"Lyman" Vere Lyman Dorsey is the son of John Washington and Mryta Mae (Johnson) Dorsey.
Lyman was born on Feb. 6, 1906 in Missouri. Lyman's Nickname was "Ripy". He spent most of his life in Rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri. Lyman as a young man was 5' 1" tall. He died on Mar. 8, 1973 in the in rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days days.
Lyman married "Ruth" Iva Ruth Forkum, daughter of James and Jettie Ann (Watson) Forkum, on Nov. 8, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas They had five children together. They later on divorced on Jan. 2, 1962 in Unioville, Missouri.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 1)
Lyman V Dorsey
Unionville, Mo.-- Lyman V. Dorsey died suddenly of a heart attack near his farm home Thursday, March, 8 1973. Dorsey and his brother were walking down the road, when he was striken with the fatal attack. He was 67 years, one month, and two days of age.
The son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey, he was born February 6, 1906 near Kirksville in Adair County. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and had lived here since with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. His occupation during his entire lifetime was farming.
He was married to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Ark., November 8, 1949. She survives together with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers who died in infancy.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 11, at Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead, officiating. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 2)
Lyman V Dorsey
Lyman V. Dorsey, son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey was born February 6, 1906, near Kirksville, in Adair County, Missouri. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and has lived here since, with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. He attended the rural schools of Putnam County. He spent his entire lifetime in the occupation of farming. Death came to him very suddenly near his home northwest of Unionville on Thursday, March, 8 1973. At the time of his passing he was 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days of age.
Lyman was united in marriage on November 8, 1949 to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Arkansas. She survives together, with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale Dorsey, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour, Iowa; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, Missouri, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Irene Dorsey, and a niece and nephew, Sandra and John Dorsey, 4 step grandchildren; Tina and Richard Wyatt and Theresa and Ricky Varney as well as several cousins.
His parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers in infancy, all preceded Lyman in death.
Lyman professed his Faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist Church in West Liberty at the age of 17.
Services were held Sunday, March 11, 1973, at 2:00 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead of the Unionville United Methodist Church the officiating minister. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery northwest of Unionville, Missouri on March 11, 1973.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our time of sorrow in the death of our loved one – The family of Lyman Dorsey.
SIBLINGS
Paul Cecil Dorsey
Elihu Dorsey
Donna Isabel (Dorsey) Deeds
Hope Gladys (Dorsey) Hammond-Jones
Philip John Dorsey
and two infant males
Records for Lyman Dorsey
During 1910 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 4 living in Richland Township, Macon County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 44 and Mytle Dorsey age 37 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 8 and Gladys Dorsey age 1. John was working as a Farmer.
During 1920 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 13 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 53 and Myrta M. Dorsey age 46 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 17, Gladice Dorsey age 10, Donna Dorsey age 7, and Philip Dorsey age 4. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu was working as a Farm Laborer.
During 1930 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 24 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 64and Myrta M. Dorsey age 57 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 28, H. Gladys Dorsey age 21, Donna S. Dorsey age 17, Philip J. Dorsey age 15 and Grandfather, Philip G. Johnson age 81. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farm Laborers.
During 1940 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 34 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, United States with his father, John Dorsey age 74 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 38, Donna Dorsey age 27, and Philip Dorsey age 25. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farmers. Philip was working as a Farm Laborer.
Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1937-1957 Record – Listed Lyman V. Dorsey, Spouse: Ruth Wyatt, Marriage: Nov. 8, 1949 in Clay County, Arkansas, Residence: Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri
•U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935 – Current Record – Listed Lyman Dorsey, Birth: 06 Feb 1906, Death: Mar 1973 in City, Putnam County, Missouri, Civil: Missouri; Last Place of Residence: Putnam, Missouri
Lyman was born on Feb. 6, 1906 in Missouri. Lyman's Nickname was "Ripy". He spent most of his life in Rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri. Lyman as a young man was 5' 1" tall. He died on Mar. 8, 1973 in the in rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days days.
