GLADDEN STAMEY FUNERAL CERTIFICATES
Transcribed by Sonia
No. 51 Samuel Cunningham*
No. 170 Jesse L. Bowles, Sr. (Also, spelling BOLES given.)*
No. 303 Benjamin Hamilton Palmer*
No. 323 Mamie Palmer*
No. 352 Gladys Boles (Bowles)*
No. 481 Robert Tilton Palmer*
No. 553 Mrs. Mabel Clark Palmer
No. 633 Bessie May Cunningham*
No. 719 Inf. Dau. Of Jesse L. Boles*
No. 1271 John W. Boles*
NOTE: I have more information on the individuals and families whose names
are followed by an asterick. I would like to exchange information with other
researchers who are tracing these families.
No. 51 Samuel Cunningham
Samuel died January 3, 1935. He was born in Fillmore, Missouri. His funeral
was held on January 6, 1935 at 1p.m. at the Stamey Funeral Home. He died from
meningitis (not epidemic type). The certifying physician was Dr. Good.
Samuel was married at the time of his death and was 55 years old. He had
worked as a laborer. He was buried in Fillmore, Missouri. His funeral costs
were charged to his son, Delbert O. Cunningham, who resided at 2901 North
8th, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. A note for $21 cash was signed by
Roy Gay; and John, Floyd, Delbert and Thomas Cunningham.
No. 170 Jesse L. Bowles, Sr. (Also, spelling BOLES given.)
Jesse L. Boles, Sr. died on May 25, 1936 at his home on Amazonia Road in
Amazonia, Missouri. He was age 73 years, 10 months and 11 days. He was born
on July 14, 1862. His funeral service was held at his home on May 27, 1936 at
2 p.m. He was a widower. He worked as a farmer all his life.
The funeral was ordered by Jesse L. Bowles, Jr., and funeral expenses were to
be charged to Mrs. Stella Fuller. All payments for the funeral were made by
Jesse L. Boles, Jr. He was buried at Green Cemetery. NOTES: Jesse L. Boles, Sr. was born Jesse Louis Bowles, son of William
Valentine Bowles and Nancy J. Jones. He was born in Morgan County, Missouri
and moved to Andrew County, Missouri after both his parents were deceased. He
moved to Andrew County in 1879. Jesse was known as Big Jess. He was my
great-grandfather. His son Jesse, Jr. was my grandfather.
Big Jess used the spelling "Bowles" until approximately 1879, and during the
later years of his life used the spelling Boles. Most of his siblings also
changed the spelling of their surname to Boles.
Jesse, Jr. used the spelling Boles his entire life, but a few school records
showed the spelling of Bowles.
No. 303 Benjamin Hamilton Palmer
Benjamin Hamilton Palmer was born on March 10, 1883 to "James C. Palmer" and
Sarah "Dinwittie." He died on June 10, 1937 at the age of 54 years and 3
months (and 0 days). He worked as a farmer/laborer. He was Pentecostal. He
died of "acute indigestion" and the cause of death was certified by Dr.
Tadlock, the coroner. His funeral was held on Sunday, June 13, 1937 at 3 p.m.
at Stamey Funeral Home. He was buried at Green Cemetery. The funeral was
ordered by Mrs. Mamie Palmer of 2121 Washington, St. Joseph, Buchanan County,
Missouri. Mamie was Ben's wife. NOTES: Benjamin Hamilton Palmer was known as Ben Palmer. His parents were
James K. Polk Palmer (known as Polk Palmer) and Sarah Ellen Dinwiddie. This
death record is the only time in which her maiden name was shown as
"Dinwittie." Family tradition stated that Sarah's maiden name had been
Mutter, although I have never found documentation for the surname of Mutter.
No. 323 Mamie Palmer
Mamie Palmer was born on March 10, 1889 to Joseph Reddick and Margaret
Freese. She died on August 9, 1937 at 1105 Lincoln, St. Joseph, Buchanan
County, Missouri. Her son, Marvin M. Palmer, was to be charged for the
expenses of the funeral. Marvin resided at 2121 Washington, St. Joseph,
Buchanan County, Missouri. Mamie was the widow of Benjamin Hamilton Palmer.
Her funeral was held on Wednesday, August 11, 1937 at 11 a.m. at Stamey
Funeral Home, with services being conducted by Reverends Caldwelder and
Neall. She attended church at "Pentecostal No. End." She was age 48 years, 4
months and 29 days at the time of her death. The cause of death was cancer of
the cervix and uterus. NOTES: Mamie's first marriage was to a man surnamed Rice.
No. 352 Gladys Boles (Bowles)
Gladys was born to John William Boles and "Carter" on April 5, 1902. She died
on December 18, 1937 at RFD #2. Her funeral was held on December 20, 1937 at
2 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home, with the service being conducted by "Sister
Ava." Gladys died of "anginis pectorius." The certifying physician was Dr.
James H. Nichols, coroner. Gladys was single. She was buried at Green
Cemetery. Her funeral was to be charged to her brother, C. E. Boles, who
lived in Avondale, Missouri. (This would be Charles Everett Boles.) The
funeral was ordered by Al Jennings and her father, John William Boles.
NOTES: Gladys used the spelling BOLES for her surname. She is buried at Green
Cemetery near the back fence. Her grave was marked by a tin plate funeral
home marker. The marker is no longer on the grave but is broken and lies on
the ground. Gladys was buried alongside her parents. Her mother's name was
Malissa (or Melissa) Ann Carter.
