Bates County Obituaries

 

CLARK, Charles Clarence (1899 - 1915)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, December 30, 1915. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Charles Clarence Clark obituary - Charles Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Clark, was born near Burdette, Missouri, October 10th, 1899, was killed Monday, December 20th, 1915, at 6:30 o’clock a.m. as a result of an explosion of a quantity of dynamite on the Duvall ranch; aged sixteen years, ..months and ten days. During a revival held at Valley Chapel Christian church by Rev. Pearce, in 1911, he confessed and was baptized by the Church pastor, Rev. Shelton of Butler, but did not unite with any Church organization. Clarence was a good young man and was held in high esteem b a wide circle of friends. He was ambitious to do thing in the world and was away from home to make his own way in the world. His untimely death came as a distinct shock to his wide circle of friends. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers and four sisters, viz: Stanford B. Clark of Tarkio, Mo.’ Roy G. Clark, of Adrian, Mo.; Guy Warren of Adrian, Mo.; William H. Warren, Adrian, Mo.; Mrs. T. A. Collins, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. W. D. Nelson of Hickman Mills, Mo.; Mrs. Walter F. Boose, of McCune, Kansas; Mrs. Elisha E. Kelley, of Westover, Texas.
Funeral services for Clarence were held from the Burdette Baptist church Wednesday, December 22nd, conducted by Rev. McAfee, pastor of the Adrian Baptist church.

CLARK, Charles Newton (1858 - 1943)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, June 3, 1943. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
CHARLES N. CLARK DEAD - Charles Newton Clark, youngest son of Sanford and Minerva Clark, was born in Russellville, Putnam county, Indiana, on March 17, 1858, and after an illness of three weeks departed this life May 30, 1943; aged 85 years, 2 months, and 23 days. He is survived by his wife of the home; also four children, Sanford B. Clark of Nebraska; Mrs. Walter F. (Mattie) Boore of McCune, Kansas; Mrs. E. C. (May) Kelley of Columbus, Kansas, and Roy Z. Clark of Adrian, Mo.; also eleven grandchildren and one great-grandson. One son, Clarence Clark, preceded him in death, December 20, 1915, at the age of 16 years. He came to this community March 1, 1880, and has resided here continuously until the time of his death. While a young man he was converted and held his membership in the Valley Chapel church and continued in the faith until death. He served as superintendent of the Sunday school, and always took an active part in church work. He was well known throughout the county, and was always interested in the welfare of the community. He was always honest and upright in his dealing with his fellowman.
Funeral services were held from the Burdett Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, June 1, conducted by Elder W. S. Hood. Burial was made in the Burdett cemetery.

CLARK, Clara A. (1868 - 1932)
Adrian Journal, Thursday, November 3, 1932. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MRS. CHAS. N. CLARK OBITUARY - Clara A., daughter of James and Isabelle Bagby, was born in Circleville, Ohio, July 1, 1868, and passed away at her home near Burdette, in Bates county, Mo., Monday, October 24, 1932, being at the time of her death 64 years, 3 months and 23 days of age. On December 23, 1888 she was united in marriage to William Warren. To this union four children were born, Susie B. Collins, of Kansas City, Mo.; Guy M. Warren of Winchester, Kans.; Rhoda B. Anderson, Adrian, Mo.; and William H. Warren, Jr., who gave his life in the World War, October 8, 1918. Mr. Warren preceded her in death, September 8, 1894. On March 15, 1898 she was united in marriage to Charles N. Clark. To this union two sons were born, Charles Clarence, who died December 20, 1915, and Roy Z. Clark of Burdette. Besides the immediate family she is survived by three brothers, William, Noah and Charles Bagby and one sister, Mrs. Will Harris, of Drexel, Mo.; several grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Sister Clark was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Baptist Church at Burdette and has since been a devoted Christian, ever ready to help a friend or neighbor in time of need. From the point of membership she was the oldest member of the Burdette Church. Sister Clark was a home loving Christian mother and always concerned about the welfare of the Church and community. In the passing of Sister Clark has gone from the home a true mother and companion, from the church a loyal member. Funeral services were conducted from the Burdette Baptist church, Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 1932, at 2 o’clock by Rev. L. W. Keele, of Butler, Mo., and the body laid to rest in Burdette cemetery.

