant son died when only 6 days old. Besides the immediate members of the family, she is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Jane Groves; three brothers-Gordon C. Groves, Robert Groves and Roy Groves and two sisters-Mrs. Blanch Wilson and Mrs. Dosha Scott. She united with the Christian Church 24 years ago and lived a consistent Christian life until her death.

The Iberia Sentinel, February 1936 Mr. Ora Williams, one of the finest and most promising young men of south Miller County, succumbed to an attack of pneumonia at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Williams, of the community west of Iberia, last Saturday. Ora was a single man and resided on the farm with his parents, assisting his father in the operation of the farm. His passing is sadly mourned, not only by his immediate relatives, but by his many friends and associates. Mr. Ora Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Williams, was born June 19, 1896; died February 22, 1936 at Iberia, Missouri. It was in this community that, as a farmer, he spent the greater part of his life; and it was here that he acquired the host of friends who will mourn his passing. Soon after the United States entered the World War, Ora enlisted in the U.S. Navy, remaining in that branch of the service until February, 1919. Subsequently he became an active member of the American Legion with his membership in the Fremont Watkins Post at Iberia. Although he never definitely sought church membership, Ora was both by profession of belief and by example in his daily life, a Christian man. His kindly presence, his generous nature, and his sterling character generally were an inspiration to all who knew him. His last illness was comparatively brief. Pneumonia coupled with other complications baffled all efforts to bring relief. For those efforts the family is deeply grateful to the capable medical staff which attended Ora and to the many other friends who did all within their power to aid him and to comfort his bereaved ones. Among his nearest surviving relatives are his parents, seven sisters and three brothers: Mrs. A.O. Knoll, Mrs. R.W. Irwin, Mrs. R.M. Muirhead, Miss Betty Williams, Mrs. Gerald Gardner, Mrs. M. Myer, Mrs. Raymond Johnston, and Messrs. Adron, Wade and Dale Williams. Funeral services were held at the home Monday, February the 24th at 2 p.m., Prof. G. Byron Smith officiating. Burial was made in the Williams Cemetery with military honors given by the American Legion Post of Iberia.

The Iberia Sentinel, August 1936 Gladys Mae Wall was born near Iberia, Mo. April 3rd, 1909; passed away Aug. 1st, 1936 at the age of 27 years. Gladys spent the early part of her life in Iberia. In 1917 she with her parents moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she spent the remainder of her life. She united with the Church of Christ in the spring of 1925. She was married to Mr. Carl E. Vogelman September 14, 1930. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Carl E. Vogelman; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Wall; sister, Mrs. H.C. Swan; brother, Raymond Wall, all of Tulsa; one grandmother, Mrs. Jane Wall of Iberia; a number of aunts and uncles, namely: Mrs. H.R. Wakefield and Mr. Avol Wall of Tulsa, Bert Wall of Miami, Okla., Rolla Wall of Iberia, Mr. William Whalen of Peggs, Okla., Mrs. E.M. Koester of St. Louis and Mr. George Whalen, Mr. John A. Whalen and Mrs. John U. Stone, all of Los Angeles, California, also one niece, Gloria Belle Swan and one nephew, Phillip Gary Wall. Funeral services were conducted from the Church of Christ August 3rd by Rev. L.R. Wilson. The scripture readings were taken from Ecc. 12th chapter. She was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa.

The Miller County Autogram, December 1935 Opal May Malmberg, little two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Malmberg of Dixon R.F.D. 4, passed away Monday night about ten o'clock, having suffered an acute attack of pneumonia. The little girl last Saturday sucked a bean down her windpipe and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, where we understand, it was removed. An irritation, however, set up which developed into pneumonia causing her death. Funeral arrangements have been made for Christmas day and burial will be in the Madden Cemetery.

The Iberia Sentinel, June 1936 Mrs. Maude Hendricks, wife of Mitchel Hendricks of Ulman, died of heart trouble Thursday, June 4, at the home of her brother, Jesse Thompson, near Ulman. Mrs. Hendricks was a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.C. Thompson of Brumley and was a well known and highly esteemed woman of the Ulman and Brumley communities. She is survived by her husband, three sons, two daughters, her parents, brothers and sisters and other relatives who mourn her passing. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church, were held at the Brumley Christian Church Saturday afternoon, after which burial was made in the Gott Cemetery under direction of the Adams & Casey funeral service of Iberia.

