The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday March 22, 1945

Mrs. Everett Ballenger Dies at Stephens Home

Funeral services for Mrs Everett Ballenger, 68 years old, of the Stephens community, mother of Mrs. Jewell Criswell of New Bloomfield , who died at her home Sunday morning, were conducted Tuesday at the Nashville church. The Rev. H. P. Cheavens officiated.

Mrs Ballenger was born in Boone county August 2, 1877. She was a daughter of the late Lewis and Susan Blackburn Shelnutt. She was a member of the Prairie Grove Baptist Church.

Besides her husband and her New Bloomfield daughter, she is survived by two sons, Paul and Lawrence Ballenger, of Hobbs, NM; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Browning and Miss Julia Shelnutt of Ashland; and one brother, Charles Shelnutt of Jefferson City. One son James preceded her in death.

The Montgomery Standard Montgomery City, MO March 6, 1914

Neighborhood News and Happenings - High Hill

Mrs. Gentry is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Eula Best, who is very ill.

Montgomery Standard - March 13, 1914

High Hill

Mrs. Eula Gentry Best

The people of our community were shocked and saddened last Friday evening, March 6^th, when the news went out that Mrs. Eulah Best, wife of Dr. John Best was dead. Although she had not been in good health for some time, and her relatives and friends had entertained no hope of her recovery, they were not expecting the "grim reaper" so soon. This death scene unusually sad, because of her having been married only one year and one month when she was called away. Her funeral was held at her home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Russell of Warrenton after which her remains were laid to rest in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near town, by the side of her father and brothers who preceded her several years ago.

The large crowd who came to pay their last tribute of respect and the many beautiful floral offerings were an evidence of the esteem in which she was held.

Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband, whose home she had brightened for one short year, and to her devoted mother, who feels this sorrow so keenly, this daughter being the last of several children to succumb to this dreadful disease. To those whose hearts have been made sad, we would say: "Meet patiently each trial, grief and care. God knoweth what is best for us to hear. Have we of sorrow more than seems our share? Without it, we might miss the mansions fair; What seems a trial to our blinded eyes, may be a priceless blessing in disguise. Trust God’s great wisdom and the end will tell that, through His love, He doeth all things well."

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The Montgomery Standard Montgomery Co., MO Sept. 10, 1970 6/2

Services for Mrs. Anna E. Blackburn Sunday

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Blackburn, 79, of Montgomery City died Thursday September 3^rd.

Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Adam Caran, assisted by the Rev. Robert Hester. Burial was in Montgomery City Cemetery.

Mrs. Blackburn was born June 22, 1891, at Bonnet’s Mill, a daughter of Cyrus and Mary Phericeck Saladin. She was married to Earl Blackburn who died in 1951. She lived in Montgomery City most of her life and was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

She had 12 children, one of whom, Elvin William, died in infancy. Surviving are four sons, Delbert of Montgomery City, Edwin of California, Bennie of Peoria, and Elbert of Laddonia; seven daughters Mrs. Chrystal Dial of Arcadia, Kan., Mrs. Helen Callaway, Mrs. Alvie Callaway, and Mrs. Ruby River of Montgomery City, Mrs. Evelyn Winkler and Mrs. Bonnie Bell of Kansas City, and Mrs. June Fridrich of St. Louis; five sisters Mrs. Emma Klaus and Mrs. Lena Blackshaw of St. Louis, Mrs. Bertha Nentwig of Jefferson City and Mrs. Florence Koeningsfeld of Holts Summit; 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

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The Mexico Intellingencer Mexico, MO Thursday Nov. 8, 1934 3/5

Fulton Woman Killed Sunday

Mrs. Bessie Carter Blackburn, wife of E. L. Blackburn of Fulton and related to the Carter and Johnson families here, was killed Sunday morning when the automobile driven by Mr. Blackburn overturned on a gravel road near Lebanon.