No. 481 Robert Tilton Palmer
Robert was born December 24, 1877 and died May 9, 1939 at the age of 61
years, 4 months and 15 days. He was the son of Polk Palmer and Sarah
"Dinwittie." He died at his home located at 108 South 3rd, St. Joseph,
Buchanan County, Missouri. The funeral was ordered by and charged to Dewey
Johns. Robert was employed as a commission broker (fruit). His funeral was
held on Thursday, May 11, 1939 at Stamey Funeral Home. His wife's name was
Ollie. He was buried at Green Cemetery. NOTES: Robert was married to Ollie Todd. His father was James K. Polk Palmer
and his mother was Sarah Ellen Dinwiddie.
No. 553 Mrs. Mabel Clark Palmer
Mabel was born on June 7, 1887 in Brookfield, Missouri and died on March 6,
1940 at the age of 53 years, 8 months and 29 days. She died at her home at
3121 Burnside, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. The cause of death was
carcinoma of the uterus and her death was certified by Dr. Allaman. Her
funeral was held on Saturda, November 9, 1940. Her father was William J.
Clark who was born in Illinois, and her mother was Emma Bates who was born in
Nebraska. She was married to Ross E. Palmer and the funeral was charged to
Mr. Palmer. She was a Baptist.
No. 633 Bessie May Cunningham
Bessie was born on December 17, 1883 in Andrew County, Missouri to Jim
Finchum. (Her mother's name is not given.) She died on November 14, 1940 at
1215 Faraon from "acute congestion kidneys & lungs, extreme cold &
hypothermia." She was attended by Dr. Robertson who practiced at 6210 ½ King
Hill. She resided at 2900 North 4th in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.
She was age 56 years, 10 months and 27 days at the time of her death. She was
a widow at the time of her death. Her funeral was charged to Luther, Floyd
and Lester Cunningham (her sons). She was buried at Gravel Wall Cemetery near
Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri.
No. 719 Inf. Dau. Of Jesse L. Boles
This little girl was stillborn on August 12, 1941 at 9 a.m. She was buried
on August 12, 1941 at 4 p.m. Her parents were Jesse L. Boles and Sylvia
Susie (Cunningham) Boles of Andrew County, Missouri. She was buried at Green
Cemetery.
No. 1271 John W. Boles
John was born on February 14, 1865 in Missouri. His wife, Melissa,
predeceased him. John died on November 4, 1946 of mitral insufficiency at
his residence at 708 North 4th in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. Dr.
Tadlock certified the death. The funeral was held on Saturday, November 9 at
Stamey Funeral Home at 1 p.m. John was buried at Green Cemetery.
NOTE: John's grave is at the back fence of Green Cemetery and marked by a
tin plate from Stamey Funeral Home. His grave is located between his wife,
Melissa, and his daughter Gladys. Gladys was buried to his left and Melissa
was buried to his right. Melissa's grave is not marked. (Gladys' grave was
marked by a tin plate which has broken off it's post. The marker lies on the
ground.) John was born in Morgan County, Missouri to my gg-grandparents,
William Valentine Bowles and Nancy J. Jones.
No. 1377 John Raymond Palmer
No. 1452 Cleophas Goldie Mae Cunningham*
No. 2102 Isadora Burtnett (Dora) Cunningham*
No. 2474 William Floyd Dinwiddie
No. 2531 Earl Clifton Cunningham*
No. 2666 Lola D. Bartlow*
No. 2822 William Hays Sollars, Jr.
No. 3116 Benjamin Harrison Augustine*
No. 3267 Nora Irene Bartlow
No. 3298 Terry Lee Cunningham*
No. 3358 James L. Sollars, Jr.*
NOTE: I have more information on the individuals and families whose names
are followed by an asterick. I would like to exchange information with other
researchers who are tracing these families.
No. 1377 John Raymond Palmer
John was married to Mary Elizabeth Palmer at the time of his death. John was
born on June 12, 1906 in St. Joseph, Missouri and died on Saturday, June 7,
1947 at Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri. He died of a subarachnoid
hemorrhage at 1:30 p.m. He was buried on Monday, June 9, 1947 at Mount
Auburn Cemetery. His father was William H. Palmer, who was born in Missouri,
and his mother was Grace M. Dulph, born in Iowa. John belonged to the
I.O.O.F. 143 and A.F. & A.M. 376. He was employed as a truck driver. He was
age 40 years, 11 months and 25 days when he died. His cause of death was
certified by Dr. Potter.
No. 1452 Cleophas Goldie Mae Cunningham
Cleophas was born on April 8, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Mose Richardson
and Emma. She died on December 14, 1947 at Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph,
Missouri of "glomerulo nephritis" (kidney disease) at 11:05 p.m. She was
buried on Wednesday, December 17. Her funeral was held at 2 p.m. that
afternoon at Stamey Funeral home and she was buried at Ashland Cemetery in
St. Joseph, Missouri. She was survived by her husband, Lester Cunningham. At
the time of her death, she resided at 1019 Atchison, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Also surviving of the home were sons James, Jr. and Everett.
NOTE: Cleophas was known as Gertrude Cunningham. She was married to James
Lester Cunningham, Sr.
No. 2102 Isadora Burtnett (Dora) Cunningham
Isadora died on November 8, 1951 at 12:50. (a.m. or p.m. was not specified)
She died at Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri. At the time of her
death, she resided with her husband at 1219 North 9th, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Her funeral was held on November 10, 1951 at Stamey Funeral Home at 10 a.m.
