Date of Death: 10 Mar 1899
Subject: Christian Joseph Lash
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 17 Mar 1899, p. 1

James Donovan, mail carrier on the route between Oregon and New Point, was called to Rosendale, Andrew county, Friday of last week, by the death of his brother-in-law, Christ Lash; he died Saturday, March 11 [sic], 1899, his death having been caused from an accident a few days previous. He was hauling lumber when his team ran away, throwing him off, the wagon box falling on top of him; at the time and for several days he did not seem to be injured, but in a few days he began to complain of a pain in the back part of his head, and it was only a short time until he died– spinal meningitis resulting from the injuries.

Date of Death: 16 Nov 1920
Subject: John Kurth
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 20 Nov 1920

John Kurth, one of the well known citizens of Cosby, 80 years of age, died on Tuesday morning, as the result of a stroke of apoplexy.

Date of Death: 15 July 1878
Subject: Christian Kunz
Source: St. Joseph Daily Herald, 17 July 1878, p. 4

A farmer named Kunz, it is reported, was sunstruck Monday afternoon while at work on his farm three or four miles from here on the Amazonia road, and died almost instantly thereafter.

Date of Death: 10 Nov 1875
Subject: Daniel Cain Knight
Source: Andrew County Republican, 26 Nov 1875, p. 8

Died. In this county, at Flagg [sic] Springs, at the residence of his son, D. B. Knight, on the 10th of November, 1875, Mr. Daniel Knight, in the 75th year of his age. The deceased was an old and respected citizen of the county, ranking among its earliest settlers, having moved here in 1842, and for fifty years was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. He leaves four grown-up children in this county, and an honorable memory behind him.

Date of Death: 27 Jan 1915
Subject: Francis Knickerbocker
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 5 Feb 1915, p. 2

The many friends of Capt. Frank Knickerbocker, in Holt county, will regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Savannah, on Wednesday of last week, January 27th. He had been a resident of Andrew county for 60 years, originally locating at Fillmore. He was on of the oldest practicing attorneys in this section of the state. He was a veteran of the civil war.

Date of Death: 26 Feb 1918
Subject: Andrew Jackson Kline (or Cline)
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 8 Mar 1918, p. 1

Mr. John Kline and Mrs. Caleb Rayhill were called to Rosendale, last Tuesday by the death of a brother at that place. Funeral services were held Wednesday.

Date of Death: 17 [or 20] Jun 1876
Subject: Hendley K. Kirtley
Source: Andrew County Republican, 20 Jul 1876, p. 4

Died. In this place on Monday evening last, July 17th, of cholera infantum, Infant Son, of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kirtly [sic], aged about 3 months.

Date of Death: 26 Jul 1876
Subject: Annie (Scott) Kirtley
Source: Andrew County Republican, 27 Jul 1876, p. 1

Died. In Savannah, Wednesday noon, July 26, 1876, of consumption, Mrs. Anna Kirtley, wife of Nicholas Kirtley, aged about 23 years. The deceased had been lingering several months with this dread disease, with alternate fluctuations for better and worse in her condition, and alternately raising the hopes and fears of her many friends. At last the dread destroyer triumphed, and now she has gone to her long home. On the 17th inst., their infant son died suddenly, of cholera infantum, and this event doubtless aggravated the condition and hasted the death of the mother. In these sad bereavements Mr. Kirtly has the sympathy of our community.

Source: Andrew County Republican, 3 Aug 1876, p. 1

Flag Springs Items. The funeral of Mrs. Nicholas Kirtley will be preached at this place the 3rd Sunday in August, by Rev. Isaiah Williams.

This photo is a picture of my Great-grandfather and Grandfather. The boys were all born in Savannah between 1881 and 1897. They are L-R Evart, Floyd, Lester, William Larkin, Clyde, and Clarence Kirtley. William Larkin married Sarah Lewis, daughter of Caroline Lewis and Granddaughter of John E. Lewis, from Andrew County. William Larkin lived in Savannah from 1880-1910, at the least.

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Date of Death: 8 Jun 1898
Subject: Chandler P. Kinsey
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 10 Jun 1898, p. 4

Company B’s Journey to Camp Alger, The Grand Review, Private Nipbox’s Interesting Letter. … We have the first death in our regiment to report: that of Private Kinsey of Company C, of Maryville which occured [sic] Tuesday. He was known as the owner of the running horse “Knight Templer,” and I believe at one time lived at Maitland. His relatives live near Fillmore.

Bert and Guy.

Date of Death: 9 Jul 1878
Subject: Grace E. King
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 19 Jul 1878, p. 3

From the Savannah Reporter.– Gracie, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. King, died during their visit to Indiana. The remains were brought home and buried from the residence of Wm. Cook, in this city, on yesterday morning. It is their first and only child, and they will receive the genuine sympathy of all who mourn for their first born.