I don't have any dates to go with this but am guessing he died around 1933-1936 as the rest of the obits in this scrapbook are around that date. Nancy T Iberia Sentinel, unknown date Mrs. Anna von Gremp of this place received a telegram from Shawnee, Oklahoma Tuesday morning informing her of the death of her brother, Willie Johnston, who died from a stroke Monday night. No further particulars have been learned relative to his death. Funeral services were held in Shawnee and burial made at that place Wednesday. Mr. Johnston has been engaged in business at Shawnee for many years, and we understand he was a traveling salesman at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and one married daughter of Shawnee, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna von Gremp of Iberia, Mo., and Mrs. Sally Stuntz of Colo., and one brother, Victor Johnston of Crocker. Mr. Johnston was born and reared in Iberia and made his home until about 34 years ago, when he and his family moved to Oklahoma. The Sentinel joins in extending deep sympathy to those left bereft by Mr. Johnston's death.

The Iberia Sentinel, August 1936 Marion Humphrey died here at his home Sunday of dust pneumonia which he contracted about nine days before while employed as a relief worker at the Kaiser recreational area on the Lake-of-the Ozarks. Mr. Humphrey has lived in Iberia and vicinity practically all his life and has reared a large family. He was born near Iberia in June 1876, being 60 years old at the time of his death. He was united in marriage at the age of 24 to Miss Marry Morrow, and to this union were born ten children, nine of whom are living, namely: Edd, Raymond, Jennings, Woodford, Archie and Truman, all of Iberia; Harley and Mrs. Mabel Edwards of Tuscumbia, and Mrs. Erma Farnham of Eldon. He is also survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. Melvina Ahart of Iberia; three brothers, Steve of DeSoto, Mo., Matt of Kansas City, Mo., and Perry of Jefferson City, MO., also one half brother, Washington Humphrey of Kansas City; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted at an early age and united with the Christian (Newlight) Church where he held his membership until his death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Otto Shearrer of Iberia, were held at the Union Church near Brays Monday and interment made in the cemetery at that place under direction of Adams & Casey local funeral directors.

Obit. from mid-Missouri newspaper, March 1972; "Robert George Wilde, 21, of St. Elizabeth, died Sunday (March 12, 1972) at a Marshall hospital. Mr. Wilde was born Oct. 30, 1950, at Tuscumbia, the son of George Edward and Frances Oligschlaeger Wilde. Mr. Wilde was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth. Survivors include; His three brothers, Eugene Wilde, Jerald Wilde and Ronald Wilde, all of St. Elizabeth; five sisters, Mrs. Anilda Voss, Menomonie, Wisconsin, Mrs. Rosemary Holtmeyer, St. Elizabeth; Mrs. Margie Baumker, Washington; Mrs. Lorraine Wiggins, Jefferson City, and Miss Carlene Wilde of the home; and the paternal Wildet, (??) St. Elizabeth. Funeral services will be Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Lawrence Cemetery, St. Elizabeth."

Obit. from mid-Missouri newspaper, August 1975: "Mrs. Lucille Theresa Weidinger, 48, Vienna, died Monday, August 4, 1975, at a Columbia Hospital after a four month illness. Mrs. Weidinger, the daughter of Henry and Mary Stratman Wansing, was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Vienna. On May 30, 1949, she was married to Leonard Weidinger, who survives. Also surviving are: four sons, Mark Weidinger, Cape Girardeau;; Joe Weidinger, Colmbia; Donald and Larry Weidinger, both of Vienna; one brother, Lawrence Wansing, Vienna; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Wulff, Columbia; Mrs. Clara Whitacre, Overland; Mrs. Katherine Barnhart, St. Ann; Mrs. Martha Jordan, Crestwood; and Theresa Elbert, Woodson Terrace. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Visitation Catholic Church in Vienna, with burial in the parish cemetery."

Unknown Publication, May 1938 Manley Dake was born Dec. 19, 1899; died Dec 2, 1935, being at the time of his death 35 years, 11 months and 13 days old. He was the son of B.A. Dake and Martha Jane Dake. He was united in marriage to Anna Lee on May 7 1924, and to this union four children were born, all of whom survive him: Nadine, age 8 years; Eileen, 7; Carl, 5 and Mary, 3. He is also survived by five brothers, Jack, Joe and Willard of Dixon, Larman of Meta, George of Iberia and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Mrs. Susan Ahart, and Mrs. Fannie Thompson of Dixon, also his father and mother and many other relatives and friends. He united with the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church at Galena, Kans. in 1928 and remained true in this faith until his death. The remains were laid to rest in the Dake Cemetery on the farm where Manley was born to await the judgment day.

