Richard Chiles Hardin

Obituary: Former Resident, Dies At Liberal Kansas: The body of Richard C. Hardin was brought to McFall and funeral services held at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. W. A. Hyde, and the burial was at the local cemetery.Mr. Hardin died at the Epworth hospital at Liberal, Kansas, Nov. 13, (1930) at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 5 days.He was born near New Castle Jan. 9, 1862, the son of Eli and Malvina Hardin.He was united in marriage to Lodena Kathryn Perkins, Aug. 30, 1882.To this union were born six children, four daughters and two sons, namely - Mrs. Lizzie Miller, Gentryville; Mrs Kate Carter, McFall; Eli Hardin, Pattonsburg, John Hardin, Martinsville; Mrs. Calla Hardin, Pattonsburg, and Mrs. Mary Woodring, Hugoton, Kans.He leaves to mourn his departure his companion, children, one sister, Mrs. George Claver, Sheridan, Mo., a brother-in-law, 24 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of reatives and friends.He was converted under the ministry of Bro. Jones last summer but had never united with any church.For the past eleven years, he had attended church regularly.

Albany Ledger - Sept. 9, 1942: Obituary: Hardin:Lodena Catherine Perkins, daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca (Brown) Perkins was born near Charleston, South Carolina, on Aug. 4, 1865 and passed away at her home in Darlington, Mo. Sept. 7, 1942 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 3 days.August 30, 1882, she was united in marriage to R. C. Hardin, who preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1930.To this union six children were born, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Gentryville, Mrs. Catherine Carter of McFall, Eli Hardin of Martinsville, Mrs. Callie Hardin of Albany and Mrs. Mary Woodring of Hugoton, Kansas.Besides the children she leaves 28 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.She was converted and united with the Christian Church when 17 years old.Later she united with the Baptist Church of Gentryville.About four years ago she moved to Darlington where she continued to live until her death.Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept, 8. at 2 p.m. at the Gentryville Church conducted by Rev. A. L. Christian of Darlington.Interment in McFall Cemetery under the direction of Clifford Brooks.

Children of Richard Chiles & Lodena Catherine (Perkins) Hardin, all born in Gentry Co. Missouri:

(1) Elizabeth Melvina, b. 11 Aug. 1883, d. 6 Sept. 1966, m. 11 Aug, 1901 to Dennis ClintonMiller.

(2) Nancy Katherine, b. 14 April 1885, d. 22 May 1971, m. 16 Sept. 1908 to Samuel J. Carter.

(3) Eli Chester, b. 5 July 1888, d. 13 March 1972, m. Edna B. Carter.

(4) John Marion, b. 17 Dec. 1890, d. 4 Feb. 1947, m. 5 Nov. 1913 to #1) Cleo Brewer,#2) 5 Aug. 1920 to Sarah Walter Glenn.

(5) Calla Ithema, b. 19 April 1893, d. 12 Feb. 1975, m. 13 Jan. 1913 to Harry James Hardin.

(6) Mary Susan, b. 2 Aug. 1896, d. 9 Dec. 1998, m. 2 Nov. 1928 to Charles Benjamin Woodring.

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Albany Ledger, Sept. 15, 1966: Obituary:Elizabeth Melvina (Hardin) Miller, daughter of Richard and Lodena Hardin, was born near New Castle in Gentry county, Missouri, on August 11, 1883, and passed September 6, 1966, at the Gentry County Memorial Hospital at Albany, Missouri, at the age of 83 years and 26 days. She was married August 11, 1902, to Dennis C. Miller at McFall Mo.To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters: Rheuben and Richard Miller of Gentryville; Mrs. Katy Bray of Albany, and Mrs. Maxine Bell of Norborne.She leaves to mourn the children, 8 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter; one brother and 3 sisters, Eli Hardin of Summer, Mrs. Nancy Carter of the Gallatin Rest Home, Gallatin; Mrs Callie Hardin of Carrollton; and Mrs. Mary Woodring of Liberal, Kan., also a host of nephews, nieces and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband on September 30, 1950; and her father, mother and two brothers.She was united with the Christina Church at Pattonsburg, in 1908.She later moved her membership to the Christian Church at Gentryville when they made their home there.Funeral services under the direction of the Brooks-Cochell Funeral Home were held Thursday afternoon, September 9 at the Gentryville Church with the Rev. James W. Mead and Larry George officiating.Interment was in the Hall Cemetery.