She was buried at Fillmore, Missouri. Her parents were noted as Marion F.
Burtnett and Margaret Noble.
NOTE: Dora was my g-grandmother. Her parents were Marion Francis (Tom)
Burtnett and Margaret (Lottie) Noble.
No. 2474 William Floyd Dinwiddie
William resided at 409 E. Highland, St. Joseph, Missouri at the time of his
death. He was a widower at the time of his death. He was born on November 30
in St. Joseph, Missouri to Richard Dinwiddie and Josephine Lavette. He died
at his residence on December 17, 1953 at 4:45 p.m. from pulmonary fibrosis.
The cause of death was certified b Dr. Pifer. The funeral was held at Stamey
Chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 21, 1953. William was buried at
Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Survivors included his wife, Mrs. Marie Dinwiddie; his daughters, Mrs.
William E. Stone of Hyattsville, MD, Mrs. Donald Penigot of St. Joseph,
Missouri, and Mrs. Dorothy Boyd of the home; brothers John and Ben Dinwiddie
of St. Joseph, Missouri; and sisters Mrs. Herman Gross and Mrs. Hulda
Butterfield, also of St. Joseph, Missouri.
The pallbearers were Jack Dinwiddie, Roy Butterfield, Elza Butterfield, Clyde
Anderson, Charles Butterfield and Roy Cook.
No. 2531 Earl Clifton Cunningham
Earl was born on January 6, 1918 in Andrew County, Missouri to Samuel
Cunningham (see No. 51) and Bessie M. Finchum (see No. 633). He was married
to Dorothy. He resided at RFD#2, 3rd State Road. He died on April 24, 1954 at
8 p.m. on route to Sister's Hospital. He died from a coronary thrombosis. The
cause of death was certified by the coroner, Dr. _____ Tadlock. He was a
laborer at Sister's Hospital. His funeral was held on April 29, 1954 at
Stamey Funeral Home and he was buried at Gravel Wall Cemetery, north of
Fillmore, Missouri.
His survivors included his wife, Dorothy; and brothers Lloyd of Craig,
Missouri, Delbert of Forest City, Missouri, and Luther of Hoquiam, Washington.
NOTE: Earl was known as "Tuffy Cunningham."
No. 2666 Lola D. Bartlow
Lola was born in Bolckow, Missouri on April 18 (1895) to Clement V.
Cunningham and Dora Burtnett. She married William R. Raleigh. They resided at
1219 North 9th at the time of Lola's death on January 28, 1955 at 9:50 p.m..
She died of myocardial failure at Sister's Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Her funeral service was 11 a.m. on January 31, 1955 at Stamey Funeral Home
and she was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was survived by her husband William Bartlow; daughters Lula Bartlow of
Chicago, Mrs. Edward "Liffring" of Wathena Kansas, and Mrs. Roy Sontheimer of
St. Joseph, Missouri; her son William A. Bartlow of Kansas City, Missouri;
brothers Lester and Elmer Cunningham of St. Joseph, Missouri; and sisters
Mrs. Jess Boles and Mrs. Fred Greenlee, Sr. of St. Joseph, Missouri. The
pallbearers were James Bowers, Guy Kelly, Harold Boon, Don Devers, Charles
Bartlow, Jr., and Orville Spaulding.
NOTE: Lola's full name was Lola Dell (Cunningham) Bartlow.
Mrs. Edward "Liffring" should have been shown as Mrs. Edward Leiffring.
Mrs. Jess Boles was my grandmother, Sylvia Susie (Cunningham) Boles.
No. 2822 William Hays Sollars, Jr.
William was born on April 16, 1889 in Buchanan County, Missouri to William
Hays Sollars, Sr. and Sarah C---ter. (Canster?) He died of pulmonary
tuberculosis on December 25, 1955 at the State Sanatorium at 1:40 a.m. He
was attended by Dr. Maple of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was Catholic. He was a
produce man. He was a widower. His funeral was conducted on December 28, 1955
at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. He was buried at Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
He was survived by his daughter, Mrs. George Halterman of St. Joseph,
Missouri; his son, Donald H. Sollars of Shawnee, Kansas; his sister, Mrs.
Lulu Sontheimer of St. Joseph, Missouri; his sister, Mrs. Polly Hanlin of St.
Joseph, Missouri; and his brother, Frank Sollars, of Detroit Michigan.
NOTE: If anyone can provide information about this man or his family, I'd
appreciate it. I am certain he is connected to my family, but I have not been
able to make the connection. Does anyone know if "Mrs. Lulu Sontheimer" could
be Lula Isadora Bartlow?
No. 3116 Benjamin Harrison Augustine
Benjamin Harrison Augustine was born on July 18, 1889 in Savannah, Andrew
County, Missouri to John Augustine and Sarah Carter. He was married to
Elizabeth. He was employed as a night watchman. He belonged to the American
Legion. He died of pulmonary fibrosis on June 17, 1957 at the V.A. Hospital
(Wadsworth, Kansas). His funeral was held at 3 p.m. on June 20, 1957 at
Stamey Funeral Home. He was buried at Ashland Cemetery. He was a veteran of
WWI and his Social Security Number was 496-03-9967. His widow was Elizabeth
Augustine. Benjamin and Elizabeth resided at 117 W. Louis, St. Joseph,
Missouri at the time of his death.
