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Delila Ann Cassity

Female 1845 - 1918  (73 years)

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  1. 1.  Delila Ann CassityDelila Ann Cassity was born on 10 Feb 1845 in Sullivan County, Missouri; died on 26 Sep 1918 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Sep 1918 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1918/1918_00031068.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837415/anna-delilah-pulliam

    Delila married Thomas Pulliam on 11 Jan 1866. Thomas was born on 27 Apr 1843 in Missouri; died on 12 Jul 1920 in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 13 Jul 1920 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Minnie Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1867 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    2. 3. William Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1869 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Nov 1947 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Nov 1947 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    3. 4. Edward Molton Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1871 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Dec 1949 in Browning, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Dec 1949 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    4. 5. Etta Lydia Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1877 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Aug 1957 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Aug 1957 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    5. 6. Charles E. Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1879 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 7 Aug 1957 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Aug 1957 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Minnie Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delila1) was born on 17 Jan 1867 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Denver, Denver County, Colorado

    Minnie married Henry H. Bivens on 1 Sep 1887 in Linn County, Missouri. Henry was born in Jan 1856 in Illinois; died in 23 Apr 1928 in Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado; was buried in Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  William PulliamWilliam Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delila1) was born on 26 Aug 1869 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 24 Nov 1947 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Nov 1947 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    note from findagrave: From his death certificate #40676 and from his wife's obit in the Browning Leader-Record, issue 21 Aug 1952.

    JOHN WILLIAM PULLIAM, of Milan, Sullivan Co MO, son of THOMAS and ANNA (CASSIDY) PULLIAM, was born in Linn Co Mo 26 Aug 1869. Died 24 Nov 1947 in Milan MO. Married Mrs DAISY BELLE (BOWDEN) DODSON 25 Dec 1932, who survives.


    WILLAIM, the son of THOMAS and ANNA PULLIAM, married ELLA ELSTON 27 Nov 1892. Children born, LLOYD A. of Englewood CA; JESS O. and EVA MAE HELMS, both of Chillicothe MO. Wife died 19 April 1932. Married DAISY B. DODSON. Came to Milan 4 years ago. Also left brothers CHARLES and EDWARD PULLIAM of Purdin MO; sisters ETTA CADY of Purdin; and MINNIE BIVENS, Denver CO. (The Browning Leader-Record, issue 4 Dec 1947, Browning MO.)


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1947/1947_00040687.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837620/john-pulliam

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88206797/william-pulliam

    William married Ella Elston on 27 Nov 1892. Ella was born on 9 Jul 1875 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Apr 1932 in Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 7 Apr 1932 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Lloyd Albert Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1893 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles County, California.
    2. 8. Eva Mae Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 May 1902 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    3. 9. Jesse Owen Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1898 in Missouri; died on 26 Feb 1969 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Feb 1969 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
    4. 10. Carrie Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Missouri; died before 1920.

    William married Daisy Belle Wheeler on 25 Dec 1932. Daisy was born on 8 Feb 1876 in Adair County, Missouri; died on 12 Aug 1952 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Aug 1952 in Oakwood Cemetery, Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Edward Molton PulliamEdward Molton Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delila1) was born on 31 Oct 1871 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 20 Dec 1949 in Browning, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried on 20 Dec 1949 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1930, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Services Were Held In Purdin, Thursday At 2
    Edward M. Pulliam, son of Thomas and Anna (Cassity) Pulliam, was born in Linn County, Missouri, October 31, 1871, and departed this life December 20, 1949, after spending the greater part of his life in the vicinity of Purdin.
    His passing came suddenly while visiting his niece, Mrs. Eva Helms, at Chillicothe, Missouri.
    Due to failing health, he spent the greater part of the past year with his daughter and family in Erie, Pennsylvania. He returned to Missouri less than a month ago.
    He leaves to mourn his passing, a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert H. Kroeger, a grandson Gilbert Edward Kroeger, a nephew, Karl Albert Falch, reared from infancy, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bivens and Mrs. Etta Cady, and one brother, Charley Pulliam, and several nieces and nephews. A brother, William Pulliam, preceded him by death two years.
    Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Purdin at two o'clock, December 22, 1949, with Rev. W.A. Pollock, officiating. The song services were by Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Mrs. Helen Cokerham, W.W. Western and Mr. Lyons. Pall bearers were Mack Molloy, Joe Eden, Robert Hoover, Oscar Thorne, Floyd Hardin and Mark Gooch. Interment was made in the Purdin cemetery under the direction of the Wade Funeral Home.
    The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 29 December 1949.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1949/1949_00041640.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837446/edward-morton-pulliam

