The Story of Heaton-Bowman Funeral Home | Our Story | HEATON-BOWMAN-SMITH & SIDENFADEN CHAPEL
David J. Heaton,Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, the oldest funeral home in the State of Missouri and the oldest business firm in the City of St. Joseph, was founded in 1842 by David J. Heaton at Sparta, Missouri, the former county seat of Buchanan County. St. Joseph was originally a trading post settlement know as Black Snake Landing, located on the banks of the Missouri River. It was a supply and starting point for westbound wagon trains. Mr. Heaton, primarily a cabinet maker, also... Читать дальше...