Lyman married "Ruth" Iva Ruth Forkum, daughter of James and Jettie Ann (Watson) Forkum, on Nov. 8, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas They had five children together. They later on divorced on Jan. 2, 1962 in Unioville, Missouri.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 1)
Lyman V Dorsey
Unionville, Mo.-- Lyman V. Dorsey died suddenly of a heart attack near his farm home Thursday, March, 8 1973. Dorsey and his brother were walking down the road, when he was striken with the fatal attack. He was 67 years, one month, and two days of age.
The son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey, he was born February 6, 1906 near Kirksville in Adair County. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and had lived here since with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. His occupation during his entire lifetime was farming.
He was married to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Ark., November 8, 1949. She survives together with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers who died in infancy.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 11, at Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead, officiating. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 2)
Lyman V Dorsey
Lyman V. Dorsey, son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey was born February 6, 1906, near Kirksville, in Adair County, Missouri. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and has lived here since, with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. He attended the rural schools of Putnam County. He spent his entire lifetime in the occupation of farming. Death came to him very suddenly near his home northwest of Unionville on Thursday, March, 8 1973. At the time of his passing he was 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days of age.
Lyman was united in marriage on November 8, 1949 to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Arkansas. She survives together, with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale Dorsey, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour, Iowa; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, Missouri, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Irene Dorsey, and a niece and nephew, Sandra and John Dorsey, 4 step grandchildren; Tina and Richard Wyatt and Theresa and Ricky Varney as well as several cousins.
His parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers in infancy, all preceded Lyman in death.
Lyman professed his Faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist Church in West Liberty at the age of 17.
Services were held Sunday, March 11, 1973, at 2:00 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead of the Unionville United Methodist Church the officiating minister. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery northwest of Unionville, Missouri on March 11, 1973.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our time of sorrow in the death of our loved one – The family of Lyman Dorsey.
SIBLINGS
Paul Cecil Dorsey
Elihu Dorsey
Donna Isabel (Dorsey) Deeds
Hope Gladys (Dorsey) Hammond-Jones
Philip John Dorsey
and two infant males
Records for Lyman Dorsey
During 1910 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 4 living in Richland Township, Macon County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 44 and Mytle Dorsey age 37 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 8 and Gladys Dorsey age 1. John was working as a Farmer.
During 1920 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 13 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 53 and Myrta M. Dorsey age 46 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 17, Gladice Dorsey age 10, Donna Dorsey age 7, and Philip Dorsey age 4. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu was working as a Farm Laborer.
During 1930 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 24 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 64and Myrta M. Dorsey age 57 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 28, H. Gladys Dorsey age 21, Donna S. Dorsey age 17, Philip J. Dorsey age 15 and Grandfather, Philip G. Johnson age 81. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farm Laborers.
During 1940 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 34 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, United States with his father, John Dorsey age 74 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 38, Donna Dorsey age 27, and Philip Dorsey age 25. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farmers. Philip was working as a Farm Laborer.
Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1937-1957 Record – Listed Lyman V. Dorsey, Spouse: Ruth Wyatt, Marriage: Nov. 8, 1949 in Clay County, Arkansas, Residence: Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri
•U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935 – Current Record – Listed Lyman Dorsey, Birth: 06 Feb 1906, Death: Mar 1973 in City, Putnam County, Missouri, Civil: Missouri; Last Place of Residence: Putnam, Missouri
"Lyman" Vere Lyman Dorsey is the son of John Washington and Mryta Mae (Johnson) Dorsey.
Lyman was born on Feb. 6, 1906 in Missouri. Lyman's Nickname was "Ripy". He spent most of his life in Rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri. Lyman as a young man was 5' 1" tall. He died on Mar. 8, 1973 in the in rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days days.
