This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3939 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 WRITER'S OLD HOME DESTROYED BY TORNADO It was learned that columnist L. L. Richardson's paternal home out at Hazel Run, 8 miles north of Bonne Terre, was completely demolished by the Lead Belt tornado. The imposing frame house was built by Richardson's father, Thomas Richardson, almost 50 years ago by hand. The writer was born there and often returned to the homestead to glean folklore material for his writings. Two nearby houses were untouched by the mighty force which descended upon Southeast Missouri and Illinois creating widespread havoc.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dickey, Tedder, Ramsey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3938 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 MRS. NEVADA DICKEY DIES AT IRONDALE Mrs. Nevada Dickey was born Sept. 20, 1864 and departed this life March 21, 1948, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, 1 day. Her father was Wm. Elisha Tedder. Her mother's name before marriage was Francis Ramsey. Mrs. Dickey was born, reared and spent her entire life in Washington County, the major part of whiched she lived in Belgrade vincinity. She was converted and professed a hope in Christ in early life and for many years was a faithful member of The Beulah Land United Baptist Church at Sunlight. About 26 years ago, She with her husband, moved to Irondale where they were united with the Irondale Baptist Church and with this church she remained a consistent member until her death. Mrs. Nevada Dickey was united in marriage with Wm. Edw. Dickey on Oct. 24, 1880, with whom she lived a happy married life for over 60 years. Her husband passed away on May 6, 1941, after which she remained a widow until her death. To this union were born 5 children, all boys, Luther M. Dickey of Potosi, Arthur T. Dickey ....C. Dickey and Raymond Dickey of Irondale .. Eugene Dickey of Farmington. Her immediate family consists of her five sons and their wives, 21 grand children, 27 great grand children and one great great grand child. Also surviving are two brothers, Willard Tedder of Irondale, Amos Tedder of St. Louis and one sister Mrs. Lillie M. Dickey of Potosi. Mrs. Dickey had a full and abundant life. She was industrious, frugal and charitable. She had worked hard. She loved to work, not alone for herself, but for others. Her greatest ambition was to serve. She did not aspire to the high places in the Church or the other institutions of life. Hers was a humble role. Her home was always a haven for ministers of the church and others. Her greatest delight was to lighten the burdens of her fellow creatures. Funeral services were held at the Irondale Baptist Church under the directions of Sparks Funeral Home of Potosi. Services were conducted by Rev. Thos. H. Howell, her pastor. Interment was in the Union cemetery at Sunlight. The burial took place under great difficulties owing to the excessive rain and the soft condition of the earth inside the cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MANESS MANAS MANES MAINES MANUS MANIS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/2468.1.2 Message Board Post: Hi Deanna Please help me with the following lady. I have been trying to find who her parents are for years. During her second marriage she lived near Maness Cemetery in what is now Fletcher, MO. This is all I know abt Sarah Maness Mercille Maness. Married Sarah Maness first was. Joseph Mercille B. 12 dec 1816 Washington county, Missouri D. 1857/1859 probably Crawford county, Mo. Joseph Mercille and Sarah Maness were the parents of nine children. + 2 F i Syble Ann MERCILLE-61872 was born in 1842 in Washington Co,MO. She died after 1900 in Alive 1900,Big River T,Jefferson,MO. Syble married (MRIN:23754) James Stephen MC KEAN-61873 on 17 Jan 1867 in Richwoods T,Washington,MO. James died after 1900 in Alive 1900,Big River T,Jefferson,MO. + 3 F ii. Nancy Jane MERCILLE-26384 was born on 6 Aug 1844. She died on 28 Dec 1931. + 4 M iii. George William MERCILLE-22501 was born in Feb 1846. He died on 24 Oct 1921. + 5 F iv. Mary E MERCILLE-37596 was born in Dec 1847. She died after 1900. + 6 M v. Thomas MERCILLE-56513 was born in Aug 1849. He died after 1900. + 7 M vi. Charles Edward MERCILLE,SR-61425 was born in 1852. He died in 1920. 8 F vii. Mary Sarah MERCILLE-61868 was born about 1854 in Washington Co,MO. She died after 1870 in Alive 1870,Big River T,Jefferson,MO. 9 M viii. Joseph William MERCILLE-11444 was born about 1856 in MO. He died after 1881 in Alive 1881,Richwoods,Washington,MO. Joseph married (MRIN:23884) Jannitta PALMER-62187 daughter of Alexander PALMER-61794 and Euphemia ROUSSIN-61795 (MRIN:23721) on 4 Jan 1881 in Richwoods,Washington,MO. Jannitta was born about 1852 in MO. She died after 1881 in Alive 1881,Richwoods,Washington,MO. + 10 M ix. James MERCILLE-61765 was born in May 1858. He died after 1900. After her first husband died, Elijah M. Maness married Sarah Maness Mercille 10-14-1858 Richwoods, Washington County, MO. This marriage ended in divorce in 1860, no cause given. Elijah M. Maness and Sarah Maness Mercille were the parents of two children: 1. Mary Sarah Maness born 1859 Big River twsp., Jefferson County, MO. 2. Daniel Jackson Maness born March 1860 Big River twsp., Jefferson Co., MO. Daniel married Mary (unk) and had one child: Charles L. Maness ANY info would be deeply appreciated. Neva