CLARK, Delbert Lynn (1932 - 2007)
Nevada Daily Mail, Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Delbert Lynn Clark, 74, Nevada, Mo., passed away on July 7, 2007, in Culpepper Place, Nevada. He was born July 17, 1932, in Vernon County, Mo., to Perry D. Clark and Wilma Grace Wilson Clark. He married Patricia Lee Spencer on Aug. 24, 1951, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Later he married Leoti Highley on May 27, 1986, in Overland Park, Kan., and she survives of their home in Culpepper Place. Lynn grew up in Walker and graduated from Walker High School in 1950. He served in the National Guard in Nevada for six years. Lynn was a member of the Walker Christian Church. He worked as an auto mechanic all his life and drove a school bus for Walker school district for 25 years. He was a 50-year member of the Walker Masonic Lodge AF and AM No. 605, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, and a member of the Walker Rebekah Club. Survivors in addition to his wife Leoti include, two sons, Mike Clark and his wife Phyllis, Walker, and Paul Clark, Leawood, Kan.; two stepchildren, Warren Highley and his wife Sonya, Milo, Mo., and Rose Micklich and her husband Bob, Nevada; one grandson, Gary Clark and his wife Shawna, Walker; step-grandchildren, Warren Highley Jr., Matthew Highley and wife Ashley, Robert Micklich and wife Becky, Melissa Micklich, and Veronica Highley; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one stepson, Wayne Highley. Funeral services and Masonic services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 11, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Tim Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Walker. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home and the family receives friends from 7-8 p.m., on Tuesday, July 10, at the funeral home. Those who wish may contribute to the Walker Masonic Lodge No. 605 in care of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

CLARK, Jerry K. (1940 - 2009)
Atkinson Funeral Home
Jerry K. "Yogi" Clark, November 16, 1940 - August 23, 2009. Jerry K. "Yogi" Clark, 68, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, also at the Adrian Optimist Building. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 238, Adrian, MO, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720.

CLARK, John (1839 - 1905)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, August 18, 1905. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
UNCLE JOHN CLARK DEAD - Uncle John Clark died at his home in Altona, Thursday Aug. 17th, after a lingering illness, age 66 years.
Funeral will be held in Altona today, Friday, at 10 o’clock. Obituary will be published next week. (found no further obit.)

CLARK, Mary E. (1847 - 1923)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, July 26, 1923. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MRS. MARY E. CLARK DEAD - Mrs. Mary E. Clark died suddenly at her home in Altona Tuesday, July 24th, 1923; aged, 76 years, 5 months and 10 days. Mrs. Clark was a pioneer settler here and an excellent lady. She is survived by four children, viz: Mrs. Gouge, of this county; J. C. Clark, of Beloit, Kansas; E. S. and John Clark, of Kansas City. Obituary will be published next week. ( found no further obit.)

CLARK, Meredith (1848 - 1937)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, August 19, 1937. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MEREDITH CLARK DEAD  - Meredith Clark, aged 89 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jake Fizer, near Altona, Thursday, August 12, 1937. Meredith, the son of William and Nannie Clark, was born March 27, 1848, and died August 12, 1937; aged 89 years, 4 months, 15 days. Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Hannah King who preceded him in death in the year 1880. In 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Page, who preceded him in death October 10, 1921. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jake Fizer of Altona; two brothers, George and Thomas Clark of Madison, Mo.; one sister Mrs. William Alexander of Lee’s Bury, Mo., and  one granddaughter Mrs. Marvin Ogden of near Altona, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Clark were held from the Creath & Six chapel, Saturday, August 14, conducted by Rev. C. R. Swofford, pastor of the Butler Methodist Church. Interment was made in the Altona cemetery by the Creath & Six funeral service.