Albany Ledger, Oct. 19, 1950: Obituary: Dennis Clinton Miller, son of Archibald and Pharaby Kirk Miller, and the ninth child in a family of 11 children wasborn Dec. 21, 1874.He departed this life at the family home in Gentryville at 12:30 o'clock Saturday, Sept. 30, 1950.Mr. Miller had been in failing health for the past 10 years but it was only during the last week that his illness wasconsidered serious.He spent the entire 75 years of his life in Gentry county except about 3 years in Pattonsburg.He moved to Gentryville 29 years ago and remained there the rest of his life.He was converted in 1916 under the ministry of Rev. Thurman Bowen, and united with the Methodist church at McFall.He retained his membership there for 24 years and was a memberof that organization at the time of this death.He was united in marriage on August 11, 1901 to Miss. Elizabeth Hardin of McFall.To that union four children were born, who, with his wife and devoted companion, survive him.They are: His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, two sons, Rheuben and Richard, and two daughters Katie Weese and Mrs. Maxine Bell, all of Albany.There is also one brother, Wm. Miller of Coffey, Mo., eight grand-children; also a number of nephews and nieces.Mr. Miller was devotedto his home and family and his daughter-in-law and son-in-law were as close to him as his own children."Uncle Denny" as he was familiarly known, was afriendto everyone.He had a sunny and cheerful disposition and always saw the brighter and better side of life.He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.Funeral services were held on Monday Oct. 2, 1950at the Gentryville Church, conducted by the Rev. Jas. W. Meade.Interment was in the McFall Cemetery under the direction of Clifford Brooks.

Children of Dennis Clinton & Elizabeth Malvina Miller:
(1) Rheuben Clinton, b. 5 June 1902 McFall Missouri.
(2) Richard Albert, b. 10 Jan. 1904 McFall Missouri.
(3) Susan Jane Kathryn, b. 20 Jan. 1906 McFall Missouri.
(4) Mary Maxine, b. 26 March 1918, d. 4 May 1977 near McFall Missouri.

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The Pattonsburg Call, Thursday, May 28, 1970 - Obituary:Nancy Katherine Carter, daughter of Richard Chiles and Lodena Perkins Hardin, was born in Gentry County, Mo. April 14, 1885 and departed this life May 22, 1970 at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 8 days, while residing at the Highlands Nursing Home in Gallatin, Mo.In the year 1908 she was united in marriage to Samuel J. Carter.To this union three children were born: Franklin Pierce Carter, Samuel Carl Carter, both residing at McFall, and Cleo Marie Hefley,Jameson, Mo.She was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father, one sister and one brother and one grandson.Her survivors include three children, two sisters, one brother, ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.She was a member of McFall Baptist Church and spent a life of christian service and love to her family and friends.She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Mrs. Nancy Carter Dies: Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Katherine Carter were held Sunday at Noble-Roberson Chapel, the Rev. Porter Hopkins officiating.Burial was in the McFall Cemetery.Mrs. Carter, 85, died Friday morning at the Gallatin nursing home.She was a member of the McFall Baptist Church.She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rufus Hefley, Jameson: two sons, Frank Carter and Carl Carter, both of McFall; two sisters, Mrs. Callie Hardin, Gallatin and Mrs. Mary Woodring, Liberal Kans,; a brother, Eli Hardin, Sumner, Mo., 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. ~ Pallbearers:Earl G. Carter, Max Hefley, Stanley Carter, Larry Carter, Jerry Carter, Lonnie Carter.

Samuel Jones Carter Dies Saturday Morning; Services Held Monday:Samuel Jones Carter, a resident of the McFall community, died suddenly at his home Saturday morning, Sept. 22, 1956.He had been in failing health for about four years.Mr. Carter was born in Daviess county, Aug. 4, 1885, the son of the late Frank P. Carter and America Jane Dilley Carter.He was united in marriage to Nancy Katheryn Hardin Sept. 16, 1908.To this union three children were born.Frank P. and Samuel Carl Carter of McFall, and Mrs. Cleo Marie Hefley of Jameson.He is survived by his wife Nancy, of the home: his children; two brothers, Harvey Carter of Gallatin, and David Carter of McFall, one sister, Mrs. Lulu Adcock of Albany; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.Mr. Carter will be greatly missed by his relatives, neighbors, and his many friends.Services were held from the McFall Baptist Church Monday afternoon, Sept, 24, 1956.Rev. Keith Davis officiated.Burial was at the McFall cemetery.Quest Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

Children of Samuel Jones & Nancy Kathryn Carter:
(1) Franklin Pierce, b. 19 June 1909.
(2) Cleo Marie, 17 June 1911.
(3) Samuel Carl, b. 7 Feb. 1913.