    Edward married Rhoda Randolph Cady on 22 Aug 1905 in Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. Rhoda (daughter of David John Cady and Ada Miranda Bentley) was born on 30 Aug 1883 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Apr 1946 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Apr 1946 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Etta Lydia PulliamEtta Lydia Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delila1) was born on 25 May 1877 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Aug 1957 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 6 Aug 1957 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Funeral Services Held In Purdin, August 6th
    Etta Lydia Pulliam Cady, daughter of Thomas and Anna Cassity Pulliam, was born May 25, 1877 in Linn County, Missouri and departed this life, August 4, 1957 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Gooch, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 9 days.
    She was converted and united with the Church of Christ in early life and was an active member as long as her health permitted.
    She was from a family of six children. Her father, mother, a sister Maggie, and two brothers, William and Edward, preceded her in death.
    She was united in marriage to David L. Cady, December 26, 1902. They made their home in Jackson Township for three years then moved to Purdin where she had kept her own home until a few days before her passing. To this union three children were born: Mrs. Mary Evelyn Hill of St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Stella Mae Gooch of Browning, Mo., and one son Thomas David who passed away at the age of sixteen years.
    She leaves to mourn her passing besides her two daughters, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Bivens of Denver, Colo., and a brother, Charley Pulliam who is seriously ill at this time, and four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
    She will be long remembered by those who loved her best for her unassuming loyalty, her pleasing personality and her kind consideration of others.
    A Good Mother has gone to her reward,
    God saw the road was getting rough,
    He said to her, you've done enough,
    A crown you've won,
    For a life will lived and a work well don.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, August 6, 1957 at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Purdin, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E.L. Huchel. Song service was by Mrs. Rose Johnson and Miss Rose Chambers accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Helen Matkins.
    Casket bearers were Jess Pulliam, Jimmie Lorenz, Marvin Murrell, Leon Gooch, Kenneth Murrell and Loren Owens. Burial was made in the Purdin cemetery under the direction of the Wade Funeral Service.
    The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 8 August 1957.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25777779/etta-lydia-cady

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1957/1957_00028672.PDF

    Etta married David Cady on 26 Dec 1902 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. David (son of David John Cady and Ada Miranda Bentley) was born on 17 Aug 1877 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Feb 1962 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Botts Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Thomas David Cady  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Aug 1928 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Aug 1928 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

  5. 6.  Charles E. PulliamCharles E. Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (1.Delila1) was born on 21 Sep 1879 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 7 Aug 1957 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 9 Aug 1957 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1930, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri

    Notes:

    Funeral Services Held In Purdin, August 9th
    Charlie Pulliam, youngest son of Anna Cassity Pulliam and Thomas Pulliam, was born September 21, 1879, on a farmnear Purdin, Missouri, into a family of two brothers and four sisters, and departed this life August 7, 1957, at 11:00 p.m., on the farm where he had since he was two years of age.
    He attended the Brown and Pierce schools and grew to manhood in the same community. On February 20, 1916, he was united in marriage with Nora Gertrude Buswell. To this union was born two children, Mildred Irene and Charles Edward.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, the daughter, Mrs. Chester Smithers of Chillicothe, Mo., the son, Charles E. Pulliam of Purdin, Mo, three grandchildren, Norlene and Charlene Smithers and Charles Duane Pulliam, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Bivens, of Denver, Colorado, the oldest and only living member of the Thomas Pulliam family.
    Charlie numbered among his friends the entire community of Purdin and surrounding territory. He especially enjoyed fishing with some of the old timers of the community, having been unable to pursue his farm duties for several years due to a lingering illness. He was seriously ill for two weeks and two days before he passed on to his reward. He enjoyed having his friends drop in any time, and was noted for his musical ability to entertain with his banjo.
    He always said, "Our latch string is always on the outside," and his many friends and neighbors enjoyed this courtesy.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday afternoon, August 9, 1957, at the Methodist Church in Purdin, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E.L. Huchel. Song service was by Mrs. Rose Johnson and Miss Rose Chambers, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Helen Matkins. Honorary bearers were John Baskett, Harrison Blackburn, Athes Creason and Walter McIntyre. The bearers were Harold Buswell, John Tipton, Ray Pulliam, Jess Pulliam, Clifford Buswell and Elmer Shadow.
    Burial was made in the Purdin cemetery under the direction of the Wale Funeral Home.
    The Browning leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 15 August 1957.


