Lacy Henry Razor
1881 - 1968 (87 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Lacy Henry Razor was born on 11 Jan 1881 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 12 Jul 1968 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky
- Census: 1920, Burnside Township, Webster County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
Notes:
Razor - Services for Lacey Razor of 2508 Dean will be Monday 1:30 P.M. at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Interment Resthaven Cemetery.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Sunday 14 July 1968.
Birth:
MHR gives birth date as 20 Dec 1881.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189661346/lacy-h-razorLacy married Bertha Padgett on 21 Mar 1911 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. Bertha (daughter of Leander Padgett and Lilly Belle Rayburn) was born on 2 Jan 1891 in Farmers, Rowan County, Kentucky; died on 14 Jul 1974 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Lee Razor
was born on 1 Jan 1912 in Farmers, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 28 Aug 1966 in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. - 3. Alvin Lacey Razor was born on 28 Mar 1914 in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri; died on 9 Jan 2010 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa.
- 4. Arthur Glen Razor was born on 7 Dec 1915 in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri; died on 31 Jul 1967 in Clinton County, Iowa; was buried in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton County, Iowa.
- 5. Richard Wiley Razor was born on 12 Feb 1918 in Burnside Township, Webster County, Iowa; died on 14 Aug 1990 in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- 6. Henry Edison Razor was born on 20 Sep 1924 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 1 Nov 1985 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa; was buried in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton County, Iowa.
- 7. Marvin William Razor was born on 19 Aug 1928 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 6 Jan 1984 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
- 8. Elson Thomas Razor was born on 14 Feb 1934 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 18 Aug 1973 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
- 9. Robert Laverne Razor was born on 22 Jun 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1998 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa.
- 10. Bertha Beverly Razor was born on 3 Jul 1937 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died in Feb 1971.
Generation: 2
2. James Lee Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 1 Jan 1912 in Farmers, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 28 Aug 1966 in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farm manager
- _MILT: World War II. US Navy.
Notes:
James Razor Rites Friday
Services for James L. Razor, 54, of Port Allen, La., formerly of Des Moines, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Hamilton's Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery.
Mr. Razor, a farm manager, died Sunday in a fire that destroyed his home at Port Allen. Born at Donovan, Mo., he lived here most of his life, moving to Port Allen six years ago. He served in the Navy during World War II.
Surviving are a daughter, Susan; two sons, Roland and James, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Razor, all of Des Moines; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Lawson of Clinton, Mrs. Beverly Reynolds of Minneapolis, Mrs. Annabelle Jiminez of Los Angeles and Mrs. Evelyn Heidt of San Antonio, Tex.; and seven brothers, Ed, Arthur and Al of Clinton, Marvin, Robert and Thomas of Des Moines and Richard of Portland, Ore.
Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. Wednesday, 31 August 1966.
LKH note:
Find a Grave lists three wives for James and a news article posted there about the fatal fire names a fourth wife.
LKH note:
Although his obituary states that James was born in Donovan, Missouri, all other records show him born in Kentucky.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/119919862/james-lee-razorJames married Blossom Elizabeth Evangeline Fullitz on 28 Apr 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, and was divorced before 1940. Blossom was born on 5 Jan 1912 in Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa; died on 20 Sep 1972 in Boone, Boone County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Madrid, Boone County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Alvin Lacey Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 28 Mar 1914 in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri; died on 9 Jan 2010 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa. Notes:
THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, January 14, 2010.
Al Razor, 95, died peaceably of old age on January 9, 2010 at Story County Medical Center in Nevada, Iowa.
A veteran of World War II, Al lived a long, full and interesting life. Among other things, he was a crane operator, environmentalist, beekeeper, apple farmer, ecologist, botanist and philanthropist. After the war, he earned a degree in nuclear physics from Drake University.
Al is survived by two sisters, Mary Annabelle of Oregon and Evelyn of Texas. He was preceded in death by his great love and wife, Mary; sisters, Lillie and Bev; and brothers, James, Art, Dick, Ed, Marvin, Tom and Bob.