I believe that from what I've read through a number of genealogical list emails, this same letter came through, and I have gotten the jest from all of them that one can do any of this searching via the internet while, if they wanted to, in their pajamas at home. Read below: New announcement from the NARA website. National Personnel Records Center (St. Louis, MO) Archival Programs Division The Department of Defense and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) signed an agreement on July 7, 2004, to make the Official Military Personnel Files a permanent series of records, transferred to NARA custody 62 years after the service member's separation from the military. On June 11, 2005, the Archival Programs Division at the National Personnel Records Center will open the following holdings: * Navy enlisted personnel files for individuals who were separated from the Navy from 1885 through September 8, 1939. * Marine Corps enlisted personnel files for individuals who were separated from the Marine Corps from 1906 through September 8, 1939. * A select collection, approximately 150 at this time, of records of prominent individuals (Persons of Exceptional Prominence) who have been deceased ten years or more. We will add to this initial transfer of records on a regular basis and a listing of these records open to researchers will be made available on this page later this year. The records described above will be open to researchers at this center after June 11, 2005. Written requests for records will initially be processed the same as requests for other military records from NPRC. As new reference procedures are developed they will be published on this web page. Rhonda Warmack Houston (rfhouston@mindspring.com) -----Original Message----- From: Alice N [mailto:awonder962@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 10:27 AM To: MOWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Military Records This article was in the Arizona Republic newspaper in Phoenix, AZ as well! I only wish I lived closer!! Alice in Arizona ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Conway, Simmons, Crump, Mahan, Doss, Govero, Stapp, Mason, Wilburn, Tedder, Carey, Flynn, Richeson, Manion, Perkins, Slowensky, LaChance Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3936 Message Board Post: Miscellaneous Front Page SMALL GIRL STRUCK BY TRUCK ON MAIN STREET Juanita Conway, 8 year old, daughter of Mrs. Conway, was hit and knocked down by a pickup truck on the Main street in Potosi Saturday. The driver of the machine was a Lead Belt man. The child was rushed to the office of Dr. Cresswell, but was found to be suffering only from shock and a few scratches. O. E. SIMMONS CRITICALLY ILL IN HOSPITAL As we go to press reports unfavorable as to the condition of Oscar E. Simmons who has been in Barnes Hospital several weeks. His wife and daughter and his parents have been by his bedside at intervals the past few days. CRUMPS MOVE TO NEW HOME IN POTOSI LAST WEEK Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Crump moved from Palmer the last of the week to their new home recently completed in north Potosi on Highway 21. The structure is a five room cottage with bath. MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Mar. 12 -- Walter M. Mahan and Delma M. Doss, Potosi. Married by Rev. Corbet Martin. Mar. 20 -- Paul Govero and Margaret Stapp, Festus. Married by Rev. Johnson NEWLYWEDS (Photograph) Mr. and Mrs. Clifton H. Mason whose marriage took place in early spring in St. Louis. Mrs. Mason is the former Mrs. Ruby Wilburn, daughter of Mrs. Pearl Tedder of Caledonia. Mr. and Mrs. Mason are living in St. Louis where Mr. Mason is employed. F.W. CARY DIED IN LITTLE ROCK MAR. 20 F. W. Carey, brother of Mrs. Leo T. Flynn, died at his home in Little Rock, Ark. Saturday, March 20. Funeral services were held in Little Rock, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Flynn attended final rites and returned home Monday. C.J. RICHESON TO UNDERGO APPENDECTOMY SOON C. J. Richeson was taken in Boyer's ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis Wednesday morning where he will undergo an appendectomy. Mrs. Richeson and son Paul accompanied him to St. Louis. W. C. MANION KILLED IN EXPLOSION IN KENTUCKY William Clifton Manion, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Manion, formerly of Shirley, was killed in the International Harvester plant explosion at Louisville, Ky. Monday, March 15. Mr. Manion resided in Anchorage, Ky., 15 miles from Louisville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pauline Manion, one son Johnnie, his mother Mrs. Bertha Manion, and three sisters and five brothers. His father Wm. Manion and one brother Frank preceded him in death. Relatives from Missouri attending the funeral were Mrs. Bertha Manion, Norma Faye Manion, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Manion, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Manion, all of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Manion of Overland, Mrs. Roy Slowensky of Huzzah, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Manion of Potosi, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl LaChance, friends of the family. Mr. Manion had been employed in Kentucky several years.

This article was in the Arizona Republic newspaper in Phoenix, AZ as well! I only wish I lived closer!! Alice in Arizona

This email was sent to me by my sister. Hope that some are close enough to make use of the facility. Ann Subject: Military Records Hi-- I just saw an article in today's paper that the National Personnel Records Center in Overland (near St. Louis) has military records of all those serving in the military since 1885 and is open to the public. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.9 - Release Date: 6/11/05

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3935 Message Board Post: Does anyone have access to the records of this hospital from 1910-1920? I am looking for information on an inmate named Lem Jones who is in this hospital in the 1910 and 1920 census. I suspect he died there after 1920.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MASSON, BOWLES, DUDLEY, ARNOLD Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3934 Message Board Post: Pamela Ellen Dudley of Potosi, Missouri was born July 6, 1960 in Killeen, Texas a daughter of Dean and Carolyn (Masson) Bowles. Pam, as she was known by family and friends alike, departed this life Friday, May 27, 2005 at the Barnes-Jewish Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was forty-four years, ten months and twenty-one days of age. Pam was united in marriage to Larry Dudley on October 2, 1982 in Potosi, Missouri by Rev. Paul Smith. They were blessed to have one son born to their union. She is survived by her loving and caring husband of twenty-two years, Larry Dudley of Potosi, Missouri; one son, Cameron Dudley of Potosi; mother and father, Carolyn and Dean Bowles of Mienral Point; a sister, Jill Arnold and husband Rodney of Mineral Point; mother and father-in-law, Ruth and Reed Dudley of Potosi; brother-in-law, T.R. Dudley and wife Lisa of Potosi; two special "sons," Rod Williams of Cadet and Collin Gillam of Potosi; special nieces, Ella Dudley of Potosi and Megan Arnold of Mineral Point; special nephew, Garrett Arnold of Mineral Point; aunts, uncles, other relatives and many dear and special friends. Pam had a great love and devotion to mankind and was dedicated to serving the people of the area. She had served the people at the Washington County Handicapped Center, Potosi, Missouri and was currently employed at the Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council, Bonne Terre, Missouri as the Executive Director. Pam was always willing and ready to lend a hand to the people no matter what the situation may have been. Pam had a great love for her family and greatly enjoyed her motherhood with her son. She cherished every moment with and each milestone Cameron endured. She was very proud of all his accomplishments and had great hopes for his future. Pam enjoyed relaxing with a good mystery or serial killing book. Pam enjoyed traveling with her husband to the stock car and sprint car races. Pam's warm smile and tender heart were noticeable to all who knew her or came into contact with her. Her heart was open to help all and she understood the difference between each. Visitation was held Monday, May 30, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Smith officiating at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri. Burial was in the New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers were: Jarrod Lawson, Donald Lawson, Denny Lawson, Collin Gillam, Rodney Williams, Jeff White and Honorary pallbearer was Tim Pashia. Services ere entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRUMP, DANNIELS, LAYTON, MUELLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3933 Message Board Post: Fendall Paul Crump, 92, of Webster Groves, was born and reared on a farm west of Potosi. He died of liver failure Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Creve Coeur. As a teenager Mr. Crump sold skin salve door-to-door in Washington County. By the time he was 20, he had a contract hauling lumber to St. Louis with his Chevrolet truck. He then signed a contract with the U.S. Post Office to deliver mail along a route from Potosi to Steelville. He supplemented his income by offering livery service to people commuting between the two towns. As World War II began he moved to St. Louis and took a job as a mechanic with Curtis-Wright Aircraft Co. He worked fabricating P-40 fighter planes until the war ended. Next he got a job as a wholesale driver and salesman for Quality Dairy Co. In 1959 Paul and his wife Doreen, founded Paul's Market in Ferguson. Over the next several years the market became known for quality meats and personal service. One of Mr. Crump's sons, George W. of Chesterfield, said the market's meats became popular with St. Louis visitors, among them, Sammy Davis, Jr., who regularly had ribs shipped to his home in California. Mr. Crump retired in the late 1980's. A son, Gary Crump of Ferguson and daughter Janet Danniels of Florissant still operate the market. Even after retirement, Mr. Crump continued operation of a cattle farm in the Potosi area until he was 90. In addition to sons, Geroge and Gary, and daughter Janet, he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Doreen C. Crump; another son, Robert P. Crump of Manchester; another daughter, Mary Beth Layton, Crestwood; a sister, Genevieve Mueller, Ste. Genevieve; two brothers, Glen Crump, Crystal City and Lindell Crump, Springfield, MO; 15 grandchidlren, 19 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchidlren, other relatives and friends. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Webster Groves, Burial was in St. James Calvary Cemetery, Potosi. Memorials were suggested to the Down Syndrome Society of St. Louis, 8450 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63124. Kutis Affton Chapel was in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WATSON, MOSIER, PRICE, BRAND, JACKSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3932 Message Board Post: Norman Homer Mosier of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life Friday, May 27, 2005 at this residence, having reached the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 21 days. He was born February 6, 1927 at Iron Mountain, Missouri, a son of the late Odi and Irene (Watson) Mosier. Norman was a faithful member of the Stony Point Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, a dear brother, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Jim Mosier, and two sisters, Alberta Mosier and Jean Price. Survivors include his wife Lucille Mosier of Mineral Point; a son, Ken Mosier of Park Hills; two stepsons, Ronnie Brand and special friend, Kathy of Potosi, and Marty Brand and wife Angie of Potosi; a stepdaughter, Vicki Brand of Potosi; a brother, Web Mosier and wife Wilma of Mineral Point a sister, Eva Jackson and husband Marvin of Potosi; thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relaatives and friens who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Britton Chapel, Potosi, with Rev. Claude Evens and Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Wesley Mosier, Bruce Mosier, Charley Mosier, Randy O'Neil and Gilbert Lanting. Interment was in White Oak Grove Cemetery, Potosi Route. All arrangements were entrusted to Britton Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GARY, MOORE, HOWARD, PAVA, WORGO, CHAPMAN, BOCH, ZOLTOWSKI Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3931 Message Board Post: William Albert "Al" Moore, Jr., 77, of Potosi, was born November 20, 1927 in St. Louis, a son of the late William Albert, Sr., and Bernita Phoebe (Gary) Moore and died Monday, May 23, 2005 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis. He was a bottler for Coca Cola Bottling Plant, Maryland Heights. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Moore was married July 3, 1950 in St. Louis to the former Winifred Nadine Howard, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William "Bill" Albert (wife Donna) Moore, Fenton; and Thomas Moore, Potosi; three daughters, Rhonda (Anthony "Tony") Pava, Rock Hill, MO; Alberta "Bert(Brian) Worgo, Affton, MO; and Ellen (Dwight) Chapman, Potosi; two brothers, Eugene Moore, Cahokia, IL, and Donald (Sandy) Moore, Cahokia, IL; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Boch and Eileen Zoltowski. Mr. Moore was a member of Teamsters Local 303; V.F.W. Post 6996, Potosi and First Assemby of God Church, Potosi. Funeral services were 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005 from Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto, with Rev. Curtis "Bill" Warren officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis. Arrangements were by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, DeSoto. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jamison, Moyer, Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3930 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 Mrs. Frances Ann Martin Dies Friday, Mar 19 Frances Ann Jamison, daughter of Capt. and Eliza Moyer Jamison, passed away at the home of her son Lee Martin, near Irondale, on June 13, 1855, being at the time of her death 92 years, 9 months and 6 days of age. She was united in marriage to William Martin and to this union was born one son, who survives, with whom she made her home. "Aunt Ann" as she was known by her relatives and friends, spent all her life in Washington County. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kind and loving friend to all who knew her. To know her was to love her. Early in life she was united with the Presbyterian Church at Irondale. Besides the son, she is survived by three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Irondale Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Robert Siedentoph officiating. Interment was in Caledonia cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Forrester, King, Yount, Mackey, Ferguson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3929 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 Forrester Brothers Die From Storm Injuries John Henry Forrester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forrester, was born Jan. 3, 1877, and died March 20, 1948, at Ironton Hospital, at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 17 days. He was united in marriage to Bessie King on July 15, 1900, and to this union three children were born and one died in infancy. His wife and one daughter preceded him in death, his wife having died 7 years ago on March 21, and his daughter, Mrs. Mary Yount, who died on Nov. 23, 1938. He was married on Feb. 9, 1943 to Mrs. Minnie Mackey who survives. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Edna Ferguson of St. Louis, five grandchildren, Verna, Arthur, Jr. and Lawrence Ferguson and Wilma and Ruby Yount; two brothers, Robert of Leadwood, and William of Florida, two step sons and three step daughters, nephews and nieces and a host of other friends and relatives. Chester C. Forrester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forrester, was born March 2, 1882, at Belgrade, and died on March 19, at Bonne Terre Hospital at the age of 66 years and 17 days. He was unmarried and had made his home with his brother, John, for a number of years, having lived all his life in Washington County. He is survived by two brothers, Robert of Leadwood and William of Florida and many relatives and friends. Double services for the Forrester brothers were conducted By Rev. Carl V. Conner and Rev. A. I. Thompson at Belgrade Methodist Church Tuesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Bryan cemetery by Sparks Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITE, BELFIELD, MCNABB, REID, TWEEDY, PORTELL, ALLEN, WIDEMAN, SHAFFER, LOHMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3928 Message Board Post: Melvin Ernest Belfield, 86, of Festus, was born June 22, 1918 at Belgrade, a son of the late Clyde Ernest and Gertrude Eva (White) Belfield and died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis. He was a retired carman for Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was married to Mary Frances (McNabb) Belfield, who preceded him in death. Survivors include a special friend, Buena (Jonsie) Jones; two daughters, Sharon (husband Rick) Reid, Festus; and Carolyn Sue (Alan) Tweedy, Arnold, MO; a brother, James Alvin (wife Verna) Belfield, Potosi; two sisters, Pauline Portell, Lebanon, Indiana and Evelyn Allen, Potosi; four grandchildren, Matt (Jeni) Wideman, Gretchen (Jason) Shaffer, Ben and Jon Tweedy; one great-grandchild, Tatianna Shaffer, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Belfield and a sister, Audrey Lohman. He was a military service veteran; member of First Baptist Church, DeSoto and DeSoto Lodge #119 A.F. and A.M. (Masons). Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005 from Dietrich-Motherhead Funeral Home Chapel, DeSoto with Rev. Jeremy Muniz officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, DeSoto. Dietrich-Motherhead Funeral Home, DeSoto was in charge of all arrangements. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRAKEFIELD, MASON, SELLERS, EATON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/3927 Message Board Post: Vondel Lee Mason of Potosi, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Festus Nursing Center at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 12 days. He was born September 12, 1931 at Courtois, Missouri, a son of the late Reco and Bessie (Brakefield) Mason. In addition to his parents, Vondel was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Mason and a brother, Gene Mason. Those who remain to mourn his passing include his sister, Thelma Sellers of Arnold; sister-in-law, Hazel Mason of Rolla; aunt, Lorene Eaton of Davisville; three nephews, Paul Mason of Rolla, Lyle Mason of Kansas and Ronnie Sellers of Arnold, and many other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the Britton Funeral Home, Potosi, with Rev. Walter Mayberry officiating. Interment followed in the Lower Indian Creek Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Britton Funeral Home of Potosi. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, June 2, 2005

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ratley, Dilley, Davis, Nelson, Chickering, Scott, Neumeister, Warren, Hodgens, Cantor, Marberry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3926 Message Board Post: THE EL DORADO TIMES El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas 67042 Saturday, June 19, 1965 William L. Ratley Dies; Rites Monday William L. Ratley, 82, a resident of El Dorado since 1919, died late Friday at his home, 532 North Griffith, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Ratley retired in 1946 after more than 20 years as an employee of the former El Dorado Refining Company. Born March 15, 1883 in Washington county, Mo., he moved here 46 years ago from Farmington, Mo. In 1940 he and Aletha Dilley were married in El Dorado. He was an active member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Davis of Hammond, Ind., Mrs. Ada Nelson and Mrs. Chickering, both of 519 West Fourth; two sons, Thomas F. Ratley of Fullerton, Calif., and Ivan L. Ratley, Melabar, Fla.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Ruth Scott of Hutchinson, Mrs. Minnie Neumeister, Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Elva Merle Warren, 517 State. Also surviving are three step-sons, Cleo Hodgens, Phillipsburg, Mo., Kenneth Hodgens of Towanda and Leroy Hodgens, Bois D'Arc, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Ada Cantor, Bismark, Mo.; one half-brother, Renzo Ratley, Ester, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Rudy, and a sister, Emma Marberry. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the assembly of God. The Rev. Anthony Benigas, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be made in Sunset Lawns cemetery. Friends may call at the Dietz- Pittman Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Province Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3925 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 Storm Victim Joseph Elbert Province, 96 year old citizen of near Irondale, who died from injuries sustained in last Friday morning tornado. Mr. Province was the second oldest person in this county. He was one of the pioneers of the "Province Settlement" and had spent his entire life in that vicinity. Always of a jovial nature and in excellent health, he probably would have lived several more years but destiny deemed it otherwise.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Strange Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3924 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 ELMER HICKS KILLED IN TORNADO NEAR POTOSI Elmer Hicks, son of Matt Hicks and the late Mollie Hicks, was born in Crawford County, on Sept. 17, 1912, and died March 19, 1948, at the age of 35 years, 6 months and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Marie Strange and to this union five children were born. One preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and four children, his father Matt Hicks of Shirley, one brother Arthur Hicks of Anthonies Mill, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Mar. 21, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Hendrick at Lost Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in the cemetery there by Sparks Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Province, Forrester, McIntire, Newcomb, Grenia, Pratt, Lawson, Jackson, Schultz, Mosier, Bean, Yount, Lasater, Sutton, Akers, Smith, Bays & Jenkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lNB.2ACI/3923 Message Board Post: THE INDEPENDANT JOURNAL Potosi, Washington County, Missouri March 25, 1948 TORNADO WHICH STRUCK COUNTY FRIDAY CLAIMS FOUR VICTIMS Elmer Hicks Killed Instantly; Elbert Province, John and Chester