Mr. Blackburn and three other passengers of the car, Charles Kyle of Mount Vernon, music student at William Wood College, Miss Inez Smith, dramatics teacher at the Fulton State Hospital, and Mrs. Blackburn’s brother-in-law, Judge D. W. Herring were thrown through the top of the car and only slightly injured. Mrs. Blackburn was crushed inside the automobile.

Mr. Blackburn said he was attempting to avoid another car when the accident occurred. Mrs. Blackburn was proprietor of a millinery shop at Fulton. She was 59 years old.

Miss Smith is in a hospital at Lebanon for observation for possible internal injuries and Judge Herring is in a dazed condition from a blow on the head. Blackburn and Kyle received cuts and bruises. Kyle in addition to his studies at William Woods is employed in the occupational therapy department of the State Hospital at Fulton. Mr. Blackburn is a traveling salesman for a New York glove concern.

The following additional information was found in an article in the Missouri Telegraph of Fulton, MO, Nov. 6, 1934, page 6 column 5:

She was the daughter of John and Margaret Carter. She was married to E. L. Blackburn on April 23, 1901. She was survived by one brother T. E. Carter of New Bloomfield and two sisters, Mrs. D. W. Herring and Miss Dorothy Carter both of Fulton and her mother. She was a graduate of Synodical College where she studied music. She operated the millinery business in Fulton from about 1915 until the time of her death.

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The Montgomery Standard Montgomery City, MO January 27, 1939 8/1

Friends were greatly shocked by the sudden death of D. G. Blackburn Monday evening January 23^rd. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Annie Mendenhall, a son Pearl and twin granddaughters Shirley Ann and Sally Jean Blackburn. Funeral services at Mt. Pleasant with burial in the cemetery there, January 25^th. We extend sympathy to the family.

The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday Sept. 27, 1945 Back page

Native Fultonian Dies in the East

Forrest Blackburn Passes away Suddenly in Hartford, Conn.

Forrest Blackburn a native of Fulton, died in his sleep Tuesday night at his home in Hartford, Conn., according to word received here by his sisters, Mrs. Frank Hillgartner and Mrs. Tip Pasley.

Mr. Blackburn had been in good health and his death came as a shock to his family and friends. The funeral arrangements have not been made.

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hill Blackurn of Fulton, Mr. Blackburn has made his home in the East for a number of years. He was connected with the Remington Adding Machine Company in Hartford. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Hillgartner and Mrs. Pasley. There were no children.

The Mexico Intellingencer Mexico, MO Thursday December 24, 1931 2/2

R. Blackburn’s Father Dies

Funeral services were held for George Andrew Blackburn, father of Russell Blackburn of this city, who died Saturday night at the home of W. W. Fenley at Fulton, were held at 11:00 a. m. Monday at the Readsville Methodist Church with the Reverend G. C. Berry of Fulton, pastor in charge.

Burial was made in the Readsville Cemetery. Mr. Blackburn, who was 82 years old, was a life long Callaway County resident, the son of William Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn was first married to Miss Mary Davis who died many years ago. They had four children. His second wife was Miss Maude Maddox who with their four children survives him. In addition to Mrs. Blackburn of Mexico, the surviving children are; Mrs. Cordie Kelsick of Detroit, John A. and Walter Blackburn of Fulton, Omer C. Blackburn of Vandalia, Ewell B. Blackburn of Davenport, Iowa and Clarence Blackburn of Readsville.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO December 23, 1948

Illness Fatal to John Blackburn

Funeral Saturday afternoon at Maupin Funeral home

John Blackburn, 74, died Wednesday evening at the Callaway Hospital after a long illness. He was well known in Callaway county having been born and reared near Readsville. He was a farmer and stockman for many years.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Maupin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Surviving are two children, Clark T. Blackburn and Mrs Melvin Kezer, both of Fulton., and a sister Mrs. Hardy Kelsick of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Blackburn was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George A. Blackburn.

