Bates County Obituaries

 

GOOGE, Elijah S. (1862 - 1937)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, June 24, 1937. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
ELIGE S. GOOGE DEAD -  Elige S. Googe, for more than 50 years a resident of the Altona neighborhood, passed away Sunday, June 20, 1937. Mr. Googe suffered a stroke of paralysis last January and had been in poor health since. A second stroke Sunday caused his death. His age was 74 years, 6 months and 13 days. Elige S., son of Jerry and Mary Googe, was born in southeast Missouri, January 7, 1862. He grew to manhood in that section and moved to the Altona neighborhood when he was  about 22 years old. Except for a short time he has been a continuous resident of that community. September 20, 1888, he was married to Miss Nettie Clark at that time a young lady and native of Altona. They were married at LaCygne, Kansas. To this union three children were born, who with the widow survive. The children are George R. and Dorven J. Googe, of Imperial, California, and Mrs. Hallie Pipes of Adrian. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Googe is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Dickerson, Fontana, Kansas. Funeral services for Mr. Googe were held from the Altona Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, June 22, at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. L. W. Keele conducted the services. Burial was made in the Altona cemetery by Creath & Six funeral service.

GOOGE, Nettie Clark  (1871 - 1944)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday December 7, 1944. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MRS. NETTIE GOOGE DEAD -  Mrs. Nettie Googe, a pioneer native of Bates county, died at the home of her daughter, Mr. J. B. Pipes, in Adrian, Missouri, Saturday, December 2, 1944. Nettie Googe, daughter of Mary I. and John W. Clark, was born near Altona, Missouri, December 18, 1871. At the time of her death her age was 72 years, 11 months and 14 days. Mrs. Googe had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Pipes, for the past seven years. She was united in marriage to Elijah S. Googe at Lacygne, Kansas, September 22, 1888. To this union three children were born, George R. and Dorven L. Googe and Mrs. J. B. Pipes. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Pipes, and son, George R. Googe, Imperial, California. Her husband and one son preceded her in death seven years ago. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Donna Lee Pipes of the home; Donald Pipes, Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Dorothy Cauzza, Imperial, California, and Jack Googe, who is serving our country overseas. There is a surviving brother, John A. Clark, Kansas City, and numerous other relatives and friends who mourn her passing. In her childhood she was united with the Altona Baptist church and remained a member of that church until her death. She was a devoted wife, mother and neighbor. To know her was to love her. Mrs. Googe’s last illness was brief and occurred at the home of relatives in Kansas City, where she was visiting. She was later returned to the home of her daughter and all that was possible was done for her comfort and happiness. Funeral services for Mrs. Googe were held from the Adrian Baptist church Monday afternoon, December 4. The Rev. T. M. Estes was in charge of the services. Burial was made in the Altona cemetery by Creath & Six funeral service.