Date of Death: 25 Feb 1915
Subject: Ruth (Halbert) Kimberlin
Source: unknown, 5 Mar 1915

Ruth Halbert was born in … county, Illinois, February 12, 1836, and died at her home near … February 25, 1915, at the age of seventy-nine years and thirteen days. At the age of nine years she came with her mother to Andrew county, Missouri. She professed … Jesus at the age of fourteen and was a member of the M… church for six years, when she united with the Bethel Baptist church, of which she remained a faithful and active member until her death. December 14, 1855, she was married to Ferdinand W. Kimberlin, to whom were born nine children, four sons and five daughters, … , Helena; Mary A. Gordon, …; Reba Pulley, Helena; Sara …, St. Joseph; Dora L. and … of the home. Three sons, John, … and Galen preceded her to the spirit world. Mrs. Kimberlin was of a fine character. She was … deeply pious. Her home was known for its unbounded hospitality. She will be greatly missed in the … and in the community. Funeral services were conducted by [the author] of this obituary, Rev. S. …., Bethel Baptist church in the presence of a large audience. … was buried in the cemetery near there to await the resurrection of the just.

Date of Death: 25 Aug 1922
Subject: Malinda Jane (Graham) Kimberlin
Source:The DeKalb County Herald, 31 Aug 1922

Malinda Jane Kimberlin was born February 5, 1835 in Keytesville, Charitor [sic] county, Missouri, departed this life August 26, 1922 in Helena, at the home of her daughter, at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 21 days. She was a daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Graham. At 9 years of age the family moved to Andrew county, Missouri. On July 3, 1856 she was married to Jacob Kimberlin and to this union were born eight children, one son and four daughters till survive. Mrs. G. B. Christian of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. J. W. Yates of Brunswick, Missouri; Mrs. J. M. Watson of St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Tena Mahar of Helena, Missouri; John of St. Joseph, also two sisters, Mrs. Will Ellingsworth of Lakeside, Washington and Mrs. Sarah Kearby of Savannah, Missouri. She professed faith in her Christ 48 years ago and united with Bethel Baptist church and remained steadfast until death.

Written in memory of one I love Who has left this world, for the home above Her battles are over, her trials are past, With Christ in heaven she is safe at last. This home below will know her no more She has exchanged for the home of the golden shore The home of the soul, where the saints never die Where they shout God’s praises forever on high. Yes Grandma has left us and gone on before We hope to meet her on heaven’s bright shore, The home of the saved, the place of the blest Our loved one has entered her eternal rest. Oh beautiful home, where they sorrow no more Oh beautiful place on the evergreen shore, Oh beautiful land far beyond the sea, Where she is waiting for you and me.

By F. R. Mahar

Date of Death: 22 Jul 1904
Subject: Ferdinand W. Kimberlin
Source: unknown, 29 Jul 1904

Ferdinand W. Kimberlin was born in Bottetout county, Virginia, May 25, 1828. Departed this life July 22, being at the time of his death 76 years, 1 month and 27 days of age.

At about the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to Illinois, and about two years latter [sic] moved to Andrew county, where he has since resided with the exception of four years spent in California. In 1849, during the excitement of the discovery of gold in California, he in company with two of his brothers, Jacob and Wm., went west and meeting with success, remained there until 1853.

He was converted to the Christian faith about 55 years ago, being soon after baptized unto the fellowship of Bethel Baptist church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. He was very charitable toward religious institutions and ever ready to relieve the suffering and help the needy.

On December 13, 1855, he was married to Miss Ruth Halbert. To this union nine children were born, viz.: John, Marion, Mary, Dora, Perry, Galen, Louisiana, Reba and Sera, three of whom, John, Perry and Galen, having died. All of his married life was spent on the farm where he died.

On Sunday morning funeral services conducted by Rev. A. L. Cooper, were held at Bethel church, Rev. Cooper taking for his there this passage of scripture, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery.– A Friend

Date of Death: 17 Jul 1898
Subject: John Killin
Source: Savannah Reporter, 22 Jul 1898

John Killin died at his home in Fillmore, Saturday night, July 17, 1898. His funeral was preached at the M. E. Church by Rev. Clark, and his remains were laid to rest in the Fillmore cemetery, Sunday. Mrs. Killin has the sympathy of the community in her sad bereavement.

Date of Death: 9 Sep 1884
Subject: Etty Killen
Source: Savannah Reporter, 19 Sep 1884

Little Etty, infant daughter of Mr. Samuel and Mary Killen, died Sept. 9, 1884, aged 3 months and 16 days. Little Etty was cousin to little Daisy Simerly, all four [sic] children dying of [illegible] disease– the bronchitis.

Our little darling Etty has gone
To swell the distant heavenly throng;
Left her [illegible] here of clay,
Spread her [illegible]wings and flew away,
But by and by we [illegible] her there,
In angel land, all light and fair,
And live with loved ones ever more
And sing His praise on that blest shore.

