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     John Everett Elgin was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on July 23, 1883 at Parkville, Platte Co., Missouri.^6,4,5 He married Olive L. "Ollie" Whitacre, daughter of Elias Whitacre and Epsy Davis, on November 29, 1916 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^7,8,3 John Everett Elgin died on September 12, 1943 at Grandview Township, Cass Co., Missouri, at age 60.⁵

     Alexander "Alex" Young was buried at Fairland Cemetery, Livingston Co., Missouri.^2,3 He was born on May 20, 1852 at Virginia.^3,4 He married Olive Ann Whitacre, daughter of Ephriam Oscar Whitacre and Sarah McKern, on December 29, 1870 at Livingston Co., Missouri.^1,3 Alexander "Alex" Young died on February 19, 1932 at Grand River, Livingston Co., Missouri, at age 79.³

     William Green Hillbrant was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.^4,5 He was born on June 15, 1858 at Allen Co., Kansas.^6,4 He married Lucy Lavona Whitacre, daughter of Ephriam Oscar Whitacre and Sarah McKern, on February 18, 1880 at Randolph Co., Arkansas.^1,2,7 William Green Hillbrant died on January 25, 1939 at Iola, Allen Co., Kansas, at age 80.⁵ He William Green Hillbrant, 80 retired Allen county farmer, died yesterday at his home at 505 Park street. Mr. Hillbrant had been a resident of Allen county all his life and was a member of the United Brethren church. Mr. Hillbrant's parents homestead a claim west near the Neosho river in 1857, and he was born on this homestead the following year. He had been quite active until a few days ago when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He is survived by five sons and two daughters. They are: Otto, Ephraim and John Hillbrant, all of Iola; Henry Hillbrant of Ottawa and Charles Hillbrant of Bolivar, Mo; Mrs, W.V. Wilson of Iola and Mrs M.W. Foster of Buckner, Mo. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the United Brethren Church. The Rev. G.E. Jennison and the Rev. Paul Life will conduct the services and burial will be in Highland Cemetery. on January 26, 1939.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 496-03-6672.⁵ James Edward Jett Sr. was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,4 He was born on April 2, 1883 at Doniphan Co., Kansas.^2,6,5,3,4 He married Olive L. "Ollie" Whitacre, daughter of Elias Whitacre and Epsy Davis, on September 24, 1902 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ James Edward Jett Sr. died on April 11, 1947 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 64.^5,3,4

     Hazel Marie Jett was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 120 N. 7th Street, Rich Hill, Bates Co., Missouri.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 486-07-2366.⁷ She was born on October 28, 1903 at Missouri.^7,3 As of January 16, 1922,her married name was McElroy.⁴ She married Aubrey C. McElroy on January 16, 1922 at Jackson Co., Missouri.^4,8 Hazel Marie Jett died on September 12, 1997 at Orange Co., California, at age 93.^7,3

     Opal Urmaine Jett was buried at Sutherland Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland, Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 524-70-6594.⁶ She was born on June 5, 1907 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^6,5 As of September 24, 1928,her married name was Overstake.⁷ She married Gail Edgar Overstake on September 24, 1928 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁷ Opal Urmaine Jett died on July 17, 1989 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 82.^8,6,5 She MISSOULA - Opal U. Overstake, 82, of Missoula, died of natural causes Monday, July 17, in Missoula. She was born June 5, 1907, in St. Joseph, Mo., and lived in Denver for 50 years. Survivors include two sons, Robert, Pueblo, Colo., and Richard, Denver; three daughters, Bonnie Greene, Denver; D'Arline Matthews, Pueblo; and Nancy J. Catey, Missoula; a sister, Marie McElroy, in California; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Visitation will be Sunday until 8 p.m. at Imperial Funeral Home in Pueblo. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland, Neb. on July 23, 1989.⁵

     James Edward Jett Jr. was buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 486-01-4746.² He and Gertrude Lelia Campbell were divorced.⁸ James Edward Jett Jr. was born on September 17, 1908 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 He married Gertrude Lelia Campbell on September 15, 1928 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ James Edward Jett Jr. married Dorothy Newton on March 22, 1934 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ James Edward Jett Jr. married Mary Almada Gardner on July 24, 1935 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ James Edward Jett Jr. died on December 5, 1966 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 58.^1,2