    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1957/1957_00028675.PDF

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837439/charlie-pulliam

    Charles married Nora Gertrude Buswell in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Nora was born on 30 Oct 1890 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; died on 28 Mar 1972 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Mildred Irene Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Oct 1979 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.
    2. 13. Charles Edward Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1927 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Jan 2013 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Lloyd Albert Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Delila1) was born on 21 Sep 1893 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 11 Nov 1957 in Los Angeles County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Montrose, McCook County, South Dakota
    • Census: 1950, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California

    Notes:

    Lloyd Pulliam
    Lloyd Pulliam 63, former resident of Sioux Falls, died at his home in Hawthorn, Calif., Monday suddenly. Mr. Pulliam was a merchant at Montrose and a salesman here before moving to California. Final rites are pending. A daughter, Mrs. June Cohrone, Hawthorne, survived. He was preceded in death by his wife.
    Argus-Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tuesday, 12 November 1957.


  2. 8.  Eva Mae Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Delila1) was born on 10 May 1902 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Eva married first to Russell Dee "R.D." Monroe on 18 March 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. They had a daughter. Russell died in 1938.

    Eva married second to Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 August 1940, in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace died four years later in 1944. This was a second marriage for both Eva and Wallace. Wallace was first married to Opal who died in 1930. They lived in Iowa and had a son, Wallace E. Helms Jr.


    LKH note:
    Obit for Wallace E. Helms.

    Death of Wallace E. Helms.
    Through courtesy of Mrs. Maxine Helms, The Bulletin is informed of the passing of Wallace Helms, well-known former citizen of Purdin which occurred at his home in Chillicothe early Monday morning of heart trouble, following a brief illness. Mr. Helms was engaged in the restaurant business in Chillicothe and ha d a large regular patronage, near the Milwaukee railroad division. He was an excellent citizen and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife of the home, one son Wallace E. Jr., and two grandchildren of Moline, Ill.; one brother Dr. E.T. Helms of Eugene, Ore., one sister, Mrs. Lydia Seals of Purdin and other relatives.
    The body was brought back to Purdin for the funeral which was held at the Methodist church there Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H.E. Corbin. Music was furnished by the Purdin male quartete. Mrs. Maxine Helms who was a relative by marriage of the deceased, and others.
    The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 16 March 1944.


    LKH note:
    Missouri death certificate for Wallace Helms.
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1944/1944_00011428.PDF


    LKH note:
    Missouri death certificate for Russell Dee Monroe
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1938/1938_00022331.PDF


    Operated restaurant here
    Mrs. Eva Murray, 75, died Thursday at Maryville hospital. She had been a resident of Skidmore for 20 years and was a former restaurant operator in Chillicothe.
    She was born in Linn County, May 10, 1910, a daughter of William Pulliam and Ella Elston Pulliam. She was a member of the Christian church.
    She is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. Charles Burnett, Omaha, Neb., and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Price Funeral Home at Maryville.
    Graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Purdin.
    Mrs. Murray operated a 24-hour cafe on Webster street, near the Milwaukee railroad depot, for years. It was a favorite eating place for railroad men as well as others.
    The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Monday, 27 December 1976.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25797753/eva_mae_helms

    Eva married Russell Dee Monroe on 18 Mar 1927 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Russell was born on 28 Jan 1894 in Shelby, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Jun 1938 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 17 Jun 1938 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Eva married Wallace Elbert Helms on 17 Aug 1940 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Wallace was born on 21 Jun 1897 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Mar 1944 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Mar 1944 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 9.  Jesse Owen PulliamJesse Owen Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Delila1) was born on 28 Aug 1898 in Missouri; died on 26 Feb 1969 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Feb 1969 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer

    Notes:

    Jess Owen Pulliam, son of William and Ella Elston Pulliam, was born near Purdin MO, died at his Purdin home. 27 Sept 1919 wed Myrl Stone.

    One daughter Nadine Elliott.

    Preceded by parents, wife and brother Lloyd. 7 Nov 1965 wed Eva Myers, who is left with daughter Nadine, grandson Roger and son in law Lawrence Elliott, Kansas City; and sister Eva Murray, Skidmore MO.

    The Browning Leader-Record, issue 6 March 1969, Browning MO.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25837512/jess_owen_pulliam

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1969/1969_00007869.PDF

    Jesse married Viva Myrle Stone on 27 Sept 1919. Viva was born on 4 Sep 1900 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Feb 1965 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 4 Feb 1965 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 10.  Carrie Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.Delila1) was born in 1902 in Missouri; died before 1920.

    Notes:

    LKH note:
    Carrie is in the 1920 census record, but not in any after that.

    She is not listed as a surviving child in her father's obituary in 1947.