The Iberia Sentinel, January 1936 Death again invades another Miller County home and claims one of our aged and most highly respected citizens, James L. Prock, who succumbed to pneumonia last Sunday. He had attained the age of 84 years. Mr. Prock has been one of the county's most active and influential citizens. HE has served the county as collector of the revenue and in other official capacities; was justice of the peace in his home township for a number of years, and was a leader in religious educational and social activities in his community. James L. Prock was born in Wright County, Missouri, August 14, 1851, and departed this life January 19, 1936. At the age of five years he came to Miller County with his parents where he resided until his death. Mr. Prock was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Wyrick who some years ago preceded him in death. To this union two children were born, Phillip Prock who died about fifteen years ago, and Mrs. Frank Johnston of Neosho, Mo. Mr. Prock was again united in marriage January 25, 1899, with Miss Lulu Short, and to this marriage relationship were born 8 children, namely: John, Sam, Elmer, Ted, Marie, Gladys, Chas. and an infant daughter. Elmer passed from this life in the year 1931 (Elmer's death certificate says 1930), Charles died at the age of eleven months and one daughter also died in infancy. A number of years ago Mr. Prock made a confession of his Christian faith and united with the Advent Union Church at Brays. He leaves, besides the members of his family, five grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. John Abbet of Iberia, a number of other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services conducted by Rev. P.J. Eckhoff of Iberia, were held from the Mt. Zion Church, near the County Home, Tuesday after which interment was made in the Iberia Cemetery, under direction of Adams & Casey, local undertakers.

The Iberia Sentinel, March 1936 The Alder Springs community, friends and relatives elsewhere were deeply saddened Wednesday of last week to learn of the death of Mrs. W.G. Thompson. She had been in failing health since early last fall. Loving hands did their best to keep her here but God saw fit to call for her spirit. Funeral services were conducted by Wm. Freeman Jones at Alder Springs Thursday at 2 p.m.; burial in the cemetery there. There were several beautiful floral offerings. The body was in charge of Adams & Casey Undertaking Co. of Iberia. Paradine Jones, daughter of J.F.M. and Catherine D. Jones, was born February 12, 1871, at Alder Springs; passed from this life March 25, 1936, at the age of 65 years, 1 month and 13 days. On July 13, 1888, she was united in marriage to W.G. Thompson, who survives her. To this union were born three children, namely: Mrs. M. Owen Kellison of Springfield, J. Ray Thompson of Hayden and Mrs. F.V. Kallenbach of Eugene. Besides her husband and three children, thirteen grandchildren, Mary Jean Kellison passed on at Atchison, Kansas, more than three years ago. She also leaves behind two sisters, Mrs. W.W. Lawson of Vinita, Okla., Mrs. J.H. Bilyeu of Alder Springs, and one brother, T.L. Jones of Alder Springs. Sister Thompson obeyed the Gospel early in life, and at the time of her death was a member of the Church of Christ at Alder Springs. She attended church faithfully until she became ill a few months ago. She loved the Bible and read its sacred pages often, sometimes quoting whole chapters, such as Acts 2nd chapter, which was one of her favorites. She was a faithful companion, a loving mother, a good neighbor and a zealous Christian. She was very patient, kind and cheerful all through her prolonged illness, even to the very last.

The Iberia Sentinel, October 1936 The sad news reached here last Friday of the death of Mrs. Charles Atwell of Ceres, California who passed away at her home there at 3:30 o'clock that morning. She had been afflicted with a stomach ailment for some time and it is thought that was the cause of her death. The body, accompanied by the husband and other members of the family, is being brought back here for burial. If proper connections are made they will arrive here sometime Friday and burial will be made Saturday in the Tyler Cemetery east of Iberia. Mr. and Mrs. Atwell were residents of Miller County, residing in the community of Iberia prior to their moving to Ceres, California last April. Mrs. Atwell is survived by her husband and seven children, namely: Lee Atwell of Iberia, Floyd Atwell of Kansas City, Mrs. Norma Bowman of Hancock, Mo., Miss Zella Atwell and Mrs. Selma Mitzler of St. Louis and Charles and Elva Atwell of Ceres California.

The Iberia Sentinel, August 1936 Mrs. Henry F. Carroll, one of Iberia's well and favorably known women, passed away at her home here Monday following a prolonged illness. For two weeks or more her condition was considered alarming and her children, who could come, were called to her bedside and were here when the end came. Hanna Elizabeth Grady was born December 31, 1868; died August 17, 1936, being 67 years, 7 months and 17 days old. On December 22, 1887, she was united in marriage to Henry F. Carroll and to this union seven children were born, two of whom are dead, Asa and Bert. Those living are Mrs. Icy Cadwell and Mrs. Evelyn Buenger, both of Granite City, Ill.; Roy of Bois D'Arc, Mo., Mrs. May Williams of Carthage, Mo., and Mrs. Gertie Irwin of Iberia, Mo. Besides the children she is survived by her invalid husband; one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Davis of Kansas; two half-sisters, Fannie Humphrey and Nancy Hicks; one half-brother, Thomas Grady of Iberia, 14 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She united with the Iberia Baptist Church about the year 1885 and has always been a consistent member. Funeral services are being held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Baptist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. John Phillips. Interment will be made in the Madden Cemetery under direction of local undertakers, Adams & Casey.