     Maude Whitacre was born circa 1874 at Missouri.¹

     Mary E. Orchard was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Summersville, Texas Co., Missouri.^2,1 She was born on February 13, 1868 at Missouri.¹ As of circa 1901,her married name was Whitacre.³ She married Jenoh H. Whitacre, son of Ephriam Oscar Whitacre and Sarah McKern, circa 1901.^1,3 Mary E. Orchard died on February 20, 1911 at Carrol, Texas Co., Missouri, at age 43.¹

     Her married name was Womack. Bessie May Williams was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.⁶ She married Dr. James Robert Lee Womack.^7,8 Bessie May Williams was born on July 5, 1893 at Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^1,2,6 As of circa 1922,her married name was Kelly.⁹ She married Harry Sherman Kelly circa 1922.^10,9 Bessie May Williams MRS. KELLY BECOMES THIRD WOMAN SHERIFF - The third woman to serve as a county sheriff in the Ozarks within a year is Mrs. Bessie Kelly of Houston who was appointed by the county court Monday to fill the remainder of her husband's term as sheriff of Texas county. Former Sheriff Harry Kelly died in a hospital in Springfield Friday as a result of blood poisoning caused by a small scratch which he received in an automobile accident two weeks ago. Mrs. Kelly will retain Dan C. Boyd who served under her husband as deputy sheriff. The term for which her husband was elected expires January 1, when Andy P. Johnson, Democrat, elected November 8, will take office. Mrs. C. R. Kelly of West Plain, widow of former Sheriff Kelly of Howell County, was the first woman to become sheriff in this section of Missouri. She wns appointed to office immedlately following the death of her husband December 19, 1931. Kelly was shot down in the Davidson garage by bandit whom he tried to question concerning recent burglaries. Els Seiberling was chosen in a special election last Januury 16 to succeed Mrs. Kelly. Mrs. Marcell Hendrix of Springfield was appointed to fill the next lred term of her husband, former sheriff of Greene county, who was killed with five other peace officers by the Young brothers in the masacre which occurred near Springfield January 2. Mrs. Hendrix held office until Scott Curtis had been elected In a apeclal election. She had been nominated as the Republican candidate to fill our her husband's unexpired term, but lost by a slight margin. Mrs. Harry Kelly has two children, Harry Jr., 9 years old, and Kathleen, six years old. on December 15, 1932.¹¹ As of September 29, 1966,her married name was Herrington.² She married Weldon Duke Herrington on September 29, 1966 at Howell Co., Missouri.² Bessie May Williams died on April 23, 1983 at age 89.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 431-84-7591.⁴ Myrtle Ivy Williams was buried at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.⁵ She was born on June 18, 1895 at Missouri.^1,4,5 As of circa 1929,her married name was Greer.⁶ She married Rev. Francis Norris Greer circa 1929.^5,6 Myrtle Ivy Williams died on December 1, 1977 at Arkansas at age 82.^4,5

     Robert Ray Williams was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^5,6,7 He was born on August 6, 1898 at Texas Co., Missouri.^1,4,5,7 He died on January 9, 1962 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 63.^5,6,7 He Robert Ray Williams, 66 of Houston, died Tuesday at St. John's Hospital after an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Cora Williams of Houston, and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Kelly of Houston, Mrs. Agnes Knorpp of Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Myrtle Greer of Jonesboro, Ark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Houston Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Cemtery under dirtion of Evans of Houston. on January 11, 1962.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 500-50-0381.⁴ Agnes V. Williams was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., Missouri.^5,6 She was born on August 2, 1903 at Missouri.^1,4 As of circa 1929,her married name was Knorpp.⁷ She married Dean Thalman Knorpp circa 1929.^3,7 Agnes V. Williams died on October 21, 1974 at Houston, Texas Co., Missouri, at age 71.^4,6 She Houston - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes W. Knorpp, 71, of Houston will be a 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Stanley Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, with the Rev. Robert Mosier officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The body will be at Evans-Elliott funeral home here today. Mrs Knorpp died Monday morning in Texas County Memorial Hospital here after a long illness. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Herrington, Houston, and Mrs. Myrtle Greer, Jonesboro, Ark. on October 23, 1974.⁶

