Bates County Obituaries

 

FERGUSON, Daughter (1888 - 1893)
From the Butler Weekly Times, November 30, 1893. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
George Ferguson of the Hill buried his 5 year old little girl in the Howell cemetery.

FERGUSON, Dorothy Maxine (1923 - 2009)
Adrian Journal, Friday, January 30, 2009
Dorothy Maxine Ferguson 1923 - 2009. Dorothy Maxine Sollars Ferguson was born April 12, 1923 near Altona, Missouri. Dorothy joined and rejoiced with the Lord January 25, 2009 at her home in Adrian. She was the daughter of Guy Ora Sollars and Freda Bertha Hoeger Sollars, and a sister to George and Russell Sollars and Mildred Shelton. She married Freeman Edwin Ferguson on June 14, 1945 and to this union three sons were born: Jerry, Tom and Carl. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. at the Atkinson Funeral Chapel, Adrian, MO with Rev. Paul Burhart officiating. Burial was in the Crescent Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Adrian Christian Church Nursery or the Adrian First Responders.

FERGUSON, Dorothy Maxine (1923 - 2009)
Atkinson Funeral Home
Dorothy Maxine Ferguson, April 12, 1923 - January 25, 2009. Dorothy Maxine Ferguson, 85, Adrian, MO, died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian Christian Church Nursery Fund or to the Adrian First Responders.

FERGUSON, Dorothy Maxine (1923 - 2009)
Kansas City Star, 28 January 2009
Dorothy Maxine Sollars Ferguson, 85, Adrian, Mo., joined and rejoiced with the Lord on January 25, 2009, at her home in Adrian. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the chapel. Contributions to the Adrian Christian Church Nursery Fund or Adrian First Responders. Dorothy was born April 12, 1923, near Altona, Mo. She was the daughter of Guy Ora and Freda Bertha (Hoeger) Sollars and a sister to George and Russell Sollars and Mildred Shelton. She married Freeman Edwin Ferguson on June 14, 1945, and to this union three sons were born: Jerry, Tom and Carl. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Free, her parents, her brothers, George and Russell, two brothers- in-law, Bert and Jim Ferguson and two sisters-in-law, Dorthea Ferguson and Maxine Sollars. Her survivors include her sister, Mildred and brother-in-law Bob Shelton of Harrisonville; sisters-in-law, Lena Dunham Sollars Cross of Appleton City and Virginia Ferguson of Adrian; her beloved sons, Jerry and RuthAnn, Tom and Harla, and Carl and Susan, all of Adrian; and grandchildren, Rob and Allison Ferguson, Mansura, La., Dave and Lou Ferguson, Sheldon, Mo., Ryan and Tracy Ferguson, Fort Collins, Colo., Jeremy and Kerri Ferguson, Wichita, Kan., Steven Ferguson, Adrian, Brad and JaNell Ferguson, Adrian, Alan and Carmin Ferguson, Butler, Derek Moles, Adrian, and Lori Moles, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; and her beloved 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Arr.: Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian, (816) 380-3268.

FERGUSON, John L. (1827 - 1902)
From the Butler Weekly Times June 19, 1902. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Virginia Items - John Ferguson of Rich Hill, died Tuesday, and was buried in the Virginia grave yard. He lived north of Virginia a number of years. He was a good citizen. Had he lived until August he would have been 75 years old. His health had been poor for a number of years.

FERGUSON, Mary A. (1827 - 1884)
From the Bates County Record, April 26, 1884. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard.
Died. Mrs. Mary Ferguson, aged 55 years, 7 months and 12 days, wife of Mr. R. S. Ferguson, died at her home near Mulberry, this county, on Saturday, April 19th, 1884, and was buried at the Howell graveyard on Sunday last. Mrs. Ferguson was a consistent member of the United Brethren church and was much loved and respected by her neighbors and all who knew her. She leaves a husband and a son and daughter to mourn her loss, to whom the entire community extend a heart felt sympathy.

FERGUSON, Mildred Rose (?? - 2009)
Mildred Rose Ferguson
Kansas City Star, 12 June 2009
Mildred Rose Ferguson, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2009. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. Visitation will be from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Oakhill Cemetery in Butler, MO. "Millie" was born and raised in Bates County, Butler, MO. Millie was elected Butler Fair Queen and then became a candidate for the American Royal Queen, which she was selected to serve in the Queens Honor Court. In 1949 she was honored to become Missouri State Hatchery Queen. On August 1st, 1952, Millie married Donald E. Ferguson on the Bride and Groom Show in New York City. "Millie" was a representative of Avon Cosmetics for thirty-one years winning many top honors and awards. It was her fun loving nature that people adored as she created friendships with anyone who talked with her. The last few years have been hard for her to be in contact with many friends as she battled "one thing after another." Millie is survived by her loving husband of almost 57 years, Donald E. Ferguson of Amsterdam, MO; her sister Helen Hill, Butler, MO; brother Kenneth Engelhardt, Adrian, MO; and brother Bill Engelhardt, Broken Arrow, OK. She will also be missed by her three children Mark Ferguson of Kansas City, Debbie (Ferguson) O'Hearn and husband Brian of Sacramento, CA, Ronnie Ferguson and wife Debbie of Lee's Summit. Millie leaves seven grandchildren, Donnie and wife Jenny, Hannah Rose, Megan, Jack, Tyler, Zach and Michael. Her latest joy was great-granddaughter, Madeline Rose Ferguson. We all love her and miss her very much. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Avon Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer. (Arr: Mt. Moriah & Freeman 816- 942-2004)

FERGUSON, Ruth Eileen  (1918 - 2009)
Coffel Schneider Funeral Home, Thursday April 9, 2009
Ruth Eileen Ferguson, 90, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Hume, Missouri died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Lonoke Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born October 26, 1918 in Hume, Missouri, the daughter of Lloyd and Cora Austin Brooks. She married James Ferguson on May 26, 1942 at Nevada, Missouri. After their marriage they lived in California until moving to North Little Rock in 1950. Ruth was a collector of depression glass, post cards and antiques. She and James enjoyed traveling and ballroom dancing to the swing bands. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting and was her families’ genealogist. Ruth always had fond memories of growing up on her family farm called Nubbin Ridge where she loved the flowers, especially lilacs where she had tea parties as a young girl. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Clarence A. Brooks and two sisters, Elsie Cohick and Virgie Drumeller. Survivors include her husband, James of North Little Rock, Arkansas; two nieces, Linda Garrison and Clarenita Brack and three nephews, Timmie Drumeller, Larry Cohick and Eddie Brooks Sr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. Visitation will from 1:00 until service time. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas.

FERGUSON, Virginia L. (?? - 2009)
Kansas City Star,  20 June 2009
Virginia L. Ferguson, 82, of Adrian, Mo., passed away June 17, 2009 at Adrian Manor. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 22 at Atkinson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be 10- 11 a.m. Monday, June 22 at the funeral home. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.