Forrester Succumb To Injuries; Many Others In County Are Hurt The worst tornado and high wind to strike Washington county since the town of Mineral Point was virtually wiped out in 1917, struck here last Friday, March 19, leaving death and devastation in its wake. Hardest hit were Belgrade, Belleview, and Concord Township in the south end of the county where homes were demolished, other buildings destroyed and untold damage done to electric and telephone lines. One person was killed outright, three died from injuries and several others are still in hospitals, all victims of the early morning twister. The dead are Elmer (Pete) Hicks, 35, who was killed when his home was blown to splinters. His wife, Marie, and a small daughter, Della Marie, were critically injured and are in Barnes and the Children's Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Hicks, Mother of five, suffered a double fracture of the pelvis bone and both legs of the child were broken. Another daughter has been in the Bonne Terre Hospital, but Red Cross officials report her condition improved and that she is now staying with relatives. The Hicks family were tennants on the Walter Province farm. Those to die later from injuries are Elbert Province, 96, probably the oldest citizen in washington County; John Forrester, 71, and his brother Chester Forrester, 66, all residents of the Province settlement in Concord Township near Irondale. The Province and Forrester homes were leveled by the cyclone. Chickens from the farm homes were scattered about, literally stripped of feathers and several head of live stock were killed. Mud and rubble on the county roads slowed up rescue of the victims of the storm. Trucks and cars were unable to reach the devasted area and doctors were forced to walk miles to administer aid. The injured were carried to trucks and ambulancesin waiting on the highway, in stretchers made from rain and mud-soaked blankets. One man who reached the sticken area first said he found the injured unconscious, groaning with pain and shivering in the bullet-force rain. Mr. Province, one of the last brought out of the isolated district, died one hour after being admitted to the Ironton Hospital. The body was removed to Hill & White Funeral Home in Bismark from where funeral services were held Monday. Burial was in the family graveyard on the Province Farm a few hundred yards from where the old homestead once stood. Mr. Province's two daughters, Mrs. Effie McIntire, who lived with him, and Mrs. Ida Newcomb of Bismark who arrived the day before for a visit, were seriously injured. Mrs. Newcomb was removed to Bonne Terre Hospital, but Mrs. McIntire refused medical attention but later was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Ironton. Minnie, wife of John Forrester, is still in a critical condition in the Ironton Hospital with a head injury and shock. Mr. Forrester died in Ironton Hospital Saturday from a head injury, and his brother Chester, a bachelor who had a chest injury died Friday night in Bonne Terre Hospital. Double funeral services were held for the aged men at Belgrade Tuesday. Others made homeless by the storm are the families of Mrs. George Grenia of near Caledonia and Chris Pratt of Near Irondale. The Grenia home, a small cottage on the A.S. Bean farm near Big River on Highway 21, was flattened. Mrs. Grenia was the only member of the family injured. She was blown onto the highway and struck by flying timbers. Her granddaughter, 4 year old Doris Jean Keaton, was found covered with a mattress in a cornfield 200 yards from where the house stood. She was uninjured. The other four who lived in the home were also unhurt. Their belongings were a complete loss and they are staying with relatives while the Red Cross is assisting in rehabilitation. Mr. Pratt, a farmer living near Big River, told a reporter the afternoon of the storm that he and his family of six were seated at the breakfast table when the building seemed to explode and collapse following a roaring noise and sudden darkness. Furniture was reduced to splinters and swept away. Surviving the storm he said, was only an act of chance or a miracle. At Stony Point the two room school house was partially blown away and the homes of Harold Lawson, Elmer Jackson, Ralph Schultz and Otis Mosier were damaged badly but not beyond repair. One of the homes was blown from the foundation. No one in the vincinity was hurt. Dollar estimates of the damage are incomplete, but it will run well into the thousands. Other property owners who lost heavily in the storm, are the Ronald Brothers, A.S. Bean, O.L. Yount, John Lasater, J. F. Sutton, Wm. Akers, Arch Smith, Sol Bays, Jim Jenkins and many others who are spending their time cleaning up debris and repairing buildings.