He was survived by his wife; by his son Albert Augustine of St. Joseph,
Missouri; by his daughter, Mrs. Dorothy DeFiesta of Kansas City, Missouri; by
his brothers John A., Albert A., and Charles of St. Joseph, Missouri; by
sisters Mrs. Dora King of Agency, Missouri and Mrs. L. L. Fox of St. Joseph,
Missouri; and by three grandchildren.
NOTE: Elizabeth's maiden name was NOBLE, the daughter of Henry Clay Noble,
Sr. and Emma Jane Hana.
No. 3267 Nora Irene Bartlow
Nora Irene Bartlow was born on September 23, 1909 in St. Joseph, Missouri to
Wakefield Elliott and Sarah Emily Pendleton. She married Charles R. Bartlow.
The couple resided at 3011 North 9th, St. Joseph, Missouri at the time of
Nora's death on March 2, 1959. Nora died of a coronary occlusion at 1:15 p.m.
in St. Joseph, Missouri. The funeral was at 1:30 p.m. on March 4, 1958 at
Stamey Funeral Home. She was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. She had worked
as a seamstress at Kirwin's. She was survived by Charles R. Bartlow, her
husband; and sons Jack Dale Bartlow, Jim Lee Bartlow, and Jerry Lawrence; her
sister, Mrs. Essie Calvert of St. Joseph, Missouri; and her brother Mr. L.A.
Elliott of Hastings, Nebraska. Pallbearers were Frank Gerber, Russell Sa-er,
Elwood Clark, Roy Sontheimer, Ed Leiffring, and Donald Gordon.
NOTE: If anyone has further information on this family, please contact me. I
would like to know how this family is connected to the Sontheimer's.
No. 3298 Terry Lee Cunningham
Terry Lee Cunningham was born on May 14, 1958 at Sister's Hospital in St.
Joseph, Missouri and died at 1:45 p.m. He died of congenital atelectasis.
His father was George Cunningham and his mother was Geraldine (Carter)
Cunningham. The funeral was held on May 19, 1958 at the City Cemetery. His
parents resided at 1222 Sylvania, St. Joseph, Missouri. Terry was survived by
his parents; siblings, Faye Louise, Linda Sue, Deborah Kaye, Kenneth Ray,
Michael Dean, and Steven Randolph; maternal grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Fred
Carter; paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cunningham; and paternal
great-grandmother Mrs. Rose Gilpin. All survivors resided in St. Joseph,
Missouri.
No. 3358 James L. Sollars, Jr.
James was born and died on August 28, 1958. The cause of death was not given.
His parents were James L. Sollars, Sr. and Bonnie McDonald. James was born at
Cameron Community Hospital, Cameron, Missouri. His funeral was held on August
29, 1958 at his gravesite at Memorial Park Cemetery. His parents and sisters
lived in Stewartsville, Missouri. He was survived by his parents; and sisters
Gloria Jean and Cheryl Kay; by paternal grandmother Mrs. Roy Hamms; and
maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McDonald.
No. 3493 Mrs. Maggie May Stallsworth
No. 3644 William Raleigh Bartlow*
No. 3653 Ralph Eddie Young*
No. 3660 J. Lester Cunningham (James Lester Cunningham)*
No. 3687 Prince Albert Cooley*
No. 4016 Mrs. Susie Martha Stallsworth*
No. 4025 Mrs. Stella May Fuller*
No. 4338 Elizabeth Cunningham*
No. 4514 Georgia Anne Cunningham*
No. 4768 Mrs. Marie Anna Sandusky*
No. 4912 Ralph William Stallsworth*
NOTE: I have more information on the individuals and families whose names
are followed by an asterick. I would like to exchange information with other
researchers who are tracing these families.
No. 3493 Mrs. Maggie May Stallsworth
Maggie was married to Henry Stallsworth. They lived at 1507 Highland Avenue,
St. Joseph, Missouri. She was born on March 5, 1877 in Cainsville, Missouri.
She died on May 4, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri at 77:25 a.m. of general
carcinomatosis. Her funeral was at 1:30 p.m. on May 7, 1959 at Stamey Chapel.
She was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Gower, Missouri. Her father was William
Stallsworth and her mother was Adeline Holland. She was survived by daughters
Mrs. Minnie Shaw of 901 6th Street, Greeley Colorado; Mrs. Emma Miles, Pryor,
Oklahoma; and Mrs. Ruie Oder of 1507 Highland Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was also survived by sons Fred Stallsworth of 1208 South 6th, St. Joseph,
Missouri and George Stallsworth of 2332 South 12th, St. Joseph, Missouri. She
was also survived by her sister, Mrs. Fannie Jefferson of Picynne,
Mississippi, and 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
No. 3644 William Raleigh Bartlow
William was born on June 15, 1886 in Marysville, Kansas. His parents were
Franklin David Bartlow and Lue Kennard. He was married to Lola Dell
Cunningham (see No. 2666). He died at the age of 73 years, 6 months, 18 days
on January 3, 1960 at Sister's Hospital. He died of natural causes. He was a
maintenance man at the Corby Building in St. Joseph, Missouri and a member of
Eclipse Lodge 143 and the I.O.O.F. His funeral was held on January 5, 1960
at Stamey Chapel at 1:30 p.m. and he was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery. He
