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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Elmer Miller Obituary


Elmer Noel Miller of Rich Hill, MO died at his farm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 after a short illness. He was 79 years old. Elmer was born June 8, 1932 at his home in Panama, MO. He was the youngest of five children born to George Samuel and Naomi Alpha (Floyd) Miller. Elmer graduated from Rich Hill High School in 1951. At the age of twenty, he entered the United States Army and served as Military Police during the Korean War. His service took him all over Germany. Soon after his return from the military service, he met Bobbie Jean Cargill at the Speedy Drive-in in Nevada, MO. They were married on October 30, 1955. Bobbie preceded him in death in 1983. Elmer and Bobbie had five children: Becky Isaacson and her late husband Dean of Adair, OK; Joe Miller and wife Lisa of Nevada, MO; Eileen Casey and husband Earl of Rich Hill, MO; Karen Tillery and husband Kenny of Rich Hill, MO; Andy Miller and wife Cara of Nevada, MO. Elmer had eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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