The Mexico Intellingencer Mexico, MO Thursday March 5, 1936 1/4

J. L. Blackburn Dies Wednesday after Illness

Funeral Services for North Wade Street Resident Will Be Friday Afternoon

John Lewis Blackburn, well known resident of 327 North Wade Street, died at this home here at about 8:00 Wednesday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Blackburn had been in ill health for the past two years. He grew gradually worse, until he was confined to his bed most of the time during the last few months.

He was born May 7, 1870, and was 65 years old. On December 25, 1893 he was married to Miss Lena Oliver, of Portland, MO. No children survive this union.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lena Blackburn; two half sisters, Mrs. L. R. Meadows of Woodward, Okla., and Mrs. Vick Neal of Portland, MO; one half brother Henry Blackburn of Readsville, MO; one niece, Mrs. William Christian, whom they raised from childhood.

The funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church Friday afternoon at 2:30, with burial following at Elmwood cemetery.

The pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased: Vernie Oliver, Sam Oliver, Cleo Pasley, Charlie Works, Rudolph Hampton and Charlie Deardoff.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday June 20, 1946

Former Readsville Resident Dies Here.

Mrs. Kate Virginia Blackburn, 71 died in Fulton Thursday night after an illness of several years. She formerly lived in Readsville.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Bethel Church at Readsville. Burial was in the church cemetery. The body lay in state at the Wallace Funeral Home until Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Blackburn was a daughter of the late Jack Meadows of Readsville. Her husband, William H. Blackburn and eight children survive her. The children are, Mrs. Carol Derrick, St. Louis; Mrs. Walter Jones, Illinois; Mrs. Ruth Madding, Oklahoma City; Jack Blackburn, Fulton, Vollie Blackburn, Williamsburg, Pat, Elmo, and Larkin Blackburn of Readsville.

She is survived by twenty-five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Friday Feb. 10, 1911 1/1

Two Deaths in Three Weeks

Mrs. Lillie Blackburn died at the home in the Readsville neighborhood , Friday of Pneumonia, aged 53 years and 3months. She was a daughter of Mrs. S. E. McCall, who died there some three weeks ago, making the second death in the family in that short time. One of her brothers is also sick, but is improving and his condition is not considered dangerous.

(Wife of Lewis F. Blackburn 1848-1893)

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday May 7, 1931 1/5

Double Tragedy at Stephens Saturday

Ernest C. Kistler Shot and Killed Mrs. C. Blackburn, Then Killed Himself

Mrs. (Charles) Margaret Blackburn 55 was shot about 8:30 p. m. in the backyard of her home by Ernest Kistler who killed himself about a quarter of a mile away at his home . . . (I have not transcribed the entire article, it consists of two and a half columns on the front page of this paper. It included photographs of Margaret Blackburn and Ernest Kistler. Jealousy was suspected as the motive as she had rejected his advances and told him to stay away from her.)

Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn came to Callaway County almost three years ago from Centerville, Iowa. He secured employment in the coal mine at Stephens and they were living in a home owned by Amos Kistler. They brought to Missouri a young girl, Virginia Ball, 12 years old, whom they have been rearing through she was never legally adopted.

The body of Mrs. Blackburn was taken to Centerville Sunday in a truck by Clint Nicolson for whom Mr. Blackburn worked.

(The Fulton Daily Sun Gazette, Monday May 4, 1931 carried this story on page one, columns 1 and 2 and continued on page six.)

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Mrs. Mary Jane

The Mexico Intellengincer Mexico, MO Thursday July 14, 1932 7/6

Funeral Held for Mrs. Blackburn

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Readsville, Mo. for Mrs. Mary Jane Blackburn of that city, mother of Russell Blackburn, Clarence Blackburn and Walter Blackburn of Mexico. Mrs. Blackburn had been for some time following a stroke of paralysis , died at her home Thursday night. She was 63 years old.