Lyman married "Ruth" Iva Ruth Forkum, daughter of James and Jettie Ann (Watson) Forkum, on Nov. 8, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas They had five children together. They later on divorced on Jan. 2, 1962 in Unioville, Missouri.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 1)
Lyman V Dorsey
Unionville, Mo.-- Lyman V. Dorsey died suddenly of a heart attack near his farm home Thursday, March, 8 1973. Dorsey and his brother were walking down the road, when he was striken with the fatal attack. He was 67 years, one month, and two days of age.
The son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey, he was born February 6, 1906 near Kirksville in Adair County. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and had lived here since with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. His occupation during his entire lifetime was farming.
He was married to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Ark., November 8, 1949. She survives together with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers who died in infancy.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 11, at Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead, officiating. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 2)
Lyman V Dorsey
Lyman V. Dorsey, son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey was born February 6, 1906, near Kirksville, in Adair County, Missouri. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and has lived here since, with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. He attended the rural schools of Putnam County. He spent his entire lifetime in the occupation of farming. Death came to him very suddenly near his home northwest of Unionville on Thursday, March, 8 1973. At the time of his passing he was 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days of age.
Lyman was united in marriage on November 8, 1949 to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Arkansas. She survives together, with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale Dorsey, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour, Iowa; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, Missouri, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Irene Dorsey, and a niece and nephew, Sandra and John Dorsey, 4 step grandchildren; Tina and Richard Wyatt and Theresa and Ricky Varney as well as several cousins.
His parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers in infancy, all preceded Lyman in death.
Lyman professed his Faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist Church in West Liberty at the age of 17.
Services were held Sunday, March 11, 1973, at 2:00 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead of the Unionville United Methodist Church the officiating minister. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery northwest of Unionville, Missouri on March 11, 1973.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our time of sorrow in the death of our loved one – The family of Lyman Dorsey.
SIBLINGS
Paul Cecil Dorsey
Elihu Dorsey
Donna Isabel (Dorsey) Deeds
Hope Gladys (Dorsey) Hammond-Jones
Philip John Dorsey
and two infant males
Records for Lyman Dorsey
During 1910 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 4 living in Richland Township, Macon County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 44 and Mytle Dorsey age 37 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 8 and Gladys Dorsey age 1. John was working as a Farmer.
During 1920 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 13 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 53 and Myrta M. Dorsey age 46 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 17, Gladice Dorsey age 10, Donna Dorsey age 7, and Philip Dorsey age 4. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu was working as a Farm Laborer.
During 1930 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 24 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 64and Myrta M. Dorsey age 57 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 28, H. Gladys Dorsey age 21, Donna S. Dorsey age 17, Philip J. Dorsey age 15 and Grandfather, Philip G. Johnson age 81. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farm Laborers.
During 1940 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 34 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, United States with his father, John Dorsey age 74 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 38, Donna Dorsey age 27, and Philip Dorsey age 25. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farmers. Philip was working as a Farm Laborer.
Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1937-1957 Record – Listed Lyman V. Dorsey, Spouse: Ruth Wyatt, Marriage: Nov. 8, 1949 in Clay County, Arkansas, Residence: Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri
•U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935 – Current Record – Listed Lyman Dorsey, Birth: 06 Feb 1906, Death: Mar 1973 in City, Putnam County, Missouri, Civil: Missouri; Last Place of Residence: Putnam, Missouri
Lyman was born on Feb. 6, 1906 in Missouri. Lyman's Nickname was "Ripy". He spent most of his life in Rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri. Lyman as a young man was 5' 1" tall. He died on Mar. 8, 1973 in the in rural Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days days.
Lyman married "Ruth" Iva Ruth Forkum, daughter of James and Jettie Ann (Watson) Forkum, on Nov. 8, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas They had five children together. They later on divorced on Jan. 2, 1962 in Unioville, Missouri.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 1)
Lyman V Dorsey
Unionville, Mo.-- Lyman V. Dorsey died suddenly of a heart attack near his farm home Thursday, March, 8 1973. Dorsey and his brother were walking down the road, when he was striken with the fatal attack. He was 67 years, one month, and two days of age.