was survived by his daughters, Mrs. Roy Sontheimer who resided at 1219 N. 9th
Street in St. Joseph; Mrs. Edward Lieffering; Miss Lula Bartlow of Chicago,
Illinois; and his son William A. Bartlow of Kansas City, Missouri as well as
5 grandchildren. The pallbearers were Joseph Smith, Norval Spaulding, Thomas
__ater, Chris Bartlow, Guy Kelly, and Harold B_____.
No. 3653 Ralph Eddie Young
Ralph was born on October 21, 1896 in Savannah, Missouri to William Henry
Young and Sarah Ellen Bowles. His wife was Etta (Marten) Young. Ralph was 63
years, 2 months and 23 days old at the time of his death from generalized
carcinoma on January 14, 1960. His funeral was held on January 18, 1960 at
Stamey Chapel at 1:20 p.m. He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery. At the
time of his death, he resided at 1915 Main Street, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Survivors included his wife, Etta; his sister, Miss Julia Young of Savannah,
Missouri; and brothers Frank Young of Savannah, Missouri; Fred Young of
Albion, Nebraska; Claude Young and Raymond Young of Kansas City, Missouri.
Pallbearers included Wylie Kinney, Howard Ezzell, William Rieley, Clarence
Stefferns, Harold Wille, and R. M. Ramseier.
No. 3660 J. Lester Cunningham (James Lester Cunningham)
James was born on January 31, 1900 in Andrew County, Missouri to Clement
Vlandingham Cunningham and Isadora Burtnett. (See No. 2102.) He was a
maintenance man at Western Ch____ Co. He died of "general carcinomatosis" on
Sunday, January 24, 1960 at Sister's Hospital at 8:04 a.m. at the age of 59
years, 11 months and 23 days. His funeral was held on January 26, 1960 at
Stamey's Funeral Home at 3 p.m. and he was buried at Green Cemetery. He was
married to Cleophas Goldie May Richardson. (See No. 1452.) He was survived by
sons Everett A. Cunningham and James L. Cunningham, Jr. He was survived by
sisters Mrs. Fred Greenlee, Sr. and Mrs. Jesse Boles, as well as his brother
Elmer Cunningham who resided at 701 Main, St. Joseph, Missouri. Pallbearers
were Johnny Cunningham, George Cunningham, Roy Arnold, Joe B. Greenlee, Sonny
Russell, and Billy Richardson.
No. 3687 Prince Albert Cooley
This was Prince Albert Patrick Cooley. (His tombstone lists him as Princes A.
Cooley.) He was born on March 29, 1875. His parents names were not given on
the certificate. (He was the widow of Nannie Bell Cunningham.) Pat died of
congestive heart failure on March 16, 1960 at the Missouri Methodist
Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri a the age of 84 years, 11 months and 17 days.
His funeral service was held at Stamey Chapel on March 19, 1960 and he was
buried at Green Cemetery. He was survived by his daughter, Mrs. Patsy Devers,
who resided at 917 S. 10th Street, St. Joseph, Missouri and two
grandchildren. Pallbearers were William Richardson, John Penland, Sonny
Russell, Everett Cunningham, James Cunningham, and Fred Greenlee, Jr.
No. 4016 Mrs. Susie Martha Stallsworth
She was born Martha Susan Jane Palmer. She was born in Buchanan County,
Missouri to James Palmer and Sarah Dinwiddie. Her actual date of birth isn't
given. She was age 77 years, 2 months and 4 days at the time of her death on
February 8, 1962. (This works out to a birth date of December 4, 1884, which
agrees with privately held family information.) She died of "acute congestive
haeart failure" (haeart is not a typographical error). She was the widow of
George W. Stallsworth. She was pentecostal. Her funeral was held on February
10, 1962 at 3 p.m. at Stamey Chapel and she was buried at Green Cemetery,
Amazonia, Missouri. At the time of her death, Susie resided at 415 Woodson,
St. Joseph, Missouri with her son Glen Stallsworth. Survivors included her
daughter, Mrs. Paul Rogers, of 414 Woodson, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter,
Mrs. Alfred Welter of Savannah, Missouri; daughter, Mrs. Vernon Murren, of
Compton, California; her sons Glen and Ralph, both of St. Joseph, Missouri.
She was also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Elton Fuller, Cecil Weir, Kenneth Palmer, Eugene Phillips,
Andrew Sollars, Jr., and Herman Schmidt.
No. 4025 Mrs. Stella May Fuller
Stella was born on April 11, 1895 in Buchanan County, Missouri to "Jesse
Lewis Boles" and "Nellie Ellen Palmer." She was the widow of Earl Fuller. She
died on February 21, 1962 at Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Savannah, Missouri of
arteriosclerotic heart disease. Her funeral was held on February 23, 1962 at
Stamey Chapel at 3 p.m. and she was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was
survived by her son Elton E. Fuller of Savannah, Missouri; her brother,
"Jesse E. Boles" of St. Joseph, Missouri; and her sister, Miss Rosie Boles of
Savannah, Missouri. She was also survived by 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers
included Joseph Serocki, Bill Comeaux, Francis Estes, Jim Sollars, Lloyd
Foster, and Wane Vancil.
(NOTE: Her brother was Jesse Louis Boles, not Jesse E. Boles.)
