Bates County Obituaries

 

RHODES, Elmer (1913 - 1926)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, July 18, 1926. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
Elmer Rhodes, son of W. C. and Mary Rhodes, was born near Altona in Grand River township, January 18, 1913, and departed this life at the home of his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Morris, July 6, 1926; aged 13 years, 5 months and 18 days. He spent his entire life in Grand River township, with the exception of a few months which he spent at his home Adrian. His father, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death a number of years ago. Those who are just to mourn his loss are his mother, two sisters, Eva of the home address, and Fanny of Marshall, Mo., also four brothers, Virgil of Aaron; Omar, Troy and Elvier of Adrian. Besides his grand parents and a number of other relatives and friends.

RHODES, Fannie (1901 - 1936)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, June 18, 1936. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
MISS FANNIE RHODES OBITUARY - Fannie, daughter of W. C. and Mary Rhodes, was born near Findlay, Illinois, February 2, 1901, and departed this life June 5, 1936 at the age of 35 years, 4 months and 3 days. Her father, two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death a number of years ago. Those who are left to mourn her passing are her mother, Mrs. Mary Rhodes, one sister Eve Rhodes, and four brothers, Troy and Elmer all of Kansas City; Virgie of Oklahoma, grandfather J. L. Morris of Adrian, …ity, and Omer of Windsor, Mo.; and other relatives and a host of friends. When but a child she moved with her parents to Bates county, where she spent her girlhood days and attended the public schools of this county. To know her was to love her for she possessed all the true and noble qualities of a Christian woman, she was ever ready to give the hand of help and word of comfort to a sad and lonely heart. Funeral services were held from the Altona Baptist Church last Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Fred Terry of Adrian. Burial was made in the Altona cemetery by Creath & Six funeral service.

RHODES, Troy (1903 - 1946)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, July 18, 1946. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
TROY RHODES DEAD - Troy Rhodes, 43 years old, died July 1, 1946, from injuries received in an automobile accident a few days previous. The accident causing his death was near Kansas City. Mr. Rhodes was born in Shelby county, Illinois, the son of William and Mary Rhodes. As a child, he came to Bates county with his parents and lived in Mingo township until 1926, when he moved to Kansas City. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Rhodes, and three brothers, Virgil Rhodes, Birmingham, Alabama; Omer Rhodes, of California and Elvier Rhodes of Kansas City, Missouri. Also surviving are five uncles and an aunt, Miss Ina Morris, Roscoe Morris, James L. Morris, N. D. Morris and Chas. Morris of the Adrian community and Dan Morris, St. Paul,  L. Morris, N. D. Morris and Chas. Morris of the Adrian community and Dan Morris, St. Paul, Kansas.
Funeral services were held from the Adrian Christian church, July 5, conducted by Mrs. Walter Barth. Burial was in the Altona cemetery.

RHODES, William C. (1861 - 1918)
From the Adrian Journal, Thursday, April 4, 1918. Submitted by Sandee Hubbard
W.C. RHODES DEAD - Mr. W. C. Rhodes died at his home in Grand River township Sunday, March 31st, 1918 after a lingering illness of tuberculosis, aged 56 years, 8 months and 11 days. Mr. Rhodes was born in Anglaise county, Ohio, June 20th, 1861.
He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Morris January 1st, 1895. To this union ten children were born, three preceded him in death, seven, with the wife survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. Mr. Rhodes moved to Bates county several years ago and located in the community where he died. He was a good citizen and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. S. Hood of this city, burial was in the Altona cemetery. The community joins in sympathy for the mourning family.