Bates County Obituaries

 

BROWN, David F. (1926 - 2006)
St. Clair County Courier, 21 April 2006
David F. Brown was born April 23, 1926, in Butler, the son of Jacob and Rhoda Hartzel Brown. He passed away April 12, 2006, at Medical Lodge of Butler at the age of 79. David was united in marriage Feb. 2, 1946, in Butler, to Juanita Black. To this union, five children were born. David was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, on July 10, 2004. He was also preceded in death by two sons, David Alan and Glenn Russell; his parents; one sister, Violet; and one great grandson. David is survived by two sons, Carl Edward Brown, Wichita, Kan., and Harold W. Brown and his wife, Joyce, Belton; one daughter, April Nichols and husband Marion, Rich Hill; one brother, Kenneth Brown and his wife Eileen, Burnet, Texas; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, April 15, at Heuser Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Perkey officiating. Casketbearers were Geoffrey Brown, Wayne West, Clifford Smith, Les Brown, Steve Base and Jim West. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. Arrangements were by Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill.

BROWN, Dwight Darrell (1936 - 2008)
Dwight Darell Brown, 65, Harwood, was born Aug. 5, 1936 and departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at his home. He was the oldest of four children born to the union of the late Clifton and Veva June (Clevenger) Brown. Dwight graduated from Harwood grade school in 1950 and from Walker High School in 1954. After his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy making the military his career. On July 16, 1968, he was advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer holding that rank until his retirement in 1974. His career saw him serving on six ships of the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets with two tours of shore duty and duty aboard our Nation's first helicopter carrier. For his years of dedicated service he was awarded the following service ribbons and medals with battle stars; National Defense with star; China Service; five Good Conduct awards; Armed Forces Expedionary with star; Vietnam with three stars; Meritories Unit Commendation, Vietnam and Combat Action. After retirement, Dwight returned to Harwood where he cared for his mother until her death in 1994. He was a member of the Harwood Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors of America and was a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial and Retired Enlisted Association. Survivors include two brothers, Doyle Brown-Harwood and Larry Brown-Nevada; one sister, Arleta Wilson-Rich Hill; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Services were held at Friday, Nov. 23, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City with Pastor Don Bliss officiating. Musical selections were provided by David and Betsy Souza. Pallbearers were Roy Parkison, Dick Hacker, Ronald Elliott, Gerald Stark, Dwight, Scotten and Orval Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Foreman, J.E. Brown, Fred Reedy, Dale Stark, Harry Foreman, Jimmy Jackson and Bobby Scotten. Interment was in the Green Mound Cemetery in Harwood under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.

BROWN, G.F. Quincy (1908 - 1999)
St. Clair County Courier, December 1999
George Francis Quincy Brown, 91, of Appleton City, passed away Nov. 28, 1999 at the Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. He was born Jan. 22, 1908 in Bates County, the son of Irk Merton and Minnie Maud (Browning) Brown. He attended the Reynard Elementary School and Appleton City High School. He then attended the Kemper Military School at Booneville, graduating in 1926. He went to Kansas City and spent a couple of years with TWA as a pilot. He then moved back to Appleton City in the Round Prairie Community and began farming. On Nov. 1, 1931, he was united in marriage to Lena Lucille Schapeler and established their home in the Round Prairie Community. To this union six children were born.
Quincy accepted Christ Dec. 9, 1935 and became a member of the Round Prairie Babtist Church where he served as his health permitted. He served on the Reynard School Board and was involved in the building of the Hudson R-9 School as board president. He served on the Citizens Bank board of directors for 49 years, retiring in October of 1986. He wa a 50 year member of the Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 A.F. & A.M. He loved farming and raising cattle and hogs. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Lodema Lucille. He is survived by his wife Lena Lucille Brown, five children, Warren Quincy Brown of the home; Esther Lou and husband Chuck Thompson of Alamo, Texas; George William Brown of Carrollton, Texas; Marilyn Bradley of Denton, Texas and Eddie Brown and wife, Joyce of Appleton City; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Trucy Brown and wife, Frances of Appleton City and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.officiated by Brother Othal Hodson and Brother Joe Wix, Jr. There was a Masonic Service by the Appleton City Masonic Lodge #412 .F. & A.M. Music was by Linda Hargrave, organist, and Roy Steiner, vocalist. The songs were "When The Roll Is called Up Yonder" and "How great Thou Art".  Casketbearers were Randy Conard, MikeParham, R.C. Bradley, Danny Bradley, Jeff Miller and David Dolbow. Interment was in the Round Prairie Cemetery in Appleton City. Memorials may be made to the Round Prairie Cemetery, Kamp Kiersey or the Appleton City Library.

BROWN, Ida C. Stark (?? - 2008)
Kansas City Star, 23 April 2008
Ida C. Stark Brown 87 Russell, KS, formerly of Butler, MO died Mon. April 21, 2008. Funeral services 2 pm Thurs. Apr. 24, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660- 679-6555), Butler, MO. Visitation 1-2 pm Thurs., Chapel. Contributions, American Diabetes Association.

BROWN, Newton (1835 - 1916)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, March 23, 1916. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
NEWTON BROWN DEAD -  Newton Brown died at the home of his sister, Mrs. D. C. Cloud in Altona, Monday, March 20, 1916 aged 81 years, 2 months and 17 days. Death resulted from injuries, an account of which is given in another column of The Journal. Mr. Brown was born in Polk county, Mo., and came to Bates county in 1856, and for sixty years had been a respected citizen of Grand River township. Mr. Brown was one of the charter members of the Altona Baptist Church and remained a member of same until death. He was never married. Funeral services for Mr. Brown were held from the Altona Baptist church TuesdayAfternoon conducted by Rev. Smith of Dayton, Missouri.

BROWN, William W. (1912 - 2007)
St. Clair County Courier, 23 November 2007
William "Bill" W. Brown, age 95, of Collins passed away Nov. 15, 2007 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. He was born March 18, 1912 at Weaubleau to Perry and Ida Brown. He was a farmer and longtime area resident of Colins. He liked to fish, hunt, play pitch and was a fan of the Royals. He is survived by a son and wife, Jack and Mary Brown of Deepwater; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Barbara and wife, Hazel Brown. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kent Parson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m., Saturday prior to the service at Hathaway-Peterman Home, Wheatland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.