     Harry Sherman Kelly was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.⁴ He was born on June 1, 1891 at Raymondville, Texas Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 He married Bessie May Williams, daughter of Robert William Williams and Cora Inez Whitacre, circa 1922.^5,6 Harry Sherman Kelly died on December 9, 1932 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 41.^3,4

     Weldon Duke Herrington was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Rockford, Spokane Co., Washington.³ His Social Security Number was 519-10-5746.⁵ He was born on November 5, 1896 at Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^1,5,3,4 He married Bessie May Williams, daughter of Robert William Williams and Cora Inez Whitacre, on September 29, 1966 at Howell Co., Missouri.¹ Weldon Duke Herrington died on November 12, 1978 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 82.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 494-20-3103.¹ Harry Sherman Kelly Jr. was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^4,5,6 He married Lois Blanche Osbourn.⁶ Harry Sherman Kelly Jr. was born on September 20, 1923 at Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^1,3,4,6 He died on November 6, 1953 at Roubidoux, Texas Co., Missouri, at age 30; Died in a hunting accident.^1,4,5,6 He Harry Sherman Kelly, Jr. was born at Houston, Mo. on September 20, 1923 to Harry Sherman Kelly and Bessie Kelly. Harry lived all of his life in Houaton with the exception of the years he was in the armed services. He attended grade and high school here. He attended Drury College for a short time and then entered University of Missouri, from which he graduated. He served in the United States Army form March 7, 1943 until March 1, 1946, when he was honorably discharged. He was married to Miss Lois Blanch Osbourn on Jun 19, 1949, and to this union one son was born, Harry Sherman Kelly, III. Harry was a member of the Houston Methodist Church, having served on the Offical Board for three years. He was a stewart in the Church when he died. He was active in scouting and at one time serves as scout master. He was a member of the Houston Lions Club and was active in many civic projects. He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Harry was accidently shot while on a deer hunting trip on November 6, 1953. He is survived by his wife, Lois; his son, Harry Sherman Kelly III; his mother, Mrs. Bessie Kelly; one sister, Mrs. Louis Fiquet, of St. Joseph, Mo; two grandmothers, Mrs. Cora Williams of Houston and Mrs. Matt Kelly of Raympndville; also three aunts, one uncle and several cousins. Funeral services were conducted at the Houston Methodist Church by Rev. J. R. Halbrook on Sunday afternoon, November 8. He was assisted by Rev. H. E. Trevathan, pastor of the church. Pallbearers were: Marshall Mires, Bill McCaskill, Joe Richardson, Norman Parker, David ImpeyJr., and Albert Lybyer. Honorary pallbearers were: John Houston, Fred Dablemont, Nolan Hutchinson, John Paulson, Ronald White, Guy Akins Jr., Lynn Martin and Winfred McKinney. Burial was in the Houston cemetery with Elliot's of Houston in charge. on November 12, 1953.⁶

     Dr. James Robert Lee Womack was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery (also known as Houston Cemetery), Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.² He married Bessie May Williams, daughter of Robert William Williams and Cora Inez Whitacre.^1,3 Dr. James Robert Lee Womack was born on February 18, 1868 at Texas Co., Missouri.^1,2 He died on November 8, 1948 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 80.^1,2