Date of Death: 27 Apr 1921
Subject: Albert R. Kienzel
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 30 Apr 1921

Alfred [sic] R. Kienzel, 22 years of age, was found dead in a shallow creek four miles north of the city, on the Amazonia road, Wednesday. He was subject to convulsions and fell into the creek, when in one of them.

Date of Death: 4 May 1920
Subject: William M. Kerr
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 8 May 1920

Dr. W. M. Kerr, one of the oldest and best known Savannah physicians, died suddenly Tuesday morning. He had practiced medicine in that place for over forty years.

Date of Death: 3 Jan 1920
Subject: Eunice (Steanberg) Kennicutt
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 9 Jan 1920, p. 9

Mrs. Clarissa Murray and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Murray and Stanley, attended the funeral of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Eunice Kennicutt, at Amazonia, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Kennicutt died Saturday evening, Jan. 3, and is survived by her husband and four children.

Date of death: 21 Feb 1907
Subject: Alexander Buchanan Kennard
Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 21 Feb 1907, p. 7

Alexander Kennard, forty-seven years old, a boxmaker, died of pneumonia at 7 o’clock this morning at his home, 1713 South Ninth street. He is survived by his wife and four children. The body will be taken to Savannah, Mo. for burial.

Source: St. Joseph News-Press, 25 Feb 1907, p. 10

Savannah, Mo., Feb. 25.—The remains of A. B. Kennard of St. Joseph were brought here Saturday and interred in the Savannah Cemetery. He formerly lived here.

Date of Death: 3 Aug 1874
Subject: James Kelso
Source: Andrew County Republican, 7 Aug 1874, p. 1

James Kelso, an aged citizen of Fillmore, died very suddenly on Monday morning. He arose in the morning, and was feeling very well, and went to lie down awhile, and was found a short time afterward to be dead. We have heard no surmises as to the cause– heart disease or something similar, probably.

Date of Death: 14 Mar 1922
Subject: Mary E. (Newton) Kelsey
Source: St. Joseph Observer, 18 Mar 1922

Mrs. Mary E. Kelsey, 53, died at her home near Rochester Tuesday.

Date of Death: 29 Dec 1876
Subject: Peter Kelly
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 12 Jan 1877, p. 2

Peter Kelley, an old resident of Andrew county, died last Friday night at 8 o’clock, at his residence four miles west of Rosendale.

Date of Death: 1 Feb 1911
Subject: Henry S. Kelley
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 10 Feb 1911, p. 3

Judge Henry S. Kelly [sic], one of the state’s foremost jurists, died of pneumonia at his home in St. Joseph on Wednesday of last week, February 1, 1911, aged 78 years. He was born in Ohio and when a mere lad moved to Grant county, Indiana, with his parents, and worked on the farm, and had but little schooling. He read law with Judge Brownell, of Marion, Ind., and at the age of 21 was prosecuting attorney, and at 23 was elected common pleas judge of that county.

During the war he was engaged in the newspaper business in Wabash, Ind., and later went to Dakota, leaving there he came to Andrew county, Missouri, in 1866. In 1872 he was chosen circuit judge of this circuit, and served for sixteen consecutive years. He moved to St. Joseph in 1887, and continued the practice of law. In 1884 he was a candidate for congress against James N. Burnes.

Judge Kelly for many years was a contributor and associate editor of the Central Law Journal. He held the chair of lecturer of criminal law and practice in the Missouri State university for ten years.

Judge Kelly was the author of three law books, Kelly’s Treatise, Kelly’s Probate Guide and Kelly’s Criminal Law.

When the Japanese-Chinese war was ended and Japan revised its code of criminal procedure, it sent to this country for Kelly’s Criminal Law, which was used as a guide in revising the Japanese laws.

Judge Kelly was married in 1855 to Adelia Harlan. She was the daughter of Judge Andrew J. Harlan, who recently died in Savannah. Mrs. Kelley died several years ago.

The surviving children are Mrs. S. M. Marshall, San Diego, Cal.; Sam H. Kelly, of Lansing, Mich., secretary of the Michigan state railroad and warehouse commission; Dr. H. R. [sic] Kelly, of Amazonia, and D. B. Kelly, of St. Joseph.

Date of Death: 12 Jan 1906
Subject: Henry S. Kelley, Jr.
Source: Holt County Sentinel, 26 Jan 1906, p. 8

At six o’clock on Friday evening, January 12, 1306 [sic], at his home in Fillmore, occurred the death of Dr. Henry S. Kelly [sic], aged 35 years, 9 months and 17 days. He had been ill but a few days and the news of his death was a great surprise to his friends. He leaves a wife and two daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held in Fillmore Sunday, and the remains were brought to this city for burial.– Savannah Democrat.

The deceased was a son of Judge Henry S. Kelley, and was born in Savannah in 1870, and graduated from the Ensworth Medical college in 1893.