The Iberia Sentinel, August 1936 Marion Humphrey died here at his home Sunday of dust pneumonia which he contracted about nine days before while employed as a relief worker at the Kaiser recreational area on the Lake-of-the Ozarks. Mr. Humphrey has lived in Iberia and vicinity practically all his life and has reared a large family. He was born near Iberia in June 1876, being 60 years old at the time of his death. He was united in marriage at the age of 24 to Miss Marry Morrow, and to this union were born ten children, nine of whom are living, namely: Edd, Raymond, Jennings, Woodford, Archie and Truman, all of Iberia; Harley and Mrs. Mabel Edwards of Tuscumbia, and Mrs. Erma Farnham of Eldon. He is also survived by his wife; one sister, Mrs. Melvina Ahart of Iberia; three brothers, Steve of DeSoto, Mo., Matt of Kansas City, Mo., and Perry of Jefferson City, MO., also one half brother, Washington Humphrey of Kansas City; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted at an early age and united with the Christian (Newlight) Church where he held his membership until his death. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Otto Shearrer of Iberia, were held at the Union Church near Brays Monday and interment made in the cemetery at that place under direction of Adams & Casey local funeral directors.

That was an interesting article, and, quite a gift in 1927. Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:01 AM Subject: [MOMILLER] John wesley and Ellen Caroline Reed Waite > 29 December 1927 Miller Co. Autogram > REMEMBERS HIS TEN CHILDREN WITH $1,000 > John W. Waite of near Iberia, nicely remembered each of his > children with a present of $100 in cash. Mr. and Mrs. Waite > are the parents of ten children, all living, so you see it took an > even $1000.00 to go around. > The names of the children as as follows; > O. M. waite of the state of Washington (Osmond Marcellus born Feb 1871) > Mrs S. B. Livingston of Iberia, (Alveretta Iona "Etta" born 26 Jan. 1873) > Mrs. H. B., Livingston of Columbia (Cora Belle born 24 Sept 1875) > C. R. Waite of the state of Idaho (Charles Rutherford born 2 Nov 1877) > A. G. Waite of Watkins ((Arthur Garfield born 2 Nov 1880) > Elmer Waite of Watkins (Elmer Sheridan born 25 Oct 1883) > Mrs. Anna McNeal of Springfield, (Hester Anna born 1886 wife oif Martin > McNeal) > Mrs. Mildred Livingston of Iberia (Mildred Estella born 28 march 1889 wife > of Wesley W. Livingston) > Mrs. Ethel Livingston of Iberia (Olive Ethel born 11 Oct 1892 wife of > Frank > Parrish Livingston) > and J. W. Waite, Jr. of Indiana Harbor, Indiana (John Walter born 28 Jan > 1896) > Mr. Wite is now 82 years old and Mrs. Waite is 74. They > came to Missouri from Brown County, Ohio in 1870. He served as > surveyor of Miller County for 16 years.and his records are often > referred to in the present day. Mr. Waite is one of the very few > surviving G. A. R. veterans in this county. > **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW > AOL.com. > (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.11/1820 - Release Date: 11/29/2008 6:52 PM

29 December 1927 Miller Co. Autogram REMEMBERS HIS TEN CHILDREN WITH $1,000 John W. Waite of near Iberia, nicely remembered each of his children with a present of $100 in cash. Mr. and Mrs. Waite are the parents of ten children, all living, so you see it took an even $1000.00 to go around. The names of the children as as follows; O. M. waite of the state of Washington (Osmond Marcellus born Feb 1871) Mrs S. B. Livingston of Iberia, (Alveretta Iona "Etta" born 26 Jan. 1873) Mrs. H. B., Livingston of Columbia (Cora Belle born 24 Sept 1875) C. R. Waite of the state of Idaho (Charles Rutherford born 2 Nov 1877) A. G. Waite of Watkins ((Arthur Garfield born 2 Nov 1880) Elmer Waite of Watkins (Elmer Sheridan born 25 Oct 1883) Mrs. Anna McNeal of Springfield, (Hester Anna born 1886 wife oif Martin McNeal) Mrs. Mildred Livingston of Iberia (Mildred Estella born 28 march 1889 wife of Wesley W. Livingston) Mrs. Ethel Livingston of Iberia (Olive Ethel born 11 Oct 1892 wife of Frank Parrish Livingston) and J. W. Waite, Jr. of Indiana Harbor, Indiana (John Walter born 28 Jan 1896) Mr. Wite is now 82 years old and Mrs. Waite is 74. They came to Missouri from Brown County, Ohio in 1870. He served as surveyor of Miller County for 16 years.and his records are often referred to in the present day. Mr. Waite is one of the very few surviving G. A. R. veterans in this county. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)