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Children of Eli Chester Hardin & Edna Carolyn (Barlow) Hardin:
(1) Charles Clinton, b. 20 Feb. 1915 Pattonsburg Missouri.
(2) Raynard LeRoy, b. 5 May 1919 Gentry Co. Missouri.
(3) Richard McKenny, b. 9 March 1922.
(4) Geraldine, b. 13 Oct. 1924 Pattonsburg Missouri.
(5) Robert Edsal, b. 15 Jan. 1928 Pattonsburg Missouri.

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Obituary:John Marion Hardin, son of Richard and Lodena Hardin was born near McFall in Gentry County, Missouri, Dec. 17, 1890 and passed away at Missouri Methodist Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., on Feb. 4, 1947.His parents preceded him in death several years ago.One brother and four sisters survive: namely, Eli Hardin of Darlington, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Gentryville, Mrs. Calla Hardin of Sampsel, and Mrs. Mary Woodring of Liberal Kansas.

He was married on Aug 5, 1920 to Sarah Walter Glenn, who, with his stepson, Lloyd L. Glenn of St. Joseph, Mo.; and his stepdaughter, Mrs. Avis Ross of Ithaca, N. Y., survive.One step-granddaughter, Lois Evelyn Glenn, and one step-grandson, Johnny Ross also survive.He unitedwith the Christian Church in Martinsville in 1921 and was a member of the church board at death.He enlisted in the United States army of World War I and received his honorable discharge Jan. 26, 1919.If one would attempt to eulogize the character of John, it would be by citation of his kindly deeds of daily life.All men who knew him were his friends.His thoughtful actions andkindly nature were beautifully portrayed by his care and treatment of Grandmother Walter and Annie.He was as truly a father and friend to Avis and Lloyd as any own parent possible would have been.The family finds it hard to select worlds suitable to express the gratitude feltfor the help and sympathy extended by the good people of the community in this hour of sorrow.The Rev. O. D. Hedges officiated at the funeral services, and the body was interred at the Kidwell cemetery.Pallbearers were Lee Wilson, Verge Adams, Newt Hunt, Van Faden, Lemon Barnes and Joe Thompson.Flower girls were , Mrs. Clarence Nix, Mrs. Hiram Lee McCammon, Mrs. Paul Hulet, Mrs. Cleo Sweat, Mrs. William Pollock and Mrs. Leslie Carter.Johns sentiments, exactly:

Flowers for the Living: "When I must quit this mortal shore And mosey 'round the earth no more, Don't weep for me, don't sigh, don't sob,I may have struck a better job.Don't go and buy a large bouquet For which you'll find it hard to pay.Don't mope around afell all blue, I may be better off than you.Don't tell the folks I was a saint Or any other things I ain't.If you have fame like that to spread, Please hand it out before I'm dead.If you have roses, bless your soul, Just pin on in my buttonholeWhile I'm alive and well today Don't wait until
I've gone away.The clock of life is wound but once, And no one has the power To tell just when the hand will stop, At late or early hour.Now is the only time we own; Live, love, toil with a will; Place no faith in the morrow, for The clock may then be still."

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Obituary: Mary S. Woodring, 102, died Dec. 9, 1998, at Liberal Good Samaritan Center.She was born Aug. 2, 1896, at McFall, Mo., the daughter of Richard C. and Lodena C. (Perkins) Hardin.A Liberal resident since 1949, she had homesteaded in Baca County, Colo., and farmed in Stevens and Seward counties in Kansas.She worked as a nurse's aid for 21 years at Epworth Hospital and later at Southwest Medical Center, retiring in 1968.She had lived at the Good Samaritan Center since 1982.She belonged to the Christian Church, McFall, Mo.On Nov. 5, 1914 she married Charles B. Woodring at McFall.He died May 27, 1949.Survivors include : a son, Earl Woodring, Kalispell, Mont.; four daughters, Hallie Nix, Liberal, Dee Burton, Oklahoma City; Neoma Young, Princeton, Mo., and Georgia Zinn, Denver; 19 grandchildren; 34 g-grandchildren; 27 g-g-grandchildren and a g-g-g-grandchildBurial will be in Liberal Cemetery.