Al will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family wishes to thank Story County Long Term Care for the loving care and attention shown to our brother and uncle over the years that he resided with you. It will always be appreciated.
Al’s remains are to be cremated and no funeral services are planned. To inquire of the family, e-mail razortsummer@gmail.com.
https://iagenweb.org/boards/story/obituaries/index.cgi?read=261893
4. Arthur Glen Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 7 Dec 1915 in Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri; died on 31 Jul 1967 in Clinton County, Iowa; was buried in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/264758539/arthur-glen-razor
https://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=591248
Link has photo of his headstone.5. Richard Wiley Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 12 Feb 1918 in Burnside Township, Webster County, Iowa; died on 14 Aug 1990 in Multnomah County, Oregon. 6. Henry Edison Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 20 Sep 1924 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 1 Nov 1985 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa; was buried in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton County, Iowa. Notes:
Henry Razor
DeWitt, Iowa - Henry Edison Razor, 61, of DeWitt died Friday at Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton.
Visitation is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Clinton Memorial Funeral Home, where further arrangements are pending.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Saturday, 2 November 1985.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/264758391/henry-edison-razor
https://iowagravestones.org/gs_view.php?id=591247
Link has photo of his headstone.7. Marvin William Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 19 Aug 1928 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 6 Jan 1984 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: remodeling contractor
Notes:
Marvin Razor
Services for Marvin Razor, 55, of 1907 E. Lyon St., who died of lung cancer Wednesday at his home, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Evangelical Covenant Church. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.
Mr. Razor was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and was a remodeling contractor and a member of Evangelical Covenant Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sherryl; two sons, Christopher and Todd, both at home; two sisters, Mary Jimenez of Los Angeles, Calif., and Evelyn Heidt of San Antonia, Texas; and four brothers, Al of Collins, Richard of Portland, Ore., Ed of Clinton, and Robert of Des Moiens.
Friends may call at Hamilton's Funeral Home.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Friday, 9 June 1984.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104400909/marvin-w-razor8. Elson Thomas Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 14 Feb 1934 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 18 Aug 1973 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: cement finisher
Notes:
E. Thomas Razor
Services for E. Thomas Razor, 39, of 1315 Morton Ave., who died of a heart ailment Saturday at Iowa Methodist Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home with burial at the Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Razor was a lifetime resident of Des Moines and was a cement finisher. He was a member of Capital Masonic Lodge 110, the Union Park Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, the Des Moines Consistory and the Za Ga Zig Shrine.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; two sons, Eldon at home and Tim Razor of New York City; two daughters, Tamie and Shelly both of Moss Beach, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. L.H. Razor of Des Moines; two sisters, Mary Gemineze of Los Angeles, Calif., and Evelyn Hiatt of San Antonio, Tex.; and five brothers, Al and Ed, both of Clinton, Richard of Portland, Ore., and Marvin and Robert, both of Des Moines.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Monday, 20 August 1973.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64696181/eldon-thomas-razorFamily/Spouse: Shirley Irene Riche. Shirley was born on 7 Jul 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 7 Feb 2000 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Shelley Kay Razor was born on 2 Oct 1966 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 2003 in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
9. Robert Laverne Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 22 Jun 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1998 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: driver for John Deere Des Moines Works
Notes:
Robert Razor
Des Moines
Robert L. Razor, 62, of 1804 E. 27th Court died of cancer Saturday at home. Services will be at noon Tuesday at Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Razor was born in Des Moines and had lived in the area all his life. He was a retired river for John Deer Des Moines Works in Ankeny, an Army veteran and member of United Auto Workers Local.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma; two daughters, Berth Feller of Des Moines and Mary Hotchkiss of Ankeney; a son, Brian of Des Moines; two sisters, Anabelle Daniels of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Evelyn Greer of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Al of Collins; and four grandchildren.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Sunday, 6 March 1998.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93201891/robert-l-razor
Section: Prayer. Block 4, Lot 58, Grave 3.10. Bertha Beverly Razor (1.Lacy1) was born on 3 Jul 1937 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died in Feb 1971. Family/Spouse: Unknown Reynolds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
11. Shelley Kay Razor (8.Elson2, 1.Lacy1) was born on 2 Oct 1966 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 2003 in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa; was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Notes:
Hiawatha
Shelley Razor-Markwell, 36, of 76 Northwood Dr., was found dead Monday, July 28, 2003. Arrangements are pending at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wednesday, 30 July 2003.
