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     Sophie Jane Kent was buried at Lawson Cemetery, Richmond, Ray Co., Missouri.³ She Sophie Jane Akers, 90, Lawson MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Liberty Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at the Old Union Christian Union Church, Lawson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Thursday (10-11) at the church. Cremation to follow services and burial will be at a later date in the Lawson Cemetery. Jane was born on June 21, 1921 in Leavenworth KS to Thomas Levi Kent (of Plattsburg, d.8-18-1925) and Geneva Francis Creason (of Lathrop, b.5-27-1878 MO, d.3-30-1927 MO). Jane, orphaned at a very young age, was reared by aunt and uncle James and Florence Creason. She married Lester David Akers on October 12, 1940 in Lawson. Jane was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the Lawson area. She was a faithful member of the Old Union Christian Union Church in Lawson. Her family and her church were the most important things in her life. Jane was preceded in death by her husband in 1984 and a sister Adlet Roewert. She is survived by two children: Marian Stonum and her husband Robert, and Ron Akers and his wife M. Jane, all of Lawson; four grandchildren: Kathryn McQuerrey and husband Rick, John Stonum and wife Denise, Ross Akers and wife Kathy, and Cindy Cox and husband Andy. Seven Great Grandsons and one step-great-grandson; one great granddaughter and one step-great-granddaughter; one great-great grandson, two two step-great-great granddaughters; two sisters-in-law; and a special friend of the family, Trisha Leonard. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Old Union Christian Union Church or to Meet The Need. Arrangements are through Polley Funeral Home, Lawson MO. (816) 580-7704.³ She was born on June 21, 1921 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^4,3 As of October 12, 1940,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Lester David Akers, son of Roscoe Johnson Akers and Georgia McQuerrey, on October 12, 1940 at Lawson, Ray Co., Missouri.^1,3 Sophie Jane Kent died on July 14, 2011 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 90.^3,4

     Irma Jean Sweatman was born on August 28, 1923.³ As of April 17, 1943,her married name was Akers.¹ She married Roscoe Estill Akers, son of Roscoe Johnson Akers and Georgia McQuerrey, on April 17, 1943 at Lawson, Ray Co., Missouri.^4,2

     Oliver Travers was born circa 1916.¹ He married Helen Barksdale, daughter of Forest Albert Barksdale and Lola Hall, on September 28, 1940 at Clay Co., Missouri.¹

     Lena M. Venzlaff was buried at Maple Park Cemetery, 2 West Prospect Street, Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri.³ Her Social Security Number was 493-14-4077.² She was born on September 29, 1917 at Billings, Christian Co., Missouri.² As of June 16, 1946,her married name was Bates.¹ She married Rollo Ruben Bates Jr., son of Rollo Reuben Bates Sr. and Lyda Livton Earls, on June 16, 1946 at Monett, Lawrence Co., Missouri.¹ Lena M. Venzlaff died on June 26, 2005 at Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri, at age 87.^2,4

     Lorene Dark was buried at Belton Cemetery, Cambridge Road just west of South Scott Avenue, Belton, Cass Co., Missouri.³ Her Social Security Number was 492-26-4052.⁴ She was born on July 17, 1907 at Missouri.^1,4,3 As of May 19, 1940,her married name was Gray.¹ She married William Charles Gray, son of William Earl Gray and Etta Alice Pugh, on May 19, 1940 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 Lorene Dark died on March 7, 1987 at Missouri at age 79.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 458-20-9492.⁵ Jerry King Shumake was buried at LaMesa Memorial Park, LaMesa, Dawson Co., Texas.^4,6 He was born on July 29, 1875 at Italy, Ellis Co., Texas.^5,4 He married Cora Blondell Manion, daughter of Rufus King Manion and Mary Alice Gray, on June 21, 1898 at Howard Co., Texas.¹ Jerry King Shumake died on August 16, 1966 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas, at age 91.^5,4,6 He LAMESA — Services for J. K. Shumake, 87, long-time Dawson County resident will be at 2 p.m. today in the Branon-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel here with Rev. Bill Wadley, minister of Southside Baptist Church of Lubbock, officiating. Burial will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park. Shumake died Tuesday in University Hospital in Lubbock. Survivors include his wife. Dollie; four sons, W. G. of Powway, Calif., Raymond T. Wilton, Ariz., Dave of Philp, Calif., and Jay of Ft. Bragg, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Francis Feaux and Mrs. Velma Ingersoll both of Buena Vista, Calif; one stepson, James M. Blewett of Corpus Christi; three stepdaughters, Mrs. W. L. Ham of 1313 26st. St., Lubbock, Mrs. Pat Franks of Denver and Mrs. B. J. Powell of San Francisco; one brother, George Shumake of Seagraves; one stepsister and one stepbrother. on August 18, 1966.⁶