No. 4338 Elizabeth Cunningham
Lizzie was born on May 16, 1877 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents were Jesse
Benham and Margaret Delaney. She was the widow of Thomas Cunningham. She was
86 years old at the time of her death. She died on Sunday, September 29, 1963
in Mansfield, Missouri. Her funeral was held at Stamey Chapel on October 2,
1963 at 1:30 p.m. and she was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was
survived by her daughter, Mrs. Edith York of Macomb, Missouri; her son Samuel
F. Cunningham of Riverside, Washington; 4 grandchildren and 8
great-grandchildren. Pallbearers included Ira Noland, Edward Roesle, George
Roesle, Joe Greenlee and Roy Sontheimer.
No. 4514 Georgia Anne Cunningham
Georgia was born on September 12, 1903 in Rosendale, Missouri to Edgar Gibson
and Rosa Violett. She died on October 18, 1964 at 715 South 9th, St. Joseph,
Missouri of a coronary occlusion. Her physician was W. B. Rost of St. Joseph,
Missouri. She resided at 619 Dewey, St. Joseph, Missouri at the time of her
death. Her funeral was held at Stamey Chapel on October 20, 1964 at 3 p.m.
and she was buried at Amazonia Cemetery, Amazonia, Andrew County, Missouri.
Survivors included her mother, Mrs. Rosa Gilpin, of St. Joseph, Missouri; her
daughter, Mrs. Delores Hawk who resided at 619 Dewey Ave., St. Joseph,
Missouri; her daughter, Mrs. Wilma Sollars of 617 Dewey Ave., St Joseph,
Missouri; daughter Mrs. Leah Martin of 2433 S. 11th, St. Joseph, Missouri;
daughter, Mrs. Florence Penland of Tacoma, Washington; son George Cunningham
of Wallace, Missouri; son James Cunningham of St. Joseph, Missouri; son John
Cunningham of 2704 Osage, St. Joseph, Missouri; son Walter Cunningham of 623
Dewey Ave., St. Joseph, Missouri; and her sister, Mrs. Erma Rythe of
Shelbina, Missouri; sister Mrs. Florence Hunter, of 1219 Powell, St. Joseph,
Missouri; sister, Mrs. Rosa Soper of 1714 Sacramento, St. Joseph, Missouri;
brother Melvin Gilpin of 2705 Commercial, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother John
Gilpin of Union Star, Missouri; brother, Warren Gilpin of St. Joseph,
Missouri; brother Wallace Gilpin of Seattle, Washington; and 18
grandchildren. Pallbearers included Gene Donahoo, Shelby Donahoo, Albert
Steidel, Keith Lundy, and Carl Steidel.
(NOTE: Georgia had been married to Elmer William Cunningham. They were
divorced at the time of her death. ALSO note that her mother's name was given
as "Mrs. Rosa Gilpin" and various records indicate Georgia's maiden name
could have been either GILPIN or GIBSON.)
No. 4768 Mrs. Marie Anna Sandusky
Marie was born on April 24, 1889 in Andrew County, Missouri to August Nosman
and Elizabeth Marx. She married Guy Sandusky. She died of congestive heart
failure on February 14, 1966 at Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph, Missouri at
the age of 76 years, 9 months and 20 days. Her funeral was held on February
16, 1966 at 1:30 p.m. at Stamey Chapel and she was buried at Ashland Cemetery
in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was survived by her husband, Guy Sandusky;
daughter, Mrs. Elsie Vessar, of R. R. 2, St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter, Mrs.
Virginia Fuller of Savannah, Missouri; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Pfleiderer of
1314 Douglas St., St. Joseph, Missouri; son John Sandusky of Belleville,
Kansas; sister, Mrs. Selma Bo_sen of Pueblo, Colorado; and sister Mrs. Dora
Caulkins of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was also survived by 18 grandchildren
and 8 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers included Eugene Fuller, Howard Burton,
Jr., David Mitchell, Rufus Vessar, Jr., Gary Milbourn, and ______ Wendt.
No. 4912 Ralph William Stallsworth
Ralph was born on September 25, 1904 in Andrew County, Missouri. He was
divorced at the time of his death. Ralph was a bottler and belonged to the
Brewery Workers Union. He was 62 years, 2 months and 16 days old at the time
of her death on December 11, 1966 at Methodist Hospital, St. Joseph,
Missouri. The cause of death was not given. His funeral was on December 14,
1966 at Stamey Chapel at 1:30 p.m. and he was buried at Green Cemetery,
Amazonia, Andrew County, Missouri. He was survived by his sisters, Mrs. Paul
Rogers of 414 Woodson Street, St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Alfred Welter of
Savannah, Missouri; and Mrs. Vernon Murren of Downey, California; as well as
his brother Glen Stallsworth of 415 Woodson Street, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Paul Watson, Albert Hunt, Clarence Floyd, Otto Campbell,
Bert Gardner, and Clarence Morrison.
No. 5181 Elmer William Cunningham*
No. 5339 Glenn Edward Stallsworth*
No. 5963 Mr. Robert Lee Noble*
No. 6089 Mr. Roy Vicor Sontheimer*
No. 6384 Mr. Randall Lee Bowles
No. 6861A Fred C. Greenlee, Sr.*
No. 6917 Mrs. Norma Lee Sollars
No. 6964 Mrs. Sylvia Susie Boles*
No. 7056 Andrew Jackson Sollars, Sr.*
No. 7515 Charles A. Brandt*
No. 7797 Mr. Jesse Louis Boles*
NOTE: I have more information on the individuals and families whose names
are followed by an asterick. I would like to exchange information with other
researchers who are tracing these families.