Obituary: Charles B. Woodring, 57, farmer living 7 1/2 miles north and 6 miles west of Liberal, died at his home this morning following an illness of one and a half years. Funeral arrangements will be announced from the Miller Mortuary.Mr. and Mrs. Woodring came to Seward County in 1920 from Colorado and had resided in the present home community since that time.Mr. Woodring was a member of the Baptist Church.In addition to the wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles Jr., Liberal and Earl, Hugoton; four daughters;Mrs. Clarence Nix, Liberal; Mrs. Gurden Burton, Bay City, Texas; Mrs. Clifford Bryan, Liberal; and Naomi Woodring of the home: three sisters, Mrs. George Hardin, Pattonsburg, Mo.; Mrs. Harve Mason, Deer Trail, Colo.; and Mrs. Cecil Royston, Pattensburg, Mo.; and three brothers, Joe and Harve of Pattonsburg and Clyde of Aurora, Mo.

Children of Charles & Mary Woodring:
(1) Charles Junior, b. June 21, 1914. m . Marie Hibler, Dec. 1943.
(2) Hallie Mae, b. Jan. 12, 1917. m. Clarence Nix, Nov. 5, 1935.
(3) Viola Dee, b. May 5, 1921. m. Gurden Burton Feb. 10, 1949.
(4) Vesper Neoma, b. June 15, 1923. m. #1) Clifford Bryan Dec. 12, 1945, m. #2) Charles M. Young.
(5) Earl Eugene, b. Jan. 18, 1926. m. Louise Grothe Feb. 14, 1947.
(6) Georgia Anna, b. Feb. 7, 1933. m. Robert Chiffin Aug. 10, 1950.

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Obituary: Feb. 12, 1975: Mrs. James Hardin: Gallatin, Mo. Mrs. Calla I. Hardin, 81. died Wednesday at her home.Mrs. Hardin was the widow of James Hardin.Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lodena Gillmore, Clinton Mo.;, Mrs. Ruby Bignell, Griswald, Iowa, Mrs. Ruth Bauldin, LeDay, Texas and Mrs. Sandra Boothe, Carrollton, Mo.: three sons, Samuel Hardin, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Carl Hardin, Bosworth Mo., and Cecil Hardin, Jamesport, Mo.; a sister Mrs. Mary Woodring, Liberal Kan.; 34 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.Services will be at 1 p.m. today at the Hope Chapel.The Rev. Charles Sexton will officiate.Burial will be in Elizabethan Cemetery, Hale Mo.

Obituary: Feb. 12, 1975: Hardin Rites Are Pending: Services are pending for Mrs. Calla Ithema Hardin, mother-in-law of Mrs. Helen Hardin of Gallatin, who passed away here Wednesday morning.Mrs. Hardin, 81, became ill a week ago but her death was unexpected.She had made her home here with her daughter-in-law the past five years, having previously lived in Hale, Mo.She was the widow of Harry Hardin and raised six children and one of her grandchildren.Survivors include 35 grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.Services are pending but will be held ah Hope Funeral home Friday (tomorrow) with burial at Elizabeth cemetery in Hale.

Children of James Harry & Calla Ithema Hardin:
(1) Lodena Catherine "Pet", b. 19 April 1913 Gentry Co. Missouri.
(2) Jessie Roberta "Love", b. 15 Aug. 1916 Pattonsburg Missouri, d. 17 Feb. 1972.
(3) Samuel J. "Honey", b. 10 Feb. 1918 Albany Missouri.
(4) James Richard "Jimmy Dick", b. Jan 1920 Gentry Co. Missouri, d. 2 Dec. 1921 Ash Flat Arkansas.
(5) Cleo Franklin "Frank", b. 11 Sept. 1922 Hugoton Kansas, d. 14 April 1969 Civil Bend Missouri.
(6) George Harry, b. 14 Oct. 1924 Hugoton Kansas, d. 19 April 1926 Turpin Oklahoma.
(7) Ruth Marie, b. 8 Oct. 1926 Tyron Oklahoma.
(8) Ruby Jeane, b. 31. Aug 1928 Ash Flat Arkansas.
(9) Carl Otho, b. 9 Oct. 1931 Pattonsburg Missouri.
(10) Cecil Leon, b. 16 Feb. 1933.
(11) John Raymond, b. Feb. 1935 Gentry Co. Missouri, d. 6 April 1973 Civil Bend Missouri.