Mrs. Blackburn followed her husband in death by a few months. He died last December survived by Mrs. Blackburn, the three sons who make their homes here, and another son, Euell Blackburn of Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral services and burial at Readsville wee attended by the three brothers, who have returned home.

(Wife of George A. Blackburn)

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The Mexico Intellingencer Mexico, MO Thursday Nov. 3, 1932 2/3

Another death over the weekend was that of Mrs. Cash Blackburn, 73, who died at he the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Horton in Des Moines. Mrs. Blackburn formerly resided at Vandalia.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO July 29, 1920 3/3

Mrs. Clark Blackburn of Readsville, twenty four years old died on Thursday morning at 5 o’clock.. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon and burial was in the Bethel cemetery.

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Fulton, Weekly Gazette Friday Sept. 6, 1907

On the front page of this newspaper there is a obituary for Stephen Wright Booth, age 60.

It states that he was a native of Callaway county and that he is survived by two sisters, one being Nancy Blackburn. This might be the wife of James Stanton Blackburn, but I am not certain of this

The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday Feb. 21, 1946

Ollie Blackburn Dies in Florida (Robert Oliver Blackburn)

Mrs. L. A. Boone of Steadman has received word of the death of her brother Ollie Blackburn, who died in Camp Lauderdale Fla., February 9. He was about 52 years old.

A veteran who served 15 years in the United States Marine Corps, he was buried in the Military cemetery at Wadsworth, Kan.

Mr. Blackburn, who was born and reared at Portland, was the son of the late J. T. and Lena Blackburn. Besides his sister of Steadman, he is survived by a niece, Mrs. H. L. Yocum, and a nephew, Vincent Boone, both of Fulton.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday July 11, 1946 back page

R. C. Blackburn Dies in St. Louis

Native of Readsville Had Lived In Masonic Home twenty Years.

Richard C. Blackburn, 89, a native of Readsville , died Monday morning at the Masonic Home in St. Louis where he had lived for the past twenty years. He had been bedfast only three weeks.

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Bethel Methodist Church in Readsville, and burial was in the church cemetery. The Masonic rites were read.

Mr. Blackburn was born Oct 10, 1856, a son of William H. and Rhoda A. Blackburn. He spent most of his life in Butte, Mont., His wife Frankie Neff, and one son, Lee, preceded him in death. One grandson, an number of nephews and nieces survive him.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO May 10, 1945 back page

Mrs. Blackburn Dies Tuesday

Wife of Prominent Farmer Dies at Home South of Fulton.

Mrs. Sallie G. Blackburn, 71, wife of John A. Blackburn, died Tuesday morning at 2:55 at her home south of Fulton after a prolonged illness.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Maupin Funeral Home with Rev. Mark S. Horn conducting the service. Internment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mrs. Blackburn was born September 20, 1873 near Readsville, the daughter of Isaac and Mary Oliver. She was united in marriage with John A. Blackburn, prominent farmer and horse trader, on Nov. 15, 1894.

She is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Grace M.. Kezer of St. Louis and Clark P. Blackburn of Readsville.

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The Missouri Telegraph Fulton, MO Thursday Oct 7 1948

Illness Fatal to W. H. Blackburn

Lifelong Resident Of Callaway County Ill For 4 Months

William Henry Blackburn, 83, died Monday evening at the home of his son, Vollie Blackburn four and one-half miles north of Readsville after and illness of four months.

Funeral services were held at the Bethel Methodist Church at Readsville Thursday afternoon The Rev. A. O. Hallam officiated.

Mr. Blackburn was born July 3, 1865 in Callaway county and remained here the rest of his life. His wife died on June 13, 1946. He was a farmer.

The surviving children are Mrs. Calvin Derrick of St. Louis, Mrs. Ruth Madding of Oklahoma City, Okla, Jack Blackburn of Fulton, Vollie, Pat, Elmo and Larkin Blackburn of Readsville, and 25 grandchildren.

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