No. 5181 Elmer William Cunningham
Elmer was born on July 31, 1896 in Bolckow, Missouri to Clement Vlandingham
Cunningham and Isadora Burtnett. His death certificate indicates he was a
widow, although the death certificate of Georgia Anne Cunningham indicated
that they were divorced. He was a retired flagman. He died of natural causes
on September 4, 1968 at his home at Rural Route 5, St. Joseph, Missouri. His
funeral was held at 10 a.m. on September 9, 1968 at Stamey Chapel. The place
of burial was not indicated. He was survived by sons James Cunningham of St.
Joseph, Missouri; Johnnie Cunningham of 2704 Osage, St. Joseph, Missouri;
George Cunningham of R.R.2, Box 52, Dearborn, Missouri; Walter Lee Cunningham
of R. R. 1, Amazonia, Missouri; daughters Mrs. Delora Hawk of 1523 N. 2nd,
St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Wilma Jean Sollars, 1525 N. 2nd, St. Joseph,
Missouri; Mrs. Florence Marie Penland of Washington; Mrs. Leah Jean Martin of
R. R. 2, Savannah, Missouri; sisters Mrs. Jesse Boles of R. R. 2, St. Joseph,
Missouri; and Mrs. Ella Greenlee of 806 ½ N. 6th, St. Joseph, Missouri; as
well as 22 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert
E. Hunter, Roy L. Wolfe, Frank Wilfong, Albert L. Steidel, and Charles T.
Sollars.
No. 5339 Glenn Edward Stallsworth
Glenn was born on February 13, 1909 in Andrew County, Missouri to George
William Stallsworth and Susie Palmer. He was pentecostal. He died of heat
stroke on July 15, 1969. He was dead on arrival at Sister's Hospital in St.
Joseph at 5:40 p.m. His funeral was held on July 18, 1969 at Stamey Chapel
at 3 p.m. He was buried at Green Cemetery. At the time of his death, he
resided at 415 Woodson, St. Joseph, Missouri. He was 60 years, 6 months and 2
days old at the time of his death. Survivors included his sisters Mrs. Gloria
Welter of Savannah, Missouri; Mrs. Gayle Rogers of 414 Woodson, St. Joseph,
Missouri; and Mrs. Robert Murren of Downey, California. Pallbearers were
Denny R. Welter, Jack Rogers, Kenny Palmer, Donald Bradley, Bob Bradley and
Francis Bradley.
(NOTE: At all other times, Mrs. Murren's husband's name is given as Vernon.
This is the only time when his name is given as Robert.)
No. 5963 Mr. Robert Lee Noble
Robert was born on December 27, 1895 in Nodaway, Missouri to Henry Clay Noble
(Sr.) and Emma Jane Hana. He was retired from Drydale (or Dugdale) Packing.
He belonged to the 7th Day Adventist Church. At the time of his death, he
resided at 702 S. 16th, St. Joseph, Missouri with his niece, Dorothy
DeFiesta. He died of cancer of the right lung on November 15, 1973 at "St.
Joseph's Hospital" at 9:10 p.m. He was 77 ears, 10 months and __ days old at
the time of his death. His funeral was on November 17, 1973 at Stamey Chapel
at 1:30 p.m. and he was buried at Highland Cemetery in Oregon, Missouri. The
only listed survivor was his niece, Mrs. Dorothy DeFiesta. Pallbearers were
John DeFiesta, Jack Kerns, Delmar Saxton, Albert Augustine, Maford Dean, and
Pete Graves.
No. 6089 Mr. Roy Vicor Sontheimer
Roy's date of birth and place of birth were left blank. (Family information
places his birthday on February 4, 1922.) His parents were Otto Sontheimer
and Gertrude Marqui. He was married to Susie B. (Bartlow) Sontheimer. He
belonged to Co-Cathedral Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a
retired postman. He died of a coronary thrombosis on September 12, 1974 at
his home at 1219 N. 9th, St. Joseph, Missouri at 5:45 a.m. His funeral was at
Stamey Chapel at 10 a.m. on September 14, 1974 and he was buried at Mount
Auburn Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. His survivors included his wife,
Mrs. Susie B. Sontheimer; sons Thomas David Sontheimer and William Otto
Sontheimer, daughter, Miss Mary Lou Sontheimer, all of the home; brother Otto
Sontheimer of St. Joseph, Missouri; and brother Jerry Sontheimer of Neosho,
Missouri. The pallbearers were not listed.
No. 6384 Mr. Randall Lee Bowles
Randall was born on March 10, 1953 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Roy Bottorff
and Frances Poage. He belonged to the Eagles-Al-Moose Lodge. His church was
listed as "Marvin McMurry." He was married to Margaret Ann Parker Bowles. He
resided at 719 N. 25th, St. Joseph, Missouri at the time of his death. He
died in an auto accident on April 19, 1977 in Platte City, Missouri at 11:30
p.m. His funeral was held on April 22, 1977 at Stamey Chapel at 10 a.m. He
was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors included his wife, Mrs.
Margaret Bowles; his son, Larry Dean Bowles of the home; daughter, Amy Lynn
Bowles of the home; parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowles of 2322 St. Joseph
Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri; brother, Steven Bowles of St. Joseph, Missouri;
brother Dennis Bowles of Independence, Missouri; and Mr. and Mrs. George
Edgar Poage, grandparents, of St. Joseph, Missouri. The pallbearers were not
listed.