     Kathleen May Kelly Kathleen M. Fiquet, May 23, 1925 - December 28, 2009. Kathleen was born May 23, 1925 to Sheriff Harry S. Kelly Sr. and Bessie Williams Kelly in Houston, Missouri. Kathleen graduated Houston High School 1943, Christian College (Columbia College) in Columbia Missouri in 1945 with an AA degree, then completed her BS in Education from University of Missouri in 1947. Kathleen known to her students as "Kelly" was a Physical Education teacher from 1947 to 1952. She taught at Central High School, and Hosea School both located in Saint Joseph Missouri. In 1951 Kathleen married Louis A. Fiquet Jr. and they bought the Mumford & Hanna insurance agency, which became Fiquet Insurance and Realty, later known as McWilliams, Burnham, Dickens and Fiquet Independent Insurance Agents of St Joseph, MO. The Williams-Kelly-Fiquet families of Texas Couny have been in property management for over a hundred years. Kathleen had a life-long love of fixing up old rental houses. She loved to envision older properties revitalized. She was also the owner of Fiquet Farm and Realty, Peoples Home and Savings, Kelly Home Decorations and Horseshoe Lake Sports Complex. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Saint Joseph Missouri, Saint Joseph Country Club and Junior League. Kathleen was an avid golfer and spent much of her time on the green or in the back yard teaching her grandchildren the proper swing. Kathleen was also a member, past president and board member of the Missouri Women's Golf Association for 20+ years. She won many women's regional golf tournaments and placed first in the Women's Saint Joseph Regional Golf tournament twice. Kathleen was an active member in the St. Joseph Junior League and portrayed the much loved pixie-like character "Bobby Buttons" before many of the plays performed by the Junior League for children of the St. Joseph schools. Kathleen is survived by children and spouses Dr. Louis A Fiquet III and Jeanne of Bevier, Mo., son Marc L. Fiquet, St. Joseph, Mo., and daughter Renee Fiquet-Freeman and Mark , Sedalia, Mo. She is survived by 6 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 2 great grandchildren. The family invites you to come to our mother, grandmother, friend and advisor's farewell with a glad heart for a life wonderfully lived. She and Louis Albert Fiquet Jr. were divorced.⁵ Kathleen May Kelly was born on May 23, 1925 at Houston, Texas Co., Missouri.^1,2 As of 1951,her married name was Fiquet.¹ She married Louis Albert Fiquet Jr. in 1951.¹ Kathleen May Kelly died on December 28, 2009 at Missouri at age 84.^1,2

     Louis Albert Fiquet Jr. and Kathleen May Kelly were divorced.³ Louis Albert Fiquet Jr. was buried at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.³ He was born on May 25, 1927 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,2,3 He married Kathleen May Kelly, daughter of Harry Sherman Kelly and Bessie May Williams, in 1951.¹ Louis Albert Fiquet Jr. died on February 4, 2009 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 81.^4,3 He Fiquet, Louis Albert Jr., 81, of Mesa, AZ passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. He was born May 25, 1927 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the son of the late Louis & Mary Fiquet. He is survived by his wife Nevada of Mesa; 1 daughter; Renee Freeman and a step-
daughter, Roberta Grooms also 2 sons; Louis A. & Marc Fiquet all of Missouri. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled for February 27, 2009 at 11:00 am at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, Mesa, AZ. on February 15, 2009.³

     Her married name was Kelly.¹ Lois Blanche Osbourn married Harry Sherman Kelly Jr., son of Harry Sherman Kelly and Bessie May Williams.¹ Lois Blanche Osbourn was born on June 5, 1926.²

     Rev. Francis Norris Greer was buried at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Arkansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 431-78-4212.⁴ He was born on July 27, 1887 at Camden, Benton Co., Tennessee.^1,4,2,3 He married Myrtle Ivy Williams, daughter of Robert William Williams and Cora Inez Whitacre, circa 1929.^1,5 Rev. Francis Norris Greer died on December 20, 1968 at Arkansas at age 81.^1,4

     His Social Security Number was 497-36-5278.³ Dean Thalman Knorpp was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., Missouri.¹ He was born on March 20, 1889 at Cass Co., Missouri.^3,2 He married Agnes V. Williams, daughter of Robert William Williams and Cora Inez Whitacre, circa 1929.^4,5 Dean Thalman Knorpp died on October 3, 1970 at Cass Co., Missouri, at age 81.³

     Maud May Crites was buried at Mount Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 492-14-8818.² She was born on March 2, 1882 at Maysville, DeKalb Co., Missouri.^4,2,3 As of December 25, 1900,her married name was Whitacre.¹ She married Charles Frank Whitacre, son of Elias Whitacre and Epsy Davis, on December 25, 1900 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.^1,3 Maud May Crites died on July 8, 1950 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 68.^4,3