     Adolph Miller was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.³ He was born on August 28, 1860 at Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa.^6,3,4 He married Sibyl Livinston Manion, daughter of Rufus King Manion and Mary Alice Gray, on February 8, 1894 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^1,5 Adolph Miller died on December 8, 1943 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at age 83.^2,3,4,5 He Adolph Miller, who came to his country more than half a century ago to punch cattle in the fabled era before fences divided the vast West Texas domain, succumbed at noon Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Hammond, 204 E. 11th, following a long illness. Old timers recalled that he came here in the early 80's as a cowboy, working for the Bush ranch, the Rufus Manion and other big outfits of that day. His "pasture" riding carried from the Concho to well into the South Plains and from Colorado City to the Pecos. With the advent of the settlers, he gave up his role as a cowhand and settled down to a job in the Texas & Pacific shops where he worked for more than a score of years. While working for Rufus Manion, he met his daughter, Sibyl, and on Feb. 8, 1884, they were married here. Until her death on Feb. 25 of this year, they were the couple holding the oldest Howard county marriage license. Surviving are three sons, Rufus H. Miller, Big Spring, Charles E. Miller and Odus M. Miller, Pecos; and one daughter, Mrs. Hammond; three granddaughters and two grandsons. Eberley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending word from survivors. on December 10, 1943.⁵

     Her married name was Shifflett.² Mittie Belle "Mattie" Manion and Charles Eugene Shumake were divorced.² Mittie Belle "Mattie" Manion married Unknown Shifflett.² Mittie Belle "Mattie" Manion was born in August, 1882 at Texas.³ As of circa 1898,her married name was Richardson.³ She married William Edwin "Ed" Richardson circa 1898.³ As of November 19, 1911,her married name was Shumake.⁴ Mittie Belle "Mattie" Manion married Charles Eugene Shumake on November 19, 1911 at Dawson Co., Texas.⁴

     William Edwin "Ed" Richardson was born in March, 1879 at Texas.² He married Mittie Belle "Mattie" Manion, daughter of Rufus King Manion and Mary Alice Gray, circa 1898.²

     His Social Security Number was 463-30-7174.⁵ Milton Manion Richardson was buried at Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., Texas.⁶ He and Lennie Cantrell were divorced.⁶ Milton Manion Richardson married Lennie Cantrell.⁷ Milton Manion Richardson was born on January 23, 1901 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas; His WWI Draft Card has a birth date of Aug 23, 1899.^2,3,5 He died on April 24, 1976 at Temple, Bell Co., Texas, at age 75.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 457-17-9501.⁵ Kathleen Elizabeth Richardson was born on September 6, 1903 at Alamogordo, Otero Co., New Mexico.^2,5,3 As of August 9, 1924,her married name was Webster.² She married Ernest William Webster on August 9, 1924 at Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.² Kathleen Elizabeth Richardson died on February 22, 1998 at Grand Junction, Mesa Co., Colorado, at age 94.^2,5 She Kathleen Elizabeth Webster at age 94 passed away on February 22, 1998 in Grand Junction, Colorado at Community Care of America. She was born September 6, 1903 to William Edward Richardson and Mittie Bell Richardson at Alamogordo, New Mexico. One brother, Milton, and one sister, Wilma Gilbert of Amarillo, Texas preceded Kathleen in death. She was married to Ernest W. Webster in Amarillo, Texas on August 9, 1924 and they lived in Amarillo during all their married life. Ernest passed away in 1969, and Kathleen lived in Grass Valley, California and in Grand Junction until her death. Surviving family includes two sons, Kent (Ruth) of Grand Junction and Brien (Anne) of Grass Valley, California; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. There will be family services at a later date. on February 24, 1998.²

     Her Social Security Number was 452-07-2497.⁴ Her married name was Gilbert.⁵ Wilma Eleanor Richardson married William Orval Gilbert.⁵ Wilma Eleanor Richardson was born on September 16, 1907 at Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Texas.^4,6 She died on February 23, 1995 at Potter Co., Texas, at age 87.^4,7

     Fannie Catherine Shifflett was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East I40 East, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.¹ She was born on February 25, 1856 at Texas.¹ As of circa 1889,her married name was Manion.² She married Rufus King Manion circa 1889.^2,1 Fannie Catherine Shifflett died on November 15, 1952 at Potter Co., Texas, at age 96.^3,1