Man charge with murder in Hiawatha
by Anelia K. Dimitroava, Register Correspondent
Hiawatha, Ia. - Police arrested a 21-year-old man Tuesday in the death of a woman he had reportedly lived with.
Christopher Joseph Wheeler of Hiawatha was charged with first degree murder in the death this week of Shelley Kay Razor-Markwell, 36, a mother of three.
Wheeler was arrested at St. Luke's Hospital after the victim's missing car, a 1988 light blue Plymouth Sundance, was spotted in the area. Police said a witness saw the suspect leave Razor-Markwell's vehicle Monday and called authorities.
They found razor-Markwell at 1 p.m. that day.
Police Chief Richard Pierce said the victim was not shot or stabbed. An autopsy was scheduled.
"We are tying some loose ends and trying to determine motive," Pierce said.
He estimated the time of death as late Sunday or early Monday.
The victim, police say, was by herself in the apartment, and none of her three children, two boys and a girl ranging in age from 2 to 13, was there.
"The kids are with their fathers, and they are all very shook up," Pierce said.
Relatives and friends, who said the children are very close to each other, are worried how they are going to adjust to their mother's death.
Chelle Bennett, 18, and her friend Ashley Schafer, 18, last saw Razor-Markwell about 6 p.m. Sunday when they went to return a vacuum cleaner they had borrowed.
"Shelley was very, very good about everything, and very quiet," Bennett said. "The last thing she said to me was 'Keep on trucking.'"
Neighbors say Razor-Markwell rarely had guests, although a cousin occasionally stopped there.
Hiawatha is a city of 5,000 people, north of Cedar Rapids. Pierce, who has been on the police force for 24 years, said Razor-Markwell's death was his second homicide investigation.
"Any time somebody gets murdered, especially a female and a single mother, we all become concerned with our safety and well-being, " said Jeff Tourdot, 26, a Hiawatha resident. "It's a very nice community, and things like this do not happen here."
Wheeler was unemployed, police said. He had reportedly checked himself into the hospital.
Hiawatha police, Linn County Sheriff's deputies, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and other agencies continue the investigation.
The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Wednesday, 30 July 2003.
Hiawatha man wants murder trial moved
by Elizabeth Kutter, The Gazette
Cedar Rapids - Christopher Wheeler has asked to have his Jan. 26 murder trial moved out of Linn County because he believes media coverage may make it impossible for him to receive a fair trial.
Wheeler's attorneys, Ahmet Gonlubol and David Grinde, brought the change of venue matter before Judge L. Vern Robinson on Tuesday.
Wheeler, 21, is accused of first-degree murder in the July 28 strangling death of Shelly Razor-Markwell, 36. Wheeler lived with Razor-Markwell, a single mother at 78 Northwood Dr., Apr. 2, in Hiawatha.
Defense attorney Gonlubol pointed to a jailhouse interview given by Wheeler to The Gazette within days of his arrest and television reports of the murder as evidence of the need to move the trial. Gonlubol also cited the media's repeated references to Wheeler's convictions for domestic abuse as a reason for the move.
Wheeler has a lengthy criminal history in Linn County, including four convictions for domestic abuse. He remains in Linn County jail in lieu of $500,000 bail.
Robinson has not yet ruled on the matter.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Thursday, 27 November 2003.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129001094/shelley-kay-razor-markwell
Mausoleum