No. 6861A Fred C. Greenlee, Sr.
Fred Cecil Greenlee was born on December 4, 1903 in Farragut, Iowa. His
parents names were not given. He was a Baptist. He was a commercial
fisherman. He resided in Seattle, Washington at the time of his death. His
funeral was held on January 9, 1982, graveside at Highland Cemetery in
Oregon, Missouri. No further information was provided.
(NOTE: Fred was married to and divorced from Margaret Ellen Cunningham.)
No. 6917 Mrs. Norma Lee Sollars
Norma was born on June 27, 1926 in Whitesville, Missouri to Roy VanFosson and
Mildred Lough. She married John William Sollars. She was dead on arrival a
Methodist Medical Center at 8:10 a.m. on June 25, 1982. No cause of death was
given. She was 55 years, 11 months and 29 days old at the time of her death.
She was a homemaker. Her funeral was on June 28, 1982 at Stamey-Lindsey
Chapel and she was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Survivors include her husband, John William Sollars of R. R. 1, Amazonia,
Missouri; daughters Mrs. Linda Bilby of St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Janet
Uehlin of Amazonia, Missouri; and Sandra Sollars of Amazonia, Missouri; and
son Bob Sollars of St. Joseph, Missouri. Pallbearers were Pete Stinnett, John
Perkins, G. C. Wampler, Larry Steeby, David Purcell and Danny Purcell.
No. 6964 Mrs. Sylvia Susie Boles
Sylvia was born on July 11, 1908 in Rosendale, Missouri to Clement
Vlandingham Cunningham. Her mother wasn't listed. She was married to Jesse L.
Boles. She belonged to the Christian church. She died on January 28, 1983 in
St. Joseph, Missouri. Her funeral was held on January 31, 1983 at the
Stamey-Lindsey Chapel and she was buried at Green Cemetery, Amazonia,
Missouri. Her survivors and pallbearers were not listed.
(NOTE: This was my maternal grandmother. Her mother was Isadora Burtnett.)
No. 7056 Andrew Jackson Sollars, Sr.
Andrew was born on December 3, 1901 in St. Joseph, Missouri to James H.
Sollars and Elizabeth M. Palmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary.
He resided at 1902 Bellevue, St. Joseph, Missouri at the time of his death.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was employed by the Central
Fruit Co. He died on May 15, 1984 at Methodist Medical Cener at 6:09 p.m.
The cause of death was not given. He was 82 years old when he died. His
funeral was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church and his funeral service was
conducted by Msgr. Nowland on May 18, 1984 at 10 a.m. He was buried at Mount
Olivet Cemetery. No survivors were listed. His son, Andrew J. Sollars, Jr.,
was responsible for the bill.
No. 7515 Charles A. Brandt
Charles was born on August 22, 1930 in Nodaway, Missouri to William F. Brandt
and Mary M. Adams. He was employed as a telephone lineman. He belonged to
the Open Bible church. He was married to Mary Ilene (Boles) Brandt. He was
age 60 years, 1 months and 0 days at the time of his death. He died on
September 22, 1990 at Heartland Hospital West in St. Joseph, Missouri. His
funeral was held at the Gladden-Stamey Chapel on September 24, 1990 at 2 p.m.
He was buried at St. John's Cemetery in Amazonia, Missouri. He had been in
the U.S. Air Force from July 1948 to July 1952. Survivors included his wife,
Mary I. Brandt; his son, Scott A. Brandt of Cosby, Missouri; daughter, Sharon
I. Tobey of Helena, Missouri; daughter-in-law Jonetta K. Brandt of Savannah,
Missouri; sister Norma I. Gilbert of St. Joseph, Missouri; sister Willena
Holcomb of St. Joseph, Missouri; and he was predeceased by his son Mark R.
Brandt. Pallbearers were Bill Williams, Al ______, Steve Crockett, Bruce
Holcomb, Brain Holcomb (transcribed as given), and Keith Potter.
No. 7797 Mr. Jesse Louis Boles (Jr.)
Jesse was born on September 3, 1904 in Andrew County, Missouri to Jesse Louis
Boles, Sr. and Frances Ellen Palmer. He was married to Sylvia Susie
Cunningham on September 25, 1926 in Savannah, Missouri. He was employed as a
machine operator at St. Joseph Paper Products. He resided in St. Joseph at
the time of his death. He died on March 8, 1995 at 2:50 a.m. of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 90 years, 6 months and 5 days old. His
funeral was held at Gladden-Stamey Funeral Home on March 11, 1995 at 1:30
p.m. He was buried at Green Cemetery. He had an 8th grade education. He was
a protestant. Pallbearers were Mike and Dennis Boles, Keith and Kenny Potter,
J.L. and Troy Boles. Honorary pallbearers were Dale and Paul Howard, Warren
and Chuck Boles, Bill Boles, Karl and Kirk Potter, Richard and Raymond Boles,
Douglas Hart, Scott Brandt, Brian Pearson and J. R. West. Survivors included
sons Vernon Boles of Savannah, Missouri; Melvin Boles of Gladstone, Missouri;
and Gary Boles of Skidmore, Missouri; daughters Dora Howard, Louise Potter,
Elvanna West, and Jean Pearson of St. Joseph, Missouri; Opal Hart of
Rosendale, Missouri; and Ilene Brandt of Cosby, Missouri. He was also
survived by 34 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by an infant daughter and two grandsons.
(NOTE: This was my maternal grandfather.)