  5. 11.  Thomas David CadyThomas David Cady Descendancy chart to this point (5.Etta2, 1.Delila1) was born on 28 Jun 1912 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Aug 1928 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 26 Aug 1928 in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Thomas David Cady was born in South Purdin, June 28, 1912 and departed this life August 25, 1928, Age 16 years, one month and 27 days. He leaves to mourn his loss father, mother and two sisters Mrs. Evelyn Hammer of Purdin and Mrs. Stella Gooch of Chillicothe, Mo., an aged grandmother of Meadville, Mo., six uncles and an aunt Mrs. Henry Bivens of Loveland, Colo., and a large group of relatives and friends. Thomas as he was familiarly known among his playmates and young friends was well liked and highly respected by them all. He was a prompt and energetic pupil in his school and Sunday school work and his teachers and class mates will miss him greatly. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ, Sunday afternoon, Rev. M.A. Hale officiating and a group of his schoolmates acting as pallbearers and flower girls. He was laid to rest in the Purdin cemetery.
    The Browning Leader-Record, Browning, Missouri. Thursday, 30 August 1928.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25777793/thomas-david-cady

    Died:
    Missouri death certificate
    https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1928/1928_00028757.PDF


  6. 12.  Mildred Irene Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (6.Charles2, 1.Delila1) was born on 4 Dec 1916 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Oct 1979 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Mrs. Irene Smithers
    Mrs. Mildred Irene Smither, 61, 1718 Hickory Drive, died Sunday evening at 5 o'clock at Hedrick Medical Center, where she had been a patient one day.
    Mrs. Smithers was born Dec. 4, 1916 at Purdin, daughter of Charley E. Pulliam and Gertrude Buswell Pulliam. She attended school at Browning and was a graduate of the Purdin High School. On May 21, 1937 she was married to Chester William Smithers at Laclede. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Chillicothe Rebekah lodge. The couple moved to Chillicothe in 1950.
    Mrs. Smithers was a former Chillicothe city clerk and had operated the Missouri Motor Vehicle License bureau in Chillicothe. Mr. Smithers died Jan. 26, 1976.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pat (Norlene) Laffey, Chillicothe, and Mrs. Lewis (Charlene) Wisniewski, Excelsior Springs; a brother, Charles Pulliam, Purdin and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Palmer officiating. The casket will be moved to the church at noon Tuesday. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, under the direction of the Norman Funeral Home.
    The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune, Chillicothe, Missouri. Monday, 15 October 1979.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129893864/mildred-irene-smithers

    Mildred married Chester William Smithers on 21 May 1937. Chester was born in unknown; died in 1974; was buried in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 13.  Charles Edward PulliamCharles Edward Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (6.Charles2, 1.Delila1) was born on 13 Apr 1927 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 Jan 2013 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Charles Edward Pulliam, 85 of Purdin, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville.

    Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Linneus United Methodist Church with Rev. Sue Lambert officiating.

    Burial will follow in the Purdin Cemetery.

    Charles Edward Pulliam was born April 13, 1927 in Purdin, Missouri, the son of Charlie and Nora Buswell Pulliam.

    He was united in marriage to Velma Lee Baskett on October 29, 1947 in Cameron, Missouri.

    Charles is survived by his son Duane Pulliam of Purdin, grandchildren: Ed Pulliam of Jefferson City, MO, Sherrill and Greg Libhart of Winigam, Lynn and Joe Turner of St. Joseph, MO, and Julie Cas of Brookfield. Also surviving are eleven Great-grandchildren, and one neice, Charlene Waniski of Springfield, MO.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Velma, two great-grandchildren: Makala and Cameron Liebhart, a sister: Irene Smithers, and one niece: Norlene Laffey.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103459601/charles-edward-pulliam

    Family/Spouse: Velma Lee Baskett. Velma was born on 17 Aug 1925; died on 7 Apr 2002; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Charles Duane Pulliam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1948 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 29 Jan 2014 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Charles Duane PulliamCharles Duane Pulliam Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charles3, 6.Charles2, 1.Delila1) was born on 29 Jul 1948 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 29 Jan 2014 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Charles D Pulliam, age 65, Purdin, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 At Sullivan County Memorial Hospital.

    Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday February 3, 2014 at the Linneus United Methodist Church with Rev Sue Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Purdin Cemetery. Visitation will start at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Rhoades Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5:00pm-7:00 pm. Also visitation will be from 10:00am-untiltime of service Monday at the Church. Memorial donations are suggested to Sullivan Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, and may be left at the church or sent to the funeral home, 216 Linn St , Brookfield, Mo 6628.

    Charles Duane, son of Charles and Velma Lee Baskett Phillips, was born on July 29, 1948 in Purdin.

    He is survived by his children, Edward Pulliam and Denise, Kirksville, Sherrill Liebhart and husband, Greg of Winigan; grandchildren, Trace, Alex and Brandon Pullium, Natalie and Emma Bushnell, Kaitlin Morris and husband Marcus, Dalton, and Cole Liebhart, extended family, Julia Cash, and family and Lynn Turner and family.

    Charles was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and two grandchildren, Makala and Cameron Liebhart.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124415884/charles-duane-pulliam



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