The son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey, he was born February 6, 1906 near Kirksville in Adair County. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and had lived here since with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. His occupation during his entire lifetime was farming.
He was married to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Ark., November 8, 1949. She survives together with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Ia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers who died in infancy.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 11, at Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead, officiating. Burial will be in Union Church Cemetery.
Obituary Lyman Vere Dorsey: (Newspaper Clipping 2)
Lyman V Dorsey
Lyman V. Dorsey, son of John W. and Myrta Mae Johnson Dorsey was born February 6, 1906, near Kirksville, in Adair County, Missouri. He came to Putnam County in 1915, and has lived here since, with exception of two years in Southern Missouri. He attended the rural schools of Putnam County. He spent his entire lifetime in the occupation of farming. Death came to him very suddenly near his home northwest of Unionville on Thursday, March, 8 1973. At the time of his passing he was 67 years, 1 month, and 2 days of age.
Lyman was united in marriage on November 8, 1949 to Ruth Wyatt in Piggott, Arkansas. She survives together, with five children, Evelyn, Jimmy, Gary, Roy, and Dale Dorsey, all of Unionville, two step-children, Barbara Varney and Oza Wyatt both of Seymour, Iowa; one sister, Gladys Jones of Unionville, Missouri, and two brothers, Elihu Dorsey, Unionville, and Phillip of Nevada, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Irene Dorsey, and a niece and nephew, Sandra and John Dorsey, 4 step grandchildren; Tina and Richard Wyatt and Theresa and Ricky Varney as well as several cousins.
His parents, one sister, Donna Deeds, and three brothers in infancy, all preceded Lyman in death.
Lyman professed his Faith in Christ and became a member of the Methodist Church in West Liberty at the age of 17.
Services were held Sunday, March 11, 1973, at 2:00 p.m. from Comstock Funeral Home, with the Rev. Glen Lochhead of the Unionville United Methodist Church the officiating minister. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery northwest of Unionville, Missouri on March 11, 1973.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank everyone for their kindness and sympathy extended to us during our time of sorrow in the death of our loved one – The family of Lyman Dorsey.
SIBLINGS
Paul Cecil Dorsey
Elihu Dorsey
Donna Isabel (Dorsey) Deeds
Hope Gladys (Dorsey) Hammond-Jones
Philip John Dorsey
and two infant males
Records for Lyman Dorsey
During 1910 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 4 living in Richland Township, Macon County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 44 and Mytle Dorsey age 37 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 8 and Gladys Dorsey age 1. John was working as a Farmer.
During 1920 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 13 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 53 and Myrta M. Dorsey age 46 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 17, Gladice Dorsey age 10, Donna Dorsey age 7, and Philip Dorsey age 4. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu was working as a Farm Laborer.
During 1930 United States Federal Census, Lyman V. Dorsey was age 24 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, USA with his parents, John Dorsey age 64and Myrta M. Dorsey age 57 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 28, H. Gladys Dorsey age 21, Donna S. Dorsey age 17, Philip J. Dorsey age 15 and Grandfather, Philip G. Johnson age 81. John was working as a Farmer. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farm Laborers.
During 1940 United States Federal Census, Lyman Dorsey was age 34 living in Sherman Township, Putnam County, Missouri, United States with his father, John Dorsey age 74 and siblings, Elihu Dorsey age 38, Donna Dorsey age 27, and Philip Dorsey age 25. Elihu and Lyman were working as Farmers. Philip was working as a Farm Laborer.
Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1937-1957 Record – Listed Lyman V. Dorsey, Spouse: Ruth Wyatt, Marriage: Nov. 8, 1949 in Clay County, Arkansas, Residence: Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri
•U.S. Social Security Death Index, 1935 – Current Record – Listed Lyman Dorsey, Birth: 06 Feb 1906, Death: Mar 1973 in City, Putnam County, Missouri, Civil: Missouri; Last Place of